Mokume Gane My Way

I thought I would try using my own version of the Mokume Gane technique, which consists of 3 basic ingredients, White Fimo, Alcohol inks & silver leaf. I was surprised & pleased with the results. I think it resembles some type of rock formation, or maybe a landscape?

 I made the bracelet with thin shavings from my Mokume Gane block. I also added
spacer beads made from translucent cane slices, inked to match.

Polymer Clay Canes

I was in the mood to make some unique Polymer Clay Canes. I wanted something that would resemble a fine-line pen & ink drawing, but would be tiny enough to use on a 12mm bead. I came up with this flower & vine idea.

                     



Here is a sampling of some of my new mini-raw canes.

                     Polymer Clay 4-Chain Sterling Silver Baubles Bracelet

                                    

Light
as a feather, Bauble Earrings Sterling Silver findings

                        Polymer Clay Pendant with Enviro-tex Resin coating

 

Thank you for looking, I love to get feedback:)

A Tribute to Mr. Buttons R.I.P.

 

Rest in Peace dear friend, companion, confidante.  We enjoyed your sweet face

everyday for 13 years. You will be missed, but the memories you left behind will last forever in our hearts.

 

                                                Whitney & her Doggie

     "We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."

Dogs...do not ruin their sleep worrying about how to keep the objects they have, and to obtain the objects they have not. There is nothing of value they have to bequeath except their love and their faith.

 

Pets are our close companions because they provide love, comfort, safety, warmth, levity, wonder, laughter,happiness and friendship. Pets teach us to have more patience with life and to enjoy the simple things.

RIP August 2011

Cabochons

  I've had many customer requests to create flat-backed Cabochons for use in jewelry making. Here is my latest batch! I love experimenting with different color combos and shapes. Hope you like my new Cabs:)

Check out my Etsy Shop for the new arrivals!

Polymer Clay Millifiore Round Beads

     Polymer Clay "Millifiori" Style Beads

I'm back making some of my favorite beads, round "Millefiori" style.

Millefiori is Italian for a"Thousand Flowers."  Originally, a technique used for making decorative glass works, such as paperweights.  A similar process can be used to make designs in polymer clays, such as Fimo and Fimo Classic.  These materials are perfect for beads, earrings and other jewelry, as well as for adorning pretty much any object that can be put through the oven at 265 degrees. Polymer Clay is such a light-weight medium, that it lends itself perfectly to all jewelry making applications. This is especially the case with earrings & bracelets. I also use this "Millifiori" technique on my Hollow Pods, which can be used as pendants or earrings.

Using the Millefiori technique, a long tube of polymer clay is created in an intricate multicolored flower pattern.  Each slice of this tube is a copy of the original design. My clay of choice for this technique is Fimo Classic, as it is firm and holds it's shape as the cane is sliced. I use a Tissue Blade to make the paper thin slices, then apply these one at a time to each bead. It is a labor intensive process, but well worth the end results!

 

 Handmade polymer beads are available in my

Etsy Shop: Beadazzle Me Polymer Clay Jewelry

Millifiore Meets Faux Dichroic

I'm having a great time this summer working with my own unique flower canes. I love mixing the colors and layering the different types of flowers, for a real 3-D look. After sanding the pendants with 3 progressively higher grits of sandpaper, it's time for a nice thick coat of resin for a glass-like shine!

 

My pendants are available in my Beadazzle Me Polymer 

Clay Jewelry Etsy Shop

Polymer Clay & Resin

Some of my latest creations feature a nice thick coat of Enviro-tex resin.  I never liked working with resin, but I decided to give it another try. Finally, getting the hang of it! Seems it takes some fussing with a toothpick to keep it evenly at the edges, or else it doesn't stay and shrinks back as it cures. It takes some practice, that's for sure. Being the impatient person that I am, I couldn't wait 8-10 hours for it to cure either! I popped the pendants in my craft oven at 200 degrees and after about 15 minutes...Wha-La!!

 

 

Blue-Green Paisley

 You can find my new pendants in my Etsy Shop

Under the Sea: Starfish, Shell & Freshwater Pearl Bracelets

Peach & Melon Starfish Bracelet

Silver & Turquiose Starfish Bracelet

Back to my favorite private beach last week-end, where I find all my lovely shells. You can only get there by boat, it's very secluded. We always take our dog Teddy along with us, he's very good at sniffing out the best shells!! I hope you like my new Starfish bracelets, they are loaded with a nice mix of Scallop shells, Orange & white Jingles, Pointed Augers, Freshwater Pearls, and my new Mini 10mm Pillow Beads.

Click this link & come visit my Etsy Shop to see my Starfish Bracelet & and many more unique jewelry designs.

Seafoam Starfish Bracelet

Teddy is hunting for shells

Tutorial - How to Drill Sea-shells for use in Jewelry Making