This month's post was destined to spin. I started thinking about how to make a spinning top, but in the end, I took some of the concepts I was thinking about for the toy and applied them to a drop spindle. What's a drop spindle? A drop spindle is basically a balanced weight that helps … Continue reading 140: Drop Spindle
Going to a cocktail party this season? Give the host personalized swizzle sticks, quick and easy on the laser!
Two years ago, I took an enameling class at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL. I used that class for Project 114: Enamel Stencils and explored using laser cut stencils to design unique enameled copper pendants. I loved it, bought a bunch of lovely enamel and cool MAP gas torch...and didn't do a lot with … Continue reading 138: Enameling Experiments
I pick up prints quite often at the shows I go to with my jewelry, Isette, but getting around to framing them is another matter. I also don't necessarily want to frame some of these pieces for "forever" - I like the idea of being able to switch things out. When I came across the … Continue reading 134: Temporary Frames
