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"Fast and Thrifty" shipping for $4.95: |
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We have added a lot of interesting beads in
the last month and have more to come. To make your purchases
more affordable, we have added "Fast and Thrifty" shipping
as an option. You can choose this type of shipping if your package
weighs under one pound and if it will fit in a standard USPS
video box or an 8 x 11 inch flat envelope. If for some reason,
your products weigh over a pound, or don't fit in the box, Molly
will contact you. Please note: there is no tracking when this
option is selected.
Connie |
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Spring Zing Jewelry Contest 2008 |
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Happy Spring!
Could you use some extra money to purchase
new tools and to showcase your work? Of course. All you have
to do is mix your metals and use at least a little wire and enter
our "Spring Zing Jewelry
Contest". The field is wide open for many different
types of styles and combinations. So please either create a new
project or dig deep into your treasure chest for a design you
would like to submit. If you have any questions, just contact
Christine at christine@jatayu.com
or me at cfox@san.rr.com.
Deadline is May 30th. Please see contest
page for all the details on how to submit your entry.
Good luck and have fun!
Connie |
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New Products in the Store: |
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 Jump Ring Coil Cutting
Pliers
Please note: April 24 - Orders for the
new Jump Ring Coil Cutting Pliers were so high, that we sold
out quickly. I promptly tried to order more and unfortunately
they are out of stock with the vendor. They are not sure when
they will be in but say maybe mid May. Please contact Christine
if you want to be notified when they come in. Gosh darn. ~Connie |
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March 12th... |
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Because so many people have requested it,
we will again have a greater selection of copper and brass shapes
for you to play with. Also on the horizon is a fine silver plated
slot-bolt that you can use as a cold connection. In case you
are wondering, I am still waiting on the jump ring cutter.
We are running a new contest and I certainly
hope you like the theme of mixed metals. As you can see in my
jewelry two of my favorite combinations are silver/brass and
silver/copper. But keep in mind other metals as well: anodized
aluminum, niobium, steel, nickel, oh yes, and then there is gold.
It is pretty funny that I thought of aluminum before gold crept
into my thoughts - I guess that is a good thing.
Take care and thank you for all of your support!
Connie |
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Leap Day, February 29th... |
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 I thought you might like to
see a good example of what can
be done using enamel and sheet metal. If you want info about
my class in Idyllwild, please
see info on Metals Week classes. Just scroll down on that
page till you get to my class. To register,
you can call 951-659-2171. Ask for Diane. Monday through Friday.
 People who take classes with me know how much I love
to use color in my jewelry. Now here is yet another way to bring
color into our creations – enamel. I am teaching a class
in Idyllwild
this summer on earring techniques which includes enameling (and
other skills). A lovely and very creative woman approached me
yesterday and said that she doesn’t wear earrings but loves
the enamel work. Well, I am not one to be a stickler in my classes
and if she or anyone else wants to apply enamel techniques to
bracelets or even toe rings, I say “Go, girl”!
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The Studio Store News |
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Because Molly has been working way too hard,
we will now only have the Old Town Studio Store open when we
are teaching weekend classes. The hours are 10 am to 2 PM and
here are the dates:
February 23-24
March 8-9
March 15-16
April 12-13
April 19-20
April 26-27
May 3-4
May 10-11
May 31-June 1
Please email
Christine for the store address. If you really-really need
something at a time other than what is listed, please call Molly
at 888-350-6481. |
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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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Coming Soon - We will have copies of this
poster for sale very soon...
