tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post6534852268549810306..comments2024-03-06T03:12:24.898-08:00Comments on The Cerebral Dilettante: African Recycled Glass Discslunedreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-80005732783093518562014-11-18T05:38:15.635-08:002014-11-18T05:38:15.635-08:00So glad you love them Beverlee--yay!!!So glad you love them Beverlee--yay!!!lunedreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-70906332219679202812014-11-17T16:33:49.800-08:002014-11-17T16:33:49.800-08:00I am the very lucky owner of Autumn Turning and I ...I am the very lucky owner of Autumn Turning and I absolutely LOVE them...everytime I look at them and everytime I wear them. Absolutely exquisite work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-34568557451078156652014-11-13T08:03:50.448-08:002014-11-13T08:03:50.448-08:00Oh, you don't want to use Permalac or any solv...Oh, you don't want to use Permalac or any solvent based lacquer on polymer clay, I think it will melt it. I would use it only on metal. You need to use something different on polymer clay. I would hunt around on the Internet for tips on sealing polymer clay.lunedreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-25725478974519482262014-11-10T09:11:21.842-08:002014-11-10T09:11:21.842-08:00Love all these earrings! Is there a color of glass...Love all these earrings! Is there a color of glass bead that doesn't look gorgeous with patinated copper?? I don't think so! I bring home a bagful of beads every time we travel to Ghana, including these glass discs. Thanks for sharing your designs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-11313348566918116812014-11-02T17:30:11.179-08:002014-11-02T17:30:11.179-08:00Oooh, they are delicious! They are beautiful, and ...Oooh, they are delicious! They are beautiful, and what a grand bunch of goodies you've created with them. May have to go on a hunt for some of those beads myself....Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222000454834798087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-82404981540717380702014-11-02T07:22:39.641-08:002014-11-02T07:22:39.641-08:00Thanks Kristi! There are links in the post to the ...Thanks Kristi! There are links in the post to the tulip beads at Happy Mango and Afrobeadia. It's hard to see, the link font is in purple and hard to distinguish from the black font. The links are in the paragraph right before the picture of the petticoat earrings.lunedreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-18064325533401743462014-11-02T05:08:12.651-08:002014-11-02T05:08:12.651-08:00I love recycled glass beads too, you are a master ...I love recycled glass beads too, you are a master at using them. I love the petticoat beads, I've never seen them where the heck did you find them? I love your gorgeous creations, so happy you've got your mojo back girl!KristiBowmanDesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10015584159659853422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-74530672075584045422014-11-01T13:01:13.984-07:002014-11-01T13:01:13.984-07:00Hi again Keirsten - I really hope I'm not oust...Hi again Keirsten - I really hope I'm not oustaying my welcome on your blog, but I felt I had to reply to your very helpful answer. I've not noticed the dulling aspect of ren wax as I've not used it long enough on metal, I bought it to shine up my polymer clay beads but didn't like the finish preferring to use the dremel instead. So after reading your info I think I might try the lacquer, although I can't get permalac or clearguard in the UK online and definitely not on the little Scottish Island I live on but have found something similar called Rustins on amazon so I shall try that. Incidentally I looked on Afrobedia for the gorgeous glass disc beads but just couldn't bring myself to pay over £15 postage for a few beads. Sometimes I really wish I lived in the US :(Polyanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-39741496747653334422014-11-01T07:44:40.629-07:002014-11-01T07:44:40.629-07:00Thank you! I just bashed the wire as you say, to m...Thank you! I just bashed the wire as you say, to make more of a tape. I've never used square wire, it just doesn't appeal to me. I always lacquer my copper and brass pieces (and sometimes even the silver ones) with ClearGuard or Permalac to preserve the patina. (ClearGuard is identical to Permalac but much cheaper, I get it at SculptNouveau. Cleanup with lacquer thinner.) The pieces hold up very well then and the patina doesn't rub off on clothing or skin, and I've not heard from anyone that they've had any sensitivity to the lacquered copper or brass earwires (I lacquer those too). Many of the commercial metal components you purchase are coated with a lacquer to inhibit tarnish anyway so it's an old tradition. I wouldn't like to use a latex-type coating, it just doesn't seem very durable. These solvent-based lacquers are rock-hard. I apply it with a small brush (spray is not convenient for me). I have Ren Wax and have used it, but to me it feels sticky, and seems to become stickier in warm weather. I also usually prefer a glossy look to my metal and the Ren Wax dulls it some so I don't use it much. If I was going for a more satin finish I might use it. I do however, use Ren Wax over patinas and color-treated pieces (on top of the lacquer or other sealant) as an extra layer of protection, as shine doesn't matter to me then.lunedreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-72841488602267499232014-11-01T07:04:21.689-07:002014-11-01T07:04:21.689-07:00The beads are great, like you say you'd just h...The beads are great, like you say you'd just have to have every colourway - think I'll get myself some too. Love, love, love the earrings and the way you've combined the colours. Notice the wire is looking flatter, did you use square wire or just bash it? Wondered if you put anything on copper earwires to stop them discolouring the skin. I don't like the idea of using a spray or varnish. I've recently starting buffing copper with ren wax but I'm sure I read that you're not keen on it. Can I ask why? Have a lovely weekend as well.Polyanyanoreply@blogger.com