So many of the arts are being lost in favor of speed and lower cost, however, there are still a few out there that insist on keeping handmade alive for all to treasure and enjoy. One such talent is a wonderful woman who learned to knit and sew from her grandmother and great grandmother! I […]
Classic Charm and sophistication! Perfect Wedding day and everyday selections flaunting signature woven pearl style, over-the top design, rhinestone brooches, and fabulous beading…wow factor indeed! Every piece has a story and as you embark on this journey why not participate with such Broochaliscious style…besides, your neck is just too hungry to pass […]
If you work in fiber for any age group or gender, there are regulations on what needs to be affixed to your finished product. This is especially true if your target market is children. The US Government doesn’t see that stuffed animal, that dress, that blanket/quilt, that hat as ‘art.’ They see it as a […]
In order to create my art, I first cut the stone that will go in the piece, then design around that. Here are two stones cut in the lapidary in the past week. The first is a piece of Lapis Lazuli about 2.5 inches long and it is very heavy. Will probably use it in […]
How do you do Vintage? The beauty in Vintage lies within the actual pieces’ ability to speak with you. Brooches are my favorite pieces to “Remix!” As I received these fascinating pieces Broochaliscious ideas took flight! Fabulous brooch finds placed together, offering total accessorization…just scrumpscious! Jewelry transformed with fantastic necklaces with the thinking “your neck […]
Hello all, I just wanted to share with you a short contest I just ran on my facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ShendoeCeramics) that was super fun and easy for my friends. I was just about 16 people shy of my 2011 goal of having 400 fans, so I ran a contest asking for existing fans to share my […]
Preciosa Ornela is presenting new seed bead called TWIN. The main difference is that TWIN has two holes which is unique and original on the market. There are more than 80 color finishes for infinite color combinations. Preciosa Ornela is part of the Preciosa Group, which is one of the worldp’s most significant producer of […]
It is no secret that the right jewelry which you can get from Gema & CO can really help you stand out in a crowd. Jewelry makes the perfect accessory and can transform any look into the ideal style. However, it is easy to get lost among the masses even when you feel you are wearing […]
As with many places, Debora and I tend to work in spurts of creativity. She will look at her beads and wire over and over. Then she will see a way to put together a piece. In the past week, she has made several beautiful pieces of wearable art. Here are two of her creations […]
There is something enchanting about glasswork because it looks so fragile and strong at the same time with ever-changing colors and textures. It is easy to see why many customers and artists alike would be drawn to this medium. Anna Blair is one such artist that found the beauty and magic in working […]
