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Tuitel’s Lady
Metal clay is such a natural fit for creating jewelry, and indeed that’s the most common application for the material. I think that’s why my attention is captured instantly when I see a fabulous,...
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Silvy’s Art Deco Vessel
Before 2010 comes to an end, I must share this lovely Art Deco Vessel from Susan Breen Silvy. I love the rich, deep texture on this hollow form, and the fan-like structure on the vessel stopper shows...
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Daini’s Blossom
Oh my goodness, look at this gorgeous neckpiece! I was meandering aimlessly on the interwebs when this photo of Alexandra Daini’s “Blossom” stopped me in my virtual tracks. I want to reach into the...
View ArticleBig Changes Coming To Metal Clay Magic
Hello readers! Nice to see you here. Thanks for your patience over these past many months and my serious lack of blogginess. I’m thrilled to announce that the Metal Clay Magic site is about to...
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Author Profile – Wendy McManus
In my tiny office/studio in Orlando, FL, I express my dual business personality. About half of my working time is spent as the Retail Program Manager for the National Mango Board. That’s right, I...
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Easy Collages
My cousin, Christina, is an expert storyteller. She always has her camera on hand, and she is a master at finding just the right words to describe a scene. She started out making beautiful physical...
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Three Books To Help You Look Good
I recently designed a new postcard for my jewelry business. I think it turned out really nice, and it’s not obvious that it was DIY. A friend saw the piece and said, “where did you learn how to do...
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What I Learned at New York International Gift Fair
For the past year or so, I’ve been working toward a successful wholesale jewelry business. It’s been a slow build, which was perfectly fine during the first year, but now I need to ramp it up,...
View ArticleHow to Approach a Booth as a Visiting Artist
In the comments to my last post about New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), Vickie asked about how to approach another artist’s booth. It can be a a touchy situation. The rules at NYIGF state...
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Bitten By The Pinterest Bug – Part 1
Have you discovered Pinterest? Of course you have, or perhaps you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months. Pinterest is the fastest growing social media site, with a strong presence...
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Bitten By The Pinterest Bug – Part 2
If you’ve been on Pinterest, you know it’s fun, entertaining and even useful on a personal level. But how does this sea of images translate into marketing muscle? This is where the fun really starts!...
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Got My Mojo Working!
Earlier this month, I had the great privilege of attending the Metal Clay Mojo Conference in Chester, CT. Organized by the fearless Lis-el Crowley, Mojo brought together a magical, inspiring group of...
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