Spring Happenings
On the vernal equinox, we got 12" of snow here. So “spring,” at this point, still feels like more of a technicality than anything else. ...
Clayathon the 13th
This year was the 13th (!) annual Clayathon. It gets bigger every year. New pre- and post-conference workshops, plus the ever-fabulous...
Safe Passage
Tory Hughes passed away last Sunday. My first polymer clay class ever was an imitatives class with Tory, at the Mid-Atlantic Fiber...
Inspiration to Execution: Vol. 3
Shibori is a Japanese resist dyeing technique which dates back to at least the 8th century. It's kind of like tie dye (well, not kind...
Evil Jungle Princess: A History
Once upon a time, I found a strand of top-drilled marquise-shaped brown jasper at a bead show. (I think it was at a bead show – it was...
Hacienda Mosaico
Hacienda Mosaico. For those who have been there, those words together translate to "oasis." It is an amazing, beautiful, colorful place...
ArtSci designs: A Year in Review
It's been a very busy year here at ASd! For our second year in business, we made a minor stylistic change to the name: ArtSci Designs...
