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Volume 02 Issue 01 | February 2003
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Hello and Welcome to our Newsletter!
Its been several months since the last newsletter. So I
thank you for your patience.
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| I added new crafts hints
section to the newsletter, so scroll down to read it! |
| First let me introduce our web
site. I started this web site to display my jewelry and
crafts. I am constantly coming up with new styles and
products, like my new Beaded
Eyeglass Holders & Beaded
BIC Lighter Cases. We also have been updating our Beaded
Earring section with new products to keep up with the demand. |
| I added a New section to the
Necklaces Page called #14
and #15 Seed Bead Necklaces. In the past I was using #11 or
regular size beads. These smaller beads create a very delicate
effect similar to tatting. I am still making new necklaces with
the larger bead, just I am really excited about the new look the
smaller beads create. |
| I just added one new Bracelet,
it's with a new stitch I just worked out so be sure too look at
that, too! |
| My Ornamental
Ribbon Bookmark Crosses continue to be a big seller. They
would be an excellent gift for Easter baskets. On the web page I
show them hanging on my Christmas Tree as Ornaments, then
explain that on Christmas day I gave them out as gifts to everyone
there to use as a Bookmark. |
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| Craft Hints! |
| First let me encourage any one
to send in their hints by replying to this newsletter! |
| Used Soap can be re-melted and put in some of those cute molds used
for candy. Use a double boiler or a can in a pan of water to prevent
burning and you can add color and scent too. The same can be done
with Used Candles, but wax may get too hot for candy molds,
so stick to candles molds for wax. Another thing that I find helps
throw the scent on candles is to add about a tablespoon of Crisco shortening
to about a pound of wax while it is melting. It also seems to help
it release from molds. You may have to experiment with how much to
add to suit your results. |
| Remove Wax - To remove
wax from material, put a piece of paper over the spot and heat with an
iron and the was will lift right off. |
| I feel this hint is so
important I want to repeat it. Broken Beaded Jewelry.
I guess this is a no brain-er, but save all the beads you can if
your jewelry breaks. Save any other parts also. It is
often impossible to find the exact same color of beads again. The
more parts you are able to save the higher the chance it can be
repaired. |
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| And of course for Native
American Sashes, visit Hunting Hawk's section. Since the
last newsletter, his sashes are now in the Smithsonian
Museum of the American Indian and the Qualla Boundary Museum.
We have also supplied sashes as parts of the costumes to 2 up
coming movies. |
Finger
Woven Sashes by Hunting Hawk
Even if you're not a Native American Dancer and don't need a sash,
see his Seminole
Patchwork page. He is featuring patchwork aprons anyone can
enjoy! |
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| Stay tuned for next month's
Newsletter and please visit the site often for items added between
newsletters.
Thank You!
Janet & Ernie Secrest |
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