tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post6595629254855437815..comments2024-03-28T12:37:52.778-04:00Comments on Art Bead Scene Blog: Studio Saturday with Erin Prais-Hintz of Tesori Trovati JewelryHeather Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-67985126847452404442013-01-26T02:45:05.287-05:002013-01-26T02:45:05.287-05:00Oh Erin I just love the new direction you are movi...Oh Erin I just love the new direction you are moving in. My plans for this year include learning to use resin and stamping. Yeah I am a bit behind. Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-10545663284365300352013-01-23T14:01:56.285-05:002013-01-23T14:01:56.285-05:00I want to try enameling this year!Pretty please co...I want to try enameling this year!Pretty please count me in for the awesome giveaway! Thanks a bunch!<br /><br />Angi Mullis dj2isme@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-76137898097508718562013-01-22T21:47:18.130-05:002013-01-22T21:47:18.130-05:00I shared this on my Facebook page (https://www.fac...I shared this on my Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CraftyHopeJewelry)CraftyHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-32602010835883595072013-01-22T21:44:59.712-05:002013-01-22T21:44:59.712-05:00Oh goodness!! That pendant is amazing. I sooooo wa...Oh goodness!! That pendant is amazing. I sooooo want it, bad! As far as what I want to learn this year, what don't I want to learn? From my list of goals: I want to learn to sew and also to use my camera more professionally. January's almost over and I've barely started on either. I need to get my butt in gear it seems! Thanks for that reminder.CraftyHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-90048763532409419522013-01-22T17:53:40.967-05:002013-01-22T17:53:40.967-05:00The pendants are stunning!
This year I'm hopin...The pendants are stunning!<br />This year I'm hoping to step up my wirework and take a class with the local silversmith.Jeanne @ Gems By Jeanne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157797909537886620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-45197150301583506142013-01-22T12:33:20.414-05:002013-01-22T12:33:20.414-05:00Hi Erin. Awesome pendant. Thanx for a chance to wi...Hi Erin. Awesome pendant. Thanx for a chance to win one. I used my Christmas money from Mom to purchase a hole punch set, a dapping punch set, gilders paste, alcohol inks, embossing powder, & patina. So My new skills will be in the metal work area. Becky Pancakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08683182644887296641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-32373772532334747242013-01-22T08:14:30.350-05:002013-01-22T08:14:30.350-05:00Gorgeous pendants, Erin!
I would love to try out m...Gorgeous pendants, Erin!<br />I would love to try out metal smithing and soldering<br /><br />yana_ven@yahoo.grJoanna-Glorianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-17099198607313877382013-01-22T06:30:09.489-05:002013-01-22T06:30:09.489-05:00I am eager to try out bead weaving, it intimidates...I am eager to try out bead weaving, it intimidates me a little :-)<br />Amazing pendant, Miss Erin!!<br /><br />DESPINA<br />deb_oro@yahoo.grDespinaVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122831535943610785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-58100797706540048072013-01-21T09:59:54.132-05:002013-01-21T09:59:54.132-05:00Wow, that pendant is wonderful. You have done the ...Wow, that pendant is wonderful. You have done the colors so beautifully.<br /><br />My challenge for myself this year is to try soldering. I love my microtorches, and I have had some success at fusing argentium sterling silver. Now I need to try soldering; I am ready! I just need to find time without the kids/work... <br />AndreaMaplegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619964351185589342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-61812797724566175492013-01-21T09:30:23.310-05:002013-01-21T09:30:23.310-05:00Miss Erin, I do wish I were still a sampler club m...Miss Erin, I do wish I were still a sampler club member. Maybe I can rejoin soon. *sigh* In the meantime, to answer your question, I have purchased the Swellengant metal coatings and patinas and am hoping to try them out this year. Looks like you mastered them already!! Nice job.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337101534643323960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-58574477489199450532013-01-20T18:51:39.986-05:002013-01-20T18:51:39.986-05:00Oh Erin, you never fail to inspire! This pendant ...Oh Erin, you never fail to inspire! This pendant is just lovely :)<br /><br />I was given a bunch of resin flowers and cameos recently so I am determined to learn to put them together and use them in my work this year! SoulsFireDesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01889956800503715511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-36849047154396006892013-01-20T18:43:17.617-05:002013-01-20T18:43:17.617-05:00Oh, lovely! Sometimes it takes awhile for me to li...Oh, lovely! Sometimes it takes awhile for me to like art beads (they kind of have to grow on me)but I liked your feathers immediately. <br /><br />As far as techniques go:<br />Revisiting polymer clay is part of my plan for this year along with finally experimenting with the silk cord that I've been collecting...<br /><br />Keep up the work (much banging of the head a wall I'm sure)of designing & carving your own stamps.<br />Many blessings,<br /><br />~ CatherineCatherine Sorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682682165381233236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-71711828373514601622013-01-20T12:26:26.529-05:002013-01-20T12:26:26.529-05:00I just shared this on my Facebook page too at http...I just shared this on my Facebook page too at https://www.facebook.com/sarajo.wentling<br /><br />Thanks again for doing this giveaway!Sarajo Wentlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742024924082041494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-71089728087229093122013-01-20T12:17:45.005-05:002013-01-20T12:17:45.005-05:00The peacock feathers are lovely---they really do l...The peacock feathers are lovely---they really do look like bronze clay! I would love to win one as I live in an area where there are lots of peacocks. I plan to work with polymer clay, patinas, & metal stamping. I have my toaster oven (in the box), my pasta machine (in the box), my alphabet stamps (barely used and not too happy with my results---need practice!).l Don't know why I am procrastinating. But, I will do it.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11886501482637610233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-68248180074331160512013-01-20T09:56:40.055-05:002013-01-20T09:56:40.055-05:00Erin,
'love this piece, simple yet creative ...Erin, <br />'love this piece, simple yet creative and though-provoking. It has definitely drawn my attention to new year goals and growth.<br />With each new year, I look to push myself to achieve more, and increase my creativity and design.<br />2013 brings with it my goal of selling my pieces in local museums, creating my own unique designs in my favorite technique, bead woven jewelry. This piece would make an outstanding pendant with an appropriate bead woven necklace.<br />Thanks for the opportunity.<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417338922901319892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-37248904543505851472013-01-20T09:23:34.824-05:002013-01-20T09:23:34.824-05:00I plan to try a bunch of new techniques in 2013 by...I plan to try a bunch of new techniques in 2013 by hosting a free class friday program at my B&M shop. I think it would be great to share exploration with a group.Charliehttp://clay-space.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-85323737218423621202013-01-20T08:09:11.853-05:002013-01-20T08:09:11.853-05:00Also pinned you to the ABS Board on my pinterest h...Also pinned you to the ABS Board on my pinterest here: http://pinterest.com/pin/73042825178257744/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342058990797370991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-76639718319701510202013-01-20T08:06:45.017-05:002013-01-20T08:06:45.017-05:00Love these and the idea of the Club...! As for ne...Love these and the idea of the Club...! As for new techniques, I just need lots of wire wrapping help. I also have a whole new set of dye oxide patinas....and then there is the enameling...and...and...! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342058990797370991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-86880691183110518702013-01-20T00:14:23.389-05:002013-01-20T00:14:23.389-05:00I love the way your pendant turned out! It's r...I love the way your pendant turned out! It's really lovely; I particularly like the little heart. That makes it so special!<br /><br />The technique that I'm trying to learn and apply more in my designs this year is leather carving. In fact, for the first time ever in any of my work, I used it in my design for this month's ABS challenge!AutEvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13295727503862245343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-82871511851249251542013-01-20T00:00:12.961-05:002013-01-20T00:00:12.961-05:00So lovely! I would love to play more with resin t...So lovely! I would love to play more with resin this year and I've also been toying with the idea of some sort of clay... epoxy or polymer... undecided as of yet. So many things to try! Sarajo Wentlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742024924082041494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-29582093126171035862013-01-19T23:38:45.149-05:002013-01-19T23:38:45.149-05:00There are two things I want to do this year to sha...There are two things I want to do this year to shake it up. I'm a beadweaver and have been taking a couple of bookbinding classes, I want to make a book that incorporates a beadwoven scene as the cover. I've also taken some collage and mixed media classes and want to make some kind of monumental neckpiece or artwork that combines collage/mixed media and beadwork.Tracy Van Nielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00903399661867315588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-64648118506405103652013-01-19T23:23:22.559-05:002013-01-19T23:23:22.559-05:00I would like to learn how to make items with my po...I would like to learn how to make items with my polymer clay. Stephahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765215105022383856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-48659527941872391622013-01-19T20:40:49.967-05:002013-01-19T20:40:49.967-05:00What a beautiful start to the year! And a lovely ...What a beautiful start to the year! And a lovely way to handle the limited editions of your Simple Truths. <br /><br />This year I'm thinking of playing with wire weaving. I love the look and would like to learn more. Karen Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817327351587111988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-52700069804306395112013-01-19T19:36:26.404-05:002013-01-19T19:36:26.404-05:00I lover your beautiful peacock in spired Simple Tr...I lover your beautiful peacock in spired Simple Truth pendant. I really enjoyed my time with the Sampler Club and need to get back in it sometime.<br /><br />This year I want to make my own charms and pendants using the Big Kick I purchased with Christmas money, and I want to make twisted wire pieces using Kerry's book and my coiling gizmo.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-7327026045368892632013-01-19T19:03:28.476-05:002013-01-19T19:03:28.476-05:00These are so beautiful Erin. And the fact that yo...These are so beautiful Erin. And the fact that you made the carving makes them more special.<br />As far as a new technique this year, I want to play with fold forming and play with more of the solder techniques we learned.sandi mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936873481818244101noreply@blogger.com