Psst... Beaducation is having a sale!

Just got this notification in my email box from Beaducation.com

"We are blowing out our inventory, putting over 500 items on sale. The savings start at 25% and a few closeout items are an incredible 60% off! There's something for everyone -- stamping materials, blanks, chain, Swarovski crystals, and tools. 

Sale prices are valid through Thursday May 30. Then we rearrange our warehouse to make room for NEW product! Now is a great time to stock up on your favorites, as well as try something new while the prices are this low!"

Now that sounds like a great thing to do this Memorial Day... There are lots of tools, materials and metal blanks at great prices. Find the sale link here.

I'm off to do a little online shopping!

Solder with Me on Saturday

Hey local jewelry-minded-people!

Just a quick note to let you know that I have ONE spot left in my Introduction to Soldering class this coming Saturday, May 25.

Never wielded a torch and want to make your own soldered jewelry? This is the class for you!

I've got you covered. The tools and materials are all included in the price. All you need to do is show up!  Hop on over to my Etsy store to enroll. Hope to see you there.

Thinking...

It's that time again.

You know, when I wrote my first book it seemed easy. Almost too easy. I had something to say. I had the CALLING for something to say. To teach, to spread the soldering love to those who wanted to pick up a torch and create something of their very own out of metal. Book one told a story. A story through basic techniques and lots of love for my students.

Project notes from book one.

Now it seems a little different. How do I move beyond the simple joy of soldering simple things?  I still have a story to tell. My hope is that people will want to continue down the jewelry making path. Make new stuff, learn new skills, build on what they learned.

Right now I am finding the voice of the book. Fleshing out the projects. Trying to be witty and entertaining and thoughtful all at the same time. I know it is in there. Putting pen to paper and fingers to the keyboard is exciting.

I think the journey has begun.

Feel free to leave any comments, thoughts or encouragement in the comments. This is the time that I need to hear from you.