Monthly Archives: October 2011

So you might look at this pic and think, big deal, a pearl bracelet, the big deal is it’s really hard to make!!!! I took a pearl knotting class last night, and developed a whole new appreciation for stringing beads. … Continue reading →

We learned how to make tube riveted metal beads in class on Saturday at Veberod Gem Gallery. It was cool to learn how to make my own beads, but super hard!!! Because after you dome the circle shape, you gotta … Continue reading →

This is still for the textured panel bracelet class, but I wanted to make some new pieces for it because the others were a bit too wide and would jut out when connected together on the wrist. The dark lines … Continue reading →

Had a great class yesterday! Learned how to make a prong ring, it was all about a ring for setting an irregular shaped stone. Mine is a rough ruby, uncut. I started out with a brass rod, then hammered it … Continue reading →

My latest class project from last night, a textured panel bracelet that we’re making. Normally I draw organic shapes, but since I’m cutting them out with an exacto knife I made more geometric ones. This class is for practicing sheet … Continue reading →