In today's blog post I want to share some of my latest creations.
I spent about 16 years never using Labradorite (no, I have no good reason for that). And I seem to have embraced it all and once in binge-style.
Here are some pieces I made in the last month.
It started with this piece. I never even got finished photos of it because it sold before I had a chance. The back had rolling mill leaf texture on it, and of course it came with a chain.
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Okay, I'll admit right off the bat that today's blog post is a bunch of blathering. In case you haven't noticed, a lot (if not most) of these are just my own internal dialogues. Then again, why shouldn't they be? Isn't a blog the modern day journal?
Yes, sometimes I try to pass along useful info, but sometimes I just need a sounding board or place to vent or maybe just a place to compose my thoughts.
Today is a "compose my thoughts" day. This commentary is probably a…
I say "simple" because I don't know what these are really called and they aren't anything fancy. Just don't want anyone getting the wrong idea about this blog post. I'm going to show you how to make a set of chasing tools in a graduating range of sizes. I use these CONSTANTLY in my workshop. Hope you find this post useful.
First I got this inexpensive set of pin punches from Harbor Freight (…
I think most of us have seen variations of this booth neighbor. All in good fun. Enjoy.
[I did not create this video...merely sharing it.]
Sometimes it can feel like an uphill battle when you go to a show and every other booth is selling mass-produced imports that to the untrained eye may LOOK like a good deal, but we all know the difference between value and bargain, right?
So what can you do?
Keep moving, forward if possible.
Ask yourself, "What can I do that they can’t?"
If someone's already making something that you'd like to make, but they're making it faster and cheaper…
The benefits of buying handmade and particularly buying directly from the artist are many.
Buying directly from the artist, you can have all your questions answered by the exact person who made or is making your jewelry. The person with the knowledge of the materials and techniques used, the proper wear and care for this piece, and the person to turn to for special requests or if problems arise.
Customer service and support is unparalleled when the only two people…