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Coleus & Pearl

Posted on January 21, 2012 by nancy

Here are a couple of pictures of a piece I finished a couple of months ago.  It was a long time from start to finish, and then it had a couple of “finishes” before it was really done.  The enamel … Continue reading →

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Learning to see, draw, visualize – jewelry rendering

Posted on November 4, 2011 by nancy

I don’t have formal training in drawing, especially technical drawing and perspective. I’ve taken one or two drawing classes over time, and have always wanted to be able to draw, but either it hasn’t clicked, or not been important enough, or I just … Continue reading →

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Experimentation -!-

Posted on June 7, 2011 by nancy

This is a piece I would have loved to sell or give to someone, but I’ve decided it’s too experimental.  Now I can enjoy it for what it is, and maybe wear it around. The experiments include: shaping an oddly shaped stray … Continue reading →

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Washington State Enamelists at Grunewald Guild – October 2010

Posted on May 31, 2011 by nancy

Update June 2, 2011: I’ve just received a copy of the April 2011 issue of Glass on Metal magazine which has published an article by Dave Berfield.  ’Killer Kiln’ is Dave’s account of the genisis and execution of the idea of building a wood fired enameling … Continue reading →

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