A little something before I go...

Studio Time

I've had a great week in my studio. Really, in all of October I had great studio time. It's days like these that make me wish I could support myself on my craft. *sigh*
I've put together several chainmaille pieces (5 pairs of earrings in copper, 2 Turkish Round bracelets in copper and gold-filled, a sterling Jens pind and a sterling Byzantine bracelet, two copper Byzantine variations, and I'm in the middle of a Mermaid's Tail...) I cut rings for students. I've made PMC components (and will fire those this afternoon) and am gearing up to make more BronzClay and CopprClay components.
I thought I'd share a picture of my worktable when I'm in the midst of craziness, and too many ideas are running through my head. And yes, I drilled holes in various sizes in the back of my chair to act as mandrel holders. It works. :)

NYC!

I'm gearing up for my buying trip to NYC. Making lists and whatnot. (If you are interested in purchasing finished work or supplies, now is a good time to do it. I'll be shipping up to the morning of the 5th and resuming shipping Wednesday the 12th.) I've got tools to buy, wire and sheet metal to acquire, and if everything goes as planned, I will return with a heavy satchel full of vintage metal filigrees. And chain. And. And. And.

Metal Monday!

Metal Monday at Jade Dog Beads! Receive free shipping to the US and Canada when your order of $10 or more includes any metal listing in my shop. (I'll refund the shipping fee when PayPal payment is made.)

Last Day of My Super Sale

I still have 20 sales to go...I'm going to be pushing really hard to make that happen today...
I want my 1600th sale!
And as an incentive, every order between now and midnight October 31st will receive a choice between a pack of 50(!) 4mm rounds in: gold, silver, oxidized brass, or oxidized copper!

I'm also offering free shipping in the US on purchases over $10, and free shipping everywhere else on purchases over $20. Offer ends midnight CST 10/31/09.

BAOIOTW!

Almost there!

My goal this month was to reach 1600 sales in my supply shop on Etsy. I have 20 sales to go! Who DOESN'T need vintage sequins in pink? Or vintage glass cabs made in Germany?? Or vintage glass buttons???