Lodi Art Center Holiday Sale

My phone doesn't take good pics, but this is my set up mid-sale. (I forgot to snag a shot at the beginning before selling stuff)

15" platter.

my first Tandori. I want to get some flameware clay to make the base so I can use it for stovetop cooking as well.

Experimental mugs. (I had some glaze issues), but I like the shapes. (there were not in the sale, they are just for my learning)

Salt domes. Half were made with larger holes for sea salt, and they are fun to use.

One of Jade's bowls...

The next two yunomi are my favorites. And fortunately, they were "traded" with two wonderful artists who I know appreciate that they are the workings of a talented 13 yr old. :)

random bookmarks

I made a few "Delta Mustang" bookmarks for the baseball team to put in their auction baskets and one of my girlfriends chose some funky "tara beads" for her "waving or high-five sista" bookmark.

Bookmarks to sell in Cafe By The Spa on Thorton Rd

Cafe By The Spa in Stockton, Ca is now open! I hope to have some pottery ready to sell by the end of this month. (coffee mugs, tea cups, soup & rice bowls) For now, these bookmarks are it.

I'm happy with this bunch. :) Head over to the cafe if you would like to purchase them! AND enjoy some yummy soup, a sandwich, coffee, or smoothie. (in Thorton Village, right next to Styles Unlimited, near the corner of Davis Rd and Thorton)

Valentine bookmarks

These are all the Valentine bookmarks so far, a few are listed in my etsy shop. :)

Winter boutique 2008

I finally got around to putting some photos on our computer. They are terrible pictures, but I do not have a photo program to mess around with yet. (new computer, it just has basics on it) I will redo these photos later. For now, this is what I have. :) My blog is undergoing a little makeover, slowly. If any of you have some suggestions for a good photo/image software program, please let me know!

Here are some of the soldered jewelry I have made. Mostly pendants. As you scroll through the photos, if you see anything orange/blue/white, those are for the local high school. Most of the necklaces I made, and a number of the bookmarks, are related to the local high school. (Go Bengals!)
I can made them with any kind of image, paper, lettering, etc. I mix the glass pendants with art glass pieces, wire, and beads. (some are my own lampwork beads)

I started making "mini" bookmarks this year. I sell them for $6 - $7.

The large bookmarks still run between $12 - $16. That depends on the cost of the beads.

The next few pictures are difficult to see. I am still learning how to use my new camera. (also, I really need a good photo editing program)

My little display. It is a bit crowded in this picture. Later, after I left, they found a larger table so my little creations had some room to breath. :)

Since this boutique, I have made more bookmarks, beads, and necklaces. I am doing an order for the highschool cheerleading team, and I will post that as soon as I'm done. That is going to be a fun project, I hope the girls like them. More to come!!!

Spring Boutique items

Sorry the pictures are not that good. If you click on them, you will be able to see more detail. I was in a rush to photograph them before placing them in plastic envelopes for the boutique. I still have a lot left, so I plan on selling them on Etsy.com. Prices range from $8 - $15. They make GREAT Mother's Day gifts! If you see one you like, let me know, I might still have it for sale.




I was so inspired by the background pictures as I made these, that some of the bookmarks match too well, and blend right in to the packaging. Sorry about that. I know it makes it even harder to see the beads, but they ALL turned out lovely, (I am pleased with this round).

November '07 bookmarks

I spent the day painting with black enamel paint, (as you will see on my hands), and making bookmarks for a local Boutique. These shots were quickly taken as my girlfriend gathered the bookmarks to load in her car and set up our table.

I will get better at taking pictures of my work, I'm sure.......or you will just have to use your imagination and try to think of how pretty they really look. :)

December 2007 bookmarks

Some special orders right before Christmas.