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freyakitten ([personal profile] freyakitten) wrote2010-02-16 10:27 pm

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I have just had the BEST TIME EVAR (with the exclusion of dancing tiems), at a jewellery making class. We have five more weeks (doing some of the basics of making stuff out of metal sheet), and it is so very very very cool.

Even if I break more saw blades than almost anyone else :P

[identity profile] reverancepavane.livejournal.com 2010-02-16 12:20 pm (UTC)(link)

Yay!!!!

Wotcha makin?

Apart from broken saw blades

[identity profile] freyaw.livejournal.com 2010-02-18 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
This week we did experimentation with scrap bits, homework is to begin designing something to make during class (suggested item is a pendant). Once we've finished making that (and learning about polishing and finishing and a few other things), we'll move onto another piece using different techniques such as soldering (suggested item is a ring).

[identity profile] elder-goddess.livejournal.com 2010-02-16 12:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, now that sounds like fun! At last, a non-nerdy crafts class :D

[identity profile] freyaw.livejournal.com 2010-02-18 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
It is funfunfunfunfunfunfunfun!

Although I have this idea which uses a whole bunch of tiny computer screws... Not going to make that in this class, I think the teacher would have a fit (the whole point of the pendant as my brain is envisaging it is to have a pretty pun :P )

[identity profile] elder-goddess.livejournal.com 2010-02-18 06:01 am (UTC)(link)
Wheeee!

Computer screws, eh? Hmm, my bro-in-law's GF makes gorgeous glass-based jewellery and often sells at the markets over your way. I wonder if the two of you might be moved to collaborate on some steampunk jewellery in the future...

[identity profile] freyaw.livejournal.com 2010-02-18 06:27 am (UTC)(link)
Oooooooo...

Well, first I have to finish this course, and then Do Stuff. But that glasswork is gorgeous... WANT!

[identity profile] elder-goddess.livejournal.com 2010-02-18 06:31 am (UTC)(link)
Doesn't she do marvellous work?! I've bought several pieces from her as gifts for friends. Sometimes I get a family discount, depending on whether she and Big Mad Adrian are on speaking terms in any given week. It's a lively relationship :P

[identity profile] elder-goddess.livejournal.com 2010-02-20 09:46 am (UTC)(link)
BTW, I miss you over at You Know Where... ;-)

[identity profile] ockyflam.livejournal.com 2010-02-16 10:28 pm (UTC)(link)
You should see mum's jewellery making stuff...

Nothing exciting like metal manipulation, but she does have mountains of beads, chains, etc.

[identity profile] freyaw.livejournal.com 2010-02-18 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
I have this small cupboard full of rocks :P

[identity profile] elder-goddess.livejournal.com 2010-02-18 06:32 am (UTC)(link)
I've heard that before. It's a quote from Elizabeth Taylor, I think :P