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Zubeydah

I have this on my list, Otto -- you do good stuff! I'm just low on funds after another purchase. (Am planning on ordering a pair of spaulders -- UNstrapped, if possible.)

Zubeydah

Scott Martin wrote:I'd strongly suggest a good german saw frame - this is a 5" frame (cost about $20.00) and the 8" frame was under $30 - I have something like 4-6 for teaching

Do you know of any sources for those specific saws?

Zubeydah

It was a pleasure working with sabakakrazny on this project. Communication was clear and frequent, the price was more than reasonable, and his artistry is remarkable. I can't wait for it to arrive!

(My intent for this piece is that it will be going into a gift basket at some time in the future.)

Zubeydah

I would rather not answer that in print.

Zubeydah

B: It was a joke. :D (I'm generally lustful, impure, and, according to some here, immoral. No, I don't believe a gemstone would have had any effect whatsoever on my life choices. Besides: My husband's been wearing that sapphire on a chain around his neck for 12 years now, and he's every bit as naugh...

Zubeydah

hivemind wrote:Sapphires were also regarded as high status health aids (able to cure a range of complaints) – and as a guarantee of morality, capable of reducing human lust and impurity of thought.

Sadly, this doesn't _actually_ work. I tried.

(My "sweet 16" ring was a sapphire.)

Zubeydah

I think I may have gotten the wrong type of saw.

This one keeps _swivelling the blade around_ and doesn't keep the same orientation. It's by Exacto.

Does anyone have a recommendation for one?

Zubeydah

This vise: http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Smart- ... 2187?pos=1
Got recommended to me... it's metal with leather pads in the grips.
Good idea? Fail idea?

Zubeydah

I am just bouncing in my chair and grinning! Thank you, Scott, for the pattern and the information! :) My saw arrived last night, along with a set of files. Just waiting on the blades to get here. I got an assortment to start off with, but will follow your advice and get a bunch. I am now eagerly lo...

Zubeydah

so... is there anything that a seamstress can do to help? Do you guys need heraldic banners, tabbards, etc? Can't promise I can do a lot, but would like to help support the effort where I can!!

Zubeydah

Petranella: Thank you for the link! I will look into it in depth tonight after work. Scott: squee!! Thank you for all the info! One thing that has me a little puzzled is what size blades to buy for which (appropriate thickness) gauge of metal? I am wanting to do jewelry work, not pieces (yet) for ar...

Zubeydah

I have supplies on the way and am just going to dive into it and experiment. Thanks for all the suggestions, support and encouragement, guys!

Zubeydah

ya'll rock! Thank you

Zubeydah

OOoooooooooOOoooH!! Thank you!

Zubeydah

Can anyone point me to books or class handouts on the art of metal cutwork (for jewelry)? I got to see a demo of it years back, and it's lurked in the back of my head ever since as something I *REALLY* want to learn.. I've tried to find materials that I could read and get the gist of it, but my goog...

Zubeydah

*wiggles*

Zubeydah

This would make a magnificent addition to a gift basket I'm working on for next year. $80.00.

Zubeydah

I have multiple Flikr accounts: The freebies AND the paid membership ones. I've been very happy with them.

Zubeydah

Missed out on these last time! I'm in for $10.

Zubeydah

Do you ever do 'design consultations' for those who want to make the banner themselves, or can't afford your (EXTREMELY reasonably priced) work? I have a very simple, almost boring heraldry, and while I would love to make a banner for myself, am really puzzled as to what to do with the rest of the b...

Zubeydah

Along the same lines: Does anyone sell white belt blanks of Significant Length?

Zubeydah

Yummy.

Zubeydah

Mine arrived today. The packaging was.. erm.. interesting.

Zubeydah

Otto -
You asked for feedback.. these are on my radar as gift basket items, I've just already spent my allowance for this month.

I'm hoping they'll still be available next month!
-zu

Zubeydah

Holy crap, that is *awesome*! (I was gonna say epic but someone else beat me to it)

Zubeydah

These cuffs are going to be given in a gift basket at next week's Battlemoor Event! Chloe did gorgeous work!

Zubeydah

bumpity!
Any word on these?

Zubeydah

These are going into a gift basket that will be presented at Battlemoor next week. I'm going to make up a little card with your contact info on it, in case the person who receives it wants more - hope that's ok!

Zubeydah

I'm hoping to include the one I ordered in a gift basket that I will be presenting at Battlemoor - which I leave for in exactly one week's time. Is there any chance that they might arrive to zip code 74107 by that time?

Zubeydah

Yojimbo wrote:I can't help but notice you changed the thread title.

Which I appreciate him doing.

Zubeydah

when will these ship, out of curiosity?

Zubeydah

Paypal sent.

Zubeydah

REALLY pretty work!!

Zubeydah

I am interested in a frame and a belt hook... how could I go about obtaining one? (I am not attending Pennsic)

Zubeydah

15... I think these would be cool in a gift basket I'm working on.

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