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I'm ready to give up!!
It's just going downhill too fast for me.
My husband is home for three weeks. Great, you say. We can spend time together! Nope. His foot is giving him trouble and he's as much fun as a bear with a sore nose right now. I've been desperately trying to find information on the 'net about beadmaking tools and supplies here in the UK, as I figure that three weeks of him grouching in the boat is going to be the end of our relationship. Can I find anything? I've found some wonderful sites with gorgeous beads by UK artists. Supplies, links to places to buy them? Nope. It's times like this that it really hits home how much simpler it is to get crafting and art supplies in the US. There's not a lot I really miss about the good ol'US of A, but being able to find a kiln or a torch I like and order it... well, not in the UK. Or at least not easily. So, please! For my sanity and the safety of our marriage, could one or two of you wonderful, artistic UK bead artists please share some of the places you buy your torch or kiln items from? Pretty please? I've had a day of searching and my head hurts. -Su -- My Floating Needle blog at: http://www.floatingneedle.co.uk |
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Su/Cutworks wrote:
So, please! For my sanity and the safety of our marriage, could one or two of you wonderful, artistic UK bead artists please share some of the places you buy your torch or kiln items from? This is where mum bought my equipment: http://www.hot-glass.co.uk - and I use small cylinders of MAPP gas from Halfords. As for kilns, I don't know, but if you do find anywhere I'd like to know! Have you tried asking UK lampworkers selling annealed beads on ebay? |
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Helen wrote:
This is where mum bought my equipment: http://www.hot-glass.co.uk - and I use small cylinders of MAPP gas from Halfords. Thanks. We're waiting till Wednesday so I can call them and ask about using propane with their kit. As we live on a boat and always have large canisters of Calor for cooking, using the spare for beads isn't a problem. As for kilns, I don't know, but if you do find anywhere I'd like to know! Have you tried asking UK lampworkers selling annealed beads on ebay? That's my next stop. I've had several responses via email and will chase them up tomorrow. I'm also planning on calling a few US companies to see if they have UK dealers. If I find anything I'll post the info and share it. Please don't get me wrong, I love the UK. I just miss the convenience that the US has in supplies. -Su |
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Su/Cutworks wrote:
Please don't get me wrong, I love the UK. I just miss the convenience that the US has in supplies. Oh, me too!!!!! |
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Oh, good luck hon! I was just on the phone today with one of my
customers in the UK, she's also a beadmaker and she gets all her supplies from Arrow Springs. I don't think shipping is toooo horribly long. -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay Su/Cutworks wrote: It's just going downhill too fast for me. My husband is home for three weeks. Great, you say. We can spend time together! Nope. His foot is giving him trouble and he's as much fun as a bear with a sore nose right now. I've been desperately trying to find information on the 'net about beadmaking tools and supplies here in the UK, as I figure that three weeks of him grouching in the boat is going to be the end of our relationship. Can I find anything? I've found some wonderful sites with gorgeous beads by UK artists. Supplies, links to places to buy them? Nope. It's times like this that it really hits home how much simpler it is to get crafting and art supplies in the US. There's not a lot I really miss about the good ol'US of A, but being able to find a kiln or a torch I like and order it... well, not in the UK. Or at least not easily. So, please! For my sanity and the safety of our marriage, could one or two of you wonderful, artistic UK bead artists please share some of the places you buy your torch or kiln items from? Pretty please? I've had a day of searching and my head hurts. -Su |
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Kalera wrote:
Oh, good luck hon! I was just on the phone today with one of my customers in the UK, she's also a beadmaker and she gets all her supplies from Arrow Springs. I don't think shipping is toooo horribly long. It's the kiln that's going to be the biggest item, I think. I'm well used to getting stuff from the US, anything that can go regular post isn't a problem, and in most cases by air mail isn't too bad. Actually, it's so cheap to fly to Italy from here that if the husband gets into it in a big way, he could go over there once a month and bring it back the same day if he wants glass. The biggest problem is tools and equipment, really. We'll keep trying. If I can find Skippy Peanut Butter and Reeses' Peanut Butter cups in the UK, I can find a kiln eventually! -Su |
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I just typed hobby kilns in the search engine and it brought several
hits. Here is some that may help you. http://www.tempsfordstainedglass.co.uk http://www.cromartie.co.uk/kilns.htm http://www.potterycrafts.co.uk http://www.kilns.co.uk This one gave a whole listing about glass. http://www.bssg.co.uk Shirley In message , Su/Cutworks writes Kalera wrote: Oh, good luck hon! I was just on the phone today with one of my customers in the UK, she's also a beadmaker and she gets all her supplies from Arrow Springs. I don't think shipping is toooo horribly long. It's the kiln that's going to be the biggest item, I think. I'm well used to getting stuff from the US, anything that can go regular post isn't a problem, and in most cases by air mail isn't too bad. Actually, it's so cheap to fly to Italy from here that if the husband gets into it in a big way, he could go over there once a month and bring it back the same day if he wants glass. The biggest problem is tools and equipment, really. We'll keep trying. If I can find Skippy Peanut Butter and Reeses' Peanut Butter cups in the UK, I can find a kiln eventually! -Su -- Shirley Shone |
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Shirley wrote:
I just typed hobby kilns in the search engine and it brought several hits. Here is some that may help you. Thanks! I've also been in contact with a place in Stourbridge that will be importing kilns from the US soon. We were told that a kiln is good but not vital when you're starting out. A crock pot with vermiculite seems to be a decent alternative for beginners without being horribly expensive. Fortunately, my husband is more interested by the day so it looks as if I've found something to catch his imagination. He's been surfing today getting some more information and we're waiting on a few catalogues before making the leap. My thanks to you and everyone who has been so helpful. -Su -- My Floating Needle blog at: http://www.floatingneedle.co.uk |
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Su,
Not to be nosy or anything but your hubby can cool the beads in vermiculite. However, the beads won't be annealed until you have kiln. I do wish you the best in your search. Starlia -- Starlia Klopman www.klopmanstudios.com "Su/Cutworks" wrote in message ... Shirley wrote: I just typed hobby kilns in the search engine and it brought several hits. Here is some that may help you. Thanks! I've also been in contact with a place in Stourbridge that will be importing kilns from the US soon. We were told that a kiln is good but not vital when you're starting out. A crock pot with vermiculite seems to be a decent alternative for beginners without being horribly expensive. Fortunately, my husband is more interested by the day so it looks as if I've found something to catch his imagination. He's been surfing today getting some more information and we're waiting on a few catalogues before making the leap. My thanks to you and everyone who has been so helpful. -Su -- My Floating Needle blog at: http://www.floatingneedle.co.uk |
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Maybe you can contact EK Miller? WHen I bought my kiln from them they
were talking about making one for their German customers, so maybe they have a distributor there? www.ekmillerco.com -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay Su/Cutworks wrote: Kalera wrote: Oh, good luck hon! I was just on the phone today with one of my customers in the UK, she's also a beadmaker and she gets all her supplies from Arrow Springs. I don't think shipping is toooo horribly long. It's the kiln that's going to be the biggest item, I think. I'm well used to getting stuff from the US, anything that can go regular post isn't a problem, and in most cases by air mail isn't too bad. Actually, it's so cheap to fly to Italy from here that if the husband gets into it in a big way, he could go over there once a month and bring it back the same day if he wants glass. The biggest problem is tools and equipment, really. We'll keep trying. If I can find Skippy Peanut Butter and Reeses' Peanut Butter cups in the UK, I can find a kiln eventually! -Su |
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