Greetings!
More new products on the store this week!
New colours from Effetre - Earth, Streaky Denim, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Sienna Dark and lots of new Effetre Stringers as well. See the new products here.
The much awaited online auction for the International Flame On has just gone online, check out the details below and grab your chance to grab a bargin! And, it's the last week to express your support for the Kenya Aid Auction. Thanks to those that have already committed to supporthing this great cause.
Don't forget to take a look at this weeks great specials below!
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| FLAME ON CHARITY AUCTION |
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The Charity Auction is now on ebay! Grab your chance to secure some sought after pieces by leading Flamworkers from around the world.
The event raised more than $8000 on the weekend for Spinal Cord Injuries Australia and the Online Charity Auction has just started! Major sponsor, Bill Buckle Auto Group, who were presented the Robert Mickelsen hand at the end of the event have donated it back for the Online Charity Auction so we are expecting some competitive bidding.
You can see the items up for Auction here
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CLOTHEPIN PEOPLE TUTORIAL
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Wet Canvas Thread
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 Charlotte says, "this is an easy way to create a simple and appealing human form on a mandrel using soft glass"
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MURRINI TIPS - Slicing you cane
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Natalie Monkovitch
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Use your glass nippers (the disc ones are fine, but tighten your discs so they don't spin using an allen key)
Picture cane should be cut thinner for insertion into the glass to maintain the integrity of the picture, but the simple murrini can be sliced a bit thicker so they can pull into the centre when heated after application |
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FEATHERED RAINBOW BEADS
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You Tube Video
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Jeannie from Jeansbeads posted this beginner level bead on YouTube.
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| WHICH PURPLE? |
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You'll find an informative post on the Chestnut Ridge Design blog about soft glass Purples. It's well worth checking out.
Chestnut Ridge Designs said... " Purples are the second-most frustrating color to find in the glassy world. At first, you buy all the "mainstream" brands of purple only to end up with pounds and pounds of glass this is too grey, too red, too blue or just plain ugly..." Read the Chestnut Ridge post here. |
| BORO PINWHEEL PENDANT |
You Tube Video
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There is also a 2nd video worth watching here. Not sure what he's making but take a look, the technique is interesting!
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| IMPRINTING ON GLASS |
Lampwork Etc Thread
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She does this with Brass Shim Stamps that she makes. What a great way to add interest to a design, or make your own signature stamp.
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BEADS TO SUPPORT KENYA AID
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 LAST WEEK TO COMMIT TO SUPPORTING!
One of the Charities we support is Kenya Aid. They are having a major fund raising dinner in November to raise much needed funds so they can continue their amazing work in Shikunga, Kenya.
Kenya Aid has made a huge difference to this community by providing medical services, a new hospital and a variety of health programs and education. Their SHARE program is the flagship of their women's health projects which is making it possible for young women to stay in school and complete their education. Read about their other projects here . They would be very appreciative of any Lampwork/Flamework pieces for one of their fund raising events, a Silent Auction, at the dinner. It's a great chance to not only give to a worthy cause but to also raise your profile. Your cards will be put alongside your donation for people to take. From my personal experience of donating in the past it was definitely worthwhile.
If anyone is interested in donating to this worthy organisation, please send me an email and I will let you know the details. |
