vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from Harry :
]See my Paua and Holes at
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Harry New Zealand Paua Shell at
vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from Harry :
]I changed it... I didn't like it either. ]Sorry.
no - i thought it was FUNNY!
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Congrats! Be sure you wear a respirator or particle mask rated for dust when drilling holes in shells. The dust can be very toxic. Barbara Dream Master
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ~~ Albert Camus
harry, my suggestion...
if a piece does not say "drill me here" when you pick it up, *DON'T* force yourself to drill it! Leave some for wirewrap/etc...if you try to make yourself do it on every piece, it will become a struggle, then yoiu won't enjoy it.
Not saying don't take the challenge to try to find the spot...but don't make it a chore!!! Just let the pieces tell you!!!
If a bead doesn't speak to me, I set it aside. I have 2 beads that I have had for 10 years, that I can't make yet. And the funny thing is, right now, I can tell they weren't *that* great, but I think I spent about $5 each on them at that time.
But conversely, if one starts to whisper "drill me", then do it. You might be surprised!
Mary
wow! those look nice! Can't wait til I get my other auction...then of course *I* have to figure out where to drill those darn holes!
Mary
Very sound advice and I thank you so much. I just had that with some beach - sea glass I tumbled and I just had to drill some... and they look AWESOME!!! I am starting to enjoy this very much. lol Harry New Zealand Paua Shell at
Oh I know that for sure. I make absolutely sure I don't breath the dust, but when I drilled them I had them under water. Harry New Zealand Paua Shell at
Have fun... I did after I close my eyes and pulled down on the lever and heard that grinding sound! LOL Then I opened my eyes and the little guys were just fine and seemed to enjoy it. :) Now they are perfect to use for anything. lol Harry New Zealand Paua Shell at
New Zealand Paua Shell at
so, when *DO* I get mine???
Mary
Let's see... did I send you some yet or did you buy some? Heck I am totally confused. lol Wait a minute... you did buy some from my auction didn't do? I am sure if you did you will get them very soon. :) Harry New Zealand Paua Shell at
yep, bought them from the auction. Paypaled. Eagerly anticipating!!! :-)
meijhanakittie (Mary)
vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from Harry :
]ROFL... what kind of holes were they? Come to think of it... ]who in there right mind would buy a hole. A hole is empy.. ]nothing there.. like the center part of a doughnut. lol ]Wanna buy a bridge? {{ slapping self now }} lol
the ad says: "We are frequently asked for beads with larger holes. We've included the most popular hole sizes in this catalogue.
[large blank space, for pictures]then the prices. All holes shown lifesize - no mix and match. These will actually work just as well if you are trying to make your holes smaller.
Each hole will come filled with pure Vermont fresh air, air that Howard Dean once breathed, sealed fresh in a clear ziplock bag.
----------------------- it's meant to be a joke, but i'm wondering if it's going to backfire on them.
----------- @vicki [SnuggleWench] (Books)
Well, it's better than "Check out Harry's holes" Might get some strange cross posters!
Tina
"Harry" wrote
New Zealand Paua Shell at
New Zealand Paua Shell at
I thought so. lol I am sure they were mailed and are very close to you by now. When did I tell you I shipped them? :) >head held high< I always tell my customers when I shipped or plan to ship. lol I am such a goof! Harry New Zealand Paua Shell at
I didn't get a shipping notice from you...We had the discussion about drilling the holes, but that was it.
give it a couple more days...if it ain't here by Friday, I will let you know!
mary
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