Need more time!

There should be 48 hours in every day, I need more time. I can't make these spoon bracelets quick enough. I'm working on spoon rings now but don't want to put them out until I have at least 50 to show. Working with silverware is labor intensive but I absolutely love it! Thank you to all of you that have purchased pieces from me, I hope you are enjoying them!

Been away so long!

No time for blogging, here is a picture of the bracelets I have been making from old vintage silver plated spoons, they are very cool and i can't seem to make them fast enough. you can go to twitter.com/jmillerdesigns for daily comments.

The New Kiln

So I finally bought my own kiln and was able to return the one I was using to the person who was kind enough to lend it to me. This is a Paragon Fusion 7, not that it means anything to any of you. I just love it. When it was delivered the box was damaged, now remember this box weighed 100 lbs, so the USP guy and I peered in the hole an figured everything looked OK, well WRONG! What I didn't know and will always remember is that no matter the size of the package if the box is damaged don't accept it. Turns out that the controller was broken off the kiln, long story short, Paragon sent me a new one and I replaced it and Thank you God, it works perfectly. It fires quicker than the one I was using (thats a good thing) and the pendants are coming out absolutely beautiful!

Memories

Where would we be without memories. Today is 19 years since my wonderful mother passed away. I think of and miss her every day. I have so many wonderful things to remember about growing up. she was my best friend and always there for my brother and I. This picture is my mom and dad at my wedding, they were such a happy couple.  Cherish your family while you have them!

Wire Wrapping

When it is torrentially raining and windy like it is today its so hard to get motivated. I have all of this great copper wire in so many colors so I'm wire wrapping to form beads, add a few Swarovski crystals and you have a funky pair of earrings that will go with any outfit.