And now for something different
This is the point where I’m going to get emails telling me to stop doing so many different things. That I should stick to one thing and do it well. And then I’ll have to confess my self diagnosed, rare form of crafting ADD. I CANT stop learning new techniques. I get bored easily. I want to learn as much as I can! I have to know how to do something! Im curious!
Anyway……..
My Mom told me the other day that she wanted me to make her a new purse pull thingie. You know the danglie charm that hangs off your purse zipper? So I decided I wanted to make her a glass soldered charm. And I’ve made 4 today. You see I’ve only made about 8 and it’s SO FREAKING HARD!!!!!!! But fun.
And my Mom is a perfectionist and likes things “just so”. So I am NERVOUS to give her anything less than perfect. Needless to say this wont be given to her. She didnt saw WHEN she wanted it. So I will continue to perfect, or at least better my glass soldering techniques.
The glass is a 1 inch square, and I stamped the open work flower from the new SU! set “A beautiful thing”. Here it is in all it’s unperfect glory:
Working with HOT molten silver is exciting, challenging and extremely difficult. I bought a TON of glass a couple months ago expecting myself to needs lots and lots of practice. Unfortunately it’s been months since I’ve done it, Christmas has interrupted my learning. But now I’m making a point of playing again.
And I also have a new bangle bracelet in the works. Because it doesnt take a lot of effort to mix and pour:
It’s black with a gold swirl. If it sets it will be beautiful. Lets hope it does!
Happy Monday everybody!
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I love it! Did you see Cindy’s tutorial? http://starlitstudio.blogspot.com/2007/12/primrose-lavender-pendant.html
You guys have me so curious! You’re killing me! I barely have time for stamping, let alone learning how to solder!
I just stumbled across your blog and am delighted to find someone who wants to do EVERYTHING too! I haven’t ventured into jewelry making, yet! But really only because I have run out of room to store new stuff, lol! This may be just the push I need. Thanks for sharing all you fabulous creations! Merry Christmas!
Laura
Ooooh~ I so love this stuff…..wish I could find the time to learn as well. One of my next goals!! Definitely going to try soon!!
very pretty bracelet as well!
I also have crafting ADD! I’m glad I’m not the only one! Maybe we should start a support group! Hehe! My friends are always asking me if there’s any type of crafting I haven’t tried…I’m sure there is, I just haven’t found it yet! I love your projects! Thanks for sharing!
Erin