Chatty Metalsmiths January Thread

[kitkingdesigns]

Here's the list. Sadly, I took Barney off (made me cry). He's the only one I definitely know won't be coming.

Abellablue – Jessica
Aheron designs- Anna
AlexSharDesigns – Gaynor
Annasjewelry – Anna
Artdi - Diana
Atlcopperworks - Karina
AutumnLeavesJewelry - Care
Bagsnstuff - Dianna
BarronDesign – Deborah
BeadsintheBelfry- Nina
BeatrizFortes - Beatriz
Bellabijoujewellery – Jaime
Bellabijoutoo – Jaime
BDDesigns - Christen
Bijoutery - Jennifer
Blackmarkettrades- Angus
Bowersstudio. - Michele
Brightstar109 – Claire
Brandianndesigns – Brandi
Cabbingrough - LauraH
CGWhitfield. - CG
Corybethy. - Cory
chrissilynn2. – Chrissi
DiemDesignsJewelry - Sarah Jo
DonnaOdesigns. – Donna
Doxollodesigns - Janice
Duffydesigns. – Duffy
Elementaldesigns - Denise
Erga. - Erga
Evelynjewelry – Evelyn
Evittscreekarts - Lois
fix8ion – Tamara
ForrestConcepts - Sarah Jo
Foxcabochons.- Rod
Gemheaven. – Jo
Getyourbone - Steve
Ggestalt. – Karin
GiftedDesigns – Sha (Shannon)
Goldenwatercreations - Jeanne
Greenlivingsoap – Esme
Harnessedearth _ Tom
HartleyStudio - Ann
HightowerBotanicals – Julee
HRBeaDesign. – Heather
Ikaros – Carl
Indigoflameworks - Kelly
jamauerer- Julie
JaneaPauline- Janea
JaneDeaux. – Gabby
Janedeauxdeluxe - Gabby
JazJewels - Judy
JelliesJewelry - Jack
Jewelstreet. – Aimee
johnsendelbach - John
KHMetalwork. – Karen
Kimberlybelldesigns - Kim
KimVGlass.- Kim
kitandcaboodleshop - Gayle
kitkingdesigns. - Kit
KriksSilver. – Kristie
lahainalynnjones - Lynn
LauraRoberson- Laura
LeaderofMen - Alex
Litapsilverj - Lita
Lsueszabo - Sue
Luxedesignworkshop – Peg
Marcus Berkner Jewelry - Marcus
Maythenwolfbane - Nicole
MetalLuxe. – Peg
Metalsmitten – Jess
MieleMelograno – Liz
mmemagpie- Andrea
ModernMeetsWhimsy – Courtney
Monnda - Monnda
MordentDesign.- Mike
NovaofSweden – Tess
Nrjewelerydesign – Nikki
Phantasteria. – Karin
Plunderjewelry – Lindsay
Ppennee - pennee
purplepeony. - Brenda
Redturtle – “Dragon Kitty” or Mrs. Barney
Rockaholic – Peggy
SandyToesJewelry – Lisa
SarahinFlorida – Sarah
ScarletRobin - Jen
Scrapmetal - Addie
Scrollworkdesigns. - Clarity
SilverBlueberry. - Esmeralda
SilverShedStudio – Casey
SilverMadeStudio – Teresa
Sonyarasi. - Sonya
StoneTemple - Mark
StoneyCharms. – Chris
Stonz. - Susan
TammysTreasureChest – Tammy
TheFrogsPond - Brandy
TheSilverLakeStudio – Sherry
theuglydogranch - Karen
ThirteenGems – Melissa
Tinkertown– Sue
Topshelflapidary- Henrik
TreeFrogJewelry – Sheryl
TrystingTreeFarm -Laura
TSmithDesigns – Teresa
TwistedSisterArts - Jill
TwoSilverMoons.– Birgit
yenjewelry - Nicole
2BellesBeads – Crystal
2Trickpony - Rachel

[ChrissiLynnDesigns]

Kit, thank you very much for setting this up. (probably the first time I ever made a post on the first page.

I truly hope we can all get Barney to reconsider...

[twistedsisterarts]

This is getting a bit confusing...trying to find everyone.

[twistedsisterarts]

Barney...yoooohoooo!!

[tessjordandesigns]

Thank you kit! I closed the first one and left a link to this one.

[bellabijoujewellery]

Ahhh everything feels normal again! Now lets get back to what we do best - chatting!

[ChrissiLynnDesigns]

Agreed Jaime!

[Former_Member]

Hi guys. Does this mean I should still schedule for a horrible online time-sink each day?

[twistedsisterarts]

I suggest that we all take a few minutes and write Barney a note and ask him to join us here. I did.

[twistedsisterarts]

Marcus, yes...

Why don't you drive over to Barney's and shake him up!!

[tessjordandesigns]

Jill I tried and he has made it very clear where he stands. I think we just have to accept it...

[twistedsisterarts]

NOOOOOOOOOO!

[bellabijoujewellery]

yep - accept that barney wont be joining and move on. Its a shame.

Is it almost lunch time yet ?

*really dreading working with the weirdo that is coming to do the closing shift*

[tessjordandesigns]

*hugs Jill*

Jaime why weirdo? I think you need to elaborate. I am now intrigued..

[Former_Member]

Think I am done with that discussion.

Due to time and health restrictions, I can never guarantee my own level of involvement, but I like you guys and will give it my best to be as loyal as possible - epecially for those that have been around awhile and having a tougher time.

[tessjordandesigns]

Marcus we'll always have a beer waiting for you here when you have time to drop by :o)

[Former_Member]

OK, so for what I am working on today, thought I would use the experience gained on this pendant:

http://www.etsy.com/transaction/41208094

and use it to make a ring. I am also going to salvage the 'bezel area' from the pendant - that will be some work I do not have to do. It will have 'wood' sides as the base of the bezel, and 'stone work' as the shank.

It will not have a elaborate story like the door, more of a production piece. Probably with a faceted 4x6 emerald cut amethyst.

The nice thing about the recycled bezel area, I know if I make the wax model, make a mold, cast it into metal, this master model will be the perfect size for a calibrated stone. Each new ring - snap the stone in and bend down the sides. Vada-bing, vada-boom.

[bellabijoujewellery]

Ugh the weirdo - super arrogant, loves to debate topics that I generally don't care to get into at work. He is super lazy, yet thinks he's a gift to us all - ohh, and he is a close talker!! I keep having to back up when he talks to me, it really creeps me out.
Plus he smells.
I could go on, but i dont wanna bore you all lol

[Former_Member]

> beer waiting for you

Oh if you only knew the dangerous implications of that type of invitation. Like putting down a corn trail from mouse-landia to you kitchen cupboard.

[tessjordandesigns]

Can't wait to see how it turns out marcus. You'll have to keep us posted!

jaime ha ha he doesn't sound like a fun guy to work with!

[Former_Member]

Hi guys. Been really sick for 6 weeks, but can I come out and play with you again???

[tessjordandesigns]

sherry I am sorry to hear that! Of course you can come and play! Hope you feel better soon!

[Former_Member]

Thanks Tess......and for all that you have done here!! And for getting this new thing going! Change can be fun.......

[bellabijoujewellery]

Tess - no he isn't. i generally have to work 3-4 times harder to make up for what he doesn't do. Plus I have to listen to him babble on and on about his stance on absolutely everything.
Oh and then there is the fact of his very smelly drealocks ( i have nothing against dreads normally, but his are icky)

[tessjordandesigns]

yeah I think it will be good! I see Gabby have already posted a treasury idea challenge that I love and we have Cory's challenge and Ann is taking on monthly blog challenge. Lots of fun!