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June 20, 2006
What am I gonna show you today?
I'm posting the PROJECT pics first, and doing write ups about each class...You're welcome to visit while I'm still adding the text to the page, tho...go HERE
Ok, so here's a full body shot of the loot pile I brought with me...click to see a bigger image...no, its not a ton of stuff, but so I'll go get some pics shot now...Clem is helping, of course...
I kinda took a break yesterday, my appt went 2 hours longer than expected and then when I started to unpack all my hooha, it kinda looked a bit overwhelming to try and sort thru at once...
so today I'm starting fresh...I also am really anxious to get back on the torch, so I want to do this in phases...a little pic posting, a little torching and bead offering...that seems like a good balance, cause if I try to put all this stuff up at once, its gonna be a lot..not that I have a lot of stuff I bought, really, but its gonna take awhile...
I tumbled some of my silver yesterday and want to tumble more today..
there were lots of references to using tumblers to clean your silver, more than I heard last year..I think more folks are learning the brilliance of using one...I have a little Harbour Freight $25 one and it is fantastic...with some mixed stainless shot from Rio, and a little degreaser, it takes care of anything...I've tumbled Swarovski crystals in it, yesterday I had pearls and semi-precious stones and they come thru like a champ...I'm curious what might happen to my resin beads in there, they might shine up, but I bought enough that I can sacrifice one to the god of tumbling testing to see what happens...
I need to go see if I know how to use this new microwave we have...our old one died while I was gone (it was 13 and the handle kept falling off, but we kept using it as long as it would cook, but Brian said it stopped heating properly)...this new one looks like its from outer space...I love it...I just hope I can punch the right buttons...back in a bit...
Posted by Donner at June 20, 2006 02:17 PM
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Waiting..foot tapping... eheh..looking forward to see what you got!!!
Posted by: Adriana at June 20, 2006 01:06 PM
Donna,
Check the show items you are posting. You are showing the Mermaid Bracelet and attributing it to Lisa Niven Kelly when I believe it is an Ann Mitchell piece.
Posted by: Debi at June 20, 2006 05:43 PM
Ok, it has been a long day and I am goofey..I clicked on the link by Ann Mitchells name and saw her bracelet...then saw the Mermaid Bracelet beside Lisa Niven Kelly's name...it wasn't until I scrolled down to the pics that I realized it was a completely different Mermaid...SORRY...
Posted by: Debi at June 20, 2006 05:57 PM
Hi Donna,
Loved your sum of B&B - I was there too for 2 classes & shopping (controlled). Were you in Anne's Thurs class? I was in Friday's (would love to have met you...) - yes, she's great. Isn't that torch the best???!!! You did a GREAT job - I ended up with one good ear, one not so good!, and my soldering needs practice, practice, practice - can't wait to make those lovely chains. Then again you have done metalwork and glass - this was my first time! But you mentioned needing more fine silver - go to RIO - I placed an order yesterday, 14G and 16G DS was 14.89/oz; bought total 4oz for $60.00 for a total of 24' - a steal. Took Lisa's tornado beads class - she was great, too. I didn't think I'd really like them but wanted to learn technique - but I actually love them and will finish making an awesome piece - not the bracelet. And, finally, another one of my favs - Kate. She is coming to Chgo in Fall to teach at our Bead Society. CAN'T WAIT. I really want to learn PMC and already thinking of jewelry designs. Look forward to seeing the rest of your loot!! ......
Posted by: sandi,chgo at June 20, 2006 09:30 PM