So, in one of those brilliant ah-ha moments, my day job as a museum curator collided with 52 Lasers. Have you ever heard of Victorian Hair Jewelry? Made from braided, woven or otherwise intricately arranged stands of hair, it was popular in the 19th century as a way to remember loved ones. It was made … Continue reading Is Victorian Hairwork Akin to Kumihimo?
17: Needle Minders
Edited to add: you can now find them in the Beadeux shop, in the Needle Minder Section! I have to thank Rebecca of Hugs are Fun for this idea as well! Needle minders are brilliant little magnets that attach to your cloth and keep your needles where you want them when not in use. You … Continue reading 17: Needle Minders
Spot UV & Business Cards
The URL 52lasers.com isn't terribly hard to remember. All the same, Jen and I have often had to scribble it down on nearby paper when explaining the project to our local friends. At some point—at several points so far this year, actually—we decided "we should make a business card," and then promptly busied ourselves with other … Continue reading Spot UV & Business Cards
Followup: Leather Cuffs
The sticking point during the Leather Cuffs post was that I couldn't find jump rings the right size and strong enough to hold the clasp to the bracelet. These 10mm rings are just the right size, are strong, and I like the space they occupy visually. They are on sale at Rochester Feed and Country … Continue reading Followup: Leather Cuffs