Found this gem on the boardwalk yesterday. I have never actually seen a cicada. I knew what they looked like from books, so you can imagine how happy I was to discover this lady (I know it’s a lady because of the pointed thorax, apparently…
The printed books have arrived and I am so happy. They are lovely and colourful, and the paper and weight feel so amazing, and it’s got a spine which for some reason I find utterly delightful. If you are a book book person who enjoys…
This is a photo of Bandon Beach, OR: And these are some of the goodies that Rayna and I pulled from a friends de-stash last spring. 4 identical batts (a little over 100g each) by an Etsy shop called Zauberzeug (45% Merino, 30%Silk, 20% nylon, 5% firestar).…
The Blue Brick has been overdue for an overhaul, and what better time to do it than on the day that I launch the book? It’s got a new logo, a new look and a new focus; trying to bring some of the things I…
The book is out tomorrow! If you have already contacted me re: an upgrade, or purchased a presage, you will get your book in your inbox tomorrow morning. Today is the last day for you to exercise your upgrade option (for owners of the book)…
The book went to print last night, so I’m pretty stoked =D I’m excited to be through all the stages of writing, pouring resin, editing, photography and processing – this definitely feels like it’s been a huge task. I would have never gotten there without…
One of the things that really differentiates my new book from its predecessor is the focus on using pigments. I included several projects that cover how to use resin dyes, resin pigments, acrylic inks, and inclusions (such as my faux opal effect). This project has…
Just a photo today of my latest dandelion pendant, made in a 25mm spherical mold so it’s not like hanging a golfball off your neck–it’s quite wearable. I saw this dandelion, tiny and perfect, while Tito and I were visiting my parents. I had to…
One of the new projects covered in my updated resin book is how to use printed elements in your resin, not only regular xerox prints, but prints on transparent sheets (such as film, or acetate). The advantage of transparent prints is that you can really…
{drumroll} For the 10 day countdown to the release of Resin Jewelry, 2nd Edition, I’ve decided to do 2 fun things. Show off the new cover! That flower is called a ‘Painted Tongue’, isn’t that awful? It’s also known as a Velvet Trumpet Flower and that’s…
Before I dive back into book and resin related goodies I’ve got to show off the little bit of fiber touring I did while I was there. The Brooklyn General Store doesn’t sound like a yarn shop, does it? I suppose because, strictly speaking, it…
