Libzoid Blog

Do you ever feel like you have too many ideas? Lately I’ve got so many rough ideas running around in my head that when I sit down at my work table, I am really unsure where to start. The ideas are just crowding each other out. Usually, I will get at least […]

I have no idea what started me thinking about this subject, but I thought I’d write about one of my favorite studio supplies today: trays. I’ve got 2 distinct favorites, cafeteria trays in full and half size and the half size square jeweler’s trays.

Put a piece of bead mat (or vellux blanket) on […]

I’m keeping up with the one thing at a time focus. I barely squeezed in a bit of studio time last night, and managed to finish one pendant.

Size: 2.5 inches by 1.2 inches. Bezel: hand fabricated from sterling strip and sheet.  This pendant will be my donation to the Clay Connection 2008 […]

Artist name: Kathi Gose

Location: California
Website: Dragonsglass
Blog: my website is a blog too
Flickr: Dragonsglass photos on Flickr
Etsy: Dragonsglass Etsy Shop
Do you have a dedicated studio/artistic space? Yes!! I have always had one for my stained glass but now I have one for my polymer clay and silver work
Where is it located? The guest […]

It has been a positive whirlwind of end of school & family activities here lately: prom, graduation, a graduation party and prep to head off to a job at a summer camp for 5 weeks for E plus soccer, swim team, finals etc for M. I’m getting through focusing on one thing at a […]

Artist name: Kimberly Hodes

Location:  North Carolina
Website: Hodes Design

Do you have a dedicated studio/artistic space? Yes, but I do work all over the house.
Where is it located? 1st floor of my town home.

Is it a large or small space? Just right, about 150 sq. feet.
What medium do you work in? Polymer clay
What one word would you […]

Artist name: Amy Crawley

Location: Massachusetts
Website: Moonroom Crafts
Blog if you have one: Moonroom Muse
Any other web link you’d like to share: Bolton Artisan Guild This is the local art guild I belong to.
Do you have a dedicated studio/artistic space? Yes

Where is it located? A finished attic (4th floor of […]

Here are the photos I promised. These are pieces I recently completed using some of the silver components I was working on. I really enjoy pairing polymer clay and sterling silver. I like the look, and I enjoy the different processes. Combining these materials can be both freeing and challenging. Working […]

Artist name: Martha Aleo

Location:  Pennsylvania
Website: Martha Aleo
Blog: Ornamento
Do you have a dedicated studio/artistic space? Yes.
Where is it located? In my basement

Is it a large or small space? Small on space, large on function. I live in a 930 Sq. foot house that is more than 150 years old.
What medium(s) do you work […]

Artist name: Trina Williams

Location:  California
Website: Picture Trail - Trina Williams
Do you have a dedicated studio/artistic space? Yes, but I tend to spill over

Where is it located? In the back of my house between my sewing room and my husbands woodshop (where my oven is) He is reluctant to let me encroach any farther.
Is it […]