day 2 with Terri Brush........

Bezels.........

 

For me personally this was not the easiest class.......for some they were experts and did a great job.  This is where the soldering practice really is important. Knowing how to just take it slow and know the iron and flux and how much how little and etc.........so if you have ever had a soldering iron in your hand you know what I am talking about.  I have no photos of finished bezels except for the ones I made and those photos are at the end of this post...My table mates on saturday were pros at Bezels they showed me all kinds of ways to make them look like I knew what I was doing!  These two gals were from Kansas and they knew all about bezels......they had taken one of Terri's classes earlier! Below photo is one of Penny's necklaces she made earlier from a class taken from Terri.

And if you look close she even crochet the necklace part.........yes she did!!  I had so much fun with these two sisters. Penny and Polly....Look at the photo below of Polly in the middle and her heart necklace......it so pretty and she used some sort of shiny product to make it look like abalone shell......I think with the inside of the bezels you can just play around with all kinds of medium and it will work......I just stuck with little photos and a little glitter since it was my first time to even try this......

Some of these girls were in all 3 classes and some just took 1 or 2........we just had fun having each and everyone one of them.....

This sweet gal Laurrane ( I hope that is the right spelling, I alpologize if it isn't) came down from Kansas.  She worked and helped Terri years ago with retreats in Arizona and San Diego area.  When she found out Terri was so close she decided to surprise Terri and to treat herself since she has just finished her chemo treatments.  We so enjoyed getting to know this gal!!!!  Come back anytime.

After you cut all the bezels and solder them down to the flat surface you then use the torch to suck them up to the backing........the patina is next and then whatever you decide to add to the inside ............I will show you mine since I did not get any finished that day......... you then have to add the resin and most  people didn't get that far.....Saturday was a busy full day and everyone went away tired but ready for day 3............

Well that wraps up day two and more to come tomorrow........

Happy Tuesday all........enjoy this beautiful weather if you live in OKÇ.........it was 75 yesterday......love love love it!!!!!

On a sad note if you all have followed my blog you know our son Adam had the sweetest dog Sam.......she was a rescue dog and Adam adopted her when he was in Law School...She was 12 years old and has lived a loved and wonderful life .......they had to say goodbye to her over the weekend!

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Polly Barker]

Jackie! I am so sorry to hear about Sam's passing...ours pets are so special to each of us!! We had a BLAST in OKC last weekend! Looking for a good reason to come back!!

[Beth Manning]

So glad to see pictures of your weekend with Terri and to see how much you enjoyed. I'm sure your completed projects will be wonderful. So sad to read to read about Sam's passing. The picture of him and Adam is beautiful and I'm so sorry for this loss of a loved part of the family.

[Lisa]

So sad. Losing a pet is so hard. Love and prayers.

[Terri W.]

So sorry about Sam! She was beautiful, and I know that thanks to Adam she had lots of wonderful years.
Your bezels look great! I've enjoyed seeing all the lovely creations from the weekend on various Instagram, Facebook and blog feeds.

[Sharon K. (Kansas friend)]

Jackie,
Beautiful work. I think it is definitely above my talents big time!!!
Sorry to hear about Sam. It is so hard to lose a pet; just so much a part of your life. It is nice here today as well.

[Lesa Petty]

So sorry to hear of Adam's dog's passing. Losing a pet you have had for that long is difficult.
Beautiful artwork, as always!

[Nan]

Oh, Sam...I'm sobbing! My heart just breaks for them. 💔 They shared a beautiful life together and what a blessing that is! ❤ Beautiful bezels, Jackie!!