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lsueszabo
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Re: August Chat Thread

sorry peg, no one here to take of picture so i can't model them- maybe later?
i bought some 1/2 drilled pearls from them because i think they are better than rio. i usually buy my pearls from majestic, i think you use them too. they don't carry 1/2 drilled ones though. i think stachura is over-priced for gems. i can find better at the GLW shows.
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Former_Member
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Re: August Chat Thread

awesome earrings. sue, try a mirror. i wanna see them on too.
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lsueszabo
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Re: August Chat Thread

nah, you'll see me holding up the camera! i'll have my dh take a crappy pic later tonight after we get home from work. thanks for the compliments!
what you working on erga?
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Re: August Chat Thread

who, me? i'm mostly working on chasing my kids around in circles and rapidly losing any semblance of sanity i may have once had...


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lsueszabo
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Re: August Chat Thread

yeah you! not working on any metal at the moment? kids go back to school soon?
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Re: August Chat Thread

i have this custom project that's been driving me crazy that i hope to finish soon (will show when done), and a couple of orders that i need to make too. nothing exciting... bursting with ideas, though.
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EvittsCreekArts
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Re: August Chat Thread

Lina, Nice blog post! your Nana sounds like my kind of lady. Glad you recognized the value of the bowl!
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Re: August Chat Thread

Sha, do you mean using silver in resin? Probably, not sure where you're heading.

No idea about ready-made bezels.
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EvittsCreekArts
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Re: August Chat Thread

Rio is a relatively simple source for bezels, as would be Halstead Bead.

cool earrings Sue. Sort of like very upscale hair extensions. I could see a 20 something loving them!!
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Re: August Chat Thread

sha, i don't like ready-made bezels for much because i find them to be flimsy. they are very useful for some applications, but not knowing anything about resin or having any idea what you're thinking, it is hard to offer any useful advice...


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lsueszabo
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Re: August Chat Thread

thanks lois. those earrings are for me- i'm not 20-something, that's for sure. they were insane to solder. if i had a mini-torch, it would have been less insane maybe. i won't be making these for sale- the silver chains alone were over 300 bucks wholesale. i bought 13 24-inch snake chain necklaces and cut them in 2. lotta dough in those earrings, i can't imagine anyone buying them.
sha- not sure where you're going either but i second what erga said about pre-made bezels. i think i've used them twice in my life for itty bitty stones. you can use resin in any metal.
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lsueszabo
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Re: August Chat Thread

haha rachel- random!
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EvittsCreekArts
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Re: August Chat Thread

Sue, Y.O.U. can pull them off! And have the right fashion sense to make them perfect.

Sha, take a jump off the cliff and start to learn how to create your own bezels! We'll walk you through it, ok?
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lsueszabo
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Re: August Chat Thread

thanks lois. i intend to wear them, for sure.
i've got to start moving in the direction of work.....
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Re: August Chat Thread

Morning!

Sue - those earrings are fantastic! I would wear shorter versions for sure ( I don't have a nice long neck to pull off the long ones)
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Re: August Chat Thread

I could totally rock those earrings!!

Hi! Back from the chiro and hand is almost back to normal. Next up, foot Dr. I'm a basket of fun today. :)
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Re: August Chat Thread

Evitts...I'm definitely going in that direction...:) The premade bezels would not be used for stones and so their lightness would be OK. I definitely want to incorporate the cabs I've been buying off of all our wonderful rock hounds and for those, I'll be making my own bezels for sure!

I'm so excited, I'm annoying people at work..*lol*
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EyemaginationRSB
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Re: August Chat Thread

Hello all I ahve started a group for a gathering in St Pete Fl some time this spring coming. Alot of details need yet to be worked out. This is an open invitation to this group the Chatty Metals group to participate in this gathering. this is the general jist and cost so far accumulated and definatly not etched in stone or metal. Hope some will have an interest!! convo me for more details or join the FB group

Airport transportation 132.00 round trip for up to 10 people

Van transportation to workshops capacity is 6 people 30.00 each way is best I have right now

rentals van 132.00 for 3 days seats 8 100 miles a day free airport pick up and drop free
car 99.00 for 3 days economy size 100 miles a day free

Time share 2 bdrm condo sleeps 4 2 would have to share a room with twin beds 200.00 a night /4

1 bdrm apt for 2 150.00 a night /2

I think there could be a good savings if we rented a minivan for transportation to the workshops and for use to and from airport

The below listed could be paid for by Etsy grant if we win one I NEED HELP DOING IT

The morean is 15.00 per day per person … for the instructor there would be a fee not sure how much yet

The suncoast lapidary club would be free with a paid instructor there don’t know how much that is yet

Art walk in Gulfport fri or sat night 25.00 for booth fee
Banner for the show “Etsy Aspiring Metals team”

Spring fest in Gulfport 125.00 fee for booth

Gathering hosted banquet free except for Beverages Unless I win lots playing bingo
Menu roasted chicken breasts
Cole slaw
Caesar salad
Potato salad
Fresh fruit salad garnished with dark chocolate

Schedule
Arrival day
Day 1 class at morean 10-1 gathering hosted dinner 6-????
Day 2 class at suncoast 10-1
Day 2 art walk or spring fest 5-10
Day 3 class at morean 10-1
Departure day

Any day my studio will be open to those that want to work on projects or get stuff ready for Art Walk
FB link
https://www.facebook.com/find-friends/index.php?ref=invite_step#!/groups/255950054423520/
thanks Robin
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Re: August Chat Thread

Robin, this is something I've been considering every since I saw you post about it....I'll have to think long and hard if I can get to where y'all are going to be and to see if I can spare the cash. I think it would be worthwhile for someone learning like me!

CG, I meant using resin inside 925 bezels...:)
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EyemaginationRSB
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Re: August Chat Thread

I started planning now so people would have the time to squirlle away the funds so to speak
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Re: August Chat Thread

Sue those earrings are crazy cool. Can't wait for a pic of you wearing them.
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Re: August Chat Thread

I agree - I wanna see a pic of you modeling them Sue!
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lsueszabo
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Re: August Chat Thread

thanks guys. i'll model them the next time i get dress up for something. haha.
at work- bah, humbug.
ann- glad you got your top half working. my day here is starting off on a weird foot- strange sexual complaints right off the bat. yeah. uh huh.
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Re: August Chat Thread

lol the life of a doctor...
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