Designs by MRK unique artisan created jewelry

Spring is here! At least in most areas of the United States. Still a lil iffy here in Ohio  but, that doesn't stop me from wanting to do a lil spring cleaning. whether it be my home or my jewelry designing!  I have been working in polymer clay gathering all the books and such on techniques new to me and I have been having alot of fun in learning.  Using the right equipment is always a good day for shopping! I have found that utilizing the various bead rollers and hand tools can totally change the look of your work in making it so much more precise.

I recently purchased the amaco focal bead roller, and I must say it makes beautiful 30x18mm focal beads and that sparks my creativity in design patterns, color pallettes and the different effects one can achieve with polymer clay.

Also, I am going to my local hardware store to see if I can get my hands on some sheet aluminium to make my own bead rack as those can be quite pricey.  but, it seems I could easily fashion one using a couple simple folds in the metal, and using my jewelers saw, I could saw some notches out to support my bead pins . . . viola'