soldering basics

last sunday, i held a basic soldering class here at the house. it was fun and we all learned alot. (even me!) we learned that little crafty soldering irons don't get hot enough and i had to relearn the fact that if you try to stuff to much in between your glass pieces, it is really hard to close, tape and then solder! but i managed to get it taped and my project turned out great. the rest of the class worked on smaller, learning projects like a wood domino, scrabble letter and glass gem. these give the foundation of things to consider when soldering. then we moved onto our projects, with the girls working on little 2x3 ornaments.

here is stefanie (from my etsynj street team) adding a jumpring to her project.

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this is stefanie's mom, Laurie

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here's miss marlene and jill working hard

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jill practices with the iron

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here is the piece i worked on while in class. it is a big piece of glass (the biggest i've ever worked on) and it is thick to begin with. the pretty quilt snippet is from a bag of beautiful quilt pieces that i picked up on saturday at Shupp's Grove, in Pennyslvania.

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there are 2 spots left for the soldering class that will be held here thurs. july 9th from 10:00-2:00. email me at keeshagirl4@aol.com if you are interested.

Adamstown, Pa

cool things we saw today.

awesome collection of bakelite napkin rings

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boxes of vintage Valentine's cards

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these were called the "Quint" dolls and they each had their corresponding name pinned to their shirt. so cute! only $300 - what a steal!

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this was a really cool piece that i would love to have (at only $545!) - it was labeled "industrial metal baskets"

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cool weathered bookcase

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basket of rusted toy railroad tracks

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we saw these beautiful exotic finches at Shupp's Grove and i just loved how the owner decorated their cage.

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this little Pug puppy was for sale at Shupp's market (only $800 ya'll!). oh my god, he was so cute. when i broke out my camera, he started barking this tiny little pup arf sound.

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the tents at Shupp's Grove. We just love going there.

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this is one item i did take home. a vintage, working! Hamilton watch.

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We have an early day tomorrow. We are going to hit "Renningers" flea market. we are looking for some things to create a booth for my next show. i am going to use a vintage vanity and build around it to create a smaller version of my normal booth. my next show? i don't think i shared the news yet.... i'll be doing the Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio; September 18,19, & 20. It is also my birthday and i've invited a couple of friends to come join me there.