If you were born between April 21st and May 20th... your astrological sign is Taurus! Family and peaceful surroundings are a vital part of the Taurus personality. Are you a Taurus? if so, do you find that you are more methodical than most, taking the time to make the right decision? Not much spontaneity in your life, right? You are also known as a problem solver. Someone who … [Read more...]
Sacred Spiral; Your Spiritual Connection
Are you as fascinated by Spirals as I am? A Spiral starts as a smaller tight circle and expands quickly to infinity. The spiral is an ancient symbol representing growth, spirituality and evolution. furthermore it has been found in cave carvings, burial sites, shells, weapons and the Milky Way. Skipping a stone on the water creates a spiral too. Many believe that the … [Read more...]
Stone Setting: An inside look at Bezel settings
Have you taken a peek lately at your jewelry? How are the stones and gems set (or held in) on the design? There are a variety of ways to set stones in metal. Bezel setting is perfect for cabochons (gemstones that are cut flat on the bottom). And it is my GO-TO process! I start with a bezel strip. This is normally fine silver but I have also use sterling silver when I want … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Recharge and Energize
Did you have one of those kind of weeks? I did! Lots of projects needed to be addressed and I had so little time . It happens to all of us. We reach the point when we just need to 'chill' and re-energize. Here are a few tips that help me. Give them a try. 1) Compliment a stranger. Do you like what they are wearing? Or perhaps you like their haircut.. Doesn't matter. Just … [Read more...]
Do you love Copper Cuffs? See my newest collection.
I have been playing around with a new technique I learned from a recent class with Eva Sherman. (instructor extraordinaire). Once we had learned this process of crimping the metal, I put my own spin on it.. Because that's the way creative people think. So I combined the crimping with corrugation, forging, mixed metals and different patinas. Voila! A collection is born. I … [Read more...]
