Category: Jewelry

  • Saraguro beadwork

    Mary Tafoya just posted about going to the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market, where she got to see oodles of Saraguro beadwork, and met some of the artists.  Mary took some beautiful pictures; that would be an exhibit of beadwork to see! I’ve seen several collars in person.  Linda Belote is an Anthropology professor…

  • BFAC 2010, complete

    It’s done!  The finished length is 17″, with another two inches available with the sterling chain at the back.  The clasp is also sterling, and the stained glass components are made by Carol Dosse using lead-free solder.  The back pendant showcases lampwork by Laurie B. Smith.  As the rules for Beading for a Cure state,…

  • BFAC 2010, step 5

    The right side is done!  And I’ve made two of the six fans of bugle beads needed for the left.  I hope to be done and have it mailed by Friday.

  • Creative Beading Volume 4

    I got my complimentary copy in the mail today.  Bead & Button picked the “best projects from a year of Bead & Button magazine,” and chose my earrings project (that opened this blog!) as a project to include.  So, if you look at or buy Creative Beading Volume 4, I’m on page 58.

  • BFAC 2010, step 4

    I made the pendant!  And actually, more of the necklace as well.  I have to take a break from it now to prep a class I’m teaching.  Of course I have to quit, now that I have momentum.  I think that’s just how it goes….