A Grain of Sand Blog

Focus on Focals

When I first peeled open October’s box I thought…either this is some sort of Bead Hoard Arc, with many things being pairs…or I’m supposed to be thinking about earrings. Yeah, well,...

Focus on Focals

When I first peeled open October’s box I thought…either this is some sort of Bead Hoard Arc, with many things being pairs…or I’m supposed to be thinking about earrings. Yeah, well,...

The Hoard Inheritance

I’ve had a number of people bequeath items to me, since they know that I’ll give them a good home in my personal hoard rather than just throwing the stuff...

The Hoard Inheritance

I’ve had a number of people bequeath items to me, since they know that I’ll give them a good home in my personal hoard rather than just throwing the stuff...

Play with Clay Part One

I've got a strange relationship with polymer clay… I’m in awe of what some artists are doing with the medium…while others make me shake my head in a very different...

Play with Clay Part One

I've got a strange relationship with polymer clay… I’m in awe of what some artists are doing with the medium…while others make me shake my head in a very different...

A Stitch in Time

The old warning against procrastination is “A Stitch in Time Saves Nine”.But when it comes to bead embroidery, a stitch in time saves nein. A good summary of beadwork in...

A Stitch in Time

The old warning against procrastination is “A Stitch in Time Saves Nine”.But when it comes to bead embroidery, a stitch in time saves nein. A good summary of beadwork in...

Haven't We Met?

Forget “Confessions of a Bead Hoarder”, this month it is “Confessions of a Hoard Stalker”! Luckily, Suzanne encourages me rather than getting a restraining order. I’ve been on an internet scavenger...

Haven't We Met?

Forget “Confessions of a Bead Hoarder”, this month it is “Confessions of a Hoard Stalker”! Luckily, Suzanne encourages me rather than getting a restraining order. I’ve been on an internet scavenger...

Bakelite Schmakelite

Perhaps you’ve heard about 3d printing…whip up whatever you can dream up (if you have a mastery of the right software)…need a part for that broken gadget? Print one? Need...

Bakelite Schmakelite

Perhaps you’ve heard about 3d printing…whip up whatever you can dream up (if you have a mastery of the right software)…need a part for that broken gadget? Print one? Need...