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Welcome to my blog. I am a Histotechnologist and a Jewelry designer/maker. This blog is my way to tell you about my life and my art. I love art and science. Finally, my jewelry is bringing them together. I am inspired daily by the art and science I see under the microscope. Come with me on this fascinating journey as we explore the blending of art and science. Thank you for coming. Please come back. contact me: mdpraetATgmail.com

Monday, October 22, 2012

New photostream photos

I have added new photos to my photostream of my rings. These rings can be made in any color combination and size. We are limited only by our imagination. They are truly beautiful when you see them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/63727748@N06/8114220852/

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Vancouver, BC

Had some sight seeing adventures with my friend Janet while in Vancouver. Just wanted you all to know I did find a bead store in New Westminster a suburbs of Vancouver.




I had a lot of fun showing my jewelry to my histology friends while at the conventions. I donated the Methyl Green Pyronin necklace for the PR committee to give away. Paul Billings of AL won it. He gave me some ideas about designs for a mens collections.


Special Stain Collection presented at NSH S/C in Vancouver, BC



My Special Stain Collection was received at the NSH S/C in Vancouver, BC with with much excitement and great enthusiasm. Above are pictures of NSH friends with their new jewelry.

Monday, August 20, 2012

Jewelry Roll



I finished making my jewelry roll. I will use it to carry and displayed my jewelry at craft shows as well as my NSH Convention/Symposium. I think it will really be a more useful and lighter weight option than carrying plastic boxes. Let me know what you think. I made two rolls without using any kind of pattern. The bar for the rings snaps on one end so I can slide the rings on and off.

Friday, August 17, 2012

PhotoStream Special Stain Collection

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63727748@N06/sets/72157627025296258/    Just like to repost these pictures so anyone new to the blog can find them easily.

Friday August 17, 2012

Today I am off to JoAnn's Fabrics to purchase supplies to make a jewelry roll that I can carry and display my jewelry samples in where ever I travel. I will be going to the NSH S/C in Vancouver, BC in September and need the lightest weight possible way to carry and display my jewelry. I have been using boxes that I repurposed but decided it would be helpful not to have the extra weight of the box. It is so important to have the jewelry displayed easily and for the display to be attractive. What I have in mind should do the trick. I'll post a picture when I get finished. I have been busy beading and learning new designs.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

July 6, 2012 Beading with my granddaughter.



I spent the day with my granddaughter, Paige. I helped her design a necklace and then she did the stringing all by herself. She was extremely focused and the results were terrific. I am so proud of Paige.