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I etched this wonderful owl into brass. I love to mix metals! I also used a found branch near my studio to add interest to the piece. The chain is oxidized copper and I have Sterling Silver accents. The golden pearls in the nest are so pretty.

I caged a large lampwork cab that I made myself in copper. I added rough cut agate and lava rock giving this piece a real earthy feel and look. The clasp is a heavy gauge wire that acts as a tention clasp in the shape of a shell.

Copper wire with wrapped gemstones.

First one of this little series I've been meaning to do.This is Aisling. In Gaelic, Aisling actually means 'dream', 'vision', or something of that sort.However, her inspiration comes from probably one of my favorite movies of all time; Brendan and the Sec

Posted by April M. Mohr September is the perfect time to reflect on why you sew.

Sure love the Celestial Crystal teardrops!

I have much to learn about wire work yet, but I love this color combo :) The teardrop  is Celestial Crystal in Peridot. The weave is Half Persian 4in1.  

Night of Broken Glass -- An anti-Jewish pogrom in Nazi Germany (including Austria and Sudetenland) from the 9th until the 10th of November 1938. It is also known as Novemberpogrome, Reichskristallnacht, Reichspogromnacht or Pogromnacht in German.The Krist

Posted by Threads Magazine Avoid traditional facings with this creative technique.

Posted by Victoria North Learn how to piece together a jacket pattern in this new episode from our beginner sewing series.

Posted by Victoria North The designers are challenged to turn bridesmaid dresses into something you really can wear again.

This week on Project Runway, the designers were challenged to turn bridesmaid dresses into something that really could be worn again. The designers were given $50 and a maximum of 2 yards of fabric...

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