A few months ago I participated in a charm exchange and each one of us prepared 25 charms…like this was not enough, I joined another exchange…this time for hometown and affirmation charms and signed up for 15 charms of each. Anyhow, I finally finished them so I wanted to share them with you. My affirmation...

So, did anyone around this area make it to the Gem Faire in CM? Other than Ontario last March, this was only my second time attending and it was far bigger. I was mesmorized and overwhelmed and for a bit somewhat frustrated, but I kept circling and adding up pricing and figuring out who had the best...

I've been experimenting quite a bit lately with liver of sulfur on copper and sterling silver. I'm wondering if anyone can tell me there tried and true methods for preserving the finish/patina once I have it where I want it. I have a couple of copper pieces that have continued to oxidize ('cause...

http://img14.imgspot.com/u/07/200/16/CopperandRhodonite007.jpg One of the favorite beads I have in the store are these facetted Rhodonite Rondells. Once on a walk on a remote beach on Vancouver Island I came across a cave that had been created by the water from high tide. It was low tide so I walked...