gripping gripes

The glue came out yesterday. I do not like glue. But then, who would like something that is smelly, sticky and not always reliable? Unfortunately it is a necessary evil in the process of turning buttons into the hair grips destined … Continue reading

glue’s out!

With my stall in mind, I’ve been busy today with a new batch of pendants. Oh, and finishing off outstanding commissions. I’ve been experimenting with a bit of beading and embroidery on some of them. I’m not sure about the … Continue reading

technology traumas

They say a bad workman blames his tools. In which case today I must have been a very bad workman indeed. First, I re-glued some pendant bails that I already did the other day but then fiddled with to test … Continue reading

bracelets and bobby pins

You may remember these bracelets. During a recent cupboard clear-out I came across them languishing in a tupperware box, where they had been stashed whilst I decided what to do about them. The problem was that a friend who bought one … Continue reading

gluey glitch

I started off really pleased with my progress yesterday. I got out into the garden early and dug up lots of primroses to take to my friend’s house. They need spacing out you see, and we have run out of … Continue reading