anyone want to give me advice about my first torch? I am looking to buy my first torch and want to talk to some lampworkers before i decide if i want to go cheap and mapp and get the hothead or get something o2/ propane? Whats the differences in safety/convenience/flexibility?

This is a copy of of post I posted to Bead Art, my home group and true Sisters, located on Delphi. Posting here because I do feel close to you all and know some of you have health problems also. //////////////////// 13273.1 Geez Girls I been trying to post this since it "happened" but have been...

Hubby and I went to Virginia Beach VA the first weekend in Nov and I checked out three bead shops - one of which - Beads & Rocks, I've bought from a lot, 2 were entirely new to me. It was a blast!!! And I kept thinking, wouldn't it be nice if there was a LBS near home? We have one tiny shop, but...

I remeber when you helped me when I needed it most... So I am here to return the favor! :) Here is a few links to help you out: http://www.oneworldprojects.com/products/seeds.shtml http://waynesword.palomar.edu/mucuna.htm http://www.seabean.com/index.htm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31726&item=8153165502 &rd=1 Ive never seen an ornament like this before but I think its beautiful! Diana -- Weird people need beads, too

Guess what! The Bead Bugle is going to have a Bead Scene page for me! I'll be in the February 1st edition for those of you that get this in your emails. cool, eh? I'm thrilled! Sarajane

....her clan is disappearing.... http://www.justbeads.com/listings/details/index.cfm?itemnum=790150044 Thanks for taking the time to look.... Jill ^..^ Tatercat Studio jnewmanatfalcon1.net

Hi all, Things have been pretty hectic lately, so I haven't been able to keep up. I'm trying to get back into the groove here. Something new to show, here's a florite necklace I made recently. I bought these chunky beads about 4 years ago and had no idea what I'd do with them. I just loved the...

The Feb/March edition of Beadwork has instructions for a bow brooch and part of the material list for both sizes mention "2 oval filigree disks". I have been through four mail order suppliers on line, eg Beadbox, FMG, Shipwreck and looked in my Rio Grande catalogue. They have filigree sterling...

Anybody recommend one of the ebay snipe programs??? TIA Armand -- http://www.dvinedzines.com

Yay Kathy!!! (poor Bob) Hope the good keeps up for you. Helen C

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hi there! I'm back to being able to use most of my tools here at the Polyclay Gallery after a summer of Uncooperative Machines---and I've updated a few things at my website. Please do come take a look! http://www.polyclay.com Sarajane Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery http://www.polyclay.com

I am going to sound lame here but I can't immagine why people are writing checks if they don't have the money. The only situation they mentioned that I can immagine is writing a rent check a few days before it is due (on the first of the new month) so to be sure it gets there in the mail. But you...

Hi, everyone, I'm still not fully fit but then I haven't been since I was in my twenties! My shoulder is better and the numbness has gone away from all but one finger so I'm able to have some time online. I won't overdo it as I don't want to be in that kind of pain again! We've found a great...

Now that I've mastered flat round peyote stitch, I've made two little boxes. I love tiny bottles and boxes, so it was only a matter of time before I started making them myself. I'm really pleased with how they turned out..I'm planning on making a few more for christmas gifts this year, and am...

I didn't mark this as an AD, because this is sold, but I wanted to show you guys this gorgeous, mossy green, sparkly glass. It made such a pretty vessel! Kalera, keep your eyes peeled for some blue! That would be awesome!!! http://www.blackswampglassworks.com/faeriemoss.jpg The glass handled SO...

I went in for blood work on Weds. I had orders from both PCP and onc. She was checking cholesteral (since I don't take that med anymore) and sugar. He wanted liver scans and cancer markers. So they filled several vials and left me with a good sized bruise. But, They FORGOT to do the test that...

Finally got my glass storage system finished! Yay! I also took a couple of pics of my studio. You can see them all he http://snipurl.com/amkx Enjoy! Tink Check here for available work: http://blackswampglassworks.com/latest.htm

Hello everyone, Just wondering if any of you could help me determine whether pearls on this picture are real... http://www.andreassteiner.net/temp/ Many thanks in advance!