Necklace Layout

October 20, 2008

I had a great day in the studio today. I got a lot of pieces finished and ready to assemble for a necklace, some pendants and some rings. This necklace is part of my jiggly wart series. I posted a picture of my jiggly wart ring a few months back. I got an order for […]

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Sweet Peas In Mid October?!

October 20, 2008

Just one more post for the year about my sweet peas. I was so excited watching them sprout this spring, and it seems like they just wont quit! We’ve had several frosts here in western New York, and these beauties keep blooming. I think it’s because they’re protected by the house a bit, but it’s […]

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Weekend Report

October 19, 2008

I had a very nice weekend as I was hoping for. A perfect mix of some fun, relaxation, and progress in the studio. The Sabres lost in a shootout 🙁 , but the Bills won :). These little silver pieces look really unattractive right now, but I’ve got big plans for them. I had a […]

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Weekend Plans!

October 18, 2008

My weekends start at 3pm on Saturdays after work, and today after work, I’ll be heading down to mike’s sister’s house for a little get together. It sounds like a good time. I don’t get out too much, so it will be a nice break from the norm. I’m really looking forward to Sunday though. […]

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The Ants Go Marching Tube By Tube

October 16, 2008

The ants go marching tube by tube, Hurrah! Hurrah! The ants go marching tube by tube, Hurrah! Hurrah! The ants go marching tube by tube, the little one stops to check his groove, and they all go marching down, to get pound, and then shaped – into a cool piece of jewelry.

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The Most Beautiful Time Of The Year!

October 13, 2008

I look forward to the second weekend in October every year. The colors in Western New York are breathtaking. And this weekend, the weather was perfect for a trip through the hills. I made my annual visit to Pumpkinville, The B & B Buffalo Ranch, and the Griffis Sculpture Park with my boyfriend Mike, and […]

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Crud! with a capital CRUD!

October 8, 2008

My flask exploded! Not the flask that I keep my peppermint schnapps in. Thanks be to God. It was the flask that contained the necklace links from my previous post. Oh well. Poor Harold seemed real bummed when he called to break the news. No use getting upset- which I’m not- because crud happens. I’ll […]

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UpsideDownside

October 6, 2008

Today was a very productive day, however, I don’t have anything to show for it-yet. One the upside, I got filters and a spindle ordered for my new polishing motors and dust collector. I ordered all of the supplies I have been in need of from Rio Grande-including abrasive wheels for the polishing motors, drill […]

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Money Clips

October 2, 2008

I just finished these two peek-a-boo money clips, and I think I’ll be making quite a few more using different designs and stones. These clips are made from nickel- I could use silver, but the nickel has a better memory and won’t bend out of shape as easily as silver. The stones I used for […]

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Banjo Progress Month 1

September 30, 2008

Turn your volume on low for this one! This sound clip is not for the meek. It’s not for sensitive ears either. It’s my first month’s progress on the banjo! I’ve been faithfully, repetitively and painstakingly playing the same two songs over and over. I’m doing very well with my chords- and not too bad […]

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