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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-12-31, 3:51pm
Replies: 41
Views: 9,868
Posted By hummingbird3172
I've had the most success with Bucket o' Mudd. I...

I've had the most success with Bucket o' Mudd. I just tried the smooth and tough too and have had a problem with the beads breaking loose. I am just too rough. I might have to try that Dip and...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2007-12-28, 3:02pm
Replies: 95
Views: 67,726
Posted By hummingbird3172
You really blow my mind! I've wanted to try wire...

You really blow my mind! I've wanted to try wire working but I am soooo bad at it and I lose patience. You must be an incredible teacher, because you make me want to give it another shot!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-12-21, 4:08pm
Replies: 37
Views: 10,027
Posted By hummingbird3172
Pretty bead, Elly-loo! :) Heather, that may...

Pretty bead, Elly-loo! :)

Heather, that may be the best explanation that I've ever seen!

EDP can actually make a bead have an even more of an organic flair BECAUSE it devitrifies...sometimes...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-12-21, 4:03pm
Replies: 113
Views: 19,024
Posted By hummingbird3172
My sparker works perfectly every time. I used to...

My sparker works perfectly every time. I used to use a bbq lighter without problems...the sparker took a little getting used to, but now it is even easier than the bbq lighter ever was.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-12-21, 12:40pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,299
Posted By hummingbird3172
This is so easy that I am almost embarrassed to...

This is so easy that I am almost embarrassed to share it, but I really do love the fluid look it gets....and I highly recommend the product!

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It is French Tarragon frit and this is where...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-12-21, 12:12pm
Replies: 37
Views: 10,027
Posted By hummingbird3172
That's what I think of as organic too :) , as if...

That's what I think of as organic too :) , as if found in nature.

Kimberly makes some of the most amazing organics that I have ever seen!

Take a look at these, Olivia:...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2007-12-21, 12:03pm
Replies: 232
Views: 112,408
Posted By hummingbird3172
Thanks Tracy, I was low on funds and just bought...

Thanks Tracy, I was low on funds and just bought the silk for now...but Dharma's does have the silk velvet for about $10/yd.

If I can get the dyeing right then I will do the silk velvet and...
Forum: Tutorials 2007-12-20, 1:00pm
Replies: 178
Views: 181,747
Posted By hummingbird3172
This was a really good idea to make a thread like...

This was a really good idea to make a thread like this!

I like the silvered ivory and enamel trick...never thought of that!

Love the Flaming pastille....so beautiful.

I make all my twisties...
Forum: Tutorials 2007-12-20, 11:56am
Replies: 8
Views: 5,704
Posted By hummingbird3172
There is a bunch of ways of doing giraffe (this...

There is a bunch of ways of doing giraffe (this is my favorite because it is so easy!). You can make a round of ivory and then apply dots of dark brown in straight vertical lines (so that when they...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2007-12-20, 11:32am
Replies: 232
Views: 112,408
Posted By hummingbird3172
Smile Whew! What a fascinating thread...I just read all...

Whew! What a fascinating thread...I just read all five pages, but I can't thank you enough, Tracy, for posting this tutorial.

I bought one of these :
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Forum: Tutorials 2007-12-20, 10:22am
Replies: 28
Views: 17,422
Posted By hummingbird3172
Thanks Teresa! I just saw your owls! They are...

Thanks Teresa! I just saw your owls! They are fantastic (as are all your sculpted masterpieces!) :)

Thanks Jen!
Forum: Tutorials 2007-12-12, 11:58am
Replies: 16
Views: 6,760
Posted By hummingbird3172
I have a Gelly-pig...OMG it is darling. ...

I have a Gelly-pig...OMG it is darling.

Most sculptural beads start out as a round or oval...then add pig parts....I also like making animals out of tab shaped beads. I did a pig once...it...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2007-12-11, 12:48pm
Replies: 37
Views: 20,594
Posted By hummingbird3172
Oh my GOD that is beautiful!

Oh my GOD that is beautiful!
Forum: Tutorials 2007-12-11, 12:42pm
Replies: 28
Views: 17,422
Posted By hummingbird3172
I do owls too....one way, and the easiest IMO is...

I do owls too....one way, and the easiest IMO is sculptural...you would be amazed at the myriad of different creatures you can make with a basic tab...that is how this owl started:

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Forum: The Dark Room 2007-02-07, 6:32am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,774
Posted By hummingbird3172
Thanks Carol, I think I should be able to do this...

Thanks Carol, I think I should be able to do this on my camera. It seems to have a lot of features that I know nothing about. I guess I bought the "blue" floodlight bulbs. I think I need another...
Forum: The Dark Room 2007-02-06, 8:18pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,774
Posted By hummingbird3172
Light Bulb Advice.....

What kind of lightbulb do I need to buy? This is one area that I am totally clueless. I have been taking my photocube outside when I need pictures...and Mother Nature does not always cooperate. I...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2007-01-26, 1:42pm
Replies: 69
Views: 32,027
Posted By hummingbird3172
That is a great idea! :-)

That is a great idea! :-)
Forum: Tutorials 2007-01-26, 1:41pm
Replies: 7
Views: 5,833
Posted By hummingbird3172
HI Vicki! I think you are right, if you can...

HI Vicki!
I think you are right, if you can turn the bead upside down a bit longer and let the "lobes" of the heart slide down a bit it will solve the problem. I was having the same issue, so I know...
Forum: Tutorials 2007-01-24, 4:12pm
Replies: 3
Views: 4,280
Posted By hummingbird3172
I am glad it helps!!!!! :-)

I am glad it helps!!!!! :-)
Forum: Tutorials 2007-01-18, 9:27pm
Replies: 3
Views: 4,280
Posted By hummingbird3172
I've made a few doggies...mostly cats, but I can...

I've made a few doggies...mostly cats, but I can certainly talk you through a basic doggie face. Once you get the basic hang of it I am sure you will put your own spin on it...this is kind of...
Forum: Tutorials 2007-01-18, 7:46am
Replies: 12
Views: 18,473
Posted By hummingbird3172
I love the trunk...it looks so silvery! :-) The...

I love the trunk...it looks so silvery! :-) The colors are all perfect!
Forum: Tutorials 2007-01-17, 2:56pm
Replies: 12
Views: 18,473
Posted By hummingbird3172
Beautiful, Lara!:love:

Beautiful, Lara!:love:
Forum: Tutorials 2007-01-17, 11:00am
Replies: 26
Views: 15,464
Posted By hummingbird3172
Hi Christy! I'd suggest the same things...4...

Hi Christy!

I'd suggest the same things...4 green "hearts" on top of a stem. I can't wait to see what you make! :-D
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-01-16, 5:39pm
Replies: 10
Views: 7,828
Posted By hummingbird3172
I need to get some of this....I love Michaels! ...

I need to get some of this....I love Michaels!

In another thread it was suggested to use a Copper Chore Boy Scrubber...it is kind of a crocheted copper and a loose mesh, but also nice for a...
Forum: Tutorials 2007-01-10, 7:37am
Replies: 32
Views: 19,611
Posted By hummingbird3172
Just in case anyone wanted to see how the beads...

Just in case anyone wanted to see how the beads made with the Chore Boy scrubber came out...

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It makes a splendid sea fan!

When I put these into the kiln the copper mesh...
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