by Mitzi M. Howard | Feb 12, 2014 | What's on the work bench
Well, we are still here in Tucson for another day, so I thought I’d check in tonight. I checked out the “Best Bead Show” this year, & as expected, there was a plethora of seed beads of every shape, size, color & assortments, as well as hand...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Feb 8, 2014 | Shows, What's on the work bench
The drive from San Diego was pleasantly uneventful & the Tucson weather spectacular. Our first day of shopping at the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA Gem Fair) was wonderfully productive– I have ready spent half of my budget. The general consensus...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Feb 1, 2014 | Shows
Well, better late than never. This week’s blog was delayed by work & the preparations that TEAM ROCKS is making for their annual pilgrimage to the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Shows. Every winter, from about the end of January to the 3rd week in...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Jan 23, 2014 | What's on the work bench
Well, maybe not mine so much, but some of my clasps. I am developing a line of very secure, easy to use, fold-over magnetic clasps that will be integral to the design of my new pieces. I thought it might be interesting to show how such a finding is created. First, I...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Jan 16, 2014 | What's on the work bench
Well, maybe not heaven exactly since this rock came from deep underground, but it ended up pretty nice. While my forays into various gem topics have been popular, folks have been asking about my current projects. Last year at Tucson, I found the gorgeous...
