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Happiegrrrl2
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 16, 2018 - 05:49pm PT
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Oh.... a few hours per piece.
If I had a design that I repeated, then I could get it down to a shorter time, but I try to do something different for each piece. And sometimes, like the one I worked on today, I get almost done, after struggling with some aspect, and realize it's just not good enough.... So, it's hard to put a time on it.
I've tried to come up with some "bread and butter" quickies, but they end up taking just as long. I guess it's just the way it goes, but I am definitely on the hunt for a design I can crank out in less than an hour.
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Happiegrrrl2
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 22, 2018 - 02:23pm PT
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Update on progress....slow-going.
But I am getting new pieces of jewelry made, working on something every day. Here are two new ones:
This stone, I picked up directly from the old guy who mined it and shaped the cabochon. Such a pretty one... I have a second one, cut from the same rock, but going to wait to do that one.
This one I just made yesterday. Picked up this piece of Quartz at a show just after leaving Joshua Tree.
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Mar 22, 2018 - 03:20pm PT
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WOW! really nice and good photo as well!
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 22, 2018 - 05:03pm PT
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I finally got my photo prop and background thing going - hahahah. A gnarled tree piece from Sedona with black construction paper "floor/wall." Just a little Curves bump to darken the bottom, and when needed a Curve nudge the other way to brighten up top, and voila. Unless the place taking pictures has harsh florescent lights. Then I'm screwed.
Thank you for the compliment - that pretty landscape piece near as well made itself. It is the first time the entire thing came together without giving me a run for the money.
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Mar 22, 2018 - 05:07pm PT
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Black construction paper is key although sometimes dark red or navy blue is good as well depending on what the art is. if the light is super harsh.full sun try making a tent with a white sheet.
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Pennsylenvy
Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
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Mar 22, 2018 - 05:33pm PT
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Happie !
Your chalk bag looks brand new after years of use. Might be as gud as anything on the market. Thanks! $$$ well spent. Your jewelry is beautiful also! Good on you as others have said for trying to live on your own terms and adventuring. If you pass thru Flagstaff area there is an awesome futon and even better hot tub waiting for you. Furry friends more than welcome. Tim
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Happiegrrrl2
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 22, 2018 - 05:37pm PT
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Thanks, Pennsylenvy.
I'm headed on a more northern route this time, but thanks for the offer.
Glad to know your chalkbag is still in great shape too!
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Mar 23, 2018 - 12:31am PT
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HEY! That first one is MY chalkbag! I dig the jewelries too, had not seen them prior.
Maybe we'll cross paths this time, Happie - I'm sure Zap and Lucas would do well and you and me could shred some gnar-gnar easy stuff. :-)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 23, 2018 - 01:21am PT
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hey there, say, happiegrrrl...wow, so very lovely!!! keep up the wonderful work ,and, may you find lots more, neat rocks!!!
happy trails, and prayers... pet the pup-dog, there too...
he is a neat little traveler, for you!
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Mar 23, 2018 - 05:31am PT
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Really nice work Happi. You definitely have the touch. That level of detail with such small wire is pretty gnar. I'm good with wire bending but have zero talent for jewelry design. Your compositions are very beautiful. My chalkbag is holding up amazing BTW.
I just burned through a 10 pound roll of copper wire myself prepping for a show. My hands are werked. Next winter when you are out you should come visit us in Bishop. After luring you in with climbing, I can give you some work as a wire wrangler.
Hows your soldering? No matter... you'll learn... once I shackle you to the workbench for a month. (Sorry was that my outside voice)
:)
Safe travels.
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 23, 2018 - 09:31am PT
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JusttheMaid - I was a good solderer with stained glass, which was my first endeavor. I did decorative arts items, such as candle holders, holiday ornaments and curio boxes, and my style was based on Mission Arts & Crafts. The line of solder was an integral aspect of the design.
But I haven't done soldering with jewelry yet. Mainly because - I have no electricity in my "studio, which is my van. But also just have some silly idea that jewelry soldering is going to be different.
10 pounds is a LOT of cooper wire - holy carp! I have decided that this summer I have got to start doing some local shows. I prefer the online selling, to be honest, and so far I have only done Joshua Tree shows with my jewelry. People love it, but most don't have money for that sort of thing.
Thanks for the compliment on my style. I appreciate it!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Mar 23, 2018 - 10:12am PT
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Damn you Happie...you are killing me with your new pieces.
Everyone I see I want.
I wish I were still working...I’d have a different one to wear every day.
I’m looking for some brackets now. If you have any happening let me know.
Susan
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 23, 2018 - 10:22am PT
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Susan - Thank you. Your support has meant so much to me.
I've been thinking about bracelets, but haven't tried anything yet. Part of the thing is that I do not like the "ends" that I see on items already made. Some wire weavers add on a hook and eye closure, but from what I have heard from people is that they don't really "do the job." IMO, the ones I have seen are ugly, as well.
Perhaps I will see what I can work on in the upcoming season, but I don't expect anything really soon, unfortunately. Of course, now my mind will cling to the idea so, one never knows.
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Roots
Mountain climber
Redmond, Oregon
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Mar 23, 2018 - 11:54am PT
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^Interesting....I sent you an email yesterday about bracelets..
rock cairn [at] hot mail
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 23, 2018 - 01:40pm PT
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Roots, I don't see an email from you. If used Supertopo messaging it may not have gone through.
I'm on my phone now, and inept.... Will look for the message this evening on my laptop. Or, if you want to copy n paste, can send it via the Etsy "contact" button at TalismanToo.Etsy.com
At any rate, will see if I can find, but if not will email you later.
Thanks, and sorry for delay.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 24, 2018 - 06:52am PT
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hey there say, happiegrrrl... you can also try making a bracelet with stone, by using a fork-base... have it hold the stone, in it...
you may have seen some of those...
i did a few...
they are not as common, though...
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 24, 2018 - 07:17am PT
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Hi Neebee - thank you for the suggestion.
Bracelets have been on my "to do" list, but there's only so much time in a day. Yesterday I started experimenting with bracelet construction but as I said - I cannot stomach the connecting ways I see others using, and there's the task at hand; to come up with something attractive and functioning. I have ideas, and the bracelets would be bangles rather than cuffs and bands, at least as I see it now.
Also, there are others who offer those styles now. People who are hoping for bracelets soon, I would have to beg patience. I am struggling with getting back to NY by mid April and it has an impact on my creative energy. Also...have to admit that when someone asks for something, it causes a sort of chemical reaction within the furnace.....
I've also wanted to work on decorative arts in this medium, and actually believe that will help me to gain a better ability to support myself through craft. I want to do lighting scrims and shades. So, while bracelets are cool, I can't ignore the direction my creative energy is being drawn to. For now, I need work with the stones I have on hand, in ways that I can manage without coming up with failure upon failure. I won't be restocking wire until I get back to NY, so every unsuccessful effort reduces my ability to make pieces I can actually sell.
Oh, and Neebs - Lucas much appreciated your petting by proxy!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 24, 2018 - 04:14pm PT
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hey there, say, happiegrrrl... oh, GOOD to hear that!!!
here is one of the ideas, for the future...
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 24, 2018 - 06:31pm PT
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Thank you Neebee.
I actually think I know what I will do, with the bracelet concept. It has to be my sort of style, for it to be something I can grow artistically with. Looks like I will have a few days coming up with lots of time....
Today I had decided to make a run to Green River, UT for a gem and mineral show. I gut there at 4pm, and the vendors were packing up, due to a probably slow day and the wind picking up. I had thought they were also selling tomorrow but was wrong. Just today. So, I think I will head down to Moab and area until I am ready to put some miles on again.
Last year when I came through Green River, I veered up from Capitol Reef, which was fairly desolate and kind of monotone gray. This tie I came along I-70 and have to say - really nice scenery.
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Happiegrrrl2
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 4, 2018 - 08:36am PT
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Oh, I missed seeing this until today! Thank you, Dingus, and I am so glad the girls like their pendants. I agree, part of the thing about Artisan jewelry and other items is the story of the maker. Thank you for sharing that.
I have a new trajectory brewing with the wirecrafting as well....Not going to stop doing as the ones people have seen, but I finally figured out how to incorporate basket-weaving technique into my work, and am experimenting with the first piece. Very excited about this, as I will use it for decorative arts as well.
So.....here I am this morning in Grand Junction, CO, and I'd like some Supertopo beta on the next bit of the route.
Thing is the van is NOT going to be asked to go over at Vail Pass. I did that once, and it was very hard to push the engine for that long, sustained uphill. Now, a few years later, I don't want to even think about trying it. Penny is a senior, and I don't think she has it in her.
I have in the past found this route not a problem, from Grand Junction: Dip south on 50, and then at 115 head north into Colorado Springs.Exit Colorado Springs going east on 24.
However.....someone suggested the Hanging Lake hike at Glenwood Springs, and I might like to try it IF the uphill is not too bad yet, and if the weather will hold. There is some rain forecast for Thursday night late, and I would probably leave Friday morning.
Instead of continuing on 70, I would go out of Glenwood Springs south on 82, to 24 and take 24 into Colorado Springs.
For those who have an idea - can you advise how that run up to Glenwood Sprigs is, and how the area around there will be for driving when the storm comes. Will the roads be icy? How is it heading toward Aspen - still going up? How is the pass there, in comparison to going over on 50?
I may have to take the tried and true, and would rather do that than find myself taxing the engine with a slog over, even if it means missing the sights. I think this is Penny's last cross-country drive, but I do need her TO get across!
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