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lillian13 ([personal profile] lillian13) wrote2010-11-04 09:45 am
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OK, setup is tomorrow, that means the show is 2 days away


I was up pretty late last night, working on bolo ties. I don't normally make too many for any one show--while I like them, they aren't usually a hot item. Except that I sold 2 at my last show and I keep seeing ads for "bolo-style necklaces". So, I put together 6 of them, using smaller stones than I normally do. Since I don't use purchased ends for the ties (they look tacky), I wrap the material in wire to make it look more handmade and interesting.

You know, I'd forgotten what a pain it is to wrap wire (especially bronze wire) around a not-very-thick soft cord. And I kept misjudging the amount of wire I needed and had to unwrap several of them as it became obvious that it wasn't going to work. But I got them all wrapped, and even added beads to one (will finish them up either tonight or Friday after setup). But man, my hands are sore.

Also found out that I got into the Wheatsville Arts Festival, sponsored by the Wheatsville Co-op! It's pretty prestigious, and it's always a great show for me. Now I know what I'll be doing over Thanksgiving weekend--making jewelry (the show is the first weekend in December).

So tonight I go to my storage unit after work, and load up my tent, weights, etc. I'll load up everything else at the apartment either tonight or tomorrow. [personal profile] dremiel will be helping me out with setup, and my nephew is supposed to help me with teardown on Sunday. 

I sure hope the Wheatsville folks don't deposit my check until next week. Money is very, very tight and I still need to get out change for the show.
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[personal profile] tehomet 2010-11-04 07:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Ouch, your poor hands.

Good luck with the setup. It sounds like an epic amount of work. Hope it all goes smoothly.

[identity profile] dremiel.livejournal.com 2010-11-04 03:07 pm (UTC)(link)
I will be there! Text or email me the exact place/time you want me.

Do you want to come over for dinner tonight for a quick break? It's just bean soup and cornbread and salad but the company is good. We'll be home from rowing about 7pm.

[identity profile] dremiel.livejournal.com 2010-11-04 03:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Actually my soup kicks ass, but yeah.
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[identity profile] lillian13.livejournal.com 2010-11-04 03:33 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd love to, but I have class until 7:30 and then I need to go to the storage unit to get all my stuff out.

[identity profile] dremiel.livejournal.com 2010-11-04 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd offer to help but I have to be the homework wrangler. See you tomorrow.

[identity profile] marthawells.livejournal.com 2010-11-04 04:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Congrats on Wheatsville!
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[identity profile] vickita.livejournal.com 2010-11-04 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
\o/ Wheatsville!