Adding Skills to My Toolbox

It is my opinion that all the skills you learn, be it metal-smithing, sewing or beading, all help you to create your art.  Each skill allows you to communicate something with the wearer.  This week, I added a new skill to my toolbox, pearl knotting.  Taught by my friend and all around wonderful person, Ndidi, I learned to single and double knot pearls and stones in bracelet and necklace form. (http://www.ornamentea.com/classdescript/SwarovskiPearlBracelet.html)  Thank you to Ndidi, I am now hooked! There is something therapeutic about doing something repetitive.  So, I urge you to add to your toolbox, even if it doesn't look like you'll be able to use it.  Your new tool will help you as an artist, I promise! Keep Creating