Hey Rach. I read your comment and yes, it is definitely easier to buy the premade links! Even better, I don't need to weld them. I can just use the pliers to close them shut, and it's done. Raffy told me he saw a cold welder I could use if I wanted that people use on computer parts. The tip only heats up when it comes in contact with metal. I may go that route when I get better materials to work with.
Right now I'm using Nickel plated things for practice. Raffy helped me put together a spreadsheet as a pricing guide, so I can accurately price my things. The most expensive thing I made was a necklace for $3.48, so I'm going to charge $7.00 for it. I just want my hobby to pay for itself, I don't want a huge markup, unless it's like sterling silver or gold.
I think that eBay is a good place to go, and I looked up the indoor swap meet here- it's $10 to rent a table for Saturday. When it gets closer to the holidays, I'll look into that, but I really don't know how much people go to swap meets here. I'll go to check it out before I spend any money on that, because eBay is free, as far as I know...
I thought of you today Rach, because I was using the eliptical machine for the first time today. I went about 10 minutes, and my heart rate was like 170, so I finished the last 20 minutes on the treadmill. I'm glad that I'm getting better at working out, and someday I'll be able to go longer!
Yay Leah!!!
I'm taking my birthday week off. One week to work, then I'm taking the 11th - 15th off. For me. For Games! For packing! For whatever I want to do! That is my present to me.
I feel like beading now. I'll post again next week. Take care!
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First I saw your post and my initial thought was "Packing? Is she going on vacation?"
Then I realized that you're probably just preparing for the Big Move coming up. Did you guys finally pick out the new apartment yet?
The cold welder sounds pretty cool. I might commission you to make me some huge crazy chandelier earrings that aren't too heavy to wear. I'd pay you handsomely for a pair. :D
I accept the challenge. I'll get on that.
Raffy and I are moving to Mesa Ridge apartments. I'll post a pic next time I blog.
Yeah, it's late here. I'm not tired tonight, I can't sleep. Sometimes it's like that. I think it's from working the paper route - when you don't sleep much for a long time, it sticks with you. I miss that route. Whoever is on it better be doing a damn good job like I did.
Yay! Giant Earrings!!
I'm sure that they're taking well care of your old job for you. :)
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