No, Im not getting married!
As I said in my 'Bead Multitasking' post I have been working on something to wear to my cousins wedding at Easter.
I now have two possibilities in non-tarnish silver with green embelishments and am planning a third item that will possibly be non-tarnish brass with green/burgandy embelishments.
I wore the top I had bought for the occasion to a 21st party the other night and am not sure if Im happy wearing it to an event involving the whole family. Or I could always go the other extream and vamp it up a bit (just to annoy them). Its very earthy/elf like anyway, so I could easily do a collar type necklace to wear with it. Im also still trying to decide if I should wear it with jeans or a similar coloured skirt. The other problem with the top is that I can't really wear a jacket over it (due to the floaty wing-like sleaves) which I probably should do in Mt Gambier (one of the coldest places in South Australia).
I think Im going to need to go shopping on the wekend!
I did start to work on a brass and white pearl rosarie for one of my brother's girls last night, but I think I shall have to store that until after Easter.
I probably should go back to work now.
Until next time.
Monday 19 March 2007
Thursday 15 March 2007
Worldbuilding
Of late I have been playing around with a spot of world building (or island building to be more precise).
As yet I havn't named the island itself but I have been working on some of the cities/towns etc found on it. What I have done so far is as follows:
Merlnec-Arden
Twin city located near the entrance to the River Merlnec at the top of the Inner Harbour.
Arden is the smaller of the two cities and sits on the higher side of the river. It is where the wealthier members of the population live and also contains the council hall.
Merlnec has a much higher concentration of people (mainly working class) but is much poorer. There is a large library here that is open to all (except books can't be borrowed). There is also a warf stretching into the Inner Harbour and many of the Crafts practiced on the island have CraftHalls here.
Emmerdale
Small village located at a bend in Chandley Creek.
The people here are noted for their superior hunting and archery skills.
While the main common buildings, such as craft and meeting halls, are at ground level these people are skilled at building their houses higher up in the trees.
Belfus Creek
Town located at the widest inland point of Belfus Creek. The area here and on the opposite bank of the creek are suitable for growing grapes for winemaking. The people here have darker skin tone due to prolonged exposure to the outdoors.
Gilead
Busteling city on the far side of the island. Located in a valley with a river running down its middle this city is noted for its use of terraces for housing and farming. The people here employ blimp like airships as a means of moving from one area of the valley to another. These have not proved useable outside the valley.
Pala
Small town located on an island at the entrance to the Inner Harbour. Originally set up as a fortified outpost it is now home to a temple and place of study. Students who study here are given a token key to wear which enables them free passage throughout the island and ensures them food and a place to sleep without question (during the years they are studying under the masters at Pala).
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Other Info:
There are two calenders in use. The generally accepted one which is much like that which we use, and the harvest one which has 3 periods (sewing, growing and reaping).
The most striking feature of this island is the vast mountain range which runs along its centre. It is heavily forested in most areas but some sections have been terraced or cleared to make roads.
No person may carry a weapon here.
The island is governed by a matriarch (known as Kelda), her consort and a council of delagetes from each of the settlements.
The role of Kelda is usually passed from mother to daughter until there are no more suitable daughters in a family line. The council then seeks a suitable candidate from other families.
There is a fast for 3 days starting at midnight on the day the last of the harvest is brought in. This is followed by a 3 day celebration to give thanks for the harvest.
There is an Ox like animal used in the fields and for cartage between the various places on the island. There are also many varieties of bird and aquatic life.
Serious crimes include:
- Acts resulting in death or perminant disablement of another member of society.
- Damage to the general food stores of the land on which they are grown.
- Deliberate damage to wares or tooles produced or used by a member of one of the specialised crafts.
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I am also toying with the idea that the island is housed entirely within a glass ball on a specially built stand on the mantle of some run down house in the suburbs (a sort of snowglobe) . The people on the island can't see out but we can see in.
Please if you have any suggestions for a name for this island do drop me an email. I was at first considering calling it Haven or Lyonesse but decided these had been overused.
Also if you have any other suggestions or find any fault with my island so far please let me know.
As yet I havn't named the island itself but I have been working on some of the cities/towns etc found on it. What I have done so far is as follows:
Merlnec-Arden
Twin city located near the entrance to the River Merlnec at the top of the Inner Harbour.
Arden is the smaller of the two cities and sits on the higher side of the river. It is where the wealthier members of the population live and also contains the council hall.
Merlnec has a much higher concentration of people (mainly working class) but is much poorer. There is a large library here that is open to all (except books can't be borrowed). There is also a warf stretching into the Inner Harbour and many of the Crafts practiced on the island have CraftHalls here.
Emmerdale
Small village located at a bend in Chandley Creek.
The people here are noted for their superior hunting and archery skills.
While the main common buildings, such as craft and meeting halls, are at ground level these people are skilled at building their houses higher up in the trees.
Belfus Creek
Town located at the widest inland point of Belfus Creek. The area here and on the opposite bank of the creek are suitable for growing grapes for winemaking. The people here have darker skin tone due to prolonged exposure to the outdoors.
Gilead
Busteling city on the far side of the island. Located in a valley with a river running down its middle this city is noted for its use of terraces for housing and farming. The people here employ blimp like airships as a means of moving from one area of the valley to another. These have not proved useable outside the valley.
Pala
Small town located on an island at the entrance to the Inner Harbour. Originally set up as a fortified outpost it is now home to a temple and place of study. Students who study here are given a token key to wear which enables them free passage throughout the island and ensures them food and a place to sleep without question (during the years they are studying under the masters at Pala).
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Other Info:
There are two calenders in use. The generally accepted one which is much like that which we use, and the harvest one which has 3 periods (sewing, growing and reaping).
The most striking feature of this island is the vast mountain range which runs along its centre. It is heavily forested in most areas but some sections have been terraced or cleared to make roads.
No person may carry a weapon here.
The island is governed by a matriarch (known as Kelda), her consort and a council of delagetes from each of the settlements.
The role of Kelda is usually passed from mother to daughter until there are no more suitable daughters in a family line. The council then seeks a suitable candidate from other families.
There is a fast for 3 days starting at midnight on the day the last of the harvest is brought in. This is followed by a 3 day celebration to give thanks for the harvest.
There is an Ox like animal used in the fields and for cartage between the various places on the island. There are also many varieties of bird and aquatic life.
Serious crimes include:
- Acts resulting in death or perminant disablement of another member of society.
- Damage to the general food stores of the land on which they are grown.
- Deliberate damage to wares or tooles produced or used by a member of one of the specialised crafts.
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I am also toying with the idea that the island is housed entirely within a glass ball on a specially built stand on the mantle of some run down house in the suburbs (a sort of snowglobe) . The people on the island can't see out but we can see in.
Please if you have any suggestions for a name for this island do drop me an email. I was at first considering calling it Haven or Lyonesse but decided these had been overused.
Also if you have any other suggestions or find any fault with my island so far please let me know.
Friday 9 March 2007
I think Im slowly going nuts!!!!
Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. - Philip K. Dick
Even though im not really a fan of Philip K Dick I felt this quote was rather appropriate for the kind of day im having.
Im trying to get to the bottom of my pile of a hundred odd bank statements so that each and every one of them balance. At least I haven't had a great deal else that had to be done today.
Also today, ive got some things in my folder her at work that I need to transfer to my USB today. I couldn't at lunch because my boss didn't go out anyware. I have sent copies of all the relevant files to one of my other email addresses just in case I can't plug my USB in. I might print a couple of bits off to use tonight.
I really need to sleep in tomorrow morning.
After that I need to get some things ready to email (eg footy tipping sheets to Jannie, Graham and Auntie Val).
Probably should get back to work now.
May the grass be always greener
and the sky a sparkling blue.
May your friends be always at your side
and their love for you be true.
Even though im not really a fan of Philip K Dick I felt this quote was rather appropriate for the kind of day im having.
Im trying to get to the bottom of my pile of a hundred odd bank statements so that each and every one of them balance. At least I haven't had a great deal else that had to be done today.
Also today, ive got some things in my folder her at work that I need to transfer to my USB today. I couldn't at lunch because my boss didn't go out anyware. I have sent copies of all the relevant files to one of my other email addresses just in case I can't plug my USB in. I might print a couple of bits off to use tonight.
I really need to sleep in tomorrow morning.
After that I need to get some things ready to email (eg footy tipping sheets to Jannie, Graham and Auntie Val).
Probably should get back to work now.
May the grass be always greener
and the sky a sparkling blue.
May your friends be always at your side
and their love for you be true.
Monday 5 March 2007
Bead Multitasking
As the title suggests Ive currently got several projects on the go at once.
1) My black and red japanese braid to be combined with beads and chain maille.
I first off decided to do the maille part out of black (enameled copper) wire to make the whole item very black and red. That was until I managed to visit Beads on Parade ( located in the Norwood Mall Shp 13/ 166a The Parade Norwood 5067) who have just go in a range of the most stunning wire I have ever seen.
To be continued... Interrupted by BOSS!!!!!
Vivid wire its called. And they have some georgous colours. Besides that they have non-tarnish silver and brass in both 20 and 18 gauge. So now this necklace will have silver chain maille parts.
2) Another project im working on is something that I can wear to my cousins wedding this easter. I have found a maille pattern I would like to try, only problem is that I can't make the several different sized jump rings needed for it. Now I have to go hunting for some brass rods in different thicknesses so I can get dad to build a device for me to make them on.
There used to be a shop just around the corner from us that sold brass rods that were the perfect length but they have moved onto Seacombe Road now. I will have to find my way through there this weekend to see if they still sell them. Failing that I shall head to Bunnings.
3) Im finnishing off a cross-stitch as well. Its a wedding sampler that I was going to give to a girl I went to school with when she got married, but I didn't get it finished in time and wasn't invited to the wedding. SO Im changing the names and date on it for my cousin's wedding present. It will be finished by easter even if I have to bring it to work and do some at lunch time.
Getting projects 2 and 3 finished are my top priority at the moment. I am not doing anything else this weekend apart from completing these projects (besides getting something to make the jump rings on).
I probably should get back to work now, even though Ive only had half a lunch break. I need to get February balanced by tomorrow. The boss want's to get the transaction report letters out by tomorrow night.
Until I find myself wandering through the forest again....
1) My black and red japanese braid to be combined with beads and chain maille.
I first off decided to do the maille part out of black (enameled copper) wire to make the whole item very black and red. That was until I managed to visit Beads on Parade ( located in the Norwood Mall Shp 13/ 166a The Parade Norwood 5067) who have just go in a range of the most stunning wire I have ever seen.
To be continued... Interrupted by BOSS!!!!!
Vivid wire its called. And they have some georgous colours. Besides that they have non-tarnish silver and brass in both 20 and 18 gauge. So now this necklace will have silver chain maille parts.
2) Another project im working on is something that I can wear to my cousins wedding this easter. I have found a maille pattern I would like to try, only problem is that I can't make the several different sized jump rings needed for it. Now I have to go hunting for some brass rods in different thicknesses so I can get dad to build a device for me to make them on.
There used to be a shop just around the corner from us that sold brass rods that were the perfect length but they have moved onto Seacombe Road now. I will have to find my way through there this weekend to see if they still sell them. Failing that I shall head to Bunnings.
3) Im finnishing off a cross-stitch as well. Its a wedding sampler that I was going to give to a girl I went to school with when she got married, but I didn't get it finished in time and wasn't invited to the wedding. SO Im changing the names and date on it for my cousin's wedding present. It will be finished by easter even if I have to bring it to work and do some at lunch time.
Getting projects 2 and 3 finished are my top priority at the moment. I am not doing anything else this weekend apart from completing these projects (besides getting something to make the jump rings on).
I probably should get back to work now, even though Ive only had half a lunch break. I need to get February balanced by tomorrow. The boss want's to get the transaction report letters out by tomorrow night.
Until I find myself wandering through the forest again....
Thursday 1 March 2007
Car and Cold and Braiding
Well I finally managed to get my car last friday (minus its rear spoiler). It turned out to be one of those days where I basically didn't get a lunch break. It was after 2pm when I was able to go and collect the car because I had to wait till the others at work returned (so there would at least be someone here to answer the phones). Earlier on in the day my cousin had called to say the spoiler had arrived but that there was a noticeable difference in colour, so he had sent it back to be redone.
Once I had got it back to the office Mary, my boss, decided she wanted to see what it looked like, so down we went to the carpark to have a look. 15mins later we were back, so then just as I put my lunch in the microwave, Garry (our other financial planner) decided he wanted to look and for me to take him to collect some lights he had ordered. Fortunatly we didn't have to go far. By this time its after 2:30pm. Finally I managed to get a chance to eat my lunch.
I unfortunatly can not enjoy the new car smell at the moment though. Ive got a cold and can't really smell anything much.
And my mouth tastes like sea water. At least my head doesn't feel like it is going to cave in yet.
I have got to work on a catalogue (or even a website) of what jewellery I currently have for sale and can be ordered. If anyone has any enquiries about my jewellery or The Bead Forest direct them to thebeadforest@gmail.com
Currently Im working on a necklace that is a variation ona chain maille design I saw on the web once. The original had Silver Byzantine chain and Gold Box chain joined together at the front in a sort of 'S' shape with three flat beads holding the curves where they should be. I will be replacing the Box chain with Japanese Braid in black and red (black with a red spiral pattern) and have not yet decided if I should do the Byzantine in silver look or black wire. I have some flat red beads that will look nice as the dividers.
I probably should sign off now and get back to work.
So, till next time
The Guardian
Once I had got it back to the office Mary, my boss, decided she wanted to see what it looked like, so down we went to the carpark to have a look. 15mins later we were back, so then just as I put my lunch in the microwave, Garry (our other financial planner) decided he wanted to look and for me to take him to collect some lights he had ordered. Fortunatly we didn't have to go far. By this time its after 2:30pm. Finally I managed to get a chance to eat my lunch.
I unfortunatly can not enjoy the new car smell at the moment though. Ive got a cold and can't really smell anything much.
And my mouth tastes like sea water. At least my head doesn't feel like it is going to cave in yet.
I have got to work on a catalogue (or even a website) of what jewellery I currently have for sale and can be ordered. If anyone has any enquiries about my jewellery or The Bead Forest direct them to thebeadforest@gmail.com
Currently Im working on a necklace that is a variation ona chain maille design I saw on the web once. The original had Silver Byzantine chain and Gold Box chain joined together at the front in a sort of 'S' shape with three flat beads holding the curves where they should be. I will be replacing the Box chain with Japanese Braid in black and red (black with a red spiral pattern) and have not yet decided if I should do the Byzantine in silver look or black wire. I have some flat red beads that will look nice as the dividers.
I probably should sign off now and get back to work.
So, till next time
The Guardian
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