2008-08-01

Matchbook Foliage

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Originally uploaded by thekateblack.

[[ Matchbook Foliage ]]

The front cover of this book is made with a massively enlarged print of a turn of the century matchbook. The simple, primary color print takes on new drama when viewed at 1000% of the original size. This segment depicts blue sky and a grasping tree branch.

- 6.25" x 6.25" square. (15cm x 15cm)
- 160 pages.
- Bound with deep red waxed linen thread.

(More details on Flickr.)

08.01.08

new and neon!

1" button magnets... :)

( more pictures )

USB modding

I've seen a few makes on Craftster where people open up a soft toy to put a USB stick in, which look pretty cool, but I want to make my own hard casing for a USB stick. Something very similar to these:

I'd need the USB to have no case, but the only ones I can find online like that are wholesalers. Is it possible to buy them singly, either in the UK or online worldwide? If not, any tips and tricks on opening up the casing to get the stick part out?

New Goddess Focal Beads

Two new lovely ladies from me. These are made of art glass, which I work at a torch (lampwork).

This is Moretti/Effetre's new "Blueberry Marble" glass. It's quite pretty.

( One more - ruby red )

net necklace

My beading faze continues...

( Under this cut! )

Canadian Button Supplier

I have a Dr. Don's Button machine (buttonsonline.com) at work and we love it. However, customs is a pain and we would love to find a Canadian supplier for the button parts - does anyone have any leads? Google is not helping.

Daaaaangit

( KENYA BELIEVE IT )

Ink Pads

I have an ink pad for rubber stamping and it's dried out.

Can I re-wet it at all? Like put a damp paper towel on it or something??

I've only used it once or twice so it's kind of a bummer.