The need to make cute, brightly coloured enamel studs propelled me into the world of combining soldering with enamel a couple of years ago. I knew from reading up on it that it was possible to enamel and solder on the same piece but wasn't too confident I was able to do it back then. It was a slightly embarrassing occurance that made me just get on with - I'd made some enamel studs with glued on stud posts. I'd used 2 part epoxy resin which was a job in itself as it set hard after 5 minutes so I had to keep mixing more up. The finished studs looked ok but that little voice in my head kept asking "are you sure you want to use glue?" I wasn't but didn't think I had any other way to do it so I used glue. I sold my first pair and merrily sent them on their way to Canada. A couple of week later the buyer got in touch to say the stud post had come off one of the earrings and the other was hanging off. I was mortified, apologized profusely and refunded her m
silver copper bronze enamel
Aww but he is so cute :)
ReplyDeleteCats are such strange creatures sometimes! I love their independence as well as their company and affection but their little 'ways' are the real draw.
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Kristin :)
What a beautiful boy Charlie is - I love his white bib, He does look a bit guilty though.
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ReplyDeleteMy cat Jake has a thing about rubbing his face on the ankle bit of my shoes (the edge above the heel)! x
Thank you! Charlie is sweet but a bit strange :D
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