Bloggerview!

Thanks so much to Andrew Thornton for posting an interview with me on his blog. He is a terrific writer and it was fun to answer his questions.

He is a jewelry artist, writer and a keen observer of the world around him. He is on my daily blog reader. You might want to add him to yours.

Step By Step Wire Feb/Mar 2011

I'm a cover girl!

Whoohoo! On newstands now! I am so excited to have my Riveted Flower Rings featured on the cover of the latest edition of Step By Step Wire.

If you are looking for those beautiful glass flower beads that I used, They are part of Lampwork Bead Artist, Lisa Kan and you can find them on her website. I just love them!

If you would like to use those colorful metal flower components, you can find those at Glass Garden Beads.

Everything else, including silver and copper strip for the bands, metal design stamps, tools and more, can be found at Beaducation.

You can also find a whole bunch of great classes there as well... but I might be a little biased!

And please do drop me a line if you have any questions about the project, or of your finished pieces. I'd love to see your work.

The Bead & Button Show Class Catalog is LIVE!

...and up today.

If you clicked on my teacher link to get to my site, let me say a big WELCOME!

Follow my site to learn more about me, my classes, stuff I make and even a tutorial thrown in every once in a while.

I am teaching two classes at the Bead & Button Show in June. I love to teach metalwork and these are two of my favorites!

Capped and Dapped Beads

In this class, students will learn the joys of tube riveting. These beads are a great focal bead in a beaded design or look great simply strung on a chain.   ***Edited to add that class is full****

In addition to working with copper and sterling silver, students will also work with anodized aluminum sheet. The sheet is used in the sample above and makes a very striking piece.

Ring Roundup

In this class students will have the opportunity to create a selection of rings. From simple and stamped bands to set stones, we will cover it all!   ***Edited to add that there are limited seats available***

Check out the entire class catalog and show information at the Bead&Button Show website. Hope to see you in class and if you have any questions about my classes, send 'em my way!