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2014 CAR FREE DAY  on Commercial Drive My first outdoor show of the year and morning rain was in the forecast.  I thought nothing of it as my canopy has walls.  I'd never had my canopy in the rain so my fingers were crossed it didn't leak as water resistant and water proof are two different things. I'm usually pretty organized and believe in LISTS so I don't leave anything to chance and the canopy is on top of the list. While setting up, we realized we had no walls and remembered the walls came in their own carrying case.  Then we heard a big bang of thunder and it started to rain, and I mean POUR DOWN BUCKETS OF RAIN .  Everything had to be scooted onto one table and covered with a plastic table cloth (which I just happened to have tucked into one of the bags that morning). After about an hour the rains let up, the streets filled again with the hustle and bustle of excitement and eager participation.   The good news is the canopy only had ...

Natural bronzite beads compliment the Agate focal gemstone. It can be worn on either sides to change the look. Copper and Turquoise & Howlite The links, clasp, and bail are all handmade using copper wire. Red Jasper with Picasso Beads with double coiled copper beads. I like it when the whole piece is handmade, including all the links. Another example of how you can create beautiful components and links using wire.

It was a fun day teaching the "Wire Wrapping 101" Bracelet class. We used handmade color coordinating orphan lamp work beads. Oh so much fun and color.

Here are a few pieces that will be uploaded to Shopenvy soon. The flowers add a little extra I think. Fold Form Pea Pod with Freshwater Pearls on a Gun Metal Chain

Here are a few pictures of what we made today in the  "Gettin' Cagey" Wire Working Workshop. This was a semi private class with two great ladies. Pretty Resin Bird Pendant as the focal on this necklace. The bead colors blend so nice with the bird. I can't remember the name of these beads but there are so many great colors. Natural Howlite mixed with Red Ceramic Beads.

Pretty in Pink Workshop Gettin' Cagey Workshop

Learn the foundation for Jewelry Making in t his Wire Wrapped Necklace Workshop. Techniques: Making the perfect Jump Ring, Eye Pins, Links and Connectors and Shaping Wire by hand. Wrapped and Caged Beads, Coiling  and Twisting Wire, Filing, Forging and creating a beautiful clasp.  Learn how to polish and antique your pieces. Minimum 4 – Maximum 6 Cost: $75.00 Kit Fee: will be approximately $25 (if needed). Class: 4 hours Date: Around Mid March I'm flexible and can teach the workshop during the week or on a weekend. I'll set the workshop up for registration once I get everyone's feed back and a date/time that will best work for everyone. A Tool & Material List will be provided upon registration. Please message me if you have any questions. WORKSHOPS

  Pure Copper Bracelet This bracelet is made with beautiful 14 mm Red Sponge Coral beads.   The focal bead is wrapped with coiled wire surrounded by beads caged within the wire. I love the color red with copper.