tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052855468880132303.post4585636780219116392..comments2023-10-25T10:24:38.173+02:00Comments on Wild roses and blackberries: Book finds -- jewellery inspirationManekihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13362626785474144154noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052855468880132303.post-29695448533633649002011-10-12T15:13:08.077+02:002011-10-12T15:13:08.077+02:00Thank you!
Yes, I do believe that buying really ...Thank you! <br /><br />Yes, I do believe that buying really cheap, inferior supplies(rather than bargains as you put it so well) is to do yourself a disservice in the end. It might sound like a good way to save money, but you risk ending up with materials that you either can't use or that fall apart after some time. And it can be so disheartening for a newbie, who is likely to blame herself for the failure rather than the inferior materials. It is possible to find decent quality and still stay within budget. And it won't give you any unpleasant surprises once you start working with it.Manekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362626785474144154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052855468880132303.post-42214617883211583562011-10-11T16:00:41.575+02:002011-10-11T16:00:41.575+02:00Maneki, this is a great blog and a super post. I ...Maneki, this is a great blog and a super post. I have a lot of books like this and they never fail to inspire. History and culture should never be ignored....it's the root of all human design. Egyptiana is hot and has been since they found and displayed the contents of King Tut's tomb. You can see strong influence of Egyptiana in Art Deco design, for sure.<br /><br />I also wanted to add that I really appreciated your comment on my last blog post about What Do You Do....When You're New? Especially important to me---and I'm so glad you said it---was the need to shop bargains for your supplies, but not to shop CHEAP. A good price is always important, but don't buy cheap low-end items to place in your work. That's why I have and always will espouse American-made brass stampings with really good finishes because at this time, they are the better choice. Not always the cheapest, but you CAN find realistic prices for really great stuff--again, with its roots in design history, as many of the dies used in US made brass traveled here with Portuguese, Italian and French die makers, back in the 19th century. <br /><br />SO! It was good to have your backup there, as I have been preaching quality for so long! AND, that you mentioned to learn the basic techniques well.<br /><br />I'd add they should be also reading your blog. ;-)B'suehttp://www.bsueboutiques.comnoreply@blogger.com