While I'm on the topic of new journals. . .

[mellymell]

Towards the end of 2008, I created gaias_jewel and now in light of the potential, though not likely LJ troubles, I got gaiasjewel over at InsaneJournal (just like my main journal, there won't be any content there unless something happens to LJ). I intend to use it as a very informal blog and an in for various jewelry communities for the jewelry business I'm

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[branflake]

Melanie, that is so awesome! :) I'm proud of you!!! Now, do it! :)

And my insanejournal is Branflake as well :) Yay for silly things I came up with 6 years ago! :)

[mellymell]

Feel free to poke me periodically to make sure I'm progressing. ;)

Yay for silly things people dubbed me with about 10 years ago. :)

[oropher_777]

Ooo, neat! Be sure to let us know when you start putting stuff on etsy. I'm a jewelry freak as well as a shoe whore!

[mellymell]

I definitely will! I was admiring your necklace and earring set on NYE. You have good taste. :)

[oropher_777]

Thank you! They were my grandmother's ... can't recall when she ever wore them, but I've inherited them, so I might as well get good use out of them.

Just in case LJ goes belly-up, I've started an account on Insane Journal. I'm oropher_777 there, too. Can't say I like it as well as LJ, but just in case ...

[beenabutterfly]

Hey there. I just wanted to tell you how much your love and support has meant to me this past year. I have had a difficult year and your support has been unwavering. Thank you for being you!

[mellymell]

Aw, that's sweet. I only wish I could have done more. All I can really do is give you cyber *hugs* from afar, but if they make you feel better, I'm happy to give them. :)

[aranel13]

Hey, have you thought about doing supplies along with your made creations on etsy or whatever store you do? I'd rather buy the special stuff from a friend than a stranger!

[mellymell]

I have thought about that, actually. Especially once I get the tools and hone the skills for silversmithing. I thought I could do settings, pendants, clasps and other findings. I've even thought about doing things like the hook/eye closures on Legolas' shirt and other such items for costumers. It's a niche market, I know, but I think people would appreciate having the option to buy them, especially from a fellow costumer.

[aranel13]

Yeah, things like the toggles would go over well, I think. When I remember the hell I had finding the right stuff for Faramir and then ending up having to get it custom made, I could tear my hair out. I'd be very interested in specialty stones and settings for my work.

[mellymell]

And there are little things like that in nearly every fandom, so the potential for such a line is nearly endless.

Stone cutting is something I eventually want to get into as well, but one thing at a time. First things first with the silversmithing.

[conciliate]

Cool, best of luck getting it off the ground :)

[mellymell]

Thanks!