Thursday dawned bright and ridiculously early for those taking classes at Bead&Button. The weather had dropped 30 degrees by the morning to settle somewhere in the low 50's, with an impressive wind that only served to tangle ones hair. I was set to take my first metal-working class where I would learn how to cut out a skeleton key shape from a sterling silver sheet with a saw boasting a blade so small that it would take you ten minutes to hack through a stick of warm butter with it. On practically no sleep, I set to the task.
I glued, I sawed, I patina'd, and even learned to make my own headpins with a little ball on the end with a torch (yeah, they gave me sharp objects AND a torch....they don't know me very well do they?). And what did I have to show for it at the end? A skeleton key....no really. I actually made one. It ain't perfect, but it's passable, and was great for a start. I even finished the project 3 hours early, and stopped by the hotel for a little nap before the big shopping preview that evening. How's that for resourcefulness?
I glued, I sawed, I patina'd, and even learned to make my own headpins with a little ball on the end with a torch (yeah, they gave me sharp objects AND a torch....they don't know me very well do they?). And what did I have to show for it at the end? A skeleton key....no really. I actually made one. It ain't perfect, but it's passable, and was great for a start. I even finished the project 3 hours early, and stopped by the hotel for a little nap before the big shopping preview that evening. How's that for resourcefulness?
Not gonna lie- that looks AMAZING!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSweet nice work!
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful -- I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteMoving farther north on Sunday (6th and Sheridan area) - maybe we can see each other more easily.
Love it! Are the colors torch made or enameled? Either way, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rubiee!
ReplyDeleteThat would be great Buffy :)
Vanessa: Neither. It is made using liver of sulfer. Yes, I am the king ;)