tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12458367026008921572024-02-19T22:08:36.016-08:00Maid in Edinburghalchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-63938600644258022112011-01-30T10:20:00.000-08:002011-01-30T10:21:23.864-08:00I have at last set up my Facebook page and am in the process of uplaoding some photos pop across and have a lookalchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-19459127673733177002009-10-17T10:14:00.000-07:002009-10-17T10:17:38.076-07:00trying something new hopeful will work<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGA5YyyvFK0ZnLi_mQJCsmqtt886FNNEyjURsY5bed98W1cFO5k6yuLVk-u0h0S-Qosr060xPI327vh788ONToI5mix5aUdZh771YQMZEnd1AQZ0NU9dXiTJx7GGj9R7tAvO96MEbdWll/s1600-h/Norma's+Jewellery.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGA5YyyvFK0ZnLi_mQJCsmqtt886FNNEyjURsY5bed98W1cFO5k6yuLVk-u0h0S-Qosr060xPI327vh788ONToI5mix5aUdZh771YQMZEnd1AQZ0NU9dXiTJx7GGj9R7tAvO96MEbdWll/s320/Norma's+Jewellery.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393619190338237522" /></a><br />I have been using picasa to edit some of my photo's and thought I might try making a collage page of some of my work to see how it looks. So here it is some of these pieces have been sold but I think they go together well.alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-81134135828277229742009-09-10T19:10:00.000-07:002009-09-10T19:14:32.850-07:00It's all gone and here are the picture to prove itI have finally gotten around to sorting out the pictures from the Charity Haircut<br />These are not for the faint hearted so be warned and BTW sorry about the music it was the best I could do with my limited computer skills. Enjoy, if you can bare to watch lol<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XHbr-B_QsEs&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XHbr-B_QsEs&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-89012232781647793392009-08-24T15:34:00.000-07:002009-08-24T16:37:44.936-07:00Here comes the Grey!!!!!!!After over 25 years of dying my prematurely grey hair I have decided to have it ALL cut off!!!! My hair is nearly 20 inches long and I have agreed to have it all cut off, to raise money for a charity I support, leaving only the latest grey regrowth which is about 2 to 3 inches long. The charity to benefit from this seemingly insane venture is Internation Rescue Corps, a fantastic group of volunteers who travel to disaster/emergency areas all over the world. The hair which can be cut off in one piece will be donated to Little Princess Trust who will use it (if it is deemed suitable) to make wigs for children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. Check back next week to see the before and after pictures and to see how much I raised!!!!!!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEMCpeR941cnpvX5r5S5RY32Wx_TH8crrnPVU_rWdRKIhu8BQ2mGigqwlxobapmFuMkPb4AWZeG414aVYX0OKX1Jrvo3runtsIOfQOfUu4KY7qGVe-3G9G0fDFKGuR-qbVSICuZa_cMhxK/s1600-h/Findlay+Chistening+021.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEMCpeR941cnpvX5r5S5RY32Wx_TH8crrnPVU_rWdRKIhu8BQ2mGigqwlxobapmFuMkPb4AWZeG414aVYX0OKX1Jrvo3runtsIOfQOfUu4KY7qGVe-3G9G0fDFKGuR-qbVSICuZa_cMhxK/s320/Findlay+Chistening+021.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373678194927621874" /></a><br />This is an indication of how long my hair is but it is a different colour now, or should I say COLOURS lol<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />To donate to this fund raising event drop me line for more details.<br /><br />Wish me luck and if you feel the urge to comment of the finished result please be gentle!!!!!<br />check out the great work this charity does<br />http://www.intrescue.org/alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-86158775998590008502009-08-15T13:11:00.000-07:002009-08-15T13:16:46.471-07:00The Creative Jewellery making Course is BACK!!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6I4gryV-vDhPsURVL8sIfRVlSHFLpV1qLI0F8HBJjXB_NzlbahX4yz3WUbspQ_W9O2ixdsZZ2PfjLnDSHv7PrFzC36pHL8UyiY3n2NhSvmbZew_jD8_1Kf15G7VH_itrDX-hormbc1ELM/s1600-h/wire+necklace.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6I4gryV-vDhPsURVL8sIfRVlSHFLpV1qLI0F8HBJjXB_NzlbahX4yz3WUbspQ_W9O2ixdsZZ2PfjLnDSHv7PrFzC36pHL8UyiY3n2NhSvmbZew_jD8_1Kf15G7VH_itrDX-hormbc1ELM/s320/wire+necklace.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370286920340114002" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQb2IAnido-5E6jx6rRlYwEQ_vMgzNimfBHZF2vcyGZrFTTWr8DGYOkI3yZesIZ3ZlxudgYeVvvk9U_7BxbXjtTJcEL-zUirvOlKFNHDjnpokWKBmjDiYdxSdJLw_nh6IO3KMPfn16vClo/s1600-h/copper+and+silver+earrings.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQb2IAnido-5E6jx6rRlYwEQ_vMgzNimfBHZF2vcyGZrFTTWr8DGYOkI3yZesIZ3ZlxudgYeVvvk9U_7BxbXjtTJcEL-zUirvOlKFNHDjnpokWKBmjDiYdxSdJLw_nh6IO3KMPfn16vClo/s320/copper+and+silver+earrings.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370286917708248386" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIQlcWZLWMA6JBVVhc9xXxErXHxdTGK9fCsfMAurFHD3laJhURdXhvkJQnpNuDiH91WUt5flJV-KCmlmUgQWH4qbH1KQv0Ea10_lhBUMBYn7y0KCD6E3W0Y9_EvD46y6H9RuuCp7j0ohB/s1600-h/amber+pendant.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIQlcWZLWMA6JBVVhc9xXxErXHxdTGK9fCsfMAurFHD3laJhURdXhvkJQnpNuDiH91WUt5flJV-KCmlmUgQWH4qbH1KQv0Ea10_lhBUMBYn7y0KCD6E3W0Y9_EvD46y6H9RuuCp7j0ohB/s320/amber+pendant.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370286908126765138" /></a><br />I have decided to restart my jewelley making courses so if you are interested drop me a line to book a place or more details.<br /><br /><br /><br /><em>Always wanted to learn how to make your own unique jewellery then this is the class for you. This full day course will help you learn all the basics of jewllery making and includes<br /><br />wire working<br />metal forming<br />riveting metals<br />sawing metals<br />making your own jumprings<br />making your own catches and earring fitting.<br />making your own wire beads<br />finishing (including how to string your own beads into a necklace or bracelet)<br /><br /><br />I love working with wire and stones and you will too.<br /><br />Use of tools and practise copper wire are included but addition materials can be purchased on the day.<br /><br />Sunday 20th September 2009 10 til 5 (buffet lunch and coffee included)<br />in The Beehive Inn<br />18/20 Grassmarket<br />Edinburgh<br />Cost £35 <br />Places are limited so book early <br /><br />For more information and to book a place contact<br />Norma Lynn Devlin<br />07904093848</em>alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-22076648869617530722009-03-18T10:50:00.001-07:002009-03-18T11:07:55.986-07:00New pictures- part 2<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKvafbSAVeC3oKv_njG0ELcN6xjGOsCQCqM6HSZ5O-CcnMCXIwLUDT0quQLDeulTXKGAFpy4LHy2CoWYDb5C9S7Gzp8oWorvYSqdw1X4QKgNrcZwGzBedbd3gGrgIQ5iAXIu78uW21O0D/s1600-h/DSCF0276.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKvafbSAVeC3oKv_njG0ELcN6xjGOsCQCqM6HSZ5O-CcnMCXIwLUDT0quQLDeulTXKGAFpy4LHy2CoWYDb5C9S7Gzp8oWorvYSqdw1X4QKgNrcZwGzBedbd3gGrgIQ5iAXIu78uW21O0D/s320/DSCF0276.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314590304725878226" /></a><br />Last one in this post. I made coiled beads from recycled copper fashioned a square frame from silver, added chocolate coloured cultured fresh water pearls and bail silver beads to make these unique and quirky earrings I thinks they look fab but I'm biased!!!!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfAGZx-z7B5e-s4kewmznjQHFr0BjQdsdi28_ejzEsQ4KLucTcDu0skO0tfZOuGnd4nxbJsr__xhCxTutHnegQDENyga9pEA9DpvdOl4jzGHjkiFpurvnDc1kMp3xqWoJUQD4QuFnLsccF/s1600-h/DSCF0274.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 105px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfAGZx-z7B5e-s4kewmznjQHFr0BjQdsdi28_ejzEsQ4KLucTcDu0skO0tfZOuGnd4nxbJsr__xhCxTutHnegQDENyga9pEA9DpvdOl4jzGHjkiFpurvnDc1kMp3xqWoJUQD4QuFnLsccF/s320/DSCF0274.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314589383093034306" /></a><br />I love these earrings and have made a slightly larger pair for myself. The recycled copper wire was coiled and I added lovely charcoal grey cultured freshwater pearls on silver wire at the bottom. The fittings are sterling silver too as I never use the raw copper for earwire, way too risky!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm4eHuDRiyEY54vC12L3ZaREeA1tORfQfrDcXXPqxwbOpTlfIznINPzz5h-s9dN2TS2-gDDEalHnBUMcMKJrj2231hv9j6tfauwHAWRgQicdR55uLWPOJDt1GkMYas9aKq18jVm2954Qug/s1600-h/DSCF0272.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 107px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm4eHuDRiyEY54vC12L3ZaREeA1tORfQfrDcXXPqxwbOpTlfIznINPzz5h-s9dN2TS2-gDDEalHnBUMcMKJrj2231hv9j6tfauwHAWRgQicdR55uLWPOJDt1GkMYas9aKq18jVm2954Qug/s320/DSCF0272.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314588263625871794" /></a><br />This pendant is a bit of an experiment in riveting, I used recycled copper sheet which I hand textured and drilled. The silver piece is the handle of a silver spoon (I used the bowl for another pendant for little old me) which I hammered flat and riveted then soldered to the pendant. I love the ridges on the handle which were there already.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnSPlYkJ_Dk8V0UVxqP20ZQ4ucc52MEdtvDBqQis4mbCV6zSSdFdtA6iJcq7xUjUnqGbFHN2ugDa5aRCdOEIE-8HoPNBg8NnTEAIT2c0maHB4nzGJUrU0i3_BClag6uwsqHdBn_tHoXSl/s1600-h/DSCF0271.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 161px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnSPlYkJ_Dk8V0UVxqP20ZQ4ucc52MEdtvDBqQis4mbCV6zSSdFdtA6iJcq7xUjUnqGbFHN2ugDa5aRCdOEIE-8HoPNBg8NnTEAIT2c0maHB4nzGJUrU0i3_BClag6uwsqHdBn_tHoXSl/s320/DSCF0271.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314587302438791746" /></a><br />This is a pendant made from recycled copper sheet which I fold formed and added cultured fresh water pearls and a sterling silver handmade bail. I have left it to darken naturally which has given it a really nice colour<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbE16-TazUHgjKzXcSJSjTSVCg2ia5oB4aJi99NJSE-q3_QW2GBA4AvIEh0__gxCOsMyrCVmPgRK7ZeHJ_n1PObn8NbW-mVEIofc7usjUwo7p6OO8hExrCScgsbB6neWS4tQnAIUWD1kK/s1600-h/DSCF0269.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 107px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbE16-TazUHgjKzXcSJSjTSVCg2ia5oB4aJi99NJSE-q3_QW2GBA4AvIEh0__gxCOsMyrCVmPgRK7ZeHJ_n1PObn8NbW-mVEIofc7usjUwo7p6OO8hExrCScgsbB6neWS4tQnAIUWD1kK/s320/DSCF0269.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314586734923844658" /></a><br />This is a pendant made from cultured freshwater pearls and recycled copper. I love making these nest because quite frankly you never really know how they will turn out which lends itself very well to my low boredom threshold lol!alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-58994430374546306722009-03-18T10:42:00.000-07:002009-03-18T10:49:23.781-07:00Some New pictures of my jewelllery- part oneAfter hunting high and low I have finally given and admitted defeat someone has stolen the backpack containing my camera, bummer!!!! I have had to borrow a camera from a friend which is not that great but I am really greatful all the same. This is a selection of my work including one piece made from recycled sheet music and jade beads. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ai-2hACc0IlwhU49SlPDO45eK9xNT1sp0SLGmI7x1-wptXlPeSFDgKUGFzJ09jdRPksZb6qHYXEBTR-2WU8yAxMoio8akT402IchXdrdbfjcXiXTdqc7yMl85X2DzlpLH6XLKjc9ICGR/s1600-h/DSCF0267.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ai-2hACc0IlwhU49SlPDO45eK9xNT1sp0SLGmI7x1-wptXlPeSFDgKUGFzJ09jdRPksZb6qHYXEBTR-2WU8yAxMoio8akT402IchXdrdbfjcXiXTdqc7yMl85X2DzlpLH6XLKjc9ICGR/s320/DSCF0267.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314585083614005202" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtBKtKkm4PpfDTlBPEGQqOj3TKKTnm_WWlurPUlq1EGCULYjq5swC9iZxtWwW__qgkE1AmzUHa5sOvA3RBe5w-HjnQLqAbbgCSPTUV5yq5ypJ1SW8JHYoFzGDdAj0QcylcmnI72zPryfs/s1600-h/DSCF0266.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtBKtKkm4PpfDTlBPEGQqOj3TKKTnm_WWlurPUlq1EGCULYjq5swC9iZxtWwW__qgkE1AmzUHa5sOvA3RBe5w-HjnQLqAbbgCSPTUV5yq5ypJ1SW8JHYoFzGDdAj0QcylcmnI72zPryfs/s320/DSCF0266.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314585079039829554" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_XLKZSLoW9cQBThyjr7xgUbxIpO_R5S7hCGLORh_7xgfqeGrFS196WYJHrBsuIBymMwIOixKPxOSlVXe-HJoDZbZ3YcMQfEPKP6f4QL2D7gfFR1gEhKryhpvBo6_zPqQ8siOXNEPyjLt/s1600-h/DSCF0262.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_XLKZSLoW9cQBThyjr7xgUbxIpO_R5S7hCGLORh_7xgfqeGrFS196WYJHrBsuIBymMwIOixKPxOSlVXe-HJoDZbZ3YcMQfEPKP6f4QL2D7gfFR1gEhKryhpvBo6_zPqQ8siOXNEPyjLt/s320/DSCF0262.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314585072823642722" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbrwBObOL-uQED3Rcqcfpqz1lk4te61xHO3Yi3VoxB4vmjp-6zk1URHuvQxhMW1YDc_b4bb-IvZRoM6-FsIl3lrs1p2KVcauT1seguQQ0Q8MD4qrmoqkJJ3TWoqIK2zqBgOryld_b-CNn/s1600-h/DSCF0260.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbrwBObOL-uQED3Rcqcfpqz1lk4te61xHO3Yi3VoxB4vmjp-6zk1URHuvQxhMW1YDc_b4bb-IvZRoM6-FsIl3lrs1p2KVcauT1seguQQ0Q8MD4qrmoqkJJ3TWoqIK2zqBgOryld_b-CNn/s320/DSCF0260.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314585074061828178" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7B7Em4v48K9a8dNFZyJhERl7-du5OpbBfGvR3i1XILUNLGoOM0XMlDov9qWo6Q3nhY290UgUTYhU_0g5HZrEvx2_B2TNv2cogbxuSzRO9lknVCx1W9Ci_W5XcPRD2Z6CnnSEvxleyLqd/s1600-h/DSCF0259.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 193px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7B7Em4v48K9a8dNFZyJhERl7-du5OpbBfGvR3i1XILUNLGoOM0XMlDov9qWo6Q3nhY290UgUTYhU_0g5HZrEvx2_B2TNv2cogbxuSzRO9lknVCx1W9Ci_W5XcPRD2Z6CnnSEvxleyLqd/s320/DSCF0259.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314585071299022594" /></a>alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-87724403112058797042009-01-29T10:56:00.000-08:002009-01-29T15:16:45.684-08:00Tiaras by the scoreIt's been a long while since I have posted anything here and I am feeling very guilty about handing out business cards with this blogs address on it without updating it regularly, so here goes. <br /><br /><br />I have been working on a whole new range of tiaras in recycled copper, which are below. They take quite a lot of work but the effect is well worth it. They will be on display at the Scottish Wedding Show at Ingliston on the 8Th and 9Th of February. This is my first wedding fair and as it's one of the biggest in Scotland, with an expected 4000 visitors, I need to make a good impression.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GTMBrAOsXao&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GTMBrAOsXao&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After so many attempts I have now managed to upload this to YouTube, maybe I'm not such a computer idiot lolalchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-68652123304809858992008-09-26T17:17:00.000-07:002008-09-26T17:23:42.255-07:00Aren't People wonderful!!!Well after a lot of uncertainty the Art Exhibition is on it way. I posted an advert with the local art college, for a volunteer and exhibitors, and I have had a great response. The offers of help have been fantastic and boy am I greatful, first meeting is on Tuesday night and I hope we can get the whole thing underway by the end of October. This is really exciting and I am, for the first time, really looking forward to working on this. Initially I felt as if I was "on my own" but it looks like I am going to have as much help as I need.<br /><br />This is going to be be a success if it kills me!!!!!alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-86200358612445973652008-09-19T10:37:00.000-07:002008-09-19T10:43:13.254-07:00Charity Arts ExhibitionWhy do I do this to myself. I have agreed to organise a charity arts exhibition to be housed at my husbands pub in Edinburgh, and it is turning into a monster. It looks like it will be well advertised and promoted with help from the charities but I am finding it hard to co-ordinate the artists, purchasing etc.<br /><br />Hopefully by next week I will be inundated by artists wanting to take part then it's onwards and upwards. I intend to blog the whole process once everything is fianlised wish me luck!!!!!alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-35076612469001909642008-08-31T10:24:00.000-07:002011-02-02T08:04:34.600-08:00Finished Recycled copper tiara<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0wlUt5tnpcnc06cPGgImS_zqTnlgamAWW70Vrqecp6kk-1LzLtYkfLZQ9QzcBvS9fpCE1Zu9YZnKHtc-GiJAhTRD0I8EjUegOw4qC_DskUgQKgNDmPUekWcoIjDMaYTknwPtXIKYNxl6/s1600-h/DSCN0798.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0wlUt5tnpcnc06cPGgImS_zqTnlgamAWW70Vrqecp6kk-1LzLtYkfLZQ9QzcBvS9fpCE1Zu9YZnKHtc-GiJAhTRD0I8EjUegOw4qC_DskUgQKgNDmPUekWcoIjDMaYTknwPtXIKYNxl6/s320/DSCN0798.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240743074967459634" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6yv5oADL2X16QCOXKYYa7dzI2lKMDNtXrbNeaRrkIDcF78ugYxMIyb9RZZdTQZMEoeshynMjW6D3Ls1GT88poAfAmp3x9pFCrqzLdPnSp_wWPiIgRkKERZ8bp_cX_ouUUexvCcMluS_9Z/s1600-h/DSCN0802.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6yv5oADL2X16QCOXKYYa7dzI2lKMDNtXrbNeaRrkIDcF78ugYxMIyb9RZZdTQZMEoeshynMjW6D3Ls1GT88poAfAmp3x9pFCrqzLdPnSp_wWPiIgRkKERZ8bp_cX_ouUUexvCcMluS_9Z/s320/DSCN0802.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240743084495251618" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-tlqH1aJuJsYtdB7WEN9yBcrE0aanIPj1H8Pu0zIm5mf4MpyUMRpjE1XfVzd-uyfFS9b9ShrdM5l-ckOPBiWIblfqPPLKZrET4e0aT2n2oZp9SB1lafZp0HiHLcMFCuBLRIqGam434tE/s1600-h/DSCN0801.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-tlqH1aJuJsYtdB7WEN9yBcrE0aanIPj1H8Pu0zIm5mf4MpyUMRpjE1XfVzd-uyfFS9b9ShrdM5l-ckOPBiWIblfqPPLKZrET4e0aT2n2oZp9SB1lafZp0HiHLcMFCuBLRIqGam434tE/s320/DSCN0801.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240743090045563650" /></a><br />Yesterday my first recycled copper tiara went to its new owner, she tried it on with her weeding dress and it looked great.<br /><br />Here are a few pictures of the finished tiara with crystal accent.alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-15423077571662219012008-08-22T09:41:00.000-07:002008-08-22T09:59:35.958-07:00some of my stuffAs I have no intention of creating a website in the near future and I have had numerous requests for pictures of my work I will post them here. Please remember I am far better at making jewellery than I am at taking pitures!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFH3NW3CxG_fR35_OjhrJgoWIio-3rqyPUsEGWeYHEmwd7vk1LMsDCPjHUsZVTLlpEpJToEfmCSMmkEh3g0B8CnPzN9dyuSvv7-Gxvy29hs050xFixvvMGhJYzZhrj6nzYYMs89Nzj6XB/s1600-h/aloe+earrings.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFH3NW3CxG_fR35_OjhrJgoWIio-3rqyPUsEGWeYHEmwd7vk1LMsDCPjHUsZVTLlpEpJToEfmCSMmkEh3g0B8CnPzN9dyuSvv7-Gxvy29hs050xFixvvMGhJYzZhrj6nzYYMs89Nzj6XB/s320/aloe+earrings.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237387662613107266" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlL2EoCQ_TUBmLFSRwLJ3nvxzppOpQ_3hPYEGuVbPmv3rFISYvIO32HdrEXsefPcV2bwYNjO53Z3HqiqsOn9KRiNWLxcHaOaXTvW6fiWyGKivybZVInZqyZqiE_09JzvMZbhh0s6NVK8O/s1600-h/DSCN0649.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlL2EoCQ_TUBmLFSRwLJ3nvxzppOpQ_3hPYEGuVbPmv3rFISYvIO32HdrEXsefPcV2bwYNjO53Z3HqiqsOn9KRiNWLxcHaOaXTvW6fiWyGKivybZVInZqyZqiE_09JzvMZbhh0s6NVK8O/s320/DSCN0649.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237387667363429330" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3D2xQXFXr0uVLqvuLf-tTXVfsmf9lRR6eEnuRb9Mrd_QzMFO5lTOqrvrumsM56ZL_feG-X5ppkYVYXzCVfe6Mb9l04zmCrNk4MkVkSVAh2FIp0b2fZGmb-MocAY2pbuJG6Dmw0fIUBhr0/s1600-h/DSCN0615.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3D2xQXFXr0uVLqvuLf-tTXVfsmf9lRR6eEnuRb9Mrd_QzMFO5lTOqrvrumsM56ZL_feG-X5ppkYVYXzCVfe6Mb9l04zmCrNk4MkVkSVAh2FIp0b2fZGmb-MocAY2pbuJG6Dmw0fIUBhr0/s320/DSCN0615.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237387667796059906" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVapSSb7F-XFXpaOgmSTFjLpg87-_bEH47jfVX702N_v1qKHFElz0vw1Yu7BxjdrqzeuZy3NBov7rKH5bu2XjKRJB8MJmO8zo9O2VVUsvJZUBd5Ngz2X193JzKbTfwMGNiJ6JUH-IFUKsW/s1600-h/DSCN0616.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVapSSb7F-XFXpaOgmSTFjLpg87-_bEH47jfVX702N_v1qKHFElz0vw1Yu7BxjdrqzeuZy3NBov7rKH5bu2XjKRJB8MJmO8zo9O2VVUsvJZUBd5Ngz2X193JzKbTfwMGNiJ6JUH-IFUKsW/s320/DSCN0616.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237387671236725602" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKfTN4MEx8JugqZ_BjyhY5LtF_YJj9RcABgk7rallLJksEI6KExK2RBI-aCQGlJn9olCQ0IudiXz1yxdVR8Vgh1PrIO4qHJqFUJ9377AEm3FGODgPW_dpPxzJqsgsjlfXlOwa-BMgw-Nl8/s1600-h/DSCN0645.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKfTN4MEx8JugqZ_BjyhY5LtF_YJj9RcABgk7rallLJksEI6KExK2RBI-aCQGlJn9olCQ0IudiXz1yxdVR8Vgh1PrIO4qHJqFUJ9377AEm3FGODgPW_dpPxzJqsgsjlfXlOwa-BMgw-Nl8/s320/DSCN0645.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237387675813981810" /></a>alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-35475769501657974102008-08-20T10:03:00.000-07:002008-08-20T10:16:34.217-07:00Two commissions, hopefully the first of manyI have just finished these two pieces and I must admit although I enjoyed making them I will be so glad when they go to their new homes<br /><br />This is a wire wrapped amber necklace for my husbands boss who is giving it to a friend. I made the chain from scratch and boy did it take a long time, I was adjusting a filing until my head hurt!!It is being delivered tomorrow so fingers crossed she likes it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-RAANq5t_KAaXsUsYUfVHch8RSUyRDIIORy1ppqZ4moPcqhd99I5aDEKf1CZlLk7MbxEosh0woGp2KHxUoc5FWKHmcNPXcfkA2heuYqbcE9qCI1lHJ7S7v1vaoEwVVLOxzAnT0iAoM7s/s1600-h/amber+necklace.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-RAANq5t_KAaXsUsYUfVHch8RSUyRDIIORy1ppqZ4moPcqhd99I5aDEKf1CZlLk7MbxEosh0woGp2KHxUoc5FWKHmcNPXcfkA2heuYqbcE9qCI1lHJ7S7v1vaoEwVVLOxzAnT0iAoM7s/s320/amber+necklace.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236648109392671122" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuI1CJwNG65BXGy5xd82Dh9_JI-Rie-U04ip23Gao95DtSveaqLlblYacCvCobrsomnMTXWjFlNUzE3KP4HyKlncdXfT_geqSUEJ4550L0be4uKKZX-eogxfMHs2pYmfh3DwPzseBGqpDJ/s1600-h/amber+necklace+closeup.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuI1CJwNG65BXGy5xd82Dh9_JI-Rie-U04ip23Gao95DtSveaqLlblYacCvCobrsomnMTXWjFlNUzE3KP4HyKlncdXfT_geqSUEJ4550L0be4uKKZX-eogxfMHs2pYmfh3DwPzseBGqpDJ/s320/amber+necklace+closeup.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236648106530221042" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7XFTykgTHBQjvJI18dJqW0QSnUIWwUUSGzfUrobgpNmk4yaPg8wfoFjcSiT4innyrZpEteY7WxCsFAFh-1dz1Ec2tJ0vunINLYMrn7F1oKuy42z0xUoZsZhA8sQYR6qV_bijzyFXBh9gA/s1600-h/amber+necklace+chain+detail+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7XFTykgTHBQjvJI18dJqW0QSnUIWwUUSGzfUrobgpNmk4yaPg8wfoFjcSiT4innyrZpEteY7WxCsFAFh-1dz1Ec2tJ0vunINLYMrn7F1oKuy42z0xUoZsZhA8sQYR6qV_bijzyFXBh9gA/s320/amber+necklace+chain+detail+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236648112335082018" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQ24tefp2Ch5u94JQr9-Yus08DZ-LokLEg_IjG47uJ3mmZDPT-pNHw_wU7OAAnXx4af1LEgEtTVzjOQe6QleNb-aHR5G4BdpEi3j_QVntJS8ZbKGktE0ua20mD4oWxisYEFkQLkvag6ay/s1600-h/amber+necklace+flat+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQ24tefp2Ch5u94JQr9-Yus08DZ-LokLEg_IjG47uJ3mmZDPT-pNHw_wU7OAAnXx4af1LEgEtTVzjOQe6QleNb-aHR5G4BdpEi3j_QVntJS8ZbKGktE0ua20mD4oWxisYEFkQLkvag6ay/s320/amber+necklace+flat+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236648127602357826" /></a><br /><br /><br />This is a tiara made from recycled copper. It needs some adjustment as well as crystal detail at all the solder joints, final polishing and a coat of varnish. I don't usually coat any of my pieces but this is an exception, we have agreed that the bright and shiny finish is what is need on the brides big day. The bride has already seen it and is over the moon.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7P2fb6__kSA_qIo9C8WHfYNJQS1WmeuUWcWgdHHIwgyDuO2uzutOvBUeOaBi-_BysdglIGWbunlEEAX-cAfdn5YtNV7HUCKhIZt6-fjAFO9vgGeH3AKSVFy7QvXxUpmh_eToz7t-8QpUu/s1600-h/copper+tiara+full+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7P2fb6__kSA_qIo9C8WHfYNJQS1WmeuUWcWgdHHIwgyDuO2uzutOvBUeOaBi-_BysdglIGWbunlEEAX-cAfdn5YtNV7HUCKhIZt6-fjAFO9vgGeH3AKSVFy7QvXxUpmh_eToz7t-8QpUu/s320/copper+tiara+full+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236649406474667298" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrPGoh1mfJyI0NdpG53_BoiuPLHU5jqnqeUD0CctVpi6dOHALUdrz6tkZc6qbDcuXhyAL6cl8c-ccO5GcG0DUgbxX310kXpYrZnyzTWIT_Gc7fDC6ksG4yhMffm3JxgSGIpAc-NMuGzGk/s1600-h/copper+tiara+side+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrPGoh1mfJyI0NdpG53_BoiuPLHU5jqnqeUD0CctVpi6dOHALUdrz6tkZc6qbDcuXhyAL6cl8c-ccO5GcG0DUgbxX310kXpYrZnyzTWIT_Gc7fDC6ksG4yhMffm3JxgSGIpAc-NMuGzGk/s320/copper+tiara+side+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236649409440256594" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7fHpUElWJXRisgSvlGBMOMVwRuitDhXyCvelSpUV-LvRO4kEwigUVCdLemSY8fyvkAvFTbw6lJa1CKVecGBO7ImrZKEuzIX3qxrAOf_Zjnk0IL4i7RAn8EUNgGto4rtQH_kGKGykmMhI/s1600-h/full+view+of+copper+tiara.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7fHpUElWJXRisgSvlGBMOMVwRuitDhXyCvelSpUV-LvRO4kEwigUVCdLemSY8fyvkAvFTbw6lJa1CKVecGBO7ImrZKEuzIX3qxrAOf_Zjnk0IL4i7RAn8EUNgGto4rtQH_kGKGykmMhI/s320/full+view+of+copper+tiara.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236649415212713666" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig-97CoXjiPLijuZNussASPyAjNcDSEwO4stMmvrs16ZoPjTPHbbKpfUIJHH6iHM5phTvjaxrQpwCTNk8UIyqiA61IoTIGFoSWewmWSNLRPqsB2U1QRRvt99DVIwaUQ8cfHVo9PbK7xD77/s1600-h/side+view+copper+tiara.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig-97CoXjiPLijuZNussASPyAjNcDSEwO4stMmvrs16ZoPjTPHbbKpfUIJHH6iHM5phTvjaxrQpwCTNk8UIyqiA61IoTIGFoSWewmWSNLRPqsB2U1QRRvt99DVIwaUQ8cfHVo9PbK7xD77/s320/side+view+copper+tiara.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236649419067576018" /></a>alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-43860294202814913242008-08-08T05:06:00.000-07:002008-08-08T05:14:23.890-07:00Saying goodbyeToday has been rather bitter sweet. Last year I met a lovely family who were in Edinburgh due to the father's work, we became good friends and have met up regularly. They all leave tomorrow to return home to California and I feel really sad to see them go, our children have become great friends too so the kids are a bit down. I feel I have made friends for life and know it will be hard not having them just up the road. The mum and I have found out very early that we both love making jewellery and have had some great chats swapping ideas. I wish them all the best and we are planning to visit in 2010. 2009 is already spoken for as we have arrange to visit our dear dear friends who moved to Barcelona, should I be worried that everyone I get friendly with seems to want to move to another country lol!!!?alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-56892373517568701702008-08-05T10:19:00.000-07:002008-08-05T10:34:14.414-07:00One downWithin the next few days my work will be available for sale at Rosie McKenzie Art in Edinburgh. Rosie is one of the nicest people I have ever met and has a real passion for art, and she has some wonderful artist exibiting at her gallery. I am so pleased that she asked me to submit my work, it has been a real moral booster. Her website is listed in my web links.<br /><br />Just have to get the next lot completed and delivered and I can heave a big sigh of reliefalchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-90889631341585431432008-08-04T13:41:00.000-07:002008-08-04T13:55:24.326-07:00Onwards and upwardsHave had a really hectic few days but am catching my breath before I get back to the grind. The fair I had a stall at on Saturday was reasonably successful but I have been reliably informed by regular stallholders that the first week is always the quietest, here's hoping!<br /><br />The two gallery ranges are just about finished and one will going to it's new home tomorrow and the other the following day then the next few days will be spent finishing off the 6!! commissions I have. I am making a recycled copper tiara and three sets of wedding jewellery so I don't think I will be seeing anything apart from my bench until Friday. I really love what I do but I really really need to learn to say no sometimes.<br /><br />On a positive note my belief in Karma has been reinforced. I was planning to join a few other artists in stocking a stall for the four weeks of the Edinburgh Festival but, due to family circumstances I had to back out. I am thankful that I did I would never have been able to do this as well as everything else, and I have been able to concentrate on my own work and promoting it. Everything happens for a reason.alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-59759233902665145252008-07-31T06:12:00.000-07:002008-07-31T06:20:09.703-07:00Some of my past workI thought before I get down to grind of getting all my pieces ready for their various destinations I would show some of my work, which I hope will be sold over the next four weeks! Hope you like looking please let me know what you think.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZT2KII7AH4qTzV8wmS1B_36iC7KaNRnRO-qj7Xm3sJEc8M0c1_hsWOyNsFqcicJF5LnGoEesDWW8Z_IsFAqGd0e-M-Icqv1zeF-F3IgqhL_p43jG4kr3B7By5dfSAFHtLu0g5Hf6E7AFJ/s1600-h/free+form+copper+pendant.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZT2KII7AH4qTzV8wmS1B_36iC7KaNRnRO-qj7Xm3sJEc8M0c1_hsWOyNsFqcicJF5LnGoEesDWW8Z_IsFAqGd0e-M-Icqv1zeF-F3IgqhL_p43jG4kr3B7By5dfSAFHtLu0g5Hf6E7AFJ/s320/free+form+copper+pendant.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229167173189372530" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxJnPkW59dlb5e6QA0bdx7jfw7rRPhaM7aL-BQ1v1gAZL144t8Xiyg1xrpnWxHy0JQtZd910pO_00efoCT9n7MyJ1R-lI_Dk_dgKYUtV-NMB72eRdN98oqWIDZ2uipE_7cvob0UdHJZbV/s1600-h/copper+pipe+wavy+bangle.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxJnPkW59dlb5e6QA0bdx7jfw7rRPhaM7aL-BQ1v1gAZL144t8Xiyg1xrpnWxHy0JQtZd910pO_00efoCT9n7MyJ1R-lI_Dk_dgKYUtV-NMB72eRdN98oqWIDZ2uipE_7cvob0UdHJZbV/s320/copper+pipe+wavy+bangle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229167173798720546" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSSDfAIawetcrXsjCjg_Gp2JXV_B2YP4rmvRx6TElZehh-KaXG_B32Xe-BMoqTf3YzOBzLW42viRUtqG_a6qsLwH075f0I5fPCMydUbBwigKiX9PMhefY8ZwOWXWGAnfSqlVcrKd8J_OD/s1600-h/cultured+freshwater+pearl+and+amethyst.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSSDfAIawetcrXsjCjg_Gp2JXV_B2YP4rmvRx6TElZehh-KaXG_B32Xe-BMoqTf3YzOBzLW42viRUtqG_a6qsLwH075f0I5fPCMydUbBwigKiX9PMhefY8ZwOWXWGAnfSqlVcrKd8J_OD/s320/cultured+freshwater+pearl+and+amethyst.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229167178642797986" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4CkNSNIFw3rc_qJPfZbM3q73iKaDwiXBmWGVbb8fpUQKgX1x_oOExmo9TWZu4IlW4UAfdI6PiuhNvNsgTsMOE7NGuHshrpnAgX-bwY1dz94dJ7pdwQa_Dwd119116_yGih5W4qlyV54y/s1600-h/quartz,+amethyst,+cultured+freshwater+pearl,+twisted+copper+and+silver+earrings.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4CkNSNIFw3rc_qJPfZbM3q73iKaDwiXBmWGVbb8fpUQKgX1x_oOExmo9TWZu4IlW4UAfdI6PiuhNvNsgTsMOE7NGuHshrpnAgX-bwY1dz94dJ7pdwQa_Dwd119116_yGih5W4qlyV54y/s320/quartz,+amethyst,+cultured+freshwater+pearl,+twisted+copper+and+silver+earrings.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229167178524131266" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBaITFjQdl3lP0sE8cRWfXMiQYyvv-EVHkHIzKiy_x1x1k12qAtDElJt-2L_wz3cXFU8pwUOF6TmQreVbhrY-Px2q7LhbvS9K2q4R8L_QVIReDpMAJFbkVs6LSfXpWLyQTAFXtXMB-VqWC/s1600-h/2+rings+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBaITFjQdl3lP0sE8cRWfXMiQYyvv-EVHkHIzKiy_x1x1k12qAtDElJt-2L_wz3cXFU8pwUOF6TmQreVbhrY-Px2q7LhbvS9K2q4R8L_QVIReDpMAJFbkVs6LSfXpWLyQTAFXtXMB-VqWC/s320/2+rings+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229166234795734802" /></a>alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-24256062821035167812008-07-30T14:54:00.000-07:002008-07-30T15:03:20.880-07:00Gettting ReadyI have a total mental block when it comes to deadlines which is a bit of a handicap when it comes to making up orders and pieces for shows. I seem to be doing everything at the last minute, and although I am always ready the stress I put myself through is totally draining. I really need to get to grips with my time management. I have just over 24 hours to get two collections finalised for local galleries so blogging should be the last things I shuld be doing, ironically.<br /><br />I am determined to sort this part of my life out as soon as possible, not only am I left drained but it seems to sap my creativity too, which is definately not good.<br /><br />Tomorrow is going to be another long day. To make matters even more stressful I have a local market this and the following 2 Saturdays so I am prepared to be under pressure.alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245836702600892157.post-65891812707402626822008-07-30T08:18:00.000-07:002008-07-30T09:27:48.114-07:00Finally Bitten the Bullet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOSHn5Zbqa3Lgmq2ewC91UsZaiq-G2DQtf-ILFGg5SD6R_1aiNN3jV28ViVjTGPKZcsQNPwqCvhuPZEKaPoJ9dVcpNFBX4xEiAdwJxMBwEruG_kdJeYSpLdgnw7Q16m8q1GbZIbdx6hiM/s1600-h/3+freeform+pendants.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOSHn5Zbqa3Lgmq2ewC91UsZaiq-G2DQtf-ILFGg5SD6R_1aiNN3jV28ViVjTGPKZcsQNPwqCvhuPZEKaPoJ9dVcpNFBX4xEiAdwJxMBwEruG_kdJeYSpLdgnw7Q16m8q1GbZIbdx6hiM/s320/3+freeform+pendants.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228844592097033970" /></a><br />After months and months of procrastination I have finally bitten the bullet and started a blog. My family have been bugging me for ages to get an "online presence" so here goes. I have spend so much time weighing up the pros and cons of promoting myself online I finally decided that I should actually just spend the time doing it. <br /><br />In this blog you will be accompanying me on my journey in my little world of jewellery making.<br /><br />I love what I do and I hope this is evident in the pieces I make. As I say constantly this beats getting a proper job! After years of being a stay at home mum working part-time and being self employed I really don't think I could go back to working for someone else, I am so happy working at my little bench and I hope that never changes.alchasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569242921889583962noreply@blogger.com0