Open Studio!!!
*Paige Litfin Studio*
Another "Open Studio!!!" meeting. There was a lot of enthusiasm as everyone was very willing to share ideas and talk about what they were working on. Very cool Thank you Paige for having us in your studio.
Announcements:
The San Gabriel Bead Company is closing it's doors the end of July. Yes, they will be having sales.
We will meet at the Bead Company in June. Future meeting locations are to be determined. If you know of a possible place, please contact them and find out what they have available, when, cost and restrictions. If this all sounds good to you, then forward the information to Paige.
If you would like to get meeting reminders and wrap-ups by email, here is what you do. Look on the right hand side of the blog. The second item is: “Follow by Email”. Please enter your email and follow all the steps to confirm.
Once you start getting these emails, you can make a comment. This comment does not have to be related to the email. To make a comment, scroll to the very very very bottom of the message. There you will see a box that says "Click here to reply or forward". Click "reply" and then write your message. Your message will go to everyone who has signed up to get emails.
If you want to go to the blog from the email reminder or wrap-up, go to the very top of the message where you will find a date that is underlined. Click on the date and you will be taken to the blog.
Resources:
The San Gabriel Bead Company is closing it's doors the end of July. Yes, they will be having sales.
We will meet at the Bead Company in June. Future meeting locations are to be determined. If you know of a possible place, please contact them and find out what they have available, when, cost and restrictions. If this all sounds good to you, then forward the information to Paige.
If you would like to get meeting reminders and wrap-ups by email, here is what you do. Look on the right hand side of the blog. The second item is: “Follow by Email”. Please enter your email and follow all the steps to confirm.
Once you start getting these emails, you can make a comment. This comment does not have to be related to the email. To make a comment, scroll to the very very very bottom of the message. There you will see a box that says "Click here to reply or forward". Click "reply" and then write your message. Your message will go to everyone who has signed up to get emails.
If you want to go to the blog from the email reminder or wrap-up, go to the very top of the message where you will find a date that is underlined. Click on the date and you will be taken to the blog.
Resources:
Art Beads offers free shipping and a great selection of not only beads but also jump rings, findings, chains etc. Go to http://www.artbeads.com/
Silver Sky Bead store located in Shermon Oaks also has beads, findings etc. Go to http://www.silverskyint.com/
Craftsy is a web site that offers online classes. Go to http://www.craftsy.com/
MetalMagic is a silver clay available from Metal Clays. It shrinks 25%. The feel is rather like original clay. Nice price too. Go to http://www.metalclays.com/
Registration is open for the Artisan Craft Expo in Las Vegas is July 9-11. I have registered for 3 classes! Click on Class Registration to see the classes.
https://www.artisancraftexpo.com
The Culver City Rock and Mineral Club Fiesta of Gems will be Saturday and Sunday June 27th & 28th.
http://www.culvercityrocks.org/fiesta.htm
Gem Resources has a variety of stones that can be fired in place along with information about firing limitations. Small orders are no problem. For the Channel Set Workshop you will need 3-5 same size square or rectangular stones. Stones should not be smaller than 3mm x 5mm and not larger than 6mm X 8mm and have flat tops.
http://www.gemresources.com/index.php?catbyname=Lab%20Faceted%20Gemstones
Gem Resources has a variety of stones that can be fired in place along with information about firing limitations. Small orders are no problem. For the Channel Set Workshop you will need 3-5 same size square or rectangular stones. Stones should not be smaller than 3mm x 5mm and not larger than 6mm X 8mm and have flat tops.
http://www.gemresources.com/index.php?catbyname=Lab%20Faceted%20Gemstones
Dues:
Your first meeting is completely free, so come check us out and see what you think, If you want to join, dues are $25.00 by cash or check and $26.00 by credit card, for the whole year, you really can't beat that.
Sign up for the following workshops now:
Marcia Colquhoun - "Silhouette Cut Pattern Earrings" on July 25th
Chris Brooks - "Channel Set Pendant or Earrings" on September 26th
Contact Michelle to sign up. mross50@sbcglobal.net
Coming next month!!!
June 14th
June 14th
"Vat of Acid Anyone?"
*by Paige Litfin*
Paige is going to share a couple of fun tips a tricks to etching on copper and brass. And since we here at New Metal Artist love the metal clay Paige will also share what she knows about water etching on Metal Clay. From Acid to Water what more could you want.
Don't miss it!!!
See you next time!!!
I wish to order some toothpick files. They are $10 for a set of 5 plus $11 shipping. Would anyone like to go in with me and split the shipping?
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