Author Archives: Tonya Davidson

Wed Whatnots- Gratitude

I’m just returning from 7 days in NY.  I hadn’t been to upper NY before and really enjoyed it.  It wasn’t at all what I imagined, it was so much more.  The studio that I had the great pleasure of teaching at was Studio 34 in Rochester.  The owner Marilynne was just the most delightful… Continue Reading

Carnival Blog- April

The Blog Carnival….a group of jewelers get together via the web, once a month, to post on a topic that has to do with jewelry.  It’s a fun way to hear different opinions from wonderful artists.  Hope you’ll visit their sites and read their great blogs.     This photograph is available in NestaUSA’s Etsy shop.  It’s… Continue Reading

Eye Protection

  It’s confusing what eye protection you should wear. We all know, duh, that our eyes are really important. We want to make sure we protect them. It’s a no brainer to wear clear safety glasses when we are using the drill, sanding, etc. What about when we are using the torch, the kiln, etc?… Continue Reading

Tip Tuesday- Fashion Trends

What are you planning on designing for the Spring and Summer or even Fall?  Have you even starting thinking about your fall line?  Do you adjust your designs for the season’s fashions or do you have a style and stick to that style no matter what?  Are you designing to appeal to the fashion maven?… Continue Reading

Carnival Blog-March

The Blog Carnival….a group of jewelers get together via the web, once a month, to post on a topic that has to do with jewelry.  It’s a fun way to hear different opinions from wonderful artists.  Hope you’ll visit their sites and read their great blogs.         This photograph is available in BucksCountyFrames… Continue Reading

Carnival Blog-February

  The Blog Carnival….a group of jewelers get together via the web, once a month, to post on a topic that has to do with jewelry.  It’s a fun way to hear different opinions from wonderful artists.  Hope you’ll visit their sites and read their great blogs. This picture is available in Blandy Snorhal’s Etsy… Continue Reading

Time Gremlins!

  Alright…which gremlin stole January/February?  It went whooshing by!  This always happens to me during this time of year.  I remember the Christmas holiday with much adoration, but then comes inventory counting (yuck), tax preparation (more yuck)  Craft and Hobby Association trade show, Tucson Gem Show preparation, teaching and lots of shopping for new and… Continue Reading

Carnival Blog-January

  Print by Lynneanelson.  Buy it here at her Etsy shop!   The Blog Carnival….a group of jewelers get together via the web, once a month, to post on a topic that has to do with jewelry.  It’s a fun way to hear different opinions from wonderful artists.  Hope you’ll visit their sites and read… Continue Reading

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