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Friday, October 29, 2010
Secrets
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Gifts and Wishes
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Featured artist - Julie Sigmund from Jewlie Beads, Mount Olive, NC
Julie is a very talented artist, one of my favorites. She's a skilled tutorial writer as well! I wown a couple pair of her earrings and they are by far my favorite pieces of jewelry. Perfect wire wrapping and unique styles make them eye catchers whenever I wear them!
Just look at these.
I've been wire wrapping and lampworking just over 4 years now.
What drew you to this medium?
I had started lampworking first and I had a small handful of beads that I was proud of at the time. I had several pieces in different jewelry magazines that were put together using wire and that's when I created my first piece. I've been hooked ever since!
What is your favorite thing about your art?
Wire wrapping is full of surprises and I love surprises! I may have one idea in mind and end up with something totally different than expected when I'm finished.
What's your favorite piece?
I have many favorites and it's hard to pick out just one or two.
My "Dragonfly Pendant"! I love dragonflies and I was determined to make a pendant with a dragonfly in my design. It took me several weeks to come up with a design that would work and lots of wasted wire before my pendant was complete. I still find poor little wire wrapped dragonflies in my scrap wire box that didn't make it. LOL!
My "Hot Head" torch! I use my torch all the time when I'm creating something new. I fuse, lampwork and soften heavy gauge wire with it and I don't think I could live without it!
What's your favorite thing about your workspace or studio?
My favorite thing about my workspace is that it's at my home! I can work anytime of day or night and I love that.
I'm in the process of having a new studio in my husband's large shop. It will still be at my home, but away from all the distractions that my current space has and it will have more space for me to be more organized. I'm totally excited!
Who or what inspires you?
I find inspiration all over! I get inspiration from other artists, my natural surroundings, colors or patterns on fabrics, but one of my favorites is finding inspiration while walking my dogs. I'm fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful woods and lots of nature!
What's your favorite inspirational saying?
If you can dream it, you can do it. Walt Disney.
What's one thing you've never done you always wanted to do?
I would love to travel the world!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Gifts and Wishes
Thursday, October 21, 2010
New ring!
I've got a new ring in my Etsy shop! And it's not a spinner hehehehehe........
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Featured artist Caron Reid
Wirework and metal clays
How long have you been working in your medium?
I've been playing with wire for about two and a half years and am still a beginner when it comes to metal clay.
I love stones and wanted to enhance the beauty within each one, they tend to speak to you. So I started playing with wire wrapping them and then started to play with clay to see what I could do to expand my knowledge base.
What is your favorite thing about your art?
Starting with one idea and ending up with something completely different - the best thing is starting with a not so attractive stone and by the time you have finished with it, you have this piece that is truly lovely!
What's your favorite piece?
I have a few special pieces, but not any particular favourite, as so much goes into each one I make that it's hard to pick a favourite.
My first PMC bezeled piece - you have to get the bezel just right, otherwise you'll have gaps when it is fired - used up a heap of bezel wire, but got there in the end and I was thrilled with the result.
What's the one favorite tool you cannot live without?
Can I say pliers! I remember when I started off, I had these cheap dollar store ones, but then invested in a set of good quality ones. The other day I was teaching my daughter how to wire wrap beads and used the cheap ones - that didn't last long and I will now invest in a good set for her as well (before I lose them :-)).
What's your favorite thing about your workspace or studio?
My studio is my garage and is a work in progress. I need to get some more storage and drawers for my beads, but it's a great space and I do love my little workbench!
Who or what inspires you?
There are many artists across various mediums that inspire me, especially within our team. From Cat who can create magic with wire to Kristi who transforms clay to works of art, then there are the seedies like Erin and Peter who leave me in awe or the firies - Ness, Melissa, Gail or Nicole - who captivate me with glass, just to name a few.
What's your favorite inspirational saying?
It only takes a second to be nice to make someone happy for a long time.
What's one thing you've never done you always wanted to do?
There is a wealth of techniques I'd like to learn and incorporate within my designs which include chain maille and seed beads.
Friday, October 15, 2010
More photos
I'm still going over photos, trying to pick and choose which ones will go in a digital photo frame to get ready for the Stinking Fish Studio Tour. I had visions of a photo with a art quote of some form on each one but have no idea how to do that without photoshop so it may not happen. None the less I'll have a good selection of photos of me working playing in the studio.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Rings on every finger!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Small running steps
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Cold and rainy
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Winterscape
Friday, October 8, 2010
Surgery went fine
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Boro did not happen
“One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself.” - Lucille Ball
Today was a quiet day here, I have a nasty head cold. I had forgotten how hard it is to torch when it feels like your head is in a bucket. I has planned on tackling boro, on my own today but alas it did not happen. I spent two weeks playing with boro on and off when I was in Washington and am really taken with it. I did manage to add another kiln schedule for boro, I think, it’s doing a trail run as I type this!
The cat and I spent a good portion of the day reclined with a book. He has dental surgery tomorrow, some how me managed to sheer off both canines on his right side. Needless to say he’s uncomfortable and the vet is going to fix all that up tomorrow. Seeing him in pain stresses me out, I’ll admit. He’s my buddy and I hate to see him uncomfortable.
So tomorrow send him some healing vibes, and me some “go get em” vibes, for if my head clears I’m tackling boro!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Digitalis
Monday, October 4, 2010
Brave he is not!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Friends
Saturday, October 2, 2010
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