Posted by appleseeds on 2006-05-31 08:55:25
Post Subject: Crafting Out Loud monthly craft fair in Tampa, Florida!
Support your local Tampa Bay area crafters!
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There will be a nice variety of quality handcrafted items. . .
jewelry
screened apparel
stuff animals
sculpture
stickers
buttons
books
stencils
patches
bags
kids clothes
toys
pottery
original t-shirts printed on american apparel shirts
purses
wallets
handbags
buttons
collages
pendants
cuffs
hairpins
knitting accessories
emboroidered art
lipgloss
cards
mugs
pickles
check book covers
pouches
postcards
magnets
cosmetic bags
organic lavender sachets
paintings
toaster covers
journals
knitted items
Posted by appleseeds on 2006-05-31 08:59:40
Post Subject: Crafting Out Loud's 1st craft fair!! TAMPA
June 3rd will be COL's first craft fair!!! It's an 7 o'clock evening event at a killer independent coffeehouse, it should be tons of fun!
There will be a nice variety of quality handmade items. . .
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jewelry
screened apparel
stuff animals
sculpture
stickers
buttons
books
stencils
patches
bags
kids clothes
toys
pottery
original t-shirts printed on american apparel shirts
purses
wallets
handbags
buttons
collages
pendants
cuffs
hairpins
knitting accessories
emboroidered art
lipgloss
cards
mugs
pickles
check book covers
pouches
postcards
magnets
cosmetic bags
organic lavender sachets
paintings
toaster covers
journals
knitted items
Posted by hodge on 2005-09-03 08:40:59
Post Subject: New School Craft (and Vintage) Fair - Toronto, Sept. 10!!!
x-posted on a coupla other forums
When: Saturday September 10th between 11:00 am and 6:30pm
Where: The Tranzac Club is located in the Annex at 292 Brunswick Avenue, just south of Bloor
The Tranzac Opens House Craft Fair will feature contemporary, stylish, and offbeat crafts and fashion. The fair will include a cross-section of local designers and vintage vendors. Goodies on offer include everything from vintage silk scarf clutches and french beaded brooches to glass robot pendants and disgruntled little girl dolls. Guests at this free event can peruse the handmade and vintage wares while getting down to the sounds of local folk and indie bands performing outside.
Check out our website for a sample of what you'll find there: http://www.tranzac.org/craftfair
Posted by SisterDG on 2005-08-10 21:28:01
Post Subject: Portland, OR Church of Craft August Meeting
This month's Church of Craft meeting will be Sunday the 28th. Usual time: 11:30 - 2:30, and usual place: Rimsky-Korsacoffee House, 707 SE 12th (at Alder). If you're forwarding this to someone who's never been before, it's the big old red house at the corner of SE 12th and Alder. There is no sign out front.
Our free craft class for August is Microscope Slide Pendants. Please email for a supply list.
As always, you're also welcome to bring your favorite craft project of the moment, and hang out and enjoy the crafty vibe.
Church of Craft is a nondenominational group of people who get together because they love to make stuff. More info at www.churchofcraft.org.
Hope to see you on the 28th!
Craft On,
Diane
sisterdg@churchofcraft.org
Posted by SisterDG on 2006-05-06 09:34:25
Post Subject: Church of Craft in Portland, OR - May Meeting!
The May Church of Craft meeting will be Sunday, May 21st. Usual time, 11:30 - 2:30, and usual place: Rimsky-Korsacoffee House, 707 SE 12th (at Alder). If you're forwarding this to someone who's never been, it's the big red house at the corner of SE 12th and Alder. There is no sign out front.
Our craft class for May: Bead and Wire Jewelry. It's a really fun, simple technique that lends itself well to bracelets, pendants, and pins. You can make it as glam, funky, or retro as you like.
Curious? Here's a photo of what I'm talking about:
Posted by misspenni on 2006-06-12 15:34:26
Post Subject: Still accepting applications for the Punk Rock Craft Fair!
There is still time to be a vendor at the Punk Rock Craft Fair in San Diego!
The Punk Rock Craft Fair is an extravaganza celebrating all that is fabulous and strange. It’s a two-day event that combines raw musical performances, underground arts and crafts, and side-show like attractions to generate a mind-blowing experience!
If your indie business would like to be a part of this ground-breaking event, please contact us at http://www.myspace.com/punkrockcraftfair or email penni@sandiegocraftmafia.com. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JUNE 15, SO DON"T DELAY!!
Even if you are not in or around San Diego, you can still participate in the swag bag giveaways! We are looking for items that would be cool to get in a goodie bag (like pins, magnets, wristlettes, screen-printed patches, booklets, stickers, pendants, etc), donated by indie businesses! It's a great way to promote your business and get exposure--kinda like (almost) free advertising!
Posted by sweet_tooth on 2007-04-26 09:53:49
Post Subject: AD: Julie's Jangles jewelry
Hi everyone!
I've been crafting for years now, but recently discovered my love of jewelry design, and I've run away with it! I use mostly vintage components, like pendants, charms, and beads, to create fun, pretty jewelry with a retro twist.
I just got my website up and running and want to get the word out. I am still working out some technical issues, ie. getting brighter, clearer pictures. Also, although I love the look of my website, I designed it on the iWeb program (for Macs), and can't integrate a shopping cart function. Therefore, I've set it up so the "buy" button e-mails me with the item the customer wants to buy, to which I reply with a Paypal invoice. The customer can then proceed to pay with credit card via Paypal. This isn't a favorable way for me be set up, but I really wanted to get my jewelry out there so I can sell some things and put money into a better website. I'm going to be doing craft fairs this summer, also.
Any feedback would be welcome and appreciated, be it on my jewelry and the site!
Posted by belindasuperstarr on 2006-07-01 18:49:31
Post Subject: Needed: Materials for Summer Sewing/Fashion Class
Hello All,
I have a friend who will be teaching a sewing and fashion industry summer class for students aged 10-16 for one of NY's Freedom Schools. She has sent me a list of materials that she needs for the class and I'm hoping some of you may be able to suggest sponsors, who may be willing to help the class acquire the materials. Also, if anyone has any connections to fashion related shops, showrooms, etc. that would be willing to host the students for a field trip please let me know. Thanks for the help!
Here's the list:
fabric
leather
zippers
buttons
fabric paints
silk screens
photo emulsion
sewing machine
mannequins
makeup
nail polish
vintage accessories
petite sized 40's and 50's shoes
chains
beads
pendants
earring hooks
Posted by Vigilantesjustice on 2007-02-09 16:16:42
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Well, what you can do is take little doodads and super glue them on the nails once they're in the wall. (Doing it after you put the nail in will keep you from destroying the item when you hit it with the hammer. *winks*) This can be done with pretty much any reasonably flat item, such as gems, some beads, buttons, old earrings with the posts snipped off, junk jewelry pendants, scrap booking doodads, etc. Use a fast drying, drip free glue, the drip free part is the most important. Try a gel-type, they work really well. This also works for those humdrum thumb tacks that you have for cork boards.
-Corinne
Posted by soteralu on 2005-11-08 18:56:03
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Swarovski makes pendants that are crystal and shaped like the antique chandelier pendants, but in various sizes. Any decent bead store should nbe able to help you locate them. A word of caution - the stringing holes have sharp edges, so if you plan on stringing on fiber of any sort - bead thread and monofilament included - you have to use a bail, otherwise the crystal will slice right thru the necklace.
Posted by hodge on 2005-09-03 08:31:06
Post Subject: New School Craft (and Vintage) Fair - Toronto, Sept. 10!!!
x-posted on a coupla other forums
When: Saturday September 10th between 11:00 am and 6:30pm
Where: The Tranzac Club is located in the Annex at 292 Brunswick Avenue, just south of Bloor
The Tranzac Opens House Craft Fair will feature contemporary, stylish, and offbeat crafts and fashion. The fair will include a cross-section of local designers and vintage vendors. Goodies on offer include everything from vintage silk scarf clutches and french beaded brooches to glass robot pendants and disgruntled little girl dolls. Guests at this free event can peruse the handmade and vintage wares while getting down to the sounds of local folk and indie bands performing outside.
Check out our website for a sample of what you'll find there: http://www.tranzac.org/craftfair
Posted by SisterDG on 2005-06-01 19:43:27
Post Subject: Portland, OR Church of Craft June Meeting
Hi, Crafters --
Our June Church of Craft meeting will be Sunday the 26th, from 11:30 - 2:30 pm. We meet at Rimsky-Korsacoffee House, 707 SE 12th (at Alder). If you're forwarding this to someone who's never been before, it's the big old red house at the corner of SE 12th and Alder. There is no sign out front.
Our free craft class for June: Beaded Pendants, taught by Teresa Sullivan. She'll have some samples for you to see at class, and meanwhile, here's a link to another of her pieces (and a very cool one at that):
Please email me for a supply list: sisterdg@churchofcraft.org.
As always, you're also welcome to bring your creative project of the moment, and hang out and enjoy the crafty vibe. Coffee and Rimsky's fabulous desserts will be available.
If you've never heard about Church of Craft, it's a nondenominational group of people who get together and make stuff because it's good for the soul. Check out: www.churchofcraft.org.
Posted by hodge on 2005-09-03 08:37:51
Post Subject: New School Craft (and Vintage) Fair - Toronto, Sept. 10!!!
x-posted on a coupla other forums
When: Saturday September 10th between 11:00 am and 6:30pm
Where: The Tranzac Club is located in the Annex at 292 Brunswick Avenue, just south of Bloor
The Tranzac Opens House Craft Fair will feature contemporary, stylish, and offbeat crafts and fashion. The fair will include a cross-section of local designers and vintage vendors. Goodies on offer include everything from vintage silk scarf clutches and french beaded brooches to glass robot pendants and disgruntled little girl dolls. Guests at this free event can peruse the handmade and vintage wares while getting down to the sounds of local folk and indie bands performing outside.
Check out our website for a sample of what you'll find there: http://www.tranzac.org/craftfair
Posted by beadangel on 2005-06-06 13:50:53
Post Subject:
The instruction for the pendants photos I posted in the first post is out:
Those on page 1 and some on page 2 (including the white and pink flat crystal ones) were made using this instruction: http://www.beadjewelrymaking.com/Arts_and_Craft_Idea/triangle_weave_instruction.html
I have a ton of ribbon and I would like to make them into necklaces for my pendants. Can anyone tell me what those little things connect to the lobster clasp are, and possibly where I can find them? FMG.com maybe??
Posted by beadangel on 2005-04-27 11:56:39
Post Subject: Beaded projects and instructions updated
Hi all,
Just did some update to my bead project page with some new projects under the category: adult projects and kid's art bead projects, also some basic beading instructions. http://www.beadjewelrymaking.com/bead_project.html
Also to announce some new photos I just added some new beaded creations (Beaded Pendants using beads, crystals and sequins) http://www.beadjewelrymaking.com/beaded_pendant.html page 1
http://www.beadjewelrymaking.com/beaded_pendants.html page 2.
Posted by amaryllis on 2006-06-30 16:05:45
Post Subject: What's this jewelry hardware called?
I'm looking for really plain, silver encasements for rings and pendants. I usually see them as flat backed, oval things with ruffled ridges and then the stone or resin is inside the encasement. Does anyone know a better word for this? I'm trying to google it and am coming up with nothing.
Posted by sighfoo on 2005-04-05 17:33:04
Post Subject: new products
I just expanded my glass section on my site. I used to just make glass pendants, but now I'm making glass earrings, hairpins and buttons. The buttons are my favorite. They are really fun to make.
Posted by Nancy Flynn on 2006-11-30 21:31:36
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is it thick enough to screw those tiny jewelry-sized eyes into the sides? it would be neat to make square, stamped "tiles" and hook them together to make a bracelet. i wonder if you can picture what i mean?
you could also make stamped pendants, if you can figure out a way to attach a hook or loop to the top.
what a fun "cast off" material to think about working with! hope you'll show us what you end up doing.
Posted by Mimii on 2007-02-08 09:08:07
Post Subject: Question: How do you add hooks and rings to pendants??
So I did a little search though the getcrafty forums, but couldnt figure out how to attatch pendants to necklaces.
I am making a resin pendant and I have no clue as to getting this thing on a chain or cord when it dries. I know that some people drill holes, but I do not have a drill, nor do I have any wire to just wrap around it.
So basically I would like to find out several other ways to connect a pendant or charm to a chain...
is there a way to poke a hole through resin as its drying or something?
Posted by fraidycat on 2007-03-30 18:23:10
Post Subject: How do they make that
Hi: I just joined this forum and happened to see your question. I have been making Memory Pendants with polymer clay and photos (or any image) for several years. I use to have a website but found it too expensive to keep up. Now I sell my pendants on ebay and for a lot less than $100.00.
I transfer the image, black and white as well as color, to the polymer clay, then build a frame around it, give the pendant a coat of matte finish, attach it to either black buna cord with a clasp, or sometimes a colored silk cord to match the clay, all for $25.00. I''ve done a number of pets photos and they come out so cute. My specialty now are Geisha pendants with copies of paintings of Geisha done a hundred years ago. They''re very popular.
In order to transfer a color image you need a photo editing computer program, a scanner, a color ink jet printer and T-shirt Transfer Paper as well as an oven to bake it in and a pasta machine to knead the clay and get really smooth sheets of clay. It takes a bit of work and time but you can get great colored images with this method.
Posted by ABCsRgood4ME on 2004-11-05 14:06:57
Post Subject: Computer keys
I found an old keyboard that doesn't work and have managed to pull all the keys out of it. But now I'm not sure what to do with them.
I was thinking about using the INSERT and ENTER keys as naughty pendants on a necklace. Any other thoughts?
Posted by craftfetish on 2006-08-07 15:43:34
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I would vote for just the jewelry as the focal point - getting as close as you can to capture as much detail as you can.
I'm not sure what kind of jewelry you make - things like pendants, I want to see a close up on the pendant (maybe with somthing in the background to give me a sense of scale) but more complicated beaded jewelry, I might want to see modeled, so I can see how it drapes in real life.
You could get one of those humanoid form things or put it on an actual person. If you are using a person model, a nice shot of the person is swell, but I want to be able to zoom in on her neck or wrist or whatever and really see your design before I am going to make a purchase. (For simplicity, you could get by with just the close up)
Congrats on getting to this point. I wishyou much success.
Posted by decayedsea on 2005-08-08 20:55:57
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I really don't know anything about resin, but I have made clay molds from polymer clay before. I usually take decorated buttons, pendants, plastic beads or other such textured things to make the molds from. I used a handle on a mirror w/ raised flowers once.
Posted by rubychew on 2004-11-23 19:40:32
Post Subject: how?: turning a pic into a brooch
I have some nice pics from my digi camera. I'd like to photoshop them a bit, shrink them and then apply them to something hard like shrink plastic or other sturdy material. I'd like to make them into brooches or pendants. How do I make these suckers hard? I want them to be tough...stand up to wear and tear... laquer? any ideas are welcome..thanks
rubychew
Posted by Mimii on 2007-03-13 21:49:44
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You could wrap wire around the scrabble pieces to make charms or pendants for earrings, bracelets or necklaces. Itd be even better if you know how to solder
Posted by CraftyChicaAZ on 2006-06-23 19:11:22
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what great advice! i always just grab whatever i can find. i'm usually too excited about what i'm making to care. i think mostof mineis coats and clark.
a couple weeks ago i bought tiny spools of thread and made pendants out of them because i just loved the colors so much. i used the spool like a bead and even hung some dangles from the bottom.
Posted by Sewlittletime on 2005-08-01 09:53:07
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I think that w/ all the cell phones w/ cameras around today, craft event organizers should state that no picture-taking is allowed by shoppers.
I'm sure most vendors would be quite put out by picture takers.
If someone can't buy your product at the time, they can ask for your card or brochure, and ask where you'll be showing next.
I once encountered rudeness from a vendor. I had a necklace that I had purchased from this vendor in a previous show. It is a "family" necklace~tiny busts of people made of fimo clay, strung on a cord, with beads seperating the little busts. You pick out a bust that resembles each of your family members, and they write the person's name on the front part of clay that extends below the little people head. Well, I had one representing my baby-to-be with a "?" written on the front, so I found the same vendor after he was born, so I could get boy head w/ his name on it. Told the woman what I needed, then she tried to sell me the beads to separate the heads. I said "I don't need the beads, I only need the head" She said "But you HAVE to have the beads!" I was really annoyed that I had to explain to her that NO I DON'T need the beads! This is a replacement for one of your very own un-named baby pendants! (And shit...even if I did want the beads, I DON'T have to have the 4 beads you say I HAVE to have between pendants! MAybe I only want 3 beads!!! Holy crap! What if you've got a family of 10 kids?? You'd be weighed down by all those beads! LOL!! Well, I haven't been to a craft fair in a while, so I have yet to get a head to represent my youngest son. I do have their card...somewhere! But unless I find it sometime soon, I'll just have to content myself with looking for them next summer.....and hope that whomever is working doesn't get all bent out of shape by something else!
Posted by DJules on 2006-01-05 14:55:42
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Here's a couple of things I've used the liquid polymer for (I've used both the Sculpey and the Fimo brands - the Sculpey is a bit more matte/frosty looking, and the Fimo is clearer and shinier.
* As an antiqueing/accenting type solution - mixed with oil paint or Pearl-Ex, smeared all over a bead with lots of texture, wipe off until I get the look I want and then bake. Actually have pics of this one:
http://people.delphiforums.com/dancinjules//gallerythree.html
(I sooooo need to update my website!)
* Mixed with oil paint/Pearl Ex, then used as paint either on top of already baked clay, or in a bottle cap and swirled into designs to make pendants or fridge magnets
* More practical than creative, but it works to reinforce clay to clay bonds - When I'm making barrettes or pins, I use a strip of clay smooshed onto the main piece with liquid sculpey to hold the pin or barrette back on. (The "band-aid" method)
* A thin layer makes for a nice finish on clay pieces - I like the depth I can get using it as a glaze.
Posted by Craftasaurus Rex on 2006-08-05 20:24:47
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Here's a link to the Transporation Security Administration regarding knitting needles / crochet hooks: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm
As long as nothing has changed since thye last time I was on a plane, they are allowed. Although if you are travelling to another country you may have some problems with customs. When I was coming back from Belgium last year the lady looked at my knitting needles (which had nothing on them because I had messed up my project and needed to start over) and had to check to see if they were allowed. It took about 5 minutes for her to find out, but I was allowed on with them and everything was fine.
I've heard that the yarn cutter pendants (with the blade that's encased inside the pendant) are NOT allowed on. Scissors are, as well as nail clippers, which can be used in a pinch (pun intended).
Posted by geekwriter on 2004-10-18 20:20:56
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I fly at least three or four times a year and I've never had any trouble bringing my knitting needles on the plane. I've flown with double pointeds, circulars, straights, in wood, metal, and plastic, some with projects already started, some without, and no one has ever acted like they were any problem whatsoever. After all, even my tiny dp sock needles aren't as sharp as a pencil. The only change I made after 9/11 was not bringing my scissors in my carry-on anymore, though they sell cute little circular pendants now that you can use to cut your yarn/thread and don't have any exposed blades.
Posted by faith on 2007-05-03 22:03:49
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The marbles might be good for making wire wrapped marble necklaces. Or you could even get some tile grout and use them to make mosaic projects such as planters.
Old clothes can be reconstructed into new garments, toys, stuffed animals, etc.
Beer bottle caps are great for making into resin pendants and you can also incorporate the glitter. The caps can also be used for making funky sculptures and art, adorning mirrors or picture frames or attaching to belts.
Altoids tins have loads of purposes, too. Mini shrines, dwarf pocketbooks (hey cover them with glitter!), holders for small office supplies, Ipod covers, sewing kits, etc.
Posted by zil on 2004-12-26 10:06:54
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I got a big KitchenAid mixer, it was totally unexpected. I love it. Also the DDR game I've been hearing so many good things about. Now I'll know the joys of DDR myself. I would have tried it by now but I also got a cold for Christmas and I'm feeling run down and awful. Um, what else- Oh the dance pad thingie, to go with the game. A soldering iron, I was playing with it all Christmas day. It's such a fun new toy. I made a pair of earrings and two pendants with it already. And a new can opener because I complain every time I use our piece of crap old one. Yay! I got a good haul this year.
