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Connie Fox - Jatayu - Now On Facebook! |
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Connie
Fox - Jatayu on Facebook
Jatayu now has it's own page on Facebook!
I will be making product announcements along with information
on how to use certain tools. You will also be kept abreast of
classes I teach - and sometimes classes others teach that I think
are spectacular. If I hear something interesting about jewelry
it could land there. Please click on the following link/image
to check it out and become a fan. (PS: You must allow JavaScript
on this page to see the image above.) |
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Bead Fest Philadelphia - August 18-22, 2010 |
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I will be teaching three classes this August
at Bead Fest in Philadelphia: one class August 19 - Beginning
Cold Connections; and two classes August 18 and August 20 - Cold
Connections and Colored Metal. Please see the following page
to read more about these classes and for a link to register now:
Bead
Fest Philadelphia 2010
I am also teaching at Bead Fest Santa Fe March
18-21, 2010. Please see the following page to read more about
these classes and for a link to register now:
Bead
Fest Santa Fe 2010 |
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Wood Dapping Block and Punches – Coming
Soon |
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When these items became available I jumped
on them. They are an affordable choice that will add a lot of
interest to your metal work. The 8.5" x 6" hardwood
dapping block will allow you to curve some of those larger disks
you use, or to make more shallow curves in smaller disks. There
are 7 depressions ranging from 3/4" to 2 1/4" in diameter.
They are all 1/2" deep. The 3"x3" steel block
is affixed and flush with the surface. Because it would not be
good to have the wood exposed to oil, the block comes non-oiled.
This means that you may see some traces of rust on the bench
block – easily removed with sandpaper. The 4 hardwood punches
fit 4 of the depressions very well, and 3 are a looser fit. This
set is worth its weight in gold (how about copper?) especially
when you compare prices with other wood and steel dapping sets.
Please email Christine at: christine@jatayu.com
if you would like to be notified when these arrive. |
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New Products In The Online Store: |
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Sales And Special Offers In The Online Store: |
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PayPal Has Been Added To Our Payment Options: |
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Many of you have told us you would like to
pay for your supplies via PayPal. Asked and received! It is now
available on our site for your convenience. ~Connie
PS - if you have any difficulty using this
new feature, please email Christine directly at: christine@jatayu.com |
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Customer Service with Connie: |
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Do you have questions regarding what tools
and equipment you need for your jewelry making projects? Connie
is available to advise you what tools are best suited for your
unique situation. In addition to the many tools available on
Jatayu, Connie will work with you to see if a special order may
best fit your needs.
How do you contact Connie? Email her at cfox@san.rr.com. If you would
prefer a phone call from Connie, please put your phone number
in your email and she will contact you. |
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New Video Jewelry Tutorial - Tools:
Their Care And Usage |
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Video Jewelry Tutorials
- A new video is now available where I discuss
tools, their care and usage. Have you ever wondered how to use
that B & S gauge, how to hold pliers, or which hammer to
choose? Carol Marsella, videographer, has added a new look to
our presentation. Hope you like it! ~ Connie |
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A Few of My Favorite Things: |
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Silicone Polishing Wheels – If you want to rid your metal of those little
dings and divots using a silicone polishing wheel is an easy
effective way to do it. The grit varies from coarse to ultra-fine
(see TPO-0619,
TPO-0620,
TPO-0621,
TPO-0622,
TPO-0632).
If the marks are deep, start with a coarse wheel and finish with
a fine or ultra-fine wheel. Besides the polishing wheel and the
attachment mandrel, you will need a flex
shaft or a Dremel to accomplish this. Don’t forget
to wear safety
glasses and a particulate
mask.
Color Tool – If
you are trying to put great colors together you might try this
handy and informative tool. It is easy to match the focal color
you are working with (a color wheel has many fewer selections)
and on the back of each page you will find color various combinations
that will work beautifully. I like being able to select the recommended
cards to see what it might look like before I dig into my beads.
Many of us have some basic information about color combining
(including me), but when it comes to putting unique colors together,
I need a tool like this. |
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Sale On All Lindstrom Tools: |
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All Lindstrom tools have been reduced for
our special sale. Lindstrom pliers are considered by many to
be the best pliers in the world. I have used Lindstroms for over
10 years, and as a matter of fact, I am still using my first
set.
If you have any hand discomfort when making
jewelry, or if you want to prevent potential problems from developing,
the RX (ergonomic) pliers may be just the ticket.
There is now a tutorial/information page
from the manufacturer on how to care for your Lindstrom Tools
listed on the Education
Page - you can also download the info as a PDF
if you wish to print it out. See Care
Sheet Page. |
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