Industrial Chic Susan Lenart Kazmer

I've long been a fan of Susan Lenart Kazmer and am excited that her wonderful components are now available, yes, at Michael's.  I found these and some others last week a few days after they arrived in the store.  These are all made in China but are surprisingly well made.  Susan is given credit for each and every piece.  They even have a small project booklet which she has written with about 15 completed necklaces/bracelets to make.

Now the challenge will be for me to find a way to use them.  I can admit to just keeping beads and never using them.  But I do have some vague ideas for these.  I think they will go well with some of my rustic fused glass pieces and perhaps those unglazed stoneware beads.  At least I am going to give it a try.

We are having full summer weather here.  I am loving it.  I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday too.

Riveting

Last week when I was recovering from the regular flu and spent a lot of time on the couch, I was able to view this DVD several times. I really like it and I have learned how to make rivets. It took a lot of practice as Susan tells us it will but I can now make a wire rivet with 16 gauge and 14 gauge wire.

As many, I have been an admirer of Susan Lenart Kazmer for many years. I have just recently purchased her book and now this video. I have never met her but I can tell that she is a very engaging person and in the DVD I found her to be a great teacher as well.

I bought my copy of the DVD from Beading Daily and it arrived speedily. I highly recommend this tutorial if you are burning to learn riveting as I was.

After many practice rivets, I made the piece below which I have enjoyed wearing. Metal is quite amazing. Now I hope to move on the riveting stones, glass and ceramics. We will see.