June Meeting

June 27, 2015 Meet-Up

Meeting called to order. 

Business: Dues are $15 for the year and due in June.  Next meet up will be a demo from Maggie on the moth necklace.  It may actually take two meet ups to complete.  You will need to bring Kato Black 2 packages for this adventure and you will also need some scrap clay to make your mold.  There may be other things you will need to bring as well but Kato clay is required for the final moth so prepare early on. 

For those who updated your address and contact forms a new listing will be available at the July meeting.

A big welcome to Delores who has decided to join our group.

Today's demo was given by Jennie on Kumihimo.  What a great lesson.  Jennie supplied all that was needed to learn the method and even brought supplies in case we wanted to make purchases.  We learned the basic method and also how to add beads and finally how to finish our pieces.  Everyone was busy at the meet up and the time flew by.  We all learned plenty and there may be a bit of carry over to next meeting in case more finishing needs to happen.  Jennie has volunteered to be available for help to do the finishing next meet up if needed.  Thanks Jennie for carrying all that stuff for us and providing us with instruction and items to purchase if wanted. Bring your finished pieces to show next meet up! 

Attendees:  Jennie, Cheryl, Maggie, Nancy, Laurie, Linda, Patti, Julie, Delores

June meeting

Kumihimo Supply List

Please bring any of these items if you have them.

• Rat tail or any supplies such as cords, threads you may have around and that you want to use. (I will provide free 1mm and 2mm Rattail for a basic braid for each of you)
• Kumihimo Disk. Most of you have one, but if you do not, I will bring some for you to purchase. If one of my disks is not in use, you are more than welcome to use it without having to purchase one. If any of you have extras, and would not mind letting a fellow guild member use it, please bring it.
• Bobbins
• Long Needles,Clon or Slon cord, and Beads(this is only for the people that want to learn beaded Kumihimo)
• Caps and Clasps if you have something in mind that you want to use. I will provide a freebie set for everyone in the guild
• 20 GA wire. Enough will be provided for you to cap your project.
• Tools- such as pliers, scissors, crimper, sewing thread, sewing needles. I will have extra tools for those who do not have them.

See you at the meeting

Jen

No May Meeting

Just a reminder, there is No May Meeting due to the Memorial Day Holiday. We will meet next in June and we will be given a demo on Kimuhimo.
 See ya then,
Cheryl

Correction to Julie link for new cutters:  The website is polygolems.com. Or poly-tools.com.

April 25th Meet-Up

Business:  No meeting will be held in May due to so many other obligations with the clay retreat, etc.  We will meet again in June and Jennie has volunteered to give us a demo (and bring necessary supplies so we can purchase) for Kumihimo.  Many members are excited to learn this new technique so it can be used with our polymer creations.  Win, Win.  Julie found an interesting site to get some different shaped cutters and you too can go to:  polygoles.com and make a purchase if you  wish.    A suggestion for a group/guild setup twice a year at a flea market was mentioned and many were interested.  Dues are $15.00 for the upcoming year; due in June.  At this time a form with your contact info will be filled out and Nancy will make us all a new listing of info for members.

Demo was presented by Linda on a polymer bracelet to match up with a watch.  Linda provided all with a kit, including a watch, and everyone made a beautiful piece to wear and show off.  Thanks Linda for the demo.  Great demo and lots of pretty happy endings.

Attendees:  Maggie, Linda, Jennie, Pat, Christine, Nancy, Julie, Cheryl

additional info on supplies

Hi Y'all, When I said jewelry findings that was vague. The method we will be using will involve making clay tiles for the watch band. The findings that will be useful are eye pins, jump rings and toggles if you have them. Linda is going to provide material for the "hinge". So bring clay for making small tiles. If you have square cutters that might be helpful too. Hope this helps. Maggie

April 25, 2015 QCC meeting

Hi Y'all, It is almost time for our April meeting. Plans are for Linda to bring watches for us to make bands for. They are about 1-1/2" across with a light colored wooden ring around the face. The bars for the bands are fixed and just shy of 3/4" wide. She is also going to show us how to replace the batteries. Yea! Bring your usual kit if you want to make beads plus wire and jewelry finding you would like to use for closures. Looking over the notes from last time I think Jenny is going to demonstrate some wire wrapping technique too. Sounds like great fun and a busy demo. Hope to see you all there. Maggie