Recently I read about patterned wire on the Love my Art Jewelry blog. Then, when I was browsing to order silver bezel wire, I came across some really pretty patterned copper wire and I decided to give it a go. Oh my. Floral anything is a huge trend this year, so this certainly ties in nicely with ... Read More
copper jewelry
Why I love my disc cutter
Few things are more exciting than getting new tools - that is if you are as obsessed with creating jewelry as I am:) But some of those tools can be a little pricey. So if you are sitting on the fence about whether or not it makes sense for you to buy one of your own, let me tell you why I decided ... Read More
It’s almost here!
Lately I haven't written much. That's because I am in the last few days getting ready for the biggest event of the year for my jewelry adventure, the Second Annual Echoes of Ela Jewelry Showcase and Open House in my own abode! I can hardly believe it's almost here! Last year was the first time ... Read More
Work in progress…
Were have I been? Hiding in my little studio, if you must know. Funny thing is that I have figured out that the best way to have any creative idea sucked right out of my head. All I need to do is sit down at my work table and poof - everything goes blank!!! Lamented about this the other day ... Read More
Fall Fashion Forecast
As someone who designs and creates jewelry it behooves me to have at least an inkling of a clue of what is happening in the world of fashion. You know colors, that are "in" textures and finishes of the moment. Then I do my own thing:) When I wrote about Pantone's Color of the Year "Marsala" earlier ... Read More
Fold forming – a new (to me) technique
One of the things that drew me to jewelry making, and continues to keep me hooked, is the fact that I can make good use of the many different types of crafting techniques I have learned through the years. So far I have made good use of loom and basket weaving, cutting, sewing techniques, even ... Read More
