I have always loved mandalas; drawing, and painting them. I even made one in my little garden with shells, rocks, and anything that happens to be blooming.
It was with pleasure that I received this little book of Animal Mandalas by Wendy Piersall. I think the cover is beautiful, and I couldn't wait to color a few animals. I tried my Inktense watercolor pencils, but found them hard to use within the tiny areas. I had better luck with the Faber Castell Pitt pens. Perhaps the answer for my more" mature eyes", would be one of those visor magnifiers. The designs are very creative, and someone with younger eyes, and a sense of
detail, would love this little book.
Spent the day at the Buckstaff Bath House, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
A wonderful experience! Nothing like a mineral water bath to refresh the soul.
I have made a few more Downton inspired bracelets. Each is one of a kind.
I enjoy using the micro hardware required for these projects.
Using the jewelry saw has become quite easy, but soldering tries my patience!
I just keep trying; maybe someday it will just happen. I know the how, and the why, but something is going wrong. I feel like I have wasted a lot of solder, and a lot of butane, but it is all part of the challenge. Good things are worth working for.
I recently had the opportunity to explore this little book. It is a quick read with beautiful pictures of the colorful sea glass which was found all over the world. The authors liken looking for sea glass as "beach archeology". Each piece of glass has it's own history; the colors tell a lot of the story.
Various methods for using sea glass in jewelry making are described, from using a drill, wire wrapping and even gluing, so it is a book for every creative soul who longs to take the lost and found, to make something beautiful.
Thank you to Ulysses Press for allowing me to review this book.
Have been keeping busy, staying cool, and creating, "One Of A Kind" jewelry.
These two pieces are simple, but beautiful, in my eyes. They can be purchased
here. I prefer simply stated elegance, and I think these qualify. The aubergine
pendant has a 36 inch chain.
I am still working on the Downton bracelets, but have run into a few bumps along the way.
Wow! This was fun. Might look a bit heavy for summer, but will be gorgeous on a long sleeve sweater.
Putting the various beads together is great fun. I need a magnifier for those tiny little screws! Stay tuned, more to come.
We had a special night while at the lake. You must wear a hat in order to get dinner.
It was such fun being with family. We all were good sports; of course we wanted to eat.
Celebrated sister-in-laws birthday. The Texas weather was sooo nice for our midwest guests.
We had rains and a pleasant breeze to keep us cool.
detail, would love this little book.
