Tonight at stitch-and-bitch, I did some much needed sizing research. The information bit was nothing fancy. I just wanted to make sure I had standard bracelet sizes listed on one place for easy look-up. Then I needed to make sure I could go from a measurement to bracelet. Most of the bracelets fit the 1/4" rule. The byzantine weave, however, seems ( Read more... )

Just got back from the Albany Spin Jam, and I am so very tired. Sunny was super excited about playing with her fire fan at Roses over the weekend. Chad was the ever unusual Chad. Jen was chilling. Chaz was cool. Kevin, Matt, and Matt got wild with the fire staff action. The hoopers were hot. There was some healthy double-cane action. The chemist ( Read more... )

I ran into a serious problem last night. I was finishing off a piece of chainmail jewelry when I noticed that my oldest and most worn piece had started to rust. I thought a week of sweating and wearing was enough time to test for that. Apparently I needed two. Now I'm wondering what to do. I'm not comfortable selling something that rusts after two ( Read more... )

Ever since the Brooklyn Indie Market show, I've been shuffling between day job interests and making a first attempt at selling jewelry. Looks like my efforts shall bear fruit. I have five chainmail designs I'm getting ready to sell: two are classic chainmail jewelry patterns and three are variations on a theme that I hope are relatively unique. All ( Read more... )