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Looking for a new job - 3D designer

Tangent — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:11:41 GMT

Well I currently have a job (first one out of college) and it is time to step up not only my income, but also acquire something more suited to my strengths, desires, and talents.

I create, illustrate, and sculpt decorative products from scratch and to client specifications. I am very creative and have excellent illustration and sculpting skills in cartoons and realism. My work is primarily figurative and I have much experience is sculpting decorative cake/muffin pans, dolls, and animal figurines. Not only do I design but I have knowledge with preparation for manufacturing which includes draft fix and parting lines.

I have additional experience in 3D laser scanning to reverse engineer parts.

If anyone knows of anything remotely applicable to my skills, please let me know. The more leads the more networking. Send me a message and I will send more contact information and a resume.

Thanks!

Michele

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1:1 training in silversmithing and beyond!

da_shrizz — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:19:37 GMT

This is a unique opportunity to learn basic techniques of metalsmithing affordably and with full attention from a teacher. It’s also a great way to get inspired! The best way to learn anything is hands-on training in a 1:1 teacher:student environment. My goal is to help you get excited about the possibilities of using the materials and tools in order to realize your creative visions in metal. Are you dreaming of wearable art but don’t know how to start making it? Do you have larger sculptural goals? Something in between? I want to help my students plan out the path of learning that works best for them. Whether you just want to tinker and get the hang of metalworking to make a few projects, or if you want to eventually put together your own studio someday, I can offer my experience and advice, along with an opportunity to try things out and see what works for you.

Classes focus on jewelry and sculpture techniques using non-ferrous metals (silver, copper, bronze, brass). Piercing, Raising and forming, soldering, cold connections, mold making (although casting will be done elsewhere) and more.

Options for welding instruction can be discussed for the future, but are not available in my space at this time.

Each class is 3hrs long, and takes place at my home studio in East Oakland. The cost is $90, and after the first lesson or so there will be added materials cost, which will vary depending on what your goals and projects are.

Lesson times are flexible.

This is a very special opportunity that is hard to come by. It is difficult to get the attention you need in large classes, and the expense tends not to feel gratifying. This way you will your money’s worth and more.

Background on the teacher:
Shira Loa has a BFA from the University of Michigan. She did two years of post-graduate work and apprenticeships with accomplished metalsmiths Greg Wilbur and Ben Neubauer in Portland, OR, who have both been featured in numerous craft and metals magazines, galleries and museum exhibitions.

my website:

Orelafey Metalwork and Jewelry Design
www.orelafey.com

Current Tv Highlight:
http://current.com/items/88859275_moving_through_organic_perfection

Email: shiraloa(at)orelafey(dot)com

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REPOST to Attention ETSY SELLERS....

bellydancingetoile — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:33:15 GMT

Sorry, the listing I first made out didn't show up to everyone....so here it is!!!!

Everything Etsy and only Etsy...What is Etsy? It' your own personal site to sell anything and everything HANDMADE, OOAK, NOTHING MASS OR COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED!

This tribe is a connection for discussions, recommendations, and listings of your favorite Etsy sellers.
For Etsy sellers - promote, recommend, post pictures (with your Etsy links attached to caption) and answer general questions Even give Alerts to new items or sale items.

I created this this tribe as a quick reference to connect to what you need and support your fellow tribe pals :)

KEEP ALL TOPICS RELATED TO ETSY - NO OTHERS! **NO SPAM, PLEASE**

http://tribes.tribe.net/etsyconnectioncentral

BOOKMARK OR ADD THIS TRIBE!!!

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Leather Crafting

David — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:17:20 GMT

Leather has been and will remain the stable of human tools and clothing. Once the world has fallen back to the basics, there will be leather. But will anyone know how to use this age old resource? I hope to keep this knowledge alive. My name is David and I am here to say......I will!!

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Attention All renaissance Enthusiast

Quixote — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:40:07 GMT

St. Brides-- Army of Dalkieth Invites all those interested in the real living history of the Renaissance time period to attend the premier Northern California Event.......

Action in the Low Countries------ The School of the Renaissance Soldier. April 4-6th
At Gibson Ranch State Park in Sacramento CA

This event last year had a battle contingent of 141 persons.....

We are expecting this number to double this year.......

At What event can you experience a Renaissance style Battle with over 200 soldier wielding pike----- holding off 30 cavalry--- Black powder matchlocks blazing and Cannons booming?

This event is becoming the ultimate destination as Re-enactment Soldiers from all over the Nation are coming to attend and participate in this annual spectacular event.......

Persons who consider themselves Military oriented should heavily consider attending this Workshop in order to knock the dust off their boots and prepare for the up coming season....

With a literal City of period pavilions and tents, sutlers, cooks, vendors, musicians--- This event is quickly becoming the best opportunity for the Renaissance Faire Society (in general) to participate in a great educational and yet highly entertaining event.

Please contact me with any Questions @ Halcyoninc@aol.com for more information............. or go to you can find the website here www.renaissancesoldier.com

Looking forward to seeing you there!!!!!!!

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Introducing myself!

niccolina — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:49:06 GMT

Hi everyone, my names Niccolina (Nic to my friends) and I'm new on the site. Seems like this is an active group, which is good. Look forward to getting to know each of you....and feel free to introduce yourself to me.

Have a great weekend!

Nic

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Is anyone interested in designer cabochons for their jewelry creations?

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:07:03 GMT

Hi all... I'm a silversmith and I also do lapidary work. Please let me know if you are interested in designer cabochons for your jewelry creations. Heres a sample of my work:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=58010&section_id=5001127

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How to make a chimineya??? (clay outdoor fireplace)

arya — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:47:14 GMT

I reallly want to make my own chiminiya!!! I am taking a ceramics class so i have access to a studio ect.... no one ive asked around the studio has ever made one though...
im sure there are some specifics to making these things....... what kind of clay body to withstand heat?? sizes...porportions..... how to make the chimney? the legs??? wall thickness?glaze?? cone 10, 4??it is all a mystery to me but im very determined! if you know anything about it please drop a line!!!!
THANK YOU EARTH LOVERS

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new pic-tucan

indigopegasus — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:08:53 GMT

I just posted a new pic of one of my first stabs at adding metal art to my jewelry

feedback welcome

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I made it for a girl

Greg-Wosnak — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:14:36 GMT

It was her birthday and she's frick'n hot!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tyrantatheart/sets/72157600402793727/

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Any experience of using bindis for decorating gifts?

Hemant — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:37:23 GMT

Last Christmas we had many customers from USA buying bindis for using it as gift decoration. I was keen to have feedback from people who have used it this way.

These little stick-on bindis with various designs and colors, have been traditionally used on the forehead and recently as body decor by belly dancers. Would it also be good for gift decoration?

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Jewelry

cat-spiracy — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 05:09:50 GMT

hi everybody! check out my jewelry on my photos and tell me what you think if you have a moment. Thanks!

Love,
Jeanne-Marie

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Does this count?

Mike — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:26:11 GMT

This is a craft I have recently started.....There is practiacally nothing availible for help or learning as far as this stuff is concerned.....In fact I may be the only one who does this....Probably not though...If anyone else has any experiance working with this kind of thing please let me know

Here is a link to the page that I display some of my work on. If you have time check it out and give me some feedback Please!

http://www.madeinsouthdakota.com/Catalog/Vendor.cfm?shopBy=Vendor&id=690

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New pics, from the Pict !

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 16:40:56 GMT

finally had time to upload some pics of recent projects, Got Leather?

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How Much?

jwalkmagic — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 19:22:13 GMT

The eternal question.

How much is our work worth?

I am a leather crafter and I always use the best materials available, I hand cut, hand tool and hand stitch every thing I make.

Increasingly I am finding that people are complaining that I am over pricing my work. Unfortunately they seem to be comparing it to mass produced items from third world countries that pay children about half a buck a day to do the work.

I see many crafts people in my area who seem to be resigned to getting less for there work just so they get something.

So what to do?

Should I pay myself like some third world wage slave and skimp on materials and workmanship?

Should I try to find a way to educate the customer as to why I charge what I do?

Should I just resign myself to waiting for that increasingly rare person who seems to appreciate solid hand craftsmanship?

I'm sure some of you have faced this dilemma as well. Any opinions are welcome.

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Is THIS the right tribe for me ??

Satiera — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:01:35 GMT

Hello -
Sorry for just dropping in here...

I KNOW that there must be other professional artisan/ from scratch/ hand made Production bakers - that is, folks that produce larger quantities of breads, breakfast bakeries, and desserts following the traditional methods.

Is THIS the place to find others that are working in this field, trying to keep the traditions alive ?!?

Thanks for any help or directions as to where I "should" be looking for others...
- S -

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Milagros cross-post

indiefunk — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:17:00 GMT

Hi all,

I am working on a project and will need a selection of milagros. Does anyone have any ideas of where I can find some nice, inexpensive base metal milagros. I've found some but they were about $1.00 each and that is too high a price for what I need.

Thanks!

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Seeking Consignment Artisans For Our Store!!

Janna — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:31:12 GMT

Hi everyone,

I am in the process of opening a brand spankin' new (and my very first!) store in New Buffalo, MI. The name of my store is 'Superfly' and we will be specializing in t-shirts, jewelry, vintage purses, wierd home accents, original outsider arts & crafts and generally unique gifts! I am currently looking for artists and crafters that might be interested in putting items in the store on a consignment basis.

The store is located in a big, upper-class art community area and you would get plenty of exposure for your work! So anyway, if you might be interested, please feel free to drop me a line either here on Tribe or to my email addy: superflystore@gmail.com

Thanks for reading my post and I look forward to speaking with all soon!!

Janna

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If this is not okay I am sorry

Jolene — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:51:59 GMT

Please look at my website. http://www.delicatreasures.com Thank you so much

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crafty witches?

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 01:52:20 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/craftywitches

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lost wax method

Madame Shakti — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 01:10:33 GMT

Does anyone know where I can get supplies for lost wax casting in the Dallas/Ft Worth area? centrifuge mostly, wax, etc.

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would love to show you the beads I Make... and other stuff too.

William — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 02:25:34 GMT

Here is a Link to the site i have set up at ebay to show my hand made beads and stuff...
http://stores.ebay.com/Hand-Made-Beads-and-Other-Fun-Stuff
Hope No one will be upset by this... I am Just trying to show what I make to the world.
if you mention that you saw my post here on tribe I will include a Free gift with your first purchase.

blessings!
Will I AM

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New and have a quick question

Elizabeth — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:00:13 GMT

Hey everyone!
I'm Elizabeth......from the Atlanta area.
I have a quick question: I know the very basics of lampworking....I bought a kit a while back and made a few beads....but then...well...you know, life happened and I stopped doing it althogether and sold the kit. I could kick myself for doing that..hahaha!
I am looking for lampworking classes in the Atlanta GA area. I have found quite a few classes available....most are a 6 hour class that teaches you the very basics....which I DO need to brush up on....but I want to further the knowledge that I already have with out having to spend 500$ on 3, one day classes. I am willing to pay for classes....but I really want to have some sort of appreticeship and not a one day class. I make jewelry as a profession on the side....and would love to have to ability to add glass elements in it that I have made myself.
Does anyone know of something like that in this area and can steer me in the right direction.?

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Glass/metal schools

Chrissy — Sun, 29 May 2005 17:14:58 GMT

Hello all!
Just wondering where I could find a quality school where I can learn glass and metal techniques of various sorts. I would like to go somewhere relatively small -- more reminiscent of apprentice/master times, where I can learn some older and newer techniques. Don't even know if a place like this exists!
Thanks for helping,
--Chrissy--

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tanning sheepskins

Sidonie — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:32:26 GMT

yes, we are carnivores and not having much success in getting the leather side of our sheep hides to soften in the tanning process. We are only using non-iodized salt to cure and have tried various oils to soften and work the leather side some but eventually they still end up drying out and becoming stiff. any suggestions ?

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Buying silver in Thailand?

danalevittdesigns — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 21:12:09 GMT

I am going to Thailand (several areas from the North to the Islands & BKK) and would love to know if you have ever bought silver beads there. If so, specifically where? Are they easy to find? Do I need to worry about anything like documentation - like applying for a business-related Visa (as a tourist I will go for under 30 days so I do not need a visa otherwise) ? I would certainly buy more than the average shopper, but not like a major importer...Don't know if customs will be an issue...Any advice would be great. If I do bring stuff back, can I write off my trip? And to do that, what documentation would I need to do so legitimately, if I were to get audited? Thanks!

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Bagpiper needed

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 16:50:35 GMT

Looking for a bagpiper in the LA/Orange County area to pipe at a memorial service with a twist- it will be on a boat. About two weeks til needed, but if you know anyone, please have them contact me ASAP - email me here.

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Leather working and stuff

europamoon — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:22:15 GMT

Hey there everyone!
I just joined and want to say hello and pick your brains!
I have been wanting to work with leather, but am having a little trouble finding supplies in my small town. On the web, I just don't really know what I am looking at, or what I will need to make a belt or some other beginner project. I am looking for cool studs and grommets, etc.
Also if anyone has reccomendations for books on the subject that would also be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Europamoon

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New Tribe check it out

jwalkmagic — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:26:18 GMT

I decided to start a tribe.

I know it is titled Crafty New Englanders but all are welcome.

http://tribes.tribe.net/craftynewengland

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new artisans village forming

Sidonie — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 04:53:24 GMT

We are hoping to begin a primitive artisans/eco/we arent entirely sure what community on part of our rural property. We are offering those with primitive or true "hand"crafts, eco friendly, or Celtically inclined to come to our land, rent a space on which to construct shelter, grow crops, raise small livestock, practice any of the primitive arts. There are no building codes here, there is elec to the property, composting toilets or lagoon allowed. This is our first attempt at creating an experimental community that embraces a way of life life long since abandoned.
It is our hope that skills will be shared, spiritual enlightenment will be pursued and lives will be enriched. We live in south central Missouri in the foothills of the northern Ozark mts. On my profile you can see a pic of the land where we hope for this community to dwell. In the pic it is covered in mist rolling into the valley. The land has easy access on a black top road, 19 miles to a college town (Rolla) and 12 minutes to Salem, MO. Anyone interested please email to Dreamspinnerstudio@yahoo.com We would love to see many take this path, for a few weeks, months, or until whenever. Some may never want to leave. And no we arent nutcases. We just want to take the human experience to the next level.

walk in a good way
Sidonie

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converting a drum carder

Vikinggirl — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 04:31:10 GMT

I was looking online for an electrical drumcarder. But I was shocked from the price. Now I would like to convert a hand drum carder and make it with a motor.
Has anybody done this before?

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books on glass blowing

birdoffire3 — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 02:02:00 GMT

I am going to be taking an intro class to glass blowing. I want to know if there are any suggestions for books on the art that might be good to read. Suggestions anyone?
Thanks, kathryn

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Sales opportunity for Southern California Raku Artists

Ansley — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 22:08:13 GMT

The American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) in Pomona is calling Southern California raku artists to sell their wares in our museum gift store during our exhibition “Raku: Origins, Impact, and Contemporary Expression” which takes place November 11 – January 6, 2007.

DETAILS:
The emphasis for the pieces accepted into our museum store focus on moderately priced raku items, meaning under $400. Our best sellers tend to be functional items under $75. AMOCA’s commission rate is 35%. Please take this into account when establishing your sale price. All proceeds go to benefit AMOCA’s ceramic art education program. Customer information becomes the property of the museum.

DEADLINE TO ENTER:
October 24, 2006, by e-mail

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE:
October 28, 2006. by e-mail

TO ENTER:
E-mail images in .jpg format using the format on the following page. The images may be attached or embedded into the email. Image size should be approximately 100kb, or 640 x 480 pixels, or 9” x 6.5” at a 72 dpi resolution. Please send three images that are representative of the work you intend to show. Works that differ significantly from the entry submission may be disqualified.

SAMPLE E-MAIL ENTRY:
Artist name
Primary phone #
Secondary phone#
Address
Description of images
Price range of work
Indicate if you would like to volunteer to assist with this venue

TO APPLY:
e-mail: frontdesk@ceramicmuseum.org

www.ceramicmuseum.org
(909) 865-3146

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ceramic museum in Pomona, California

Ansley — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:39:13 GMT

Hi. There is a great ceramic museum in Pomona (Los Angeles County) it is called the American Museum of Ceramic Art. The website is www.ceramicmuseum.org. Around the corner there is a ceramic art gallery called Armstrongs.
Enjoy!
Ansley

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Renting torch time? santa cruz? SF?

Ericardo — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 21:33:51 GMT

aloha
Ive been travelin from hawaii the big island for about 3 months......festivals and more.....im broke and need to keep trekin on...
I have tools, color and tube to make some small time pieces......does anybody have where abouts on shop/torch? maybe rent some hours.
chillin in San fran and Santa Cruz.......much love

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Traditional crafts

Vikinggirl — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 15:36:45 GMT

ONE OF THE MOST noticeable and regrettable effects of the 20th century has been the rapid erosion of traditional crafts in England. The relentless progress of urbanisation, the rise of mass production and the destruction of family firms have meant that craftsmen have become a dwindling band in today’s society. Although we might imagine that the reaction of the public to this fact would be indifference, that’s really not true.

It could be argued that traditional crafts are an anachronism but people today are fascinated to see craftsmen such as blacksmiths, thatchers and stonemasons at work.

www.timesonline.co.uk/article...,00.html

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Designing vs. Producing - HELP!

lautari — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:16:03 GMT

I have a very important problem that is dastardly depressing… I would greatly appreciate any advice.

I completed a whitesmithing apprenticeship in Florence, Italy... I learned the works: casting, carving, reposse, embossing, etching, stone setting and metalsmithing the old fashioned way. Not only did I have to pull my own wire, but I had to melt my metal, pour it in a block, cut it, and shape it... then pull it. And then maybe make it into a prong setting for a faceted stone. So we are talking OLD SCHOOL.

And now, here I am in the USA again, looking at Fire Mountain Gems and Rio Grande catalogs and ACK! A pendant like what I just took a week to carve and cast is being sold for $20. I don't mean the exact design... I just mean that when I am making a design and trying to sell jewelry, I make producing nothing in comparison. Price wise and quantity wise. A few pieces with a silicone or rubber mold is all I can afford. *sigh*

So the question is... am I better off as a designer? Should I make my designs, patent them, and sell them to a company instead of trying to putter around with a private business? I now work in the Diamond District of NYC so I know what it is to outsource and construct with already bought in bulk components. Buy the woven cord, buy the pendant, and put them together; half the time the clasp is attached! And then they can produce a billion in no time, charge a little, and sell sell sell. With my old world learnings, I just can't keep up emotionally. I can't understand how to outsource and start with components. Yes, it is jewelry making when you are working with loose beads and findings… I wholeheartedly believe that. But when you are buying a pre-made pendant and putting it on a pre-made chain and then calling it your own? I am seeing tons of that and it just makes me feel so moot point.

How would one go about selling designs to companies? Patenting? My specialty is cast pendant and earring designs...

Please help or maybe direct me towards someone who can.

Thank you very much,

Lautari

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x post

auntie_pita — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:11:41 GMT

I saw this in one of my other groups...
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006270608,00.html

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Woad vat anyone?

Brad — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 21:53:08 GMT

Hey all, I need to dye some wool yarn woad blue. But, looking at the instructions, I felt a bit daunted. Anybody in the LA area got a vat going? Want to get one going? We could set one up here at the LA EcoVillage and keep it going indefinitely.
Looking for a woad dye buddy.......

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My latest wraps!

terrapintrading — Sun, 21 May 2006 23:40:26 GMT

Yo kids, check out my site for some hottness! www.terrapintrading.net I just put up my four latest wraps and they are definatly not to be over-looked. Tired of the same old jewelry? These pieces will light up your jewelry box something fierce! Check it out, drop a line, whatever you want, just check this out!

Peace,

Mathew

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More Hollow Forming

Greg-Wosnak — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 23:05:22 GMT

This was just a little side project for my own entertainment:

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tyrantatheart/album?.dir=a445scd&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos

It's so CUTE!!!

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Free Wire Wrapped Pendant Give Away!!!

terrapintrading — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:16:17 GMT

Hello there, I am giving away a free pendant, go to my site to check it out. The drawing will take place on May 1, 2006. I take care of everything, just sign up!

www.terrapintrading.net

-Mathew

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Chamfron

Greg-Wosnak — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:56:44 GMT

This is not my best work, but considering the time constraints involved, I'm very proud of it.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tyrantatheart/album?.dir=c335&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos

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Hello Everyone! I am NEW!!! YAY!

terrapintrading — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 18:05:22 GMT

Hello boys and girls. My name is Mathew, I am a wrapper. I make wire wrapped jewelry! So my work is not that great, but it makes me feel good to do and thats all that matters! So hi everyone, just wanted to introduce myself. My website is www.terrapintrading.net. Check it out, talk to you all soon!

-Mathew

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Howdy

Steamboat_Ed — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 17:43:00 GMT

--Hi, there; Not an "artiste" per se, but building a steamboat's taught me a thing or five. More about my works at www.nmpproducts.com/intro.htm

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A is leaving Tribe tonight

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 20:15:36 GMT

TOU

Incredibly draconian and perhaps the most censurious of all the online communities'.

Flagging

My best friend posted pics of US soldiers who had died in Iraq, and maimed Iraq civilians. The former were flagged, and removed, no notice given or discussion offered. The horribly maimed Iraq citizens weren't deemed offensive, apparently. I wonder if the staffer who removed the pics looked at the pics to either side of the soldiers, or even read their own TOS?

New format

It sucks. It's just designed to net more views of different ads, not ease of use or fun. Nothing has been changed even though every comment I've read -- and there are a lot -- has been that the Tribe community hates it.

I had hung around hoping that something new would show up to take its place, but can't stand this anymore. Tribe is now administrered by uncaring, unresponsive, beaten-down, passive-aggressive staff and the self-righteous fanatics who have time to flag, flagrantly feeding their egos. There has been no improvement or even a slight halt to its downward slide. This is not something I want to contribute to anymore. My thanks to all the folks I used to talk with…and I hope ya'all will think on whether it's worth it to support Tribe as it is now.

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album update

Eric (aka Elric) — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 11:46:41 GMT

If anyone is curious about what I do, I've just updated my photo album. Mostly my Memory Boxes, but a few other bits and pieces as well.
E

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hi guys i'm new

leah — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 07:38:39 GMT

hello,
i do a crap load of stuff that no one really appreciates LOL. I believe it's because they don't know or realize the process it takes. i have some photos on my profile of my glass blowing and silver fabricating. i also have done lampwork beads.

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FUN material for SALE

Magnolia Grace — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 08:01:34 GMT

WOW! I have a plethera of a great versitile craft material for that lends itself to all sorts of fun projects. I have come accross a bunch of imported coffee sacks. They are so cool all of them have interesting emblems from places such as brasil, ecuador, africa etc.. with exotic logos. They range in thickness, weight and texture, I have used them for curtins, purses, grocery bags, patches and just decoration! I know that you crafty peeps could really run with this idea. I am selling them (for cheap) in lots of 3 or more....Let me know if you are interested you can tribe me or e-mail me at Nattymystic@hotmail.com
crafty fun!!!! Grace

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Ebay seller looking to expand my business

Victoria — Sat, 10 Dec 2005 20:16:17 GMT

Hi there,
I've been selling my boyfriend's glass beads/pendants on ebay for the past 4 yrs. I'm looking to find more beautiful creations to list. Any artists not wanting to have to deal with the whole selling aspect of things? I have lots of experience and great feedback.
Victoria
toria8@yahoo.com

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sites offering this kind of duvet cover?

40charactersorless — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 20:27:38 GMT

hi, i've been looking for a duvet cover and/or pillows (covers) for my friend in something which is simple, contemporary but with a slight asian feel. she has these wonderful slightly iridescent shantung drapes in different warm colors - amber, burnt orange, darker orange and a chartreuse color. she likes indian sari and thai silks a lot but the mass-produced stuff seems to be cheap-looking, stuffy or just too visually busy.

if any of you can point me to a site (or another more appropriate tribe) to find something along these lines - that would be great.

thanks!

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felting master class

Ansley — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 02:57:52 GMT

Hi. Gail Crossman Moore is coming to Southern California to teach feltmaking. She creates these amazing flower lariats.
www.gailcrosmanmoore.com/gcmfelt.html

The store is taking sign ups now for this workshop which is offered this March at:
The San Gabriel Bead Company
325 E Live Oak
Arcadia, CA
626.447.7753
ww.beadcompany.com

I am teaching a needle felting workshop at this location in January:)

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SLC metalworkers/jewlery artists wanted!

Jacalyn_Lawler — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 17:30:24 GMT

I'm interested in finding some folks here in good ol' Salt Lake City (or elsewhere if you're willing to work together long distance) to help me make some designs of mine come to life. I design clothing and jewelry in my spare time for Tribal Bellydance costuming and unfortunately I'm unable to make most of my designs life myself. If anyone is available or interested I've got a number of pieces I'm looking to make and sell and maybe if you aren't interested, you could help me find someone who is! Thanks!

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selling online

Vikinggirl — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 21:54:18 GMT

Doing Ebay and Craigslist now.

Anybody have other idea's. What else is out there?
Who has experience with Etsy.com?

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Hi Everyone! Im new here...

DemiLuv — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 11:13:20 GMT

Please come on by and check out my site!
http://demiluv.tripod.com/ Let me know what you think!
Thanks! :o)

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New Tribe

Carol — Wed, 10 Aug 2005 16:51:51 GMT

If you have a crafting talent or know of an organization or someone in need of a handcrafted item, please check out the Crafty Angels Tribe
http://tribes.tribe.net/cratfyangels?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B3eb9741d-bafa-4ce4-9a08-2fcd24154e67%5D&r=10513

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new to the tribe

copperweaver — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 02:01:52 GMT

Hello, everyone!! Im Isaac. Hand making objects is one of my greates passions in life. I am primaraly a weaver, sculpter, metalworker, and I also love intaglio printmaking.......

you can view my art at http://copperweaver.com

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old crafts

Vikinggirl — Sun, 27 Mar 2005 04:07:51 GMT

My specialty is old crafts from iron-age and vikingtimes. There are some techniekes people forgot about like naaldbinding and sprang.
So its extra fun to do them and teach others. Other technieks are better known like felting and (drop)spinning.
This week Im working on my weddingdress, because Im getting handfasted next week!!!
Even my soon to be husband is into vikingcrafts. He bought a book about cardweaving and made some cards out of berch.
Now we have this idea of making those weaving cards out of rawhide. so we bought rawhide for dogs. Going to soak it in hotwater so it makes it soft. Stretch , cut and dry it.
Anybody have some advise?

Greetings, Vikinggirl

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Looking for another craftswoman to share booth space at upcoming festival

Stillfire — Fri, 27 May 2005 06:11:49 GMT

Hi,
I'd like to share booth space at this festival: www.campbettycampout.com/

We could split the cost ($300 total) 2 ways or possibly 3 ways if they allow 3 of us to share space.

I will be selling beaded and sterling silver wire beaded jewelry and also broken plate mosaics.

Let me know asap if you are interested--feel free to email me directly at: stillfire@sbcglobal.net

Thanks--this should be lots of fun!

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craft faires

Vikinggirl — Mon, 23 May 2005 05:55:43 GMT

Found this while surfing the net.
Thought it might come in handy, so I signed up.

http://www.craftlister.com/help/site_map.php

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Painting leather

Shane — Tue, 25 May 2004 06:22:55 GMT

Me and a friend were wondering what is the best type of stuff to paint images on leather. What are the different methods.

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Trade Beads and Beyond tribe

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 18:06:30 GMT

Hi Everyone,

You're invited to join my new Trade Beads and Beyond tribe:

http://tradebeads.tribe.net/

It's a marketplace, gallery, and information exchange for tradebead and adornment enthusiasts. Feel free to post pics of your work, collections, and more.

Cheers,
Mark

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HiPpiE HaNdCrAfTeRs TRIBE

tendrilsista — Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:54:28 GMT

check out my new group! put your handmade goods up for sale!
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a tribe for all of you mamas and papas who love to create and share your work with others! This includes sewing patchwork, jewelery making, hemp tying, macrame, knitting, crocheting, fiber weaving, tye-dyeing, hand-dyeing fabrics, glassblowing, fine arts, woodworking, instument making, herbal product crafters, and anything else you can imagine!

We are the people you see selling their goods at shows and festivals! If you have a website selling your goods, feel phree to adverstise! We are talented artists and love to share our work with others!

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use of nettels

Vikinggirl — Sun, 27 Mar 2005 04:47:51 GMT

Anybody did some rope making with nettels?
Since jute is not authentic vikingmaterial, I had the idea of making bags out of nettle.
Anybody have some experience?
I have seen it done in the iron-age village where I worked. They soked the nettles first and then used the flax hacker to get the fine fiber.
Maybe I forgot something. Advise?

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From heart to hand

Fri, 18 Feb 2005 23:38:28 GMT

Hello! This is an invitation to take a peek at my glass work on my tribe called Touching Hearts. I'm fusing spirit into glass-a business now 4 years young. These pieces represent a journey of light and love, always changing.
Enjoy! Denise

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Hi - I'm a weaver

Brad — Sat, 03 Jan 2004 06:33:34 GMT

I've been weaving for 20 years. I have a website, sell in 2 stores in the LA area, do crafts fairs. (No, I don't make my complete living at this yet.) I demonstrate carding, spinning, dyeing, weaving, cording in local schools. A main theme is value - if one creates the clothes one wears, how much value is conferred on the item? And when one confers value, isn't it that a sense of value is being generated in the person, then felt "towards the object"? How does this process affect one's sense of self esteem and being in the world, their sense of the world itself? Etc.

Some of my woven goods are created from scratch - starting with the newly shorn raw wool, washing it, carding, spinning, dyeing with plants (and bugs), then weaving and sometimes (as with shirts), sewing. I will be doing a full class, "sheep to shawl", for children in Culver City in February.

A new passion is finding dye sources in local, "native" plants. I will then create garments in these colors.

Any other weavers out there? Dyers? Fiber artists?

Thanks, Sebastian, feels like home.

Brad

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recreational sawmilling?

Thu, 24 Feb 2005 06:09:44 GMT

i started about a year ago

doing a few ppieces a year an advice??

bestwishes
j.e.o

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knitting joy

amyirish — Mon, 07 Feb 2005 17:09:21 GMT

I just finished my first pair of socks. I know, it's hopelessly mundane, but it makes me happy.

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Manu Forte

Shane — Mon, 21 Feb 2005 06:32:24 GMT

Well it would seem that translated to english this group name means the same as the family creast used by my scottish side of my family.

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Happy Saturday

Sat, 05 Feb 2005 19:27:06 GMT

hope everyone is having a goodweekend

bestwishes
J.E.O

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Hello

sharkgoddess — Wed, 18 Feb 2004 05:20:54 GMT

I was born and raised in a rural area and I try very hard to retain the skills I grew up with. I'm an avid baker and cook. I also like to sew, embroider, make rugs, and bead. I'm currently attempting to teach myself leatherwork and knitting, maybe knitting with leather, I'm not sure. I'm always anxious to add to my growing list of skills.

Oh, and my partner is quite the talented blacksmith, so I've developed an appreciation for metalwork as well.

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What did you make this week?

Mon, 07 Jun 2004 06:37:52 GMT

I guess everyone here is so busy makin' stuff, that no one has time to write.
What did you make this week?
I tiled a floor last weekend. I threw a couple of ceramic pots later in the week. Made a few good meals ..especially the asparagus for brunch today, ...dyed a couple of pieces of clothing one afternoon..
small projects.
What's everyone else doing?
Jack of all trades, master of none :0)

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artisan bread baker

digdug — Fri, 30 Jan 2004 22:09:49 GMT

howdy! i am a professional artisan bread baker. i feel blessed that i actually have an outlet for my craft and am able to make a living with it. (barely!) i would love to connect with any other bakers out there or any hand-craft tradesmen (women too!) in austin, texas.

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July projects

fayme — Thu, 08 Jul 2004 20:22:49 GMT

Right now I am making an atlatl out of hickory. Before there were bows and arrows there were atlatl's (spear chuckers). I still haven't made the darts (Poles 7' or so long used for 'spears'). I'll have to take a trip to a marshy area to get river reeds for the darts. Hopefully I'll have 8 darts and the atlatl finished by the next primitive archery event.

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Projects June 20-June26

fayme — Tue, 22 Jun 2004 04:27:07 GMT

Today was my day off, so I got to finish my arrows. They were 90% finished, but the nocks were splitting, so my friend and I glued, thread wrapped and varnised the area below each nock for reinforcement. I think I need to file the nocks bigger so there is less chance of splitting the wood next time.

I'm also thinking of selling paintings on Ebay this summer, so I've been looking for ideas. I don't want to start off half-cocked without the motivation to finish. I have 2 half-finished paintings now that have run aground.

I need to do a leather project to for my new leatherworking tribe. I might make a new bracer for archery. The store bought one does in a pinch, but it's not artistically fulfilling.

What is everyone else doing this week?

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Knitting

fayme — Fri, 18 Jun 2004 20:15:37 GMT

I'm starting a knitting thread (ack pun) so we don't wear out the rest of the group with our passion for knitting.

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i am an artisian cake baker / decorator ...

stephanie_phillyjawn — Thu, 05 Feb 2004 16:52:33 GMT

... from philadelphia.

my goals are to keep the art of homemade food, crafted with love, alive ... especially cakes. most people are purchasing bakery cakes - stiff & stuffy ... i offer soft & delicious memories of moist & lovely birthday cakes from childhood.

i make cakes for every occassion .. or for no reason whatsoever!

have some cake!

love,
stephanie in philadelphia
blondy bakery

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newbie + question

amyirish — Fri, 23 Apr 2004 20:47:14 GMT

Hi all, I'm new to this board. I'm a sewer, quilter, fabric dyer. I was laid off my "real job" a year ago and have been getting by teaching at a Local Quilt Shop. I teach whatever I want, but it's not a very artsy crowd. I find lately I'm so bogged down in the teaching that my creativity has gone out the window. Any suggestions for awakening the muse? Also, any natural dyers out there, I'd love to learn.

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Brass and Stone Carvings?

Jim — Fri, 14 May 2004 12:26:17 GMT

I saw some lovely designs at http://www.kashand.com - what are the ones that click?

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Outsourcing

Andini — Wed, 21 Apr 2004 16:30:56 GMT

All the recent talk about outsourcing has seemed a bit like a joke to me - the folks who are losing their tech jobs to overseas contractors likely don't own much handmade stuff. While trying to sell some benches I made a while back, someone told me (the tone was more like "let me explain the way the world works, Andy...") that people would rather spend a little less money on benches from Crate and Barrel or some other jive-ass store (Thankfully, a few days later I was comissioned to build a custom bench for some people who liked my work). So when I hear about people being upset about their jobs being outsourced I vacilate between thinking it's silly for them to whine about losing "their" job and really empathize with them. Making a living as an American craftsperson when the system is geared to undercut our version of a living wage can be rough. Maybe techworkers will start whistling a similar tune...

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fiber artist extraordinaire ;)

allida — Fri, 12 Mar 2004 18:33:12 GMT

My specialties in fiber are beadwork and dyeing, but I try to know a little of everything about everything. My aesthetics are heavily influenced by Japanese craftsmanship of simplicity, and by 15th C Europe... but I dig just about everything.

This is my website:
http://www.geocities.com/hemoracallis

I also like to cook, and build stuff out of wood. Growing up in a fixer-upper house I learned a bit about home-maintenance and carpentry.

A big part of fiber for me is about seeing the structures of things as they influence the forms of an object. Form following function but more related to materials like the Saarinens (Eero and can't remember his wife's name right now), or Alvar Aalto. Those Finns! ( I am half-Finnish by descent, making me a "Soumiliina" )

Nice to meet all of you,
allida

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I do macrame and my boyfriend does glassblowing

stryeyz — Sat, 07 Feb 2004 03:36:36 GMT

Hello,
I'm a newbie to tribe.net but it looks way awesome already!
My boyfriend is a glassblower/lampworker. You can see some of his work at www.glassartists.org/jonathanfleming
Among other things, he makes glass beads, and I have used some of them to make necklaces and bracelets, etc.
We live in Central California.
Anyways, have a wonderful day everyone!
Brittany

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There Are Ways in Which Fair Trade Will Help Keep Trades, Crafts, Skills From Being Lost

Tue, 23 Dec 2003 05:33:06 GMT

Here is an organization which helps. http://www.oxfam.org/eng/
You might want to look them up.

I am interested in organizations which promte the sale of hand-made products or products created with minimal manufacturing. There are also ways we can help bring back sustainable farming and enable the staying power of family farms. I know some of them but any you would like to share in case I don't know I would like. Thanks. Ara

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