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Just thought I'd do another "beads soaking in water" shot for you... I love these. This is what I've been doing for the last few days...
...kind of pointed (or square) on the end so I can just make an end-of-the-mandrel bead [like I typically do these days] on the end of the key & it looks great! It allows me to get a really good shape on the bottom. I love doing it... it ends up being just a really beautiful bail to hang from a ribbon or cord. The ivory heart and the piece @ the top of the picture by the big heart are made like this. So glad I found these keys!
Anyway... busy, busy, busy. So excited about Kristina's class, but need to focus on getting tons of things done this coming week!
Till then....
~ Julie
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7 MUCH APPRECIATED COMMENTS:
Oh I love the beads on keys, I really want one!
I wish I could get to the beadfest but it's a bit too far - I'll be in the USA from the 29th but in Virginia :)
I have never heard of a sewing machine key. I have some skate keys but this is way cooler, I imagine you will do wonderful things with it!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
averilpam... I'm getting ready for a show, so I'm not listing anything new right now in my Etsy shop, but I can certainly take some pictures of what I have & let you choose from them, if you want. The pictures won't be as pretty as they normally are, either. :o)
Erin... from what I understand, they're keys to the sewing machine CABINET, which makes more sense. Aren't they awesome? I love that I can do something w/ them!
I like those keys better than the actual keys lol! You can do more with them, hey! Gotta get me some of those - yours a gorgeous Julie!
THANK YOU, Kathy!
Ran across your work on Etsy ... I'm a huge fan of electroformed lampwork. You create beautiful things, Julie!
PS Love the simplicity of your blog design :D
~jQjewelrydesigns
Thanks so much, Jill!
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