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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...

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June 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...

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Looking 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...

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I 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...

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6 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...

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December 22nd, 2016

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Mothers 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!...

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My 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...

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Creativity 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...

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Making 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...

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They'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....

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Learning 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...

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Jewelry 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...

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Part 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...

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Why 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)....

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World 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....

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DC 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...

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Art 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...

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What 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...

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Thanks 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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