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  • LPDstudios Blog- Boiling Springs

    LPDstudios Blog- Boiling Springs
    Join LPDstudios For
    June 2, 2018
       9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Foundry Day
    Rain or Shine, with over 100 Juried  Artist in the Village of Boiling Springs.
    This amazing free event with host Leathermakers, Metalsmiths, Photographers, Woodworkers,Quilters, Fiber Artist and many more.  Boiling Springs is a great artist community, only a beat from Harrisburg, Lancaster, York and Carlisle. 
    Children's Fishing Lake
    Have Fun at the Children's Lake
    Foundry Day
    For more information regarding the show click on the link.
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  • LPDstudios Blog- Spring Pop Up: Hershey Artfest and Flower Show

    LPDstudios Blog-  Spring Pop Up:  Hershey Artfest and Flower Show
    I am super excited about my first POP UP of Spring 2018.  LPDstudios will be at the Hershey ArtFest and Flower Show on May 12th.  This juried art show will be celebrated downtown from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with over 100 artist.  Come out and see whats new in the LPDstudios collection from our handbags to belts.  If you are looking for something extra, stop by and we can chat about new design possibilities.        
    Hershey Artfest 2018
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  • LPDstudios Blog: Whats New-Mothers Day Gifts

    LPDstudios Blog: Whats New-Mothers Day Gifts

    Look whats new for Mothers Day,  I would like to introduce The Forever Fused Two Hearts Pendant Necklace and Gently Curved Gold Bronze Heart Earrings.  When I started creating these new designs in the studio I had love in mind.  The necklace is two curved hearts fused together without any solder.  I can do this because I started off using bronze metal clay.  The two hearts where joined during the clay stage of the necklace.  During the kiln firing process, the clay is turned into solid gold bronze and is joined together,  just like our love for our children.  The pendant hangs from a beautiful 14/20 gold filled chain with a wheat pattern.  Our collection would not be complete without our Gently Curved Gold Bronze Heart Earrings.  What an amazing way to express your love this Mothers Day. 

    We always designing and creating something new at LPDstudios.
       
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  • LPDstudios Blog: Behind the Scenes: Craft on Tap- Pearl and Leather Jewelry

    LPDstudios Blog: Behind the Scenes: Craft on Tap- Pearl and Leather Jewelry
    I can't wait for my next Craft on Tap class which is being held on April 19, 2018 at the Lancaster Guild of Craftsmen.  I just love teaching at this facility because I am surrounded by amazing artwork, jewelry and pottery by incredible artist that are living and working in Pennsylvania. 
    The latest workshop is perfect for Springtime, who doesn't love a new piece of jewelry to kick off a season.   We are going to be creating a pair of Pearl and Leather Earrings and Bracelet.  This project is super easy and no skill level is required. One of the first tasks I had to do is prepare the pearls.  I needed to widen the drill holes to accept the leather cord. 
    Drilling the Pearl Holes
     Here I am drilling the pearls, I never thought pearls could be so dirty.  
    Filthy Pearls
      A pile of finished pearls, I just love holding them in my hand. 
    Getting Started
    Sometimes your intended design doesn't turn as planned, back to the drawing board with the earrings.
    Redesigning my Earrings
    The new earring design, much cleaner and simpler. 
    .Finishing the Bracelet
    The finished bracelet
    Finished Design
    The final design for the Pearl and Leather Earrings and Bracelet.
    Just Beautiful!!

    Click here to register for the class! It's held at the PA Guild of Craftsmen in Lancaster, PA on April 19, 2018 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.. The $35 class cost includes all materials, as well as a complimentary craft beer from Wacker Brewing Company!

    Thank you for stopping by LPDstudios and I can't wait to see you in class!

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