A little on cats and photography… A revelation that dawned on me one sunny afternoon. I was shooting a set of tree ornaments I made for end-of-the-year holiday fairs when a distraction arrived. Previously the distraction was hard asleep on a nearby couch.
Russian Referral Club
MTB video featuring a networking event for local businesses.
A Skirt and a Purse
It’s probably a strange idea to match skirt and purse, but after I made the skirt, I had a piece of fabric left that was just asking to become a purse. And actually, it all started with a pair of boots I got as a present… The boots were very cool, but I didn’t have […]
Polymer Clay Patterns
Polymer clay is an amazing media. It is vibrant, colorful, and full of surprises. One never knows what one is going to get. Sometimes polymer clay patterns are so beautiful I cannot bear to cut them. Of course, I do, in the end, because what else can I do with them? At some point I […]
Polymer Clay Pendants, Brooches, or Buttons Class
Take this fun and educational class and learn how to make pendants, brooches, or an array of buttons. Complement your outfit and impress your friends with unique jewelry in this “extrUdinary” technique! The focus of this class is learning how to make unique, multi-colored geometric designs using a fun tool called an extruder and how […]
Firebird Switch Plate Cover
Those who know Russian will definitely recognize the tail of a firebird – a popular character of Russian folk tales. It is also a prominent feature in Yershov’s The Little Humpbacked Horse, a poem based upon Russian fairy tales. I made this Firebird switch plate cover for the Needham Theater on the Roof to commemorate […]
How to Wear a Lariat?
A long rope necklace is probably the most versatile piece of jewelry I’ve encountered. Lariats are more popular in Europe and less known in the States. At fairs and art events people often ask how to wear them. So, how to wear your lariat? It can be worn in a wide variety of ways, depending […]
Lariat Necklaces
Lariat necklaces are versatile necklaces made from a single chain or strand of material, twisted together on the wearer’s front, rather than clipped together at the back. One can wear these unique pieces in a number of different ways to match a wide variety of clothing and occasions. My lariat necklaces are truly elegant pieces that will […]
Evolution of a Custom Order
It was a case when the future owner of this necklace knew exactly what she wanted. I had my doubts, but decided to play along. And, as the work progressed, the custom order transformed into something somewhat different – and if I may say so, finally, rather beautiful. But let me start at the beginning. […]