by Staci Louise Smith I love learning new things.  Each time I learn a new technique, I begin to realize I will probably never ever use i...

mary jane dodd small offering bowl - mjd 2014 first of all, i would like to wish that you all be safe. there are parts of the co...

Isn't she a beauty?  I love working at my metalsmith stump, creative juices flowing, and soaking up the beautiful Sierra Foothills.  Al...

mary jane dodd button closures are often used with fibers,  where you create your loop on one end and secure the button on the oth...

mary jane dodd piece of railroad track purchased at a flea market this edition of texture boot camp is brought to you by a lipst...

mary jane dodd julie spoke of ways to add color to metal yesterday and i wanted to continue the conversation as the use of patina...

mary jane dodd one of the first techniques i tried was metal stamping...  how hard could it be? you have a metal blank and hit...

mary jane dodd this necklace (which is my submission for the art spark this month) is a result of years of practice and 3 techniq...

but helps you to express more...                                                                                                         ...

it's not what you are thinking -  lately i am  having trouble creating finished pieces of jewelry... i have ideas (all sketched out ...