I love hoop earrings and bangles! I’m one of those people who lingers by the jewelry in shops and at shows. I love earrings – earrings that grab your attention. Big, bold, beautiful earrings that stand out and get noticed. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Jewelry
I’ve been using this time at home to explore new things and to revisit some jewelry techniques. I’ve been working a lot on repousse’. When life gets back to something approaching normal, I will have improved my skills. A … Continue reading
A recent New York Times article is about beads you can make yourself. The article expands on the idea of making paper beads using your newspaper as material. It’s a similar approach to what I described in my recent blog … Continue reading
Make a paper bead necklace this summer. Since we are at home this summer, there’s a lot interest in summer activities to do at home and projects, too – projects for both kids and adults. Making paper beads is a … Continue reading
June ushers in the summer season. As things are beginning to reopen and people are getting out to do more, I hope that you are all well and staying safe. I’ve been reading about symbols and ran across this: “the oak … Continue reading
May’s traditional birthstone – and alternatives The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald. Emeralds are a deep green beryl and most emeralds are clouded with inclusions so nice quality emeralds can be pricey. The green color comes from chromium. … Continue reading