I just finished making my first ball jointed doll, and its been a fun filled learning curve. I’ve made many dolls, but she’s the most complex. Kato Polyclay is extremely tough and durable, and after sanding has a beautiful skin-like texture. I used a 12.5...
Sometimes part of getting on with new business in the new year includes those little bits of business from before. Like preparing and filing taxes, FAFSA forms and other paperwork, updating my resume and all that other stuff needed for going forward, so I’ve...
As the wheel of the seasons keeps turning and Winter Solstice is coming right up, I’m reminded as always to take a good hard look at what I’ve done this year and what I’d like to do next. Some recent health issues have made me exceeding grateful for...
I’m packing up and getting ready to leave next week for the big show in Houston! I’ve got new spirit doll kits, hands, faces, buttons and beads. I hope to see you there! Title: Houston International Quilt Festival Location: George R. Brown...
I’m having a productive and exhilarating Fall semester at Front Range Community College, taking classes and getting ready for the upcoming International Quilt Festival in Houston and also for our FRCC Art Club’s Creative Celebration sale at the Firehouse...
Previously I posted about the two millefiore face canes that I just made using Kato polyclay. I spent a couple of days playing “dress up” to create Victorian style ladies, dancehall girls and some honkytonk angels (as well as miniature masks for the...