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Learning to Use The Wood Stove

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
29 Nov 2008 at 9:09 am

My house came with a cute little wood burning stove.
Being the middle of summer I didn’t give it much thought. Coming from Florida, all I know about is air conditioning. But burning wood for heat? That means buying firewood, getting it home, cutting it up, and then stacking it. It means sweeping and cleaning ashes, and the figuring out what to do with the ashes. I needed to collect newspaper an ... read more

 

Midnight Fire Coral Resin Ring

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
12 Nov 2008 at 8:32 pm
Elegant and Dramatic in Design.Simple, Harmonious FormsMesmerizing Black and Fire Opal,Pure Fun and FantasyAnother new ring, and this one was really fun to make. The wide, cast resin, textured band simulates tiny Star Coral.  An elegantly simple, cast resin Table Coral sits anchored to the top of the ring. Embedded in the "coral polyps" are tiny, 1.7mm, Hyacinth Red Swarovski rhinestones ... read more

 

Observatory Progress

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
10 Nov 2008 at 8:43 am
This week I have been lending a hand to get the new observatory build before winter sets in.  It will house the big telescope and astro imaging equipment. Building this observatory has been Tom's dream for many years. The dome will go up next. Tom will be able to control the dome, telescope and cameras, remotely, from within his "warm room". All very high tech and interesting.

Building this ... read more

 

Another New Resin Ring Design

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
5 Nov 2008 at 9:47 pm
I just finished this ring today, and an delighted with the way it turned out.
Neptune's Moon Coral RingElegant and Dramatic in Design.
Simple, Harmonious Forms
Mesmerizing Ocean colors,changing from Blues to Greens to Gold.
Pure Fun and Fantasy

The wide, cast resin, textured band simulates tiny Star Coral.  A elegantly simple, cast resin Table Coral sits anchored to the top ... read more

 

New Resin Jewelry Rings

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
24 Oct 2008 at 12:22 pm
Rings. Can a girl have too many rings? Well, in my case -No. I am crazy for rings. They sit on my finger in front of my eyes all day, and just make me feel fabulous.

I have had some design ideas in mind for a while now, and finally made the time, to start creating the masters and molds. The only problem with rings are, there are so many sizes, and each size requires it's own master and mold. So, ... read more

 

Tale of Two Gimmers

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
12 Oct 2008 at 11:01 am

First we have the Full Gimmer, this is what it is called when you wear you pants legs fully tucked into your boots. Then there is the Half Gimmer, this is where you only tuck the inside part of your pants leg into your boots. I still have not figured out which Gimmer is the correct Gimmer for the fashion conscious woman of the West. I don’t want to make a fashion faux-pas, so I try not to tuck m

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Snow Chains?

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
10 Oct 2008 at 10:54 am

The only kind of chains I know about are the ones that are gold and sparkley. Chains for my tires? Who thought of that one? Probably a man, and one with no girlfriend.

OK, tire chains are jewelry for your car. I can get into that. Hum… Let’s see, I would like something striking, yet sophisticated. Maybe something in silver… yes, silver would be nice. Chains that would be wearable for any o

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Clear Resin Jewelry Seahorse Bangle Bracelet

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
7 Oct 2008 at 11:09 am

New!
Clear Resin Turquoise Seahorse and Starfish Bangle Bracelet
Description: A colorful 8 inch long, hand cast seahorse and seashell are encased in water-clear resin. Fun summer colors of turquoise, blue and orange highlighted with tiny orange starfish. The seahorse has a Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal eye. Stunning!So Modern, so Chic, so Artsy. Wear this fabulous bangle dressed up or with jean ... read more

 

I Miss the Shopping

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
6 Oct 2008 at 10:43 am

We city girls are spoiled. Shopping is just so easy. Get in the car, drive to Miami, and shop till you drop.

But living in the wilds of Colorado is a different story. I live 20 miles from the nearest town. And they don’t even have a Wal-Mart. The largest city is an hours drive away. How did I think I could survive in the mountains without shopping malls?

Thank goodness I have the internet. I

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Clear Resin 4 Natural Color Butterfly Bangle Bracelet

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
5 Oct 2008 at 10:51 am

New Clear Resin Bangle from nightskyjewelry.com
Description: Four different Natural Colored Butterflies encased in water-clear resin. In the rich Fall colors of Autumn, yellows, oranges, browns and black. This bangle bracelet has the beautiful, subtle, natural Autumn colored butterflies, perfect for Fall and Winter. Each butterfly is backed with an iridescent liner for even more shimmer. T ... read more

 

How to Make a Resin Jewelry Bracelet Master

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
18 Sep 2008 at 11:08 am

Thought I'd take some photos to show how I'm progressing on the new 3" inside diameter, resin jewelry bangle bracelet design. I have had requests for my bracelets in a larger 3 inch size. Making the masters for molding is the most tedious and time consuming part of the whole design process. With my 2-1/2 " bangle bracelet design, I used polymer clay to make the master. Much prettier to look at, bu ... read more

 

Clear Resin Jewelry Tropical Fish Bangle Bracelet

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
10 Sep 2008 at 10:22 am
New Clear Resin Bangle from nightskyjewelry.com
Description: Three little Clown Triggerfish are 3-dimensional and totally encased in water-clear resin. Each little tropical fish is cast with in detail down to their tiny scales. Each has hand painted spots and a Swarovski Crystal eye. Stunning!
This bangle bracelet is polished inside and out. On the bottom you will find my logo tag, for Night Sky Jew ... read more

 

Kelp Mermaid and Sea Lion Clear Resin Jewelry Bracelet

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
3 Sep 2008 at 10:50 am

Buy it here Clear Resin Jewelry from Night Sky Jewelry
A colorful 8 inch long, hand cast Mermaid and her little seal friend are 3-dimensional and totally encased in water-clear resin. The young Mermaid's long black hair is highlighted with shimmering blue and studded with tiny pearls. She is adorned in lovely green seaweed. Her tail shimmers with iridescent color change pigment that changes from ... read more

 

Clear Resin Jewelry Mermaid and Dolphin Bracelet

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
27 Aug 2008 at 11:31 am

Buy one like this here Huge Clear Resin Jewelry Mermaid Bangle Bracelet
Description:

A colorful 8 inch long, hand cast Mermaid and her Dolphin friend are totally encased in water-clear resin. Her long black hair is highlighted with shimmering purple and studded with tiny pearls. She wears a crown of red coral studded with pearls. Her tail shimmers with iridescent violet and aurora borealis blue. Her

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New! Resin Jewelry Making Tutorials

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
21 Aug 2008 at 12:06 pm
How to make Resin Jewelry

Are you ready to take your resin jewelry art to a new level?

Read my free tutorials on resin jewelry making. Night Sky Jewelry Tutorials

Here you will find my free tutorial pages for casting modern resin jewelry. I will be going beyond the basics. If you already have experience in working with resins ... read more

 

Clear Resin Jewelry Butterflies Bangle Bracelet

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
14 Aug 2008 at 11:37 am








Huge Clear Resin Jewelry Butterfly Bangle Bracelet
Here is my latest resin bracelet I have just listed. It turned out even better than the first one. I love making these colorful butterfly bracelets. They are so pretty. And I am learning how to do the videos on YouTube. Here is my YouTube link: inartstudio on YouTube

Description: Four different Monarch Butterflies encased in water-clear resin. Each

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Clear Resin Jewelry Dolphins Bangle Bracelet

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
6 Aug 2008 at 10:31 pm

Clear Resin Jewelry Dolphins Bangle Bracelet

A pod of female dolphins swims through an idyllic glassy sea.

The Grandmother dolphin leads the way, ever conscious, that she needs to keep a slower pace.

The Mother dolphin looks back nervously watching her infant.

The baby dolphin, trying to keep up, looks to his Mother for guidance and reassurance.

The Auntie dolphin swims behind him, giving him encoura

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Creating Arctic Mermaids and Orcas in the Summer Heat

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
1 Aug 2008 at 9:05 am

It's been so hot here, that I work outside early in the morning and late in the evening, and work in my studio during the heat of the day. Tom is building me a new studio addition. I'm so excited! I try to help as much as I can, if you call my feeble attempts at building, help. I will try to remember to take some pictures today of the new room.

In the meantime, here is a a new Mermaid Bangle Bracel ... read more

 

New Clear Resin Jewelry Mermaid Bracelet

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
28 Jul 2008 at 11:28 pm


Huge Clear Resin Jewelry Mermaid Bangle Bracelet
This is a new clear resin cast mermaid bracelet. I think she turned out great, for my first one. I have more of these in the works. This bracelet took 5 separate castings to make. I kept my fingers crossed, that I would not mess up the last cast.
Description: A colorful 8 inch long, hand cast Mermaid ... read more

 

New Modern Resin Jewelry

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
22 Jul 2008 at 9:20 am

Huge Crystal Clear Seahorse & Starfish Resin Bangle Bracelet SOLD

Resin jewelry is in, again. The old vintage pieces are still hot items. The old Bakelite and phenolic and celluloid pieces are fetching high prices. We are a plastics society.

I love plastics. I spent my career designing industrial pumps and motors with plastics. With all of our new plastics technology, and all the new resins on t ... read more

 

I'm Back......

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
13 Jul 2008 at 11:13 pm

This has been a trying and busy year, and it's only half over. Lost my little 7 year old Grandson, Nicholas, to cancer. Already had the cancer beat, but it came back, and his little body just could not handle the chemotherapy a second time. We miss him so much. He was such a sweet and tough little guy. He will always be close in my heart.

My daughter and her husband, felt that it was a good time fo ... read more

 

My Poor Florida Truck

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
26 Nov 2007 at 1:07 pm
My truck does not like this cold weather. I have to agree. It was born and raised in the tropics. It was modified to not overheat while pulling boats or sitting in traffic with the air conditioning going full blast. The 12 volt battery has given me the most trouble. The truck has had 3 new batteries since the weather turned cold, 2 months ago. And the heater, which has never seen use, does not put ... read more

 

Finally Finished Moving

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
11 Oct 2007 at 9:09 am
Just finished moving 50 miles east to La Veta, Colorado. It's a charming little town on the eastern side of the Sangre de Cristos mountain range. Very pretty here.
Packing and loading boxes, hauling furniture and hefting artwork is never fun. But, my new studio is great. Tom, just finshed building it for me. It has walls of windows on three sides for plenty of natural light and afresh coat of paint ... read more

 

They Voted NOT to Let Me Enter Clay Show

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
16 Aug 2007 at 9:19 am
They voted NOT to let my polymer clay art in the Clay Continuum show. "They" being the other clay artists. Maybe, by next year, I can change their minds about polymer clay.
While my little polymer clay sculpture, sat waiting at the gallery for a decision, someone came in, and fell in love with him, and bought the little guy. So, "Life is a Blancing Act" is SOLD ... read more

 

New Show for Clay Artists

by noreply@blogger.com (Liana Turnbull Bennett)
12 Aug 2007 at 10:28 pm


This month begins a new show in at the SPACe Gallery. It's called the Clay Continuum.
I dropped by with one of my smaller polymer clay sculptures. Not sure if they will accept me into the show. All the other artists work in earthen clay, the kind you need a kiln to fire. I explained that it is clay and it was fired, just not the same kind of clay. They liked my sculpture, but have to take a vote. I ... read more