Making Cameos from CopprClay

by Rena Klingenberg on August 17, 2010

Cyndi Lavin of Beading Arts made these wonderful, archaeological-looking cameos with CopprClay:
Find out how she did it in Making Small Cameos with CopprClay.

Cyndi Lavin of Beading Arts made these wonderful, archaeological-looking cameos with CopprClay:

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I love these!

Find out how Cyndi worked her magic in Making Small Cameos with CopprClay.

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Art is Everywhere

by Rena Klingenberg on June 15, 2010

I often see unexpected shapes in everyday things – but this morning I saw something extraordinary.
I had just scooped a helping of fruit spread onto my toast, and was about to spread it out evenly with my knife.
Just in time I saw the shape – formed naturally by the way the jelly landed in a splat on my bread:
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An almost perfect rabbit.
If I hadn’t been paying attention, I would have missed this very cool art exhibit on my breakfast plate.
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Art is everywhere!

I often see unexpected shapes in everyday things – but this morning I saw something extraordinary.

I had just scooped a helping of fruit spread onto my toast, and was about to spread it out evenly with my knife.

Just in time I saw the shape – formed naturally by the way the jelly landed in a splat on my bread:

An unexpected visitor

An almost perfect rabbit.

If I hadn’t been paying attention, I would have missed this very cool art exhibit on my breakfast plate.

Art at breakfast

Keep your eyes open – art is everywhere!

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Interviewed by Jane Chew of Handmade Jewelry Club

by Rena Klingenberg on June 13, 2010

Recently I had the honor of being interviewed by Jane Chew of Handmade Jewelry Club:

Interview with Rena Klingenberg

(after clicking the link, scroll down the page a bit to find the interview).

Find out my answers to Jane’s questions regarding my goals, my creative process, and my top jewelry making / design tip.

Jane’s Handmade Jewelry Club blog and community are for anyone who wants to learn (or is addicted to!) beading, stringing, wire working, polymer clay, wire crochet / knitting, chain maille, gemstones, seed beads, lampwork – and all other types of sparkling jewellery adornments!

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Lego Jewelry

May 9, 2010

This Lego jewelry caught my eye at the Brick Magic Festival for Lego fans this weekend:
If you’re used to seeing (and stepping on) these colorful little pieces of plastic at your house, I thought you’d get a smile out of these!
They were on display at the vendor table of Brick Forge – along with these [...]

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Update on Letting Customers “Design Their Own Jewelry”

April 28, 2010

A couple of years ago I wrote about the trend of offering customers some “design your own jewelry” options.
People LOVE having the opportunity to “create” or personalize their own items from a set of simple choices, and it can be a huge selling point.
(However, I recommend limiting each option to a maximum of about 6 [...]

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Curvy Girl Jewelry Needs Your Feedback

April 14, 2010

Can you take a moment to share your thoughts with Mara Nesbitt of Curvy Girl Jewelry?
Mara is starting up a new jewelry niche business, designing jewelry in larger sizes for curvy gals and guys.
She welcomes your feedback and ideas for her new business, which you can share in two ways:
You can read Mara’s Curvy Girl Jewelry [...]

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Kreativ Blogger Award – Thank You, Cyndi!

March 28, 2010

The lovely Cyndi Lavin of *******http://www.beading-arts.com/ Beading Arts kindly chose me, along with 6 other bloggers, for the *********http://www.beading-arts.com/2010/03/my-picks-for-7-kreativ-bloggers-award_23.html Kreativ Blogger Award.
Thanks, Cyndi!  :)
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Now as one of the honorees of this award, it’s my turn to
1. Post the image of the award
2. Thank the person who gave it to me
3. Link to the person who [...]

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