My friend, Cindy Peterson of Howling Dog Jewelry at Etsy, is a fine polymer clay artist. She's made so many lovely things:
See more here in her Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HowlingDogJewelry
Aren't they lovely?
Cindy is a lovely person, too. She loves to share her gifts with friends, she's very active showing us her latest creations at the B'sue Boutiques Creative Group at Facebook
Here is the most remarkable thing about Cindy: she has about ten percent vision, and is technically BLIND.
Her story is amazing, you're going to hear more about it! Here is a video where you can meet Cindy, her little dog, Mesha (he likes to sing, thence, the Howling Dog) and her young friend, Elizabeth, who loves to assist her making jewelry:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FmCyvgox-P4#!
The video is from Polymer Clay Tutor at YouTube; be sure to check more of those videos out....and don't miss this one.
And by all means, PLEASE come join us at the B'sue Boutiques Creative Group! Over 940 beginning to advanced jewelry makers are waiting to share ideas with you, provide support and inspiration....just as Cindy as has done, here.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/bsueboutiquescreativegroup
Consider this your personal invite to come and take part. You can work in any media at all, you can use any sort of components, you can post pix and link back to your websites and Etsies where you have your handmade jewelry, handmade components and vintage jewelry.
Thank you so much B'Sue, this means a lot to me. When at the Synergy 3 in Atlanta for polymer assoc. I was asked how I do it. I have center vision left only and can see a small area the size of a pressure foot on a sewing machine. Trying to encourage others to follow their passion and creativity. I want to use my eyes as much as I can. You are not defined by a disability but by your creativity and passion whether it is polymer, making jewelry, or whatever. There are four of us in the family with this eye disease and we are all crafty. I am a polymer clay jewelry artist who happens to have an eye problem. If you have any questions feel free to ask, I love to educate others. I am also selling little fire hydrant charms at etsy and all proceeds goes to the Oregon Commission for the Blind Foundation as they have helped my family get mobile. Thanks again
Posted by: Cindy Peterson | March 22, 2013 at 05:37 PM
Cindy, you are such an inspiration to all of us. Your work is just gorgeous.
Posted by: Deb Beechy | March 22, 2013 at 08:32 PM
Wonderful article B'Sue! I loved sitting down with Cindy P getting to know her and Elizabeth and chatting about polymer clay. It was a balmy breezy day on the coast of Oregon that we won't soon forget. Cindy really is an inspiration to us all!
Posted by: Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor | March 28, 2013 at 02:27 PM
Your pieces are fabulous b'sue. I just love the amazing pair of earrings, those are terrific.
Posted by: Piercings Australia | April 12, 2013 at 05:29 AM