Enki of the Water of Life.
To Weave my Mystic Crown.
As for the strength, Richelle, the brass wire is thick (16 gauge I think, maybe 14) and it's hammered. It's super strong. Actually, the stone itself is more likely to break than the wire is to get loose. But then, only if you take a hammer to it. And why would you do that, Richelle, why?
So yeah, the key is really thick wire. I should tell you I got my inspiration from Brenda Schweder who I was turned on to by readbetween. There's lotsa pictures of her stuff on
The Sole Nobility.
I was recently thanked for favoriting someone's stuff, lots of people see my faves in my blog or in their activity feed, I was told, and that would give them exposure. It's funny because now I'm so aware of folks seeing what I heart that it's more a performance than a personal catalogue. I never want to favorite findings or something I just want to bookmark. I favorite things I feel need to be seen! So that's weird. On the other hand, my most favorite person to see their picks in my activity feed is beadsnbones, who is constantly favoriting tons of supplies! Because, you know, I use supplies. So a big shout out to her!
Whether a Mote or a Star.
What else?
Oh, my attempt to cut down my Wellbutrine was a total failure. I'd forgotten how much I hated being horrifically incapacitatingly lazy every minute of every day. At least when only focus on jewelry I'm doing something. My husband said just take it, be happy with my obsession and forget about the whole normal person/personal hygiene thing...
My husband is the best. He hangs out with my parents when they're bored so I can stay here making, looking at people's faves and watching stuff like this gem CorvidDelights sent me.
Sigh. I miss my students.
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Thanks for let me know about your stuff. I was concerned about using copper for earwires with the chemical and all but I take it you haven't had anyone say that their ears turned funky right?
Take the meds. Makes you fell better and since you have a husband that likes how you are so much the better.
Have a great weekend. Thanks
Shibui
I am one of your visitors who checks out your favorites, you seek out the unusual and that I like.
Giggle - I have been wondering when you would miss your students...
Your creativity continues to delight me...
Oh the pointy boots... these earrings are spectacular! I love those glass frits and vintage buttons. The delicate rose quartz beads are mesmerizing.
ok seriously? so you just called me weird. gee thanks.
and I thought we were friends or something.
(leaves in a huff)
I purchased her Steel Wire jewelry book a couple weeks ago! I meant to tell you that she's using steel for earwires--I remember you asked about that a while ago. The book advises to just clean and wax as normal. I tried it, but I'm not satisfied with the outcome.
Love! :)
How COOL those boots--that's wild. Thanks for posting it. And of course your work is wonderful as always!!
Lori
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