Message Board

Message: 'Hello, After many years of ma...' with Replies

Messages 1 to 3 of 3

1    

• Hello,
  After many years of making life like flower jewellery out of polymer clay I would like to branch out into silk flower making. Unfortunately, it is a rare craft this days. Could anybody suggest any books, courses, teachers and equipment suppliers for this craft? I am particularly interested in Japanese set of soldering irons with special copper ball attachments for shaping petals and leaves. I would be interested in buying old tools for this craft. Are there websites which I missed?
  I hope you can help.
  Maria

  14 May '07 - 12.40pm
• Making and Arranging Silk Flowers (Paperback)
  by Anne Hamilton
  0806972866
  
  Making Silk Flowers (Hardcover)
  by Beryl Wasey (Author)
  0713467215
  
  Both books came out a while ago, but you should find copies on Abe Books at www.abebooks.co.uk

  21 May '07 - 9.07pm
• Hi Maria, and whilst I can not help you with your search for help with regards to making silk flowers I am very interested in chatting with you regarding your clay jewellery. I make jewellery using polymer clay and would welcome contacts with other crafters.
  
  I look forward to hearing from you.
  
  Ali (Alison Hawley-Smith)
  www.alishouseofstring.co.uk

  28 May '07 - 1.32pm