[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img]Pay It Forward is an enriching and powerful way to live our lives. The movie of the same title gave more credence to a practice that has been followed by countless others over the centuries. Just in case you are still in the dark about it.. here are the details Do something for someone else. Something totally unexpected. … [Read more...]
Corrugated Jewelry? Yes!
If you haven't guessed by now. I love to texture my metal as I create my designs. So when I became aware of the corrugation process, I was intrigued. First of all I purchased the book. Metal Corrugation by Patricia McAleer. This colorful book introduces the metalsmith (that's me) to a new method of creative expression--metal corrugated jewelry designs. I read it cover to … [Read more...]
Peek into my Design Process: Texturing
Texturing Metal is one of my favorite ways to create designs. I love the way texture adds to the basic metal. It gives it dimension and makes the designs more interesting. There are LOTS of ways to texture metal. Here's a peek into two of the ways I use most frequently. Corrugation. This means literally, to shape into folds or parallel and alternating ridges and … [Read more...]
5,6,7,8.. Who & What do we appreciate?
As the Holidays wind to a close this year, I have been thinking of all the people and things in my life that I appreciate. Have you ever done that?.. just realize how lucky we all are to have people (and animals) who love us and 'things' that bring us pleasure. I decided right then and there to list all my 'appreciates'. What I created was a list that is endless. Each time … [Read more...]
Having a ‘Fat Finger’ Day?
It happens to me all the time. In the morning, I put on one of my rings; lo and behold.... it is too tight. Seriously? it fit me last week? and I am pretty sure that weight gain or loss has marginal effect on the fingers. This ring is a good example. I wore it yesterday as shown and today it was too tight. Don't have a clue what all the reasons are for swelling of the … [Read more...]
