When I first created this shop, it was designed around my work at the time, which was almost entirely in Millefiori Polymer Clay. It worked well at the time. In the last four years, my work has evolved to include other materials, and even other techniques in the polymer itself. I don’t think the layout of the shop has worked for some time, and I am ready to do something about it.
Read More: Shop talkCategory: polka dot cottage
Summer Studio
Still experimenting with photographic pendants, in this installment of Summer Studio, come see the bits and pieces on my clay table, along with some of the other creative things I’ve got going on.
Read More: Summer StudioActivity, conflictedness, and a grand opening
Image transfers. Oh! how I love the look of them, when they work. My track record with this technique is less than spectacular, and it has me considering showcasing my photographs in resin instead of clay. Conflicted thoughts abound!
Read More: Activity, conflictedness, and a grand openingOpinions to weigh. maybe.
The experimentation with photographic pendants continues, and your opinions are requested.
Read More: Opinions to weigh. maybe.Summer Studio Sneak Peek
I’ve been working on a little something. It spent a lot of time just living in my head, turning around, being mulled over, re-inventing itself, until I finally took action this week. It’s not entirely finished yet, but here’s a little sneak peek: I’ve got some research and refining to do, but once I’m ready, […]
Read More: Summer Studio Sneak PeekSetting the table, part three
I had an opportunity today to try out many of your suggestions for improving my craft show display. The day was exceptionally windy and keeping everything on the table was quite a challenge, but we found a small measure of success with a roll of masking tape and a pile of rocks. When the rain […]
Read More: Setting the table, part threeSetting the table, part two
I’m feeling better – thank you for the get well wishes! I only have a few minutes before I have to leave for work this morning, but I wanted to show you some of the fun things I’ve been collecting for my craft show display. You ladies came up with some great ideas for me […]
Read More: Setting the table, part twoSetting the table
So, it’s a rainy Spring Sunday, and I’ve been thinking. Thinking about the vendor event I did this week, the kind of events I always do, the ways I set up my table, what products I show, what products I choose to leave in the box under the table… And what I’m realizing about all […]
Read More: Setting the tableScratching that itch
The sewing machine has been liberated from it’s basement prison, and I am scratching that itch. What did I choose to make? Something that wasn’t even on my list… I’m making a nice little pile of skirts in vintage fabrics. They’re (mostly) not for me, though. They’re destined for the shop, in fact. I’ve been […]
Read More: Scratching that itchSeasonal Inspiration Overload Disorder
I don’t know for sure if it happens to me every year, but I do very clearly remember the first time it happened. It was Spring 2007. I had just discovered the indie craft movement, and was starting to feel the urge to expand my creative horizons. I was exploring new blogs, flipping through new […]
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