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Aug 19

Beeswax infused birthday

I believe there is no better way to celebrate life than by doing what one loves the best. That is why I chose to teach a class that incorporated both beeswax and soldering on my birthday.

Beeswax Infused Soldered Pendant Beeswax Infused Soldered Earrings
After infusing vintage ephemera with beeswax, pendants and earring were soldered, encapsulating the wax and paper. The process yields a transparent glow to the paper when held up to the light. Yummy!


After some intense playtime, some beautiful jewelry was created, and in the background, the smell of beeswax filled the air.

I think everything turned out scrumptious, including the birthday cupcakes made by Chef Dotter.

White cake with lavender infused strawberry buttercream

My only regret from yesterday is that I didn’t get a picture of my dear friend, Wendy. She is the ultimate artist friend, always stretching me with new ideas and a desire to learn more. She was so kind to take photos yesterday.

 

 

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Aug 13

Beeswax Infused Soldered Pendant & Earrings

Date: Sat, August 18, 2012
Time: 1-5pm
Place: Hidden Art Studio, Midtown Kansas City, MO


*Example: your piecess will be unique.

The class will begin with experimentation in infusing beeswax with papers. Then you will solder a square pendant to practice/learn technique using the experimental papers. After a bit of practice, the papers will be encased in hand-cut glass to make a set of earrings. Some soldering experience will make this class easier, but is not required. All supplies for the class, including ball chain for the pendant, will be provided, but please feel free to bring some of your own papers for experimentation.

Techniques learned:

  • basic soldering
  • adding jump rings
  • infusing paper with beeswax
  • optional: applying patina
  • optional: adding small beads or charms

Class size: 8 students max.
Fee: $50

Policies:

  • Prepayment required.
  • 24 hour cancellation notice required for refund. Please try to allow 48 hours for cancellation so that I may notify others on the waiting list.
  • Must be at least 14 years old.

 

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Jul 29

Fabulous

That describes class yesterday, fabulous. The Soldering Pendants: Skinnies & Baubles class focuses on using sentimental objects or interesting jewelry remnants to build a story and make a grouping of soldered pendants with the remnants. I am enthralled by watching others go through the process, observing the pieces they choose to incorporate, the stories they tell. And yesterday, the whole class was in a very creative groove. I was highly inspired by each one of them.

My greatest disappointment was not properly capturing the beauty of their pieces. My eyes are at that age in which I am learning to adjust and use reading glasses. I didn’t think to use the glasses when I took the pictures and couldn’t tell if my photos were in focus. I am sad to say that most of them weren’t, but you can get the idea.

The next soldering class offered is Beeswax Infused Soldered Pendant & Earrings on August 18. I am excited about this class as I’ll be sharing a combination of two of my creative loves, beeswax and soldering. Also, for those of you that have been wanting to attend, but have not fit it into your schedule, this will be the last soldering class offered in 2012.

I really find great satisfaction in teaching, in sharing the creative process with others. Watching that spark in the eyes of the students as they formulate a plan inspires me so greatly that I often find myself bouncing new ideas of my own off of their unique creations. It’s a strange paradox of feeding others so that I may in turn be fed. Yesterday after class, I was very full.

 

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Jul 24

Room for more this Sat.

Soldering Pendants:

Skinnies & Baubles

Date: Sat, July 28, 2012
Time: 2-6pm
Place: Hidden Art Studio, Midtown Kansas City, MO

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*Example: your piece will be unique.

Using hand cut glass, you will make a cluster of skinny charms to hang on a ball chain along with a bauble made from vintage jewelry or beads. Basic wire wrapping will be taught as well. Some soldering experience will make this class easier, but is not required. All supplies for the class will be provided.

Techniques learned:

  • basic soldering
  • adding jump rings
  • soldering vintage elements
  • deconstructing found jewelry
  • cutting glass
  • basic wire wrapping

Class size: 8 students max.
Fee: $45

Policies:

  • Prepayment required.
  • 24 hour cancellation notice required for refund. Please try to allow 48 hours for cancellation so that I may notify others on the waiting list.
  • Must be at least 14 years old.

 

 

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Feb 19

Preparing to birth anew

Outwardly, I’ve had a great start to 2012. Last month, I taught another fun soldering class and have an art journaling class coming up. I’ve been reading awesome books and soldering adorable earrings. The charms are all packaged and ready to mail for the Artfest charm swap. I have a list of projects and events that are keeping me happily busy.

Lord God Beeswax Infused Earrings Forgotten Words Beeswax Infused Earrings
Inwardly, I’ve been battling that feeling of stuckness. I feel like I’m just passing the time, almost like I am preparing for a birthing. I am biding time until the emergence of this new thing. In the swirly parts of my mind, a story is forming.

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Dec 14

Soldering on the fly

We have a couple friends that are avid fly fishermen. They make their own flies! One is a musician, one a watercolor artist, both share the same profession as my husband, Scott. So Scott noticed all the funky things I was adding to my waxy soldered pendants and went directly to their studio. While they aren’t busy producing videos, they are making their flies. The trend of feathers in the hair has made it more difficult to find these perfect fly fishing feathers. Even so, these generous guys shared some of their feathers with Scott so I could experiment with something new.

feather

My first experiment is a feather dipped in encaustic medium (beeswax and damar resin). Next will be a dry feather and wax encased in glass.

November is such a challenge for me, blogging (almost) daily about my creative venture for Art Every Day Month. I always grow and love the push. Yet, when December rolls in, I deflate in blogland. My time and attention turn to:

  • Christmas parties!! I love them. So much fun to see everyone outside of a work environment.
  • This year, my daughter turned 18. The party has been going on all month.
  • Semester end for homeschooling. I get the whip out at this point because I want vacation.
  • Oh yeah, our Christmas card takes about all month to get done and out the door.
  • Finishing up commissions for the Christmas season.

Psalm 119:65

I may not have a moment to shout out before Christmas, so I wish you all a beautiful, meaningful holiday season. Relationships first and peace in the center of your soul.

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Nov 28

Retry for better

AEDM Day 28

Encaustic Paper Soldered Earrings

More encaustic experimentation. The “waxed” paper was once yellowed, aging notebook paper. The heat and wax add that dreamy translucence that I love. The earrings I made the other day did not satisfy. Too heavy. I believe I love the handwriting on this paper better too. So fluid.

I’m also working on several commissions. There is a joy to finding the perfect fit for someone, and joy in the pursuit of that perfect.

And finally, I have several waxy pendants listed in my Etsy shop. The sale is going on for a couple more days, 15% off with the coupon code ACHOO. You can also access the my inventory by clicking Shop at the top of the page.

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Nov 27

Gifts

AEDM Day 27

Today I made gifts.
Joy Dance
Joy Dance Encaustic Soldered Pendant is made for Patricia Seggebruch, my constant inspiration. I first met Trish at Artfest 2010. She instructed my favorite class, an encaustic introduction for me. I was so excited about encaustic painting that I took two of her classes at Artfest 2011. But the icing on the cake was her incredible EncaustiCamp this summer. My favorite thing about Trish is her desire to share her encaustic knowledge with the world. She is forging ahead, blazing a trail with her generosity and enthusiasm. For anyone even the slightest bit interested in encaustic painting, EncaustiCamp 2012 will not disappoint.

Kansas prairie
Kansas Prairie Encaustic Soldered Pendant is made for Sue Simpson. She recently asked me to be guest blogger at Earthtone Studios. I so thankful for the honor. The writing of that post prompted me into a frenzy of inspiration. She will also be teaching at EncaustiCamp 2012, giving instruction to those new to encaustic.

 

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Nov 26

I can’t stop soldering!

AEDM Day 26

The necklaces are complete!

Wax pendant necklaces complete

This pendant below was made as a commission. I’ve been experimenting with “waxed” paper. The paper used here became very translucent when heated by the soldering iron. I love how the light filters through.

Dt 31:6 soldered wax pendant

I sold a pendant just like the nesting bird today. I say “just like” because I soldered another one to re-list in my Etsy shop. One of the reasons I use my original artwork in my jewelry is that I have no worries about reproducing the image. This collage was originally constructed using an 1800s spelling book, vintage embroidery patterns, and blueprints. One of my favorite things about this pendant is the mood bead. I treasured the mood ring I had in the 70s. Fond memories.

Bird nest pendant with mood bead sold

My AEDM for Day 25 is the fabulous Balsamic Vinaigrette I made for our salad. This recipe is now my favorite, very quick and easy to make, and the flavor blows away any bottle balsamic vinaigrettes that I’ve tried. Only warning is the extreme garlic breath that accompanies the dressing. Next time I make it, I may try without the garlic just to experiment. My preference will always be the garlic, but in a social situation, the non-garlic version would be kinder to my audience.

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Nov 23

Order

AEDM Day 23

Order Peacock Encaustic Soldered Pendant

More experimentation. Had a fun evening of making “waxed” paper which led to earrings as well.

Waxed Paper Soldered Earrings

Wishing you all a warm, delicious, and meaningful Thanksgiving.

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