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Anticlastic Raising - My First Attempt
When I studied at Penland in 2008, I saw people creating bowls, bracelets, chokers, and other items from a flat piece of sheet metal in a process called raising. The results are beautiful and have a… more →
The Bead Dreamer's Blog
Photoshoot with models Cha and Lou
emmafarrell wrote 14 hours ago: Had a photoshoot the other day with some great models Cha and Lou. Lou Cha Was my first time work … more →
Maine Seaglass Ring
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vakadesign wrote 1 day ago: Shall we take a look at what came out of my studio today? Maine Aqua Seaglass Ring I loved the color … more →
Not a Success Only Journey
thebeaddreamer wrote 3 days ago: When we are reaching, stretching, pushing our limits, we make mistakes, have problems, and stuff hap … more →
Soldering Stations
thebeaddreamer wrote 5 days ago: These are the soldering stations at Penland in the Lower Metals studio. They are empty at the mome … more →
Ocular Screens
redeyeraven wrote 1 week ago: As promised, here is the second set of goggles/eye wear for the VonDarcschaed Project. These are cal … more →
Jennifer Necklace
thebeaddreamer wrote 1 week ago: I’m still loving setting found bits of glass, pottery, and other items in metal and then makin … more →
Clench Bolts
Clay wrote 1 week ago: We’re on the home stretch of the rudder assembly . I have previously made the gudgeons and pintles … more →
Just Enough
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thebeaddreamer wrote 1 week ago: One of Bob’s favorite answers to some of our questions in class was the phrase – just en … more →
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ciaohound wrote 1 week ago: Wire Art Sterling Silver Earrings Notes from the Artist: Sterling Silver Wire Art dangles and earw … more →
The Door to Lower Metals
thebeaddreamer wrote 3 weeks ago: This is the sign leading to what is called Lower Metals. Penland School of Craft has two metal stu … more →
June 2009 Challenge Entry - Full Moon Sterling Earrings by LazyDayz
uniquegrabs wrote 1 month ago: Full Moon Sterling Earrings Reminiscent of aged coins or full moons, you choose These are simple … more →
Blue Lace and Picture Jasper
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thebeaddreamer wrote 1 month ago: I designed this bracelet to accent the twisted blue lace agate oval center bead. I love blue lace a … more →
22k Custom
vakadesign wrote 1 month ago: I’ve just received an order to make this ring in 22k gold. You didn’t know I could do t … more →
Trying To Catch The Moon
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planetross wrote 1 month ago: I saw this piece at a once a year Craft Fair in Matsumoto, Nagano. The event is a pretty big dea … more →
Spectre Spectacles, Keeping a Watchful Eye
redeyeraven wrote 1 month ago: Welcome to the world of Professor Victor VonDarcschaed an his collection of Apparatuses and Odditie … more →
Annealing Metal
thebeaddreamer wrote 1 month ago: This is a basic skill in metalworking that took me a while to understand. I read about it in books … more →
Rice bowls, olive dishes, slate & other delicious things
clarepardoephioro wrote 1 month ago: At the moment I’m in the process of finalising a new set of items to send off for British Silv … more →
Coloring Copper with Heat
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thebeaddreamer wrote 2 months ago: Texturing metal gives it a lot of character and interest. Adding variations to the color of metal d … more →
5.12.09 White Stag Show 'n' Tell #3
uowhitestag wrote 2 months ago: Episode #3 in our weekly Show ‘n’ Tell and YouTube share featured director of A&AA, … more →
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