Radiant Gem Jewelry

Rhubarb leaf and bowl

2011-06-19T15:31:00.005-04:00

This is a rhubarb leaf, 10 inches long, it turned out grat with lots of detail of veins and indentations. The small bowl is also a rhubarb bowl and the one not finished is a grape leaf bowl yet to be kilnfired and glazed.

BLOOMS

2011-06-19T15:23:00.007-04:00

This is a beautiful moth we found in the bottom of the boat. Unfortunately is is dead, I saved it to see if I can preserve it somehow. Ducks are also finding our dock to be a good resting place. Not sure what kind this is, I still need to look it up. The summer sun is finally warming up the flowers and bring on the blooms.

River Glass Necklace

2011-06-13T21:03:00.003-04:00

Tis is one piece of jewelry I did this spring from collected glass out of the St Lawrence River. I have made a few necklaces and earings. I have a basket full of it and many shells and glass in the garden from the river. I have other ideas for the glass but not had the time to work on any. The spring weather has been so cold and wet that most weekends we are all doing yard work or gardening.

I'm grateful to have this much done and feel it turned out quite nice.

New leaves

2011-06-13T19:50:00.005-04:00

I have a few new bowls done for Mares wares festival on July 1st. Also a few rhubarb leaves and grape vine leaves. The weather just does not want to co-operate this spring, I would have so much more done if it were nice out there. I will be at Mares reguardless and as in last year, everyone will see so many talented artists and have wonderful music to listen to.

wildlife at my home

2011-06-08T21:32:00.003-04:00

Here are two of the friendly wildlife at my home this week. We have a few unfriendly runts-the mink at the shoreline are not so friendly as lil Bear found out.

I have been really enjoying taking pictures of these two beautiful creatures.

A Beautiful Weekend

2011-05-30T21:29:00.006-04:00

I put these in the wrong order, The weekend was very productive, the gardens all got weeded and further planted, the weather was mostly beautiful, although the sky shows the storm that rolled through. Mostly missing us, thank God. The River was calm and peaceful, and the sky had many dark clouds creating a spectacular show of colors, light to dark. I spent one night this weekend taking pictures of this beautiful Oreo that just loves my flowering crab tree. Today after my gardens were done, I even got the clay out and made some new Rhubarb bowls and ornaments.

Spring in bloom

2011-02-28T07:29:00.002-05:00

New growth

2011-02-10T19:44:00.004-05:00

These may seem like very strange pictures to be excited about but my herb garden to sprouting. I have A summer time herb garden that I do anticipate many herbs to come back up , being perennials but I started an indoor garden in a portable hothouse to have herbs all winter long. The ones I brought in from fall lasted quite a while but without sufficient sunlight and warmth they soon died. New growth has started with a grow light and natural sunlight. I love fresh herbs, grow many during the summer and hope to expand this summer with even more. BUT, never fail, I will always have the basics of basil, thyme, and oregano.I love the variety of lemon basil, spicy and the aromatic rosemary and thyme.

Winter Beauty

2011-02-06T09:07:00.005-05:00

I got up early this morning and the calmness, pristine whiteness, beauty in snow got me right out the door. I made the first trail around my house in such silence, listening to the chick-a dee place his call. Once all the paths are shoveled, it will be a great day to do some snow shoeing and playing with the Little Bear in the snow. The St Lawrence river is frozen but still holds her magnificence, she has been getting quite a few ice fishermen out on it these days, enjoying a great winter sport.

Happy New Year 2011

2011-01-05T18:53:00.005-05:00

Happy New Year. This is what I am looking forward to, already. The St Lawrence is still open, weather has not been really too bad for winter. Lets hope spring is soon to follow, quickly.

I can't believe it has been so long since I last posted. I've been busy, many of you follow me on my other website and blog, but I do like to keep this site, I started it quite a while ago and it is also free. That's important when you are trying to keep things going in this economy. Any one wishing to get in contact with me can e-mail-- Radiantgem7@yahoo.com or leave info at my contact sheet on my website, http://www.radiantgemjewelry.com. Please feel free to contact me, and again, I hope we all have a much better year and I hope to see you.

Colors so Vivid

2010-07-11T21:52:00.008-04:00

colors so true, even a litle spider in the lily.

MY Favorite Building In Boston

2010-06-10T18:35:00.003-04:00

I don't know if this is the thinnest building in downtown Boston, but it is definitely my favorite. It was so cool stuck in between two very large buildings. Boston and time with my son and new wife was so much fun , enjoyable and I love Boston.

NEW WORK

2010-03-07T21:07:00.009-05:00

This is the latest plates and bowls that I have finished and will be for sale this summer.

Acorn ornaments and necklaces for a Happy New Year.

2010-01-02T16:41:00.003-05:00

Grow a tree, go nuts for acorns, I've heard them all. My acorns are one inch by a 1/2 inch thick. Very adorable and each is unique. They are from low fire white or brown clay and each hand made. They can be made into an ornament or into a necklace. I also have oak leaves and oak leaf bowls. All are available through etsy or my other website. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Holiday for dogs

2010-01-02T16:34:00.003-05:00

Halloween , Little Bear and I were a couple of good witches. He's a good sport, although it doesn't look like he's enjoying it much. For Christmas they both got hair cuts(groomed), after I tried on their new winter coats. They don't mind these, both of them seem so much warmer when we take walks.

Jewelry show River Rustic show Alex Bay

2009-07-28T21:43:00.006-04:00

magnolia and maple leaf necklaces.

Rhubarb up above Strawberry fields

Maple leaf beauty

Summer2009

2009-07-28T21:39:00.002-04:00

Bear is growing.

2009-05-24T20:30:00.003-04:00

Ok, Bear has been growing and had his first hair cut. My Dad calls him bearly there now. He is still sweet and loveable and I just love him. He is so soft and will be much better off for summer. Maggie gets clipped by me, and she is due too. We are all ready for summer now.

Maggie and bears summer gear.

2009-04-05T20:23:00.003-04:00

Maggie got the hang of her new life vest, but bear was not at all interested in sitting still long enough. He is all excited about his sitters new dew but only from a distance. Hopefully by summer he will understand what this is all about.

Lil Bear, MY new baby.

2009-03-01T20:02:00.011-05:00

This is Lil Bear, my sweet new baby. He will be companion to Maggie,

my other sweet lil baby.He's been here 3 hrs and has fit right in. Loves to be held and hugged, loved just like the rest of us. Lil bear is a purebred toy puddle for all you dog lovers. I'm sitting here and he is doing the same thing Maggie does when here. Trying very hard to pull my arm down from the keyboard to lay is TINY 2 inch head on. Sweet, Sweet, Sweet Lil Bear, my love.

North Country leaves and acorns

2009-01-01T22:10:00.008-05:00

My leaves and acorns went all over the place for gifts this season. I have many more in the kiln to be fired and a bowl for my sister. These pics are the ones also that I gave her. I made the leaves as true to color as I found them this fall,very vibrant and red.

Christmas Greetings, Happy New Year

2009-01-01T22:02:00.003-05:00

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

This is on of the little postman on my tree. Friends have given me mail man characters or ornaments for Christmas for years since I work for the Post Office. He is so cute and greets every one at this time of year.Christmas was great and filled to the brim with love and cheer and family and friends at my home. I hope everyone felt the love that was flowing over the top this holiday season.

TOBY the Turtle

2009-01-01T21:54:00.004-05:00

This is TOBY the Turtle. He has a new home with the church in Hammond and I'll bet he is extremely happy and will be loved by many children. He was a joy to make and I hope to have the inspiration to make another one soon. I have been so busy making Christmas gifts that I haven't gotten back making things with clay.

Hammond fall festival

2008-11-02T17:22:00.003-05:00

Maryann Evans and I did a fall festival craft demonstations and it was a great sucess for the food pantry and several other of the churches projects that they support. It was at the Hammond 1st Presbyterian Church , and attended very well and so much fun with the kids.

In a Jam

2008-11-02T17:16:00.003-05:00

I forgot all the time at the stove. Sweet Adeliners, yes you are going to get the Apple Butter again this year. Hope thats OK, I have peeled and cooked 3 big double bags of apples and cidar for weeks, and is it good. It smecks.

Beauty of the blossem

2008-11-02T16:34:00.003-05:00

Spring is still trying at my office, this is my Hibiscus tree that I took home this spring. I cut it back and feed it plant food all summer and let mother nature water it out side. Which she did everyday if you remember. I brought it back to my office just before our first frost and it hasn't stopped blosseming since. It has had 4-6 a week and my customers have just loved it. Especially the week of snow, spring was just a red flower away in my lobby. It will go a little longer and then once the lack of sun shows in November and December, it will die down a bit and I will have to let it rest and then start the water and plant food again early next year. Something to look forward too.

Fall bead harvest is finally here.

2008-11-02T16:24:00.006-05:00

Hey teacher I finally did it. My kiln arrived and I have done 2 bisque and 2 glaze firings. All successful and beautiful. If you remember the top toggle, I showed it undone earlier in the summer. I will post quite a few on my jewelry gallery blog, anyone interested can e-mail me. I did alot in it this weekend but can't show it all because most are gifts for my Sweet Adeliners. I finally understand the glaze firing, it is so difficult to get everything just right in the kiln and have all the furnature, wire and the biggy ROOM. It was fun, I have tons more to do another day.

Fall what? Winters too soon!

2008-11-02T16:17:00.005-05:00

This is the road I take on the way to work. What a difference between my house with no snow and here a half mile up the road. Thank goodness mother nature is back to fall for this week with around 50 degree weather.

Summer Craft Fair Clay Jewelry

2008-09-07T15:47:00.005-04:00

I had some pretty quiet craft fairs this summer which gave me time to explore the clay beads I made in the spring and early summer. The blue and yellow one is separated with glass cubes and the peaches and cream one has pearls and copper beads in it. Both are quite fun with two very different looks. The rest of the time I made a couple of semi-precious stone necklaces and bracelets. I am just getting moved back into my cabin and hope to be making clay and glass beads soon. I am a Sweet Adeline and have had to get my self together and start learning music. I do play it nonstop in my cabin, so I guess I should go out there more often.(With a sigh of relief),Now that craft fairs are done for me, I most likely will.

To all the people that came to our studio tour and the rest of my craft fairs I would like to say thank-you for buying my jewelry. I met a lot of really nice people this year and hopefully more to come. I will be doing a Christmas fair at Mares Wares near or after thanksgiving . We have to celebrate the holidays and she has beautiful trees for sale. Thanks.

St Lawrence Sunset

2008-09-07T15:38:00.005-04:00

Here it is a (near) fall day, awaiting remnants of Hanna and I am finally getting to some vibrant summer sunsets that have been seen here on the river. This one was the last week of August when my sister and family were here to enjoy. The sky was redder than any I have ever seen. I am sure we will have some nice days yet to come, but summer really went out nice, compared to the rainy start of it.

River Necklaces

2008-06-28T15:37:00.004-04:00

Thank-you Mary for all the help, I have new toggles with imprints of my Geranium leaves. Not quite done yet but coming along. My new River necklaces which I started last summer have new clay beads added to them that really add character, color and sentimental value to me.

2008-06-26T23:36:00.002-04:00

This is a beautiful sunset that occurred in early June when the water was cold and the temp was in the 80's to 90. The fog on the St Lawrence was spectacular and ominous. I love my front yard and treasure the site of it every day. Lets hope we have many more to come this summer of 2008.

Geranium leaves of many kinds

2008-06-26T23:27:00.002-04:00

I am enjoying adding many new leaves to my inventory. PMC3 and low fire clay. I have many to yet put in the kiln when ever it comes. I'm getting a little impatient with so much yet to kiln.But the artist in me keeps on going and making new things, one day it will all be done and that will be a good thing. These have been so much fun, I do not tire of it at all. The final kiln process though is a little difficult, dealing with the glaze and not letting them touch and proper temp. Some of my experimentation has not been very successful, but I am learning even so.

My Gallery of Photos

2008-06-11T22:06:00.002-04:00

I am adding a link to this blog to another blog to give myself more room for photos of my jewelry and beads to come. I am trying to get better at photograghing,editing and getting to the website, all of this is self taught and takes me some time. Which can be a commodity most of the time. Any questions or interest in my beads and jewelry you can e-mail me at Radiantgem7@yahoo.com. I am working hard at new beads and preparing for craft and Art shows. Enjoy,peace and harmony and happy posting. ( http://radiantgemjewelrygallery.blogspot.com)

Clay results,

2008-05-22T18:57:00.006-04:00

Raku

Clay Days

2008-05-22T18:05:00.002-04:00

I'm still with you, been busy catching up at home and still doing classes with a very talented group of artists.Last weekend we went out to Isis Melhado's and did glass bead making. Right up my alley, it was quite pleasurable and I did learn a variety of things from Kim Klatt.I've included a picture or two of our day in my photo galery on the page. This week I met with the other group I belong to, the Artisan of the River Valley, we are planning a Studio tour August 16 & 17 2008.I have also been very busy with glazing clay beads and have included pictures of some raku and a few done-glazed and fire beads I've done. My next craft/Artisan fairs are :
June 14th -Remington Museum
July 5th- Jazz and More festival, Morristown Museum, Still looking for artisans-contact me.
July 13 -Clayton Opera house
August 16-17 my house-Studio tour
August 24-25, Clayton craft show

That Clay Stuff

2008-05-04T20:02:00.003-04:00

That clay stuff is great! Do I sound like a Tony the Tiger? I don't have pictures of my regular clay jewelry pieces yet, they are in the works. Exciting isn't it, but I do have one, of some leaves in progress, not put in the kiln yet. The other example of the geranium leaf is on the site already. I also sell them single on a silver chain, ranging in price from $45.00 to $100.00. The Maple leaves are the more expensive because they are delicate and take so long to paint with clay, dry, and fire in the Kiln.

My Gallery of Jewelry

2008-05-04T14:14:00.012-04:00

I have a variety of necklaces, bracelets,and earrings. Some are sets, some singles. This is an example of my jewelry, as I get more photos I will post them. Lots more available !

One picture shows one of my silvered geranium leafs with my own glass beads, silver beads and mother of pearl.

The other picture is pink and turquoise colored glass beads with turquoise beads.

The River Cabin/ My Studio

2008-05-04T13:41:00.012-04:00

Small, cozy and very inviting. I can't always guarantee that my jewelry is displayed, sometimes it and I are off to a craft fair or show. It is not always neat either, limited space means rearranging projects or it looks like I have allot on the go (which happens most of the time).

Radiant Gem Jewelry, new beginnings

2008-05-04T09:31:00.004-04:00

Welcome to my first blog. This is a new beginning, I have been working on a web site but have encountered a few problems. Mainly, I don't know what I'm doing with it, nor have the time to sit in front of it all day. So this is the next best thing to get on the web and stay in touch with all the wonderful artists I have been meeting lately.Here is a picture of the 3 beads I made last night after taking a clay bead class from Mary Harding. My beads are glass of course, but the class was great and I came home to my studio all excited to keep on creating. Isn't the fellowship of other artists wonderful. I thank her immensely, it is exciting to be learning from such a wonderful artist. Back to the beads, they are made from COE 104, Canyon de Chelly, with dichroic glass on top. The color is a little mystifying,it looks shimmery gray/silver unmelted but is a darker gray when done. The dichroic glass leaves a copper color on the outside. Much different to the colors I am known for, I like how it turned out. As I said this is the beginning, I will add the middle as I have time, and may the ending of this journey never end. I hope you enjoy , stay in touch by emailing Radiantgem7@yahoo.com , and please be patient, I am new to this.