Time flies! I'm up again to choose three favorite posts from our online Subscriber Gallery. I'm going for a theme here this week that I like to call, Keep on a-Rockin' it (work that incorporates some kind of stone in its design).   From the Wire/chain mail gallery: "Basia Mille" by Aden Angier. This necklace shows off ...

I don't know about you, but I love going to artists' studios, listening to their stories, and watching them work. That's why the PBS series, Craft in America, is my favorite show right now. If you can't watch it when it airs on TV, you can check out full episodes online. Each Episode focuses on a particular theme, such as Process, ...

Yay! It's our pleasure to bring attention to your work. You inspire us. And I'm thrilled that our posting led to a sale. How cool is that?

Last Friday, Hazel got our new "editor's picks" weekly blog post rolling.  We'll be aiming the spotlight on three pieces of jewelry made by our subscribers who've generously posted work in our online galleries. Today, it's my turn! Without further ado, here are my selects: From our Alternative Materials ...

Getting your hands on new materials is inspiring for artists. The newest additions to the metal clay family (bronze clay, and copper clay)  inspired artist Catherine Davies Paetz to push this medium into new territory. You can learn about her techniques for creating inlaid designs with these clays in the November 2009 issue of Art Jewelry ...

Yes, I have a paper problem. One that I slay vigilantly at work, but that I let get wildly out of control in the room of our home that is supposed to be my office and craft station. For the last 3 and one half years (curiously, the same time I started here at the magazine), my home space became a Venus fly trap for paper. I kept the door closed, ...

  Just a quick blog to give you a heads up about a solder inlay technique article that I've been working on for the January 2010 issue. I know, you're thinking -- "Hey, it's just September! What's the hurry?" Well, I wanted to make sure you took advantage of the FREE limited time offer we have for a related ...

Bent iron -- so glad you enjoyed this post. Actually, the COLOR patterns of the banana slugs I saw out on the northern coast have provided me with inspiration for polymer clay designs! Perri -- I think the area around Patrick's Point is amazing. We also took in a few of the neighboring towns like Arcata and Trinidad - really nice artisan ...

When you think of beaches, do you imagine sandy shores? Or do you conjure up images of a coastline piled with gazillions of smooth stones and pebbles? Or maybe you picture tide pools? I like all three, but I'm a rock hound at heart, so my recent trip to California's northern coast had to include a stop at Agate Beach in Patrick's ...