Antique brass findings just in!

Here are some pics of the newest shipment of Antique Brass findings we just got in from the platers. We have these pure brass findings (made in the U.S.A., just for us!) vibed and lacquered to get them to look just right. The lacquer is a skin-safe formula that wears beautifully. We have to sort the findings once they come back from the platers-they do their magic to the bits and pieces in a giant, spinning tub.

It saves money to have them tub plated and the finish is nicer, I think. It is silkier and looks better. The sorting is a pain, but it's worth it.

Ready to be made into a lovely bit of jewelry, don't you think?

We're on Rhodia Drive!

Check it out, we are on the side bar of the Rhodia Drive blog . This blog is devoted to folks who love Rhodia pads and what they do with them. I have to admit, the paper is addictive-so smooth-and the pads are both modern and clean and slightly retro at the same time. My large graph paper pad has been my saving grace with the book, I used it to sketch out ideas, to keep notes and even to photograph the in-process photos for the illustrators (the grid helps me to visually measure and lay items out where I want them.) I have a 'Destroy this Rhodia' project going (mentally) right now as I am going to do a bit of altering to my pad when I get a break from the book work. Yes, I will post the pics and how-tos here for you.

So, visit the Rhodia blog. My favorite is the pics of what folks carry in their bags/purses/tool boxes.