Whew!

Well here we are already February.

The studio is nearly empty yet the new one is not quite ready. Guess where everything is. Yes, one of my garage bays. Thank goodness it is a tandem bay.



Much more has been packed in here since this photo. I tried to pack in an organized manner. As I'm sure you know, that only works for the first 75%.
So look at this photo and know that I have NO IDEA what is in 25% of those boxes.
:)

So. it's no secret that we are moving to 3231 Creatives at 3231 Broadway in Everett.

We will be primarily a workshop space and still have open crafting time on the schedule. Workshops will be Thursday - Saturday and Wednesdays will be Appointment Only and private groups.

Third Saturdays will of course be: Art Walk!

The online stores are slowly but surely ramping up to handle 80% of the retail business.

Watch for our announcements to come via FaceBook, this Blog and our Networking site!

Art Gel! I'm in love!

So, while at the amazing Alexanders Beads on Roosevelt, I asked about two part epoxy resin in jewelry grade. I always ask, to no avail. I suspected they wouldn't have it but it's been my experience at that shop to continue to ask for things and they often appear for sale. Either from the back room or because people have asked so many times.

Well, to my surprise, he pulled out a bottle of Art Gel and some samples.
They looked great so I had to bring it back to the studio and give it a try.

Results? LOVE!


Unlike the many other 1 part resins coatings and gels, it goes on clear and without bubbles. It flows well, dries in about 12 hours, is only $10 for 4 fl oz. It does still soak into the paper and threaten to run if you are using a home printed photo but even glue does that. Nothing a little Modpodge sealing can't handle.

Product: the Beadsmith DG3 Art Gel

Location: Alexanders Beads - 6307 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98115