Sparkle or Shine?
Most glass jewelry gets its brilliance and sparkle from dichroic glass, which includes metal or oxides in its composition. I love the bright colors and the way the colors change when viewed at...
View ArticleJune is full of opportunities to visit and browse
Other Universes is one of my pieces in the show First, a new show Expressions in Glass opens Friday June 3rd at the Glen Echo Art Glass Center. Opening reception is 6-8 on the 3rd and the show runs...
View ArticleLooking at Glass Through Silver
I was able to spent lots of time in the studio last month, so I cooked up some new styles and pieces. I'm most excited about creating an innovative technique that builds heavy, organic-looking silver...
View ArticleI Love Glass
This won't be a surprise to you -- but I think glass is really beautiful! (Check out joyofglass.com for more reasons.) And I have a lot of great small pieces in my studio that I love but don't know...
View Article6 day gig at the Frederick Christmas show
My booth at the Maryland Christmas Show was right by the fabulous santa, so I had a front-row seat to the stream of toddlers dressed in charming holiday outfits and older kids holding their belief in...
View ArticleMothers and daughters, having fun with glass
On Saturday my studio was graced with three sets of mothers and daughters, including a mom and her enthusiastic 9-year old, a mom with her mother-in-law, and my own daughter-in-law. What a treat!...
View ArticleMy Roots as an Educator
Throughout my career in the environment and clean energy, I have always been attracted to the "people" side, whether it was educating the public about solar and energy efficiency or developing...
View ArticleCreativity is Contagious!
Five people who live within a block and a half from my studio signed up for two different Creative Afternoons - and I didn't know them! Is it something in the air? Or perhaps creativity is just...
View ArticleMaking Bubbles
People who have participated in a Creative afternoon asked me if I have additional afternoon workshops they could come to and make something different. I considered that idea, and decided that people...
View ArticleThey're not just afternoons
So the fall show season is upon us, and I will be at shows on many fall weekends. And yet I'm itching to offer more creative opportunities, for gift-making and stress-reducing and general fun-making....
View ArticleLearning all the Time
One of the joys of art for me is learning new techniques and methods. I was fortunate to spend last week in Austin TX learning to create intricate designs in silver. I am still determining the best...
View ArticleJewelry for Men?
My friends Fred and Leslie tell me I should make jewelry for men. What do you think gentlemen, would you wear a necklace? A ring? Or what about cuff links? (Ladies, you might need to weigh in for...
View ArticlePart 2, Jewelry for men
Thanks all for the feedback, I appreciate it and have been busy trying out some of your ideas. I've made three pairs of cufflinks, a men's ring and a pendant that I think might appeal to men. Let me...
View ArticleWhy Argentium Sterling Silver, and What the Heck is Germanium?
I'm excited to be using Argentium sterling silver for all my new work. Argentium has a slightly higher silver content (.935 instead of .925), and contains a bit of Germanium (yes, that's an element)....
View ArticleWorld Series Good Luck Earrings
I know it's silly but aren't we all a little superstitious when it comes to our sports team? I was obsessed by the Nationals World Series games, and nervously worked on my earrings while I watched....
View ArticleDC Love
I am a proud resident of the District of Columbia and love to celebrate our beautiful and diverse city (and yes, complain about not having representation!). I'm now making DC-focused pieces -- these...
View ArticleArt on the Wall
While most of what I sell in shows is jewelry, I also make glass art for the wall and the table. For most shows, I have to choose between showing my jewelry or my glass art -- and I generally choose...
View ArticleWhat is Your Therapy?
Everyone has their own ways of dealing with anxiety -- mine is making art. Regardless of the state of the world, I can lose myself in the creative process. I also find that riding my bike (an excuse...
View ArticleThanks to you, the Food Bank will serve 1,250 meals to people in need
I sent $500 to the capital Area Food Bank (rounding up from $471) -- a couple of you even matched or added to the donation. Thank you for supporting my glass art, and for helping our community!The...
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