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Post by Tweetiepy on Nov 9, 2005 19:50:11 GMT -5
Christmas will soon be upon us and following in what now seems to be my tradition, I've decided once again to make (with the help of my daughter (10)) presents for teachers & caretakers. My tumblers have been silent for the past little while (I really miss the soothing sounds they emit, but their status may change soon - my problem is that I have lots of large or large broken pieces of rock but I'm missing filler stones & smaller sizes of stones - too lazy & sick lately to go out & break some up outside (which is getting so cold lately too). So this is what I've been up to. Here is a picture of the whole lot... it's made out of bright aluminum rings and colored Al rings.  These are the large stars (called celtic starz) for a pendant and/or key chain  The smaller size starz - for pendant, earrings, or keychains  These are the rainbow bracelets going into the birthday grab bags for the girls - they're gonna see Harry Potter (HP) and the weave is fittingly called HP 3-1  Colors are off - lighting is horrible - what can I say - operator error Thanks for looking - sorry this is not rock related... wish it was |
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Post by Cher on Nov 9, 2005 19:54:36 GMT -5
Tweety those are so cool! I really like those starz and those are
going to be wonderful gifts. That's really thoughtful of you. Dang,
this forum is just plum full of the most caring and generous people.
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Post by jdennis on Nov 9, 2005 20:19:51 GMT -5
I love it. where do you get your rings?
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Post by joe on Nov 9, 2005 20:23:33 GMT -5
Those stars are TOO intricate.  I get a headache just trying to see a pattern to copy. Congrats Tweetie for making something so interesting to look at. |
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Post by stoner on Nov 9, 2005 20:37:44 GMT -5
Lookin' good Tweetie. Looks like a lot of work.
Ed
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Post by cookie3rocks on Nov 9, 2005 21:25:58 GMT -5
Georgeous, tweet's. I would go blind (even with my reading glasses on) trying to do that. LOVE the Celtic stars. Great ob!
cookie
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ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Nov 9, 2005 22:56:04 GMT -5
Tweety, you are just too clever for words! I love them.
Trish
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Post by Tweetiepy on Nov 10, 2005 6:12:16 GMT -5
Jdennis, I get my rings from two places in Canada in Saskatchewan - www.theringlord.com & www.Metaldesignz.com - not sure where to get them from the states - the ring lord has US pricing so I know that they ship to the states - you can get sawcut rings (more $ but a nicer closure) or machine cut in various types, colors & sizes. I got the celtic starz kit from metaldesignz then bought some rings to make more - It,s very addictive! Thanks guys - I really wish I had rock related stuff to show.... maybe soon..? |
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Post by Rose on Nov 10, 2005 6:30:42 GMT -5
Wow Tweet those are great !! -I love the stars
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Nov 10, 2005 9:36:48 GMT -5
cool tweet- Awesome job!
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Post by jdennis on Nov 10, 2005 10:49:38 GMT -5
thanks tweet.. where in canada do you live???
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Post by rockyraccoon on Nov 10, 2005 10:54:08 GMT -5
you have been busy tweetie! i love the snowflakes.
kim
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Post by Tweetiepy on Nov 10, 2005 10:55:37 GMT -5
I live near Ottawa where.... we have snow today!  |
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Post by creativeminded on Nov 10, 2005 12:50:46 GMT -5
Well done, did you come up with the star design on your own?
Tami
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Post by Tweetiepy on Nov 10, 2005 15:46:47 GMT -5
Tami, no way I coulda figured that out! I bought a pattern, really easy once you get the ring sizes down
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Post by krazydiamond on Nov 10, 2005 18:40:22 GMT -5
well done, Tweet! sorry to hear your tumblers haven't been rolling! do you have any dollar stores/equivalent near you, some places (like Walmart/Micheals/All for a Dollar) sell rounded river rock in bags for a buck or two in all sizes. before i generated enough of my own "filler" that is what i used, after a few cycles some of it turned out quite nice all by itself!
those are great bracelets and keychains! love the rainbow patterns.
hope you start feeling better soon!
KD
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 13, 2005 3:39:33 GMT -5
Hi Tweety,
Great Pics realy great THANKS for sharing ,
I've posted them on to my "manufacturer" (my wife !) for her to look at.
Have a good day.
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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I get a headache just trying to see a pattern to copy. Congrats Tweetie for making something so interesting to look at. 
