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Hi all, I know it's been a very very long time since I've logged on. I had so many comments and a lot of love waiting for me when I logged on today. It really makes me so happy to see that my work is liked, and inspires new artists. (:
Here are just a few of the new things that have happened to me!
1. Graduated, BFA Graphic Design
2. Moved in with boyfriend/love of my life (who is new to you guys because that's how long it's been LOL), Geoff!
3. Started selling my jewelry at a local spa my friend owns -- my first official "in person" shop!! (check her out, www.facebook.com/BasicHumanKneads)
4. Built my website, www.armoredkoi.com (: Always tweaking, but that's the curse of being a perfectionist!
5. And last night I made some really kick ass hummus that I can't wait to eat for lunch today (and for the next probably two weeks since I made seven cups of it!) D:
What's new in your world?
Thanks for listening
<3AK
Here are just a few of the new things that have happened to me!
1. Graduated, BFA Graphic Design
2. Moved in with boyfriend/love of my life (who is new to you guys because that's how long it's been LOL), Geoff!
3. Started selling my jewelry at a local spa my friend owns -- my first official "in person" shop!! (check her out, www.facebook.com/BasicHumanKneads)
4. Built my website, www.armoredkoi.com (: Always tweaking, but that's the curse of being a perfectionist!
5. And last night I made some really kick ass hummus that I can't wait to eat for lunch today (and for the next probably two weeks since I made seven cups of it!) D:
What's new in your world?
Thanks for listening
<3AK
Kind of a bummer
So the bracelet I made for Todd (and the matching one I made for myself) in ANb is oxidizing or something so the color is all faded and sad looking.
it used to look like this!
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I think it's because we can't take them off so the metal is constantly being exposed to our skin and sweat and all that sexy grossness. I mean I run, work out, and do Bikram yoga (and that's like being in a sweat lodge for 90 minutes). So it's understandable.
Still sucks though.
The nice thing is though, the super huge ATi cuff I have
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just needs to be scrubbed with a brush & dish soap to get the dirt off and it looks good as new,
Sorry I'm lame.
So it's been forever since I've been on here. Work and school, etc. I have the two jobs and good news, I have a third lined up so I can leave Target & start making more money (and stop having to wake up at 3 am). So yay! I'll be bartending & serving at World of Beer. Should be awesome!
So here are some photos of the maille dice bag in progress:
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/150906_592760842331_1548923013_n.jpg
Yes, I used J 12:2. Yes, I hate my life.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/427592_592761036941_1545661021_n.jpg
Soooo the friend whom I'm making this for is my boyfriend now. :blush: His name is Todd.
It's
Chainmaille Dice Bag -- HELP
EDIT:
I decided I'm going with Japanese 12:2 since it's much more familiar to me.... even though it will take about three times as long and use like ten times the rings. LOL
Thanks to everyone who commented & helped out - your feedback gave me a good springboard to go off of for my 12:2 bag. I can wrap my head around that weave much more easily than E 4:1. (;
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OK everyone -- I really want to make a maille dice bag for my friend for Christmas and I have no idea where to start. I know how to do E 4:1, and I know how to do contractions of the weave.... but I don't know the best method of using those contractions to make a dice bag.
Wow everybody.
OK - so things have been really hectic for me which is why I haven't been very active. September was a crazy month.
In a nutshell:
1. I broke up with my boyfriend (of 3 years) for various, long-time-coming type reasons.
2. We were living together, so I of course had to move out.
3. Had to find a new apartment in Milwaukee (closer to school) - thankfully I got super lucky on Craigslist - my new place is pretty awesome (; will post pics if anyone is interested.
4. Hours at work got cut from 30 to 10 a week, consequently had to look for another job.
5. Found second job at Target unloading trucks & stocking at 4 in the morning. Doesn't pay
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OMG you are back!! Damn, so good to hear about you doing really great! 