Posts by impopia (8)

Chain Maille (18 posts) - Posted On : 18 Oct 2006 11:45 PM Edit Post | Report Spam

Hey Denise, I actually got the bronze kit from the Ring Lord months ago and love using it. I chose bronze over brass because.... um.... I thought it would wear better and I liked the ancientness of bronze, like the bronze age hehehe.... It has a really lovely colour to it.

From chilly New England... (4 posts) - Posted On : 18 Oct 2006 06:46 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

Hi there rJax. Found your way round yet? This site is like an ever expanding matrix of creativity, hehe... no way out once you start! I like your work - the mix of macrame and wirework is fresh! Before I knew I was hooked on beads, I used to make micromacrame jewellery with waxed linen and beads! I love how you have mixed it with wire! Unique and lovely! I also liked your wording in your etsy shop. Consider yourself hearted.

Hello from Finland (10 posts) - Posted On : 18 Oct 2006 06:34 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

Hi Janette I commented on one of your lovely pieces in your gallery the other day and find you here now. Over half a lifetime ago I was in love with a Finnish beekeeper, (swoon), have Swedish ancestry, so I feel a connection to Scandinavia. Oh - and I also met (as an adult) my penpal from Finland I had written to thru my teenage years! I live in Australia. I feel drawn to Japan too. As a teen I had a penpal from there I really enjoyed corresponding with. I`m showing my age here in the days of emails, aren`t I? lol I really admire Japanese lampwork and beadwork, and used to be fascinated by the concepts of Japanese Animism. I went to your website and it`s not there - when do you think you will have it back up? Do you have a difficult time ordering glass for your lampwork? Nice to see you here!

Chain Maille (18 posts) - Posted On : 05 Oct 2006 11:17 PM Edit Post | Report Spam

I love niobium. I find a small $10US (not counting postage) from the ring lord lasts me a few projects.... That bracelet is gorgeous! Gemdrops - I made an enammelled copper bracelet for my daughter but in no time at all the enamel wore off leaving the hot pink bracelet a silver colour! I would assume it is better suited to earrings or even necklaces where it doesn`t get the wear and tear. ? Donni

Chain Maille (18 posts) - Posted On : 23 Sep 2006 05:58 PM Edit Post | Report Spam

It`s the aluminium that is brittle, I haven`t had any probs with niobium as rings or as wire for wrapping, and titanium as rings. The colours are divine. One of them gets a bit muted over time, but a clean with soapy waterdoes wonders. Titanium seems harder to use, not as malleable.

Chain Maille (18 posts) - Posted On : 16 Sep 2006 05:37 PM Edit Post | Report Spam

Hi Cas, I LOVE this site.... really grabs me, so easy to navigate and get around.... I use titanium and niobium successfully with no probs but copper enamel wears off fairly quickly swimming in chlorine, so prolly same with shower... I love chain maille too but stick to simple 2in2 type stuff with attempts at Byzantine and Euro 4 in one, and daisy chain.... I bought some anodised aluminium and it is so brittle, no good for wirewrapping yet I see intricate wig jig designs with it, so if its capable of that you`d think it would be fine for wirewrapping. I loved the vibrant colours~

Where is everyone located? (99 posts) - Posted On : 16 Sep 2006 02:19 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

Townsville, QLD Australia

Welcome to DesignsToLove (64 posts) - Posted On : 15 Sep 2006 11:32 PM Edit Post | Report Spam

Wow Jan, I am impressed with the site, so easy to use, lovely on the eye, you have done an OUTSTANDING job... YOU and the site = inspiration, well done, and your beadwork is divine too Thanks for the invite, it made my day!!!!! Now where are you???? I`m pleased to see you in Australia! Cheers Donni