Well, now.

[shanmonster]

f00dave and I are thinking of making and selling jewellery online. We've been coming up with a few designs together. I'm not happy I don't have access to a metal studio. This curtails just how much I'd like to do, but we can still manage a lot with leatherwork and cold connections.

Right now, I'm thinking about how to finagle tusk earrings while keeping them light enough to be wearable. I think it can be done.

I'm also thinking of chokers, bracelets, and belts made based on a design f00 came up with, but with a few modifications incorporating stone doughnuts. I think there's a lot of potential there. Leather, stone, and bone can look so nice together.

And then there's all those seashells I collected a while back. Hmm....

I spent last night over at Greg's place playing Dance Dance Revolution. I'd never played it before, and I'm hooked. I still can't do more than the beginner level of the game, but I fancy it up with all sorts of spins and drops. I've got to get myself a copy of it. This shit is FUN, and not too shabby as a warm-up exercise, either.

I spent the morning and early afternoon with aberrantmist and f00dave. We went out for a delicious breakfast at Cora's, and then browsed around the various cool and funky shops of Fredericton (and although this is a small city, there are some interesting stores). We went to Urban Almanac (where we got a present for snowy_kathryn), Cultures Boutique (where I got some orange/cinnamon incense), Paradise Imports (where I ogled this ring yet again), and then the Salvation Army where I scored an awesome vintage bead necklace with hand-painted bird motif porcelain beads in Wedgewood blue and white).

Afterwards, Guylaine came by and there was much drama. She was planning on moving back to Montreal today, but apparently she decided to stay at the last minute. Fie on drama. And poo on it, too.

Now, I must be off to do some more costuming before my dance class starts.

Comments

[uber-wench.livejournal.com]

Oh my GOD that ring is beautiful! It reminds me of some of the huge carved carnelian Afghani signet rings I've been seeing pop up all over the tribal bellydance community.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I've been wanting that ring for months, but poverty prevents the acquisition. Some day I'll win a lottery. Of course, I'd have to buy tickets first, right?

[uber-wench.livejournal.com]

I've been eyeing giant carnelian rings on ebay. *le sigh* And ditto on the lottery.

[miraba.livejournal.com]

It surprised me that you've never been exposed to DDR. On the harder difficulties, it can be an excellent cardio workout.
And... earrings? I want to make you a pair.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I'd never had the opportunity to play DDR before (aside from an arcade, and I can't afford to dish out the cash for such extravagancies). I'm really getting a kick out of it, and from what I've been told, getting the setup wouldn't take an unfeasably large amount of cash, if I frequent the pawn shops.

As for earrings, I'd be honoured! Did you have anything particular in mind?

[miraba.livejournal.com]

I'm currently on a chainmail kick, but if you want beads/stones/whatever, I can do that too.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I'm happy with whatever you dream up!

[miraba.livejournal.com]

Gah! That's one of the worst things to tell someone who's indecisive. I'll play around a bit and see what comes out.

Toothytooth

[f00dave.livejournal.com]

Here's a photo of the large (on Shan's neck, flipped up), medium, and small boar's teeth, as promised something like two weeks ago.

This may help...

[kseuss.livejournal.com]

I'm not happy I don't have access to a metal studio.


http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H153072TL
This stuff can get expensive, but there are other places to get it from that might give you a better rate. It's clay embedded with a fine silver powder. Burn off the clay and the silver is all you are left with. I haven't used it myself yet but it sounds like fun stuff...

Re: This may help...

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I'd love to work with precious metal clay, but the stuff is really expensive.