I do mostly beading, but I also work in Polymer Clay and Metal Clay.  I have also tried wire wrapping.  When we move next Spring and I don't have to work anymore (YEAH!!!), I want to try more things.  I'm really interested in making blown glass beads.  I'm sure I will also give a try to Chain Maille, too.  ...

Hi there, Welcome!   Where in the Midwest are you from?  I'm from just south of Chicago in a little town called Channahon.  Laura

That's gorgeous.  I love the colors.  It makes me want to try something like it. Laura

Hi there, I was just looking at a sale e-mail I received from www.smeadbeads.com and I noticed that they had these beautiful horseshoe toggles.  They're on sale for 1.74 each (I believe).  When I saw these, I thought of you.  I don't know if you use toggles or not, but I had to point these out to you.  Let me know what ...

I love them.   I think they are very organic. Laura

Thank you, Tim.  It is a wonderful site just full of great infromation.  I plan on going back to investigate even more.  I love the idea of learning as much as I can about something that is my passion. Laura

Thibaud, I am in awe of your work.  You are EXTREMELY talented. Laura

I already subscribe to BeadStyle and ArtJewelry, and I love them both.  But, and I say this with love, those pop-ups WOULD NOT make me want to subcribe if I didn't already.  They are soooo annoying that they immediately turn you off and make you mad.  Kalmbach, I think you might not be accomplishing what you set out to do.  ...

Despite where it came from, that is STILL a very cool ring. Laura

Were you "high" when you wrote that post (LOL)? Laura