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Monday, November 22, 2010

Upcycled is not the same as regifting

I've been busy doing some of the shows here in the southwest Iowa area. I get a chance to show off my work (and hope someone will buy it and help support my love of jewelry making and design), but I meet a lot of nice people.
I've added more pieces with a different theme to my display. I've incorporated more metal and I am using more recycled and found objects to create unique one of a kind designs that are either in the category of up cycled or steam punk.
Take your pick. I still have some of my more traditional pieces but I'm adding more interest.
I had several people this weekend that made a special trip in to see my pieces, especially the ones I've made with old silver ware. They had friends tell them to stop in and see what I had done.
That was kind of nice. I've added more pictures to this location and I'm working on getting them added to my Website, as they are for sale.
I had several people as me how I learned my technique and wanting me to give lessons/workshops.
I'll try to put together something for after the first of the year, I'm just not sure where to start, other than with the basics of design and then move on to the different techniques.
Right now, I fuse glass, work with metals, metal clay, and wire, that doesn't even get into the stuff I do that is actually strung.
I can see where I could have another part time job on top of the two I already have.
Oh well, whatever it takes to keep my repeat customers coming back - and yes, I still make scarves.