I love to shop for new products to use in my crafting. I have recently begun working with polymer clay which my brother and sister in law introduced me to last Christmas when they bought me every imaginable color of the clay and a great book which shows possible projects made of the polymer clay. My brother in law, like my husband, is a great supporter of my beading talents. I have made several bracelets out of the clay, but wanted to make flat, square beads to use on the bracelets. In order to bake these, they need to probably lie flat plus they need smaller holes for threading than the round beads do. So today I shopped for a different kind of skewer. A co-worker suggested I try the wire floral stems that they use for flowers, but we weren't sure if they woukld react with the clay while they bake. I think I will just have to try it and see how it goes on a few tester beads. For bigger beads I just use a regular wooden skewer that you would use for cooking.
I also found some beautiful new beads. I normally order my beads from an online shop, but I was very pleased to see the new beads at the store which first gave me the bug to bead bracelets and earrings.
All in all it was a very prosperous morning. Later today I'll be posting some new items on my Etsy store so come visit it any time.
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