So, here I am again! Sorry to have been away for so long, life just has a way of getting in the way sometimes. Between my day job and moving to a new place (while putting my house on the market), I've not had a lot of down time. But, now that I'm settled in (as much as one can be after moving and getting my critters all settled in too) I've been trying to dedicate some time into getting the new studio up and functional. There's still a few things to get into place and I need to get some new overhead lighting but overall, I'm already creating!!!! Here's a few pics of my new work area and studio!


                                                       My polishing and finishing area

                                     
                                                My kiln, the dehydrator and polymer oven

                                                                   The work table

                                                           A close up of my work area

Hoping everybody had a great and safe holiday season!!!! Having my tummy full of yummy treats and visits with wonderful friends left my studio a bit empty for the past several weeks, but now, I'm back full force and burning the mid-night oil! Perhaps I needed a break, a rest so the creative juices could build up and get back to flowing. Either way I'm feeling good, estactic actually, that I'm motivated and moving forward again! What did all ya'll do over the holiday season , keep on creating or did ya take a break?

                                     Here's my main studio table rocking out on some PMC!

Sent several pieces to the American Red Cross this past week for a silent auction..........

 

 

 

I hope the pieces did really well for them!

Hey folks, I know, I haven't posted in several weeks (I've been away but now I'm back! Woot Woot!), so now, on to a  new post!
 

How many times have we constructed something from PMC or a base metal clay and then decided that we didn't like it enough to fire it? I've done this numerous times, either trying out a new technique or just getting frustrated with something that refuses to cooperate. So, now, what to do w/ this green piece? Let's break it down, put it back into it's orginial state so that we can rehydrate it and reuse it!

First, I bought a coffee bean grinder (mine came from the GoodWill for $5, but I've seen them even cheaper at flea markets and yard sales)

Next I throw in my green pieces or left over dust that I don't need to add to my slip-jar.

I close it up and run it at the highest speed (I even shake it so I can get every piece ground up!).

I make sure it's ground up.

So, now it's ready to go!

 

 

Happy mixing!!!

 

Looks who's helping me make jewelry tonight!

This little girl was left in my front yard wednesday night and found by my neighbor thursday morning. Poor thing was wet from the dew and hollering loudly. Needless to say she's been with me since them and I've simply fallen in love! She's a real sweetheart! I call her Honey BooBoo Kitty or just BooBoo.

Time is running out!

So, here I sit, with two and a half days till my next show and yet my table is still piled up w/ unfinished pieces! UGH! Why am I procrastinating? Why are my feet dragging as I enter my studio? Why did I wait so long to order those damn business cards?! UGH!

I'm sure I'm not the only one whose week is over running w/ projects, work, life.......but please, someone give me a swift kick to the rear and help me get motivated!

Lol! Happy Tuesday everyone!

So, here's the same piece in copper, it came out beautifully! Now I just need to patina it!