Oh how I love knowledge!

I am a craver of knowledge.  I don't usually read fiction, because I always want to be learning something, so I am more of a how to book, or non fiction reader. WELL... You should see the huge stack of books I have right now from the library. MOST of those are on jewelry making, esp. metal clay, and a couple on enamel. My two newest mediums... as if fabricating and wire wrapping were not enough.... it's OK, I am a painter also, and thus I want to paint my jewelry. One book I am reading is giving me hope I can actually do that. Not the half haphazard torch coloring I've done in the past(I say haphazard, because colors are hard to control when using fire to color metal), or the inked pieces... or patina... all the other ways I've colored metal. No this, can be used like actual paints... of course like picking up watercolor after using oils... the medium has it's own properties I have to learn. BUT As much as I love painting, and I love fire... and the permanency of glass on metal... once I do master the properties so I can plan accordingly to get the affect I want... watch out!


Now my ideas in my head are certainly higher than my current ability, but I think, as with ANYTHING creative I pick up, I will find a way to make it work for me... and work well.

Now... time to get the torch out and try some things.... :) HAPPY DAY!