Craft forum http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/ Crafts Forums UK Website online directory of crafters sites. For pottery painting fourms courses wood news and books. Hand made jewellery greetings cards and wedding stationary and stone and glass links en Thu, 17 May 2012 11:19:06 GMT vBulletin 10 http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/images/misc/rss.png Craft forum http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/ Soldering cufflinks - please help! http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68632-Soldering-cufflinks-please-help!&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 10:41:23 GMT Hi I have 2 pairs of art clay silver cufflinks and I am trying to solder on the sterling silver cufflink fittings. I have tried LOTS of times... Hi

I have 2 pairs of art clay silver cufflinks and I am trying to solder on the sterling silver cufflink fittings. I have tried LOTS of times over 3 days and none of these will solder. I'm not sure whats going wrong.

I am heating up the base piece first and then moving the fitting on to join. However the solder paste just fizzes, splatters and then turns a nasty brown / black. I have tried heating it longer but it just doesn't turn to liquid and solder together. I know exactly what should happen and I've watched on line tutorials etc and have even soldered them ok in the past.

What could it be? Please help as the cufflinks are for a customer and I really need to finish them asap! Am I heating the base piece too much / too little, could paste go off (I've had it a long time).

Please help!
Thanks ]]> Jewellery Cookie http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68632-Soldering-cufflinks-please-help! <![CDATA[It's dry!!]]> http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68631-It-s-dry!!&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 09:40:06 GMT Woohoo! I started a painting a good few months ago and although I finished it and it's already sold, it's only just dry enough to take a photo of it :) I thought I'd share:

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]]> Painting Crafts. lindeh http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68631-It-s-dry!! How to use colour http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68630-How-to-use-colour&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 09:16:52 GMT I have written a post on the crafts forum blog about how colour works and how to choose colours that won't clash
http://blog.craftsforum.co.uk/2012/05/17/737/ ]]> Latest craft blog posts beadsbydesign http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68630-How-to-use-colour <![CDATA[I'm in a silly mood. Join me?]]> http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68629-I-m-in-a-silly-mood-Join-me&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 09:14:58 GMT So I've just posted my latest blog entry on Things to Do When Super Bored:


  • Hopscotch.
  • Play Kerbie.
  • Say ‘hello’ to a stranger; shake their hand maybe.
  • Help an old dear across the road whether they’re willing or not.
  • Make a Super Sandwich of Seemingly Disgusting Stuff. Cut it into a ‘Q’. Eat it with no hands.
  • Get bouncy on a space hopper down a high street.
  • Stand rigid at work/in the office and wave a flag; maybe in an shopping centre elevator.


What I'd love is for people to score something on this list off during their day and let us know about it? Maybe add to the list... Go on, have at it (I've been watching too much Vampire Diaries)...

:) ]]> The craft living room lindeh http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68629-I-m-in-a-silly-mood-Join-me Hi Nottingham Newbie Here! http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68628-Hi-Nottingham-Newbie-Here!&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 09:07:22 GMT Morning all,

Just wanted to stop by and say hello, I'm new to the forum but though it would be a good place to chat to like minded people.

I'm a lampwork artist and jewellery maker mostly but dabble in lots of different crafts and like to have a go a most things. My time is very limited at the moment as I have a 4 month old daughter so most of my crafting is just for fun. I used to run a bead shop before I started my family but closed it down when I found I was expecting Eva. I get married in 8 weeks and am busy making all my flowers, beaded buttonholes for the wedding party and a bead and button bouquets for myself and my bridesmaids and of course my jewellery!

I hope to pick up lots of inspiration and hints and tips from you all...

Jules x ]]> Introduce yourself to the Craft forum Jinja Crafts http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68628-Hi-Nottingham-Newbie-Here! Your favourite craft books http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68627-Your-favourite-craft-books&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 08:23:02 GMT My favourite is The Calligraphers project book by Suzanne Haines. It is a superb book and there are quite a few for sale for very little money on a... My favourite is The Calligraphers project book by Suzanne Haines. It is a superb book and there are quite a few for sale for very little money on a wel know auction site. I have various woodturning, art and craft books but that calligraphy one is the one I use the most. I also have old Letraset and Mecanorma cataloues which I use for typefaces as they have hundreds of examples to choose from. ]]> General wood-u-like http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68627-Your-favourite-craft-books Painting and Sealing Advice (resin) http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68626-Painting-and-Sealing-Advice-(resin)&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 07:16:34 GMT Hi all! I have a problem that needs solving and I thought your community might have the knowledge to help me out. I do small casts from epoxy... Hi all!

I have a problem that needs solving and I thought your community might have the knowledge to help me out.

I do small casts from epoxy resin for jewellery. I was just wondering if anyone knew the best way to seal my pieces so that the finish is durable enough for people to wear them all the time. I also paint small details onto some of the pieces, so this needs to be taken into consideration. I've experimented with a few things but nothing has worked well enough, it needs to be an efficient process too as I will be making a few at a time to sell.

Thanks in advance! ]]> Jewellery wilnona http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68626-Painting-and-Sealing-Advice-(resin) one of the weird things i get asked to make http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68625-one-of-the-weird-things-i-get-asked-to-make&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 06:38:59 GMT one of the weird things i get asked to make Attachment 29302 (http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29302) one of the weird things i get asked to make


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]]> Your craft projects mr-mdf http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68625-one-of-the-weird-things-i-get-asked-to-make A bit of help with some silly ideas please??? http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68624-A-bit-of-help-with-some-silly-ideas-please&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:02:08 GMT As some of you know i have a silly sense of humour! I have been in mass production with my resin/fimo bottle jar necklaces and have brought ready... As some of you know i have a silly sense of humour! I have been in mass production with my resin/fimo bottle jar necklaces and have brought ready made labels from a lovely seller on Etsy. I have been designing my own lately and have many already made/about to be made fimo miniatures or anything else i can find to go into my bottles with my own labels. So far i have...Geek DNA, snake socks, anti bed wetting potion (with a real dandelion set in resin) Robot repair kit, Frankenstein's bolt polish, psychic vision, rock paper scissors, vampire sunblock (yes it glitters!) halloween farts, dino poop, distilled rainbow, piranha and chips..... to name but a few. Sooo, i would like to brainstorm (yes i have made brainstorm!) with you all for inspiration please?! I only make one of a kind as a rule but any ideas that i use or incorporate i will make a duplicate and send it to you free of charge as a thank you.

Let the silliness commence!

Anna x ]]> General bubbleicious http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68624-A-bit-of-help-with-some-silly-ideas-please Hello! http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68623-Hello!&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 21:33:28 GMT Hi everyone! I am new to the craft forum! I knit and sew and make jewellery. I have just started my own business selling the jewellery I make. ... Hi everyone!
I am new to the craft forum! I knit and sew and make jewellery. I have just started my own business selling the jewellery I make.

I don't really know anyone else who does crafty things, or at least not as much as I do, so it can get a little lonely and its difficult when I need advice. I'd also really like to find out about local craft fairs and other opportunities to meet other crafters.

I was training to teach secondary music until Easter when I quit, and I am also hoping to get some work as a private piano teacher. I also play the cello and trombone, and do a bit of singing. So I keep pretty busy! :)

This seems like a nice community to get in to. If you want to know any more about me please ask!

xx ]]> Introduce yourself to the Craft forum Wild Mouse Designs http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68623-Hello! Cold Process Soap Making in London http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68622-Cold-Process-Soap-Making-in-London&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 20:22:03 GMT We are running a series of beauty product courses in London starting with Cold Process Soap Making. Courses are due to commence in July, and will run... We are running a series of beauty product courses in London starting with Cold Process Soap Making. Courses are due to commence in July, and will run once a month. Please send us a message for more information and to book a place.

Fees are £100 for a full day of training and you get to keep all soap you make on the day. ]]> Craft Workshops Handmade Beauty Academy http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68622-Cold-Process-Soap-Making-in-London Is this tagline stupid or offensive??? http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68620-Is-this-tagline-stupid-or-offensive&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:50:00 GMT OK, I'm going to open an online card shop in a couple of months and I was trying to think of a tagline. Most of my cards are going to be fun/funny/silly/quirky/cheesy so I didn't want a serious tagline. The card shop is called the Card Connoisseur and I thought maybe a tagline of 'Posh Cards for Peasants' ....but I don't know if that will make my business stnd out in a good way or a bad way! I think it's funny but I just wanted to test the waters!

I have a back-up tagline but it's a bit corny.

Thanks in advance for any feedback :-) ]]> Setting up a craft business crafterholic http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68620-Is-this-tagline-stupid-or-offensive Posting a chunk of cake. http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68619-Posting-a-chunk-of-cake&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:48 GMT My daughters birthday is soon, but her Godmother can't come to visit for health reasons, and would love a chunk of birthday cake. I could stick it through the post in an old ice cream tub, but is there any other more standard box for posting cake? It's not something I've ever tried and I probably won't see her until August at the earliest. ]]> Food indri http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68619-Posting-a-chunk-of-cake Glaze recommendations for pendants please? http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68618-Glaze-recommendations-for-pendants-please&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:16:04 GMT LO everyone.

I'm making some inchies pendants etc (chipboard) and am wondering what would be the best sort of glaze to use to finish them off (and protect them too). I want it to be shiny rather than matte.

Does anyone have any recommendations please as there are quite a few to choose from? Cheers, Julie :) ]]> Jewellery JewelsK http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68618-Glaze-recommendations-for-pendants-please Help please to make a bead ball pendant http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68617-Help-please-to-make-a-bead-ball-pendant&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 17:13:08 GMT PLEASE can anyone help me. I'm a very simple person and quite new to beading. I've been trying to make a bead pendant without success. I'm using 12 beads but for some reason it doesn't look right. Has anyone got any step by step easy directions. I would appreciate this so much as i am now very frustrated.
Thanks you xxxxx ]]> Beads angelcake75 http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?68617-Help-please-to-make-a-bead-ball-pendant