New...Ice Jewelry for Fall and Winter!

I've been working with the newest rage...Ice Resin!  It's so light you can hardly tell you have it on.  I picked up few strands at BeadFest and now am ordering every color!  It catches the light just right and the color tones are very warm and cozy.  I'm excited to work on more chunky necklaces to wear over sweaters in the coming cooler months.  I'll be at the Danville Arts & Crafts Fair on September 11th...downtown.....stop down and see my new designs for Fall and Winter.  I think you'll like what you see!

I've Got An Itch to Etch....What fun!

I picked up some etching solution at the BeadFest Show last week.  I've wanted to try this effect for some time now.  The left copper pendant is rubber stamped.  The right piece I drew freehand. The round top pendant is brass and was rubber stamped.  This was my first attempt and it was one of the most rewarding outcomes of my craft adventures.  My mind is now spinning with ideas of incorporating this in to raku frames for pendants and whatever this feeble mind can muster up.  I've been spending much of my time lately working with metals.  It's becoming a close second to my love for clay.  I definitely think theres room for both in my day!  I'll keep you posted with my progress.  Oh by the way...I worked with my Liver of Sulphur to get the darkened inlay.  Enjoy your day!

Art Bead Scene Blog: Fall Color Inspiration

Art Bead Scene Blog: Fall Color Inspiration

This is a terrific article "with pictures" of this years' color picks for fashion. Expect to see a lot of these colors in your fall wardrobe shopping. I'll be throwing together jewelry ideas with these in mind. Read the entire article here!

Bead Fest Philadelphia Finds

I spent a great day with my good friend and beader, Luci Bromberg yesterday.  We enjoyed an entire day at the Bead Fest show.  I picked up most of the items I  hoped to find and more...Normal for me at a  buying show.  Small towns around my area, so I tend to buy extra to save on high shipping costs.  I picked up some fun chain, rustic ceramic Indian Beads, wooden beads, assorted leather, multi color glass frit, resin cubes, and swanky pearls.  I also picked up a few tools I needed.  Overall it was a nice show, but I felt some the big jewelry suppliers were missing.  Not much brass, not much in the way of findings...just the basics.  I felt the Wire Fest show was more fulfilling for me.  Don't get me wrong, I'll still go....just wishing for more of a selection. So now to start putting my ideas into cool jewelry!

Cone 6 Commercial Glaze Tests by Marsha Neal Studio

Here's a terrific tutorial of creating glaze tests from Marsha Neal on the Beads of Clay Blog. If you're interested in creating clay beads, buttons and more...you should definitely be a follower of this amazing blog! Beads of Clay Blog: August 2010 Third Friday Cone 6 Commercial Glaze Tests by Marsha Neal Studio

Beaded Peace Bracelet on Leather

An attempt at a gorgeous bracelet I saw on one of my favorite blogs.  Angela is now the proud owner and Alexis is boohooing because she said it was cool first...so on my travels today, I'll put together another for her too!  Trying to figure out now, "how to incorporate my clay beads and charms".  I've also seen this concept put together on silver or copper wire instead of leather.  I'll be trying this concept soon.  Let me know what you think...

Pennsylvania Food Bank is hosting Williamsport's "Soup and a Bowl" Event

I'm excited to be part of this!  Now to make the bowls for donation!  I'm also donating a few of my ceramic, pendants and rings.  I'll post the finished result when they're done....Anyone interested....check out the event details below.  You can attend, donate pottery bowls or be a sponsor....I'm definitely attending (can't wait to see the vast selection).  I'm hearing around 300 bowls to choose from!  This isn't until February, but you can get it on your schedule now or start playing with clay bowl designs.... If anyone want's to attend with me let me know!

Williamsport Area Soup & a Bowl - 5th annual

Feb 25, 2011, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Attendees will enjoy a variety of soups, breads, beverages, desserts and everyone's favorite part - a handcrafted pottery bowl keepsake.

The 5th annual Williamsport area Soup & a Bowl will be held on Friday, February 25, 2011. Please join the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and Genetti Hotel & Suites to support this event. Don't miss this spectacular event that also has lots of silent auction and raffle items. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets will go on sale January 2011!

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING the 4th annual Williamsport Soup & a Bowl in 2011? We have several sponsorship levels that include pre-event recognition for you or your company, tickets to the event and much more!  Call Renee Gerringer at 570-321-8023 for more information or a copy of our sponsorship brochure.

POTTERS and CRAFTSMAN: Interested in donating bowls to the 5th annual Williamsport Soup & a Bowl 2011? Please contact Renee Gerringer at
570-321-8023 by February 20, 2011. We can only sell as many tickets as we have bowls, so your help is much appreciated! Pottery bowls are accepted year round.

Location:

Genetti Hotel & Suites
200 West 4th Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-6600 

Working on Coin Jewelry!

Coins really are beautiful buffed and shiny! I'm working on hammered silver jewelry as well for this weeks show in Bellfonte PA.  A Juried Art Event, we were excited to be included in the festivities....So take a drive this Friday or Saturday and visit Bellfonte's Arts and Craft Fair in the downtown area!  Everything you need to know...about Bellefonte   We'll be bringing a huge selection of glass image jewelry, hammered silver, copper and brass as well as coin jewelry and my handcrafted raku and pottery jewelry.  Hope to see you all there.  Looks like the weather will be cooler for nice days!