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What to do with teeny molds? Fire them!

Posted by Denise Hershey on Nov 6th 2018

Recently I heard about some tiny molds I can use with my silver clay work. I'm just experimenting them now, but I'm having a blast!These are just some of the teeny molds I got. I like the botanical an … read more

Mysterious gemstones from Kilauea

Posted by Denise Hershey on Jun 16th 2018

On the big island of Hawaii, Kilauea's current eruption is devastating to anyone nearby. Many people have lost so much as they are driven away from their homes. The destruction does not discriminate, … read more

9 Favorite Brown Colored Stones for your Autumn Wardrobe

Posted by Denise Hershey on Oct 3rd 2017

Semiprecious stones -come from all over the globe. It’s sometimes hard to make matching stones out of them because they are mother nature’s artwork. The colors are often marbled into the piece … read more

Brazilian Zebra Jasper - the autumn favorite!

Posted by Denise Hershey on Sep 25th 2017

It's now officially autumn and I'm pulling out some of my favorite autumn colored stones. One of my favorites is Brazilian Zebra Jasper. I've been sitting on a bunch of beads in different shapes … read more

Fun facts about Peridot, the August birthstone

Posted by Denise Hershey on Aug 2nd 2017

This month, I’m featuring Periodot, the gemstone for August birthdays. Other names for it include Evening Emerald, Chrysolite, and Olivine. Peridot is in the Olivine class, but not all Olivine is Per … read more

Butterfly Message - What Butterfly says to you.

Posted by Denise Hershey on Aug 2nd 2017

Did you just dream about a Butterfly? Or maybe you just feel good when you wear one. The butterfly life cycle is often compared to our life transformations. The egg gives birth to the caterp … read more