This is a text-only message, but I also have another one (ca 300KB), which includes pictures of the projects mentioned; if anyone's interested in seeing those, please write to me privately, and I'l forward them. The first stop on Lenka's European tour is going to be the NEC fair in UK...
1/ Subject: New Wire Lace kits from the Silver Pin Studio TIME SENSITIVE NEWS - NOVEMBER 15, 2004 DEADLINE
Dear lacemakers,
I am happy to introduce five new wire lace designs in the line of Piece Lace Jewellery and Transparent Sculpture.
Two of the most popular workshop projects - "Paisley Pendant" and "Flower Brooch" are now available as kits/patterns. Well-liked by students, these designs are easy and enjoyable to make. They come with full working diagrams and finishing instructions, yet they also invite and encourage experiment and innovation, especially in beading. Finished pieces offer the best from the wire lace world - transparency, colour and three-dimensionality.
The other two projects took very long from conception to delivery stage. The ideas have been around for a couple of years at least, waiting for the right time to appear in a spotlight. I have had a wonderful time giving them the final form, and I think they were worth the wait. Please meet the "Lace Fairy" and the "Ballerina". They both require attention, so previous wire lace experience will be useful. The designs offer both, the beauty and the challenge of fine wire lace blossomed to its full potential.
The last design was my summer pet project, and what a fascinating experience it has brought me. The "Dragonfly" happened by chance, inspired by an oddly shaped fish bone button, which I found in a button store in Montreal. After the first dragonfly - a big beast of a dragonfly with sharp bone body and the finest silver lace wings - many more emerged in many sizes and colours, and each seemed to bring something special, a connection to a story, place or time... They all have been wonderful and they made many people happy. I thought that there should be more of them, but I cannot make just dragonflies, so here is the kit for anybody to try. It is a very simple design, but very effective one. It doesn't take long to make the dragonfly, especially after some practice. And you can expect to get a lot of practice, because you will be asked, by friends and strangers too, to make one for them :)
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_*Images of the new designs together with price and shipping information is available upon request from [EMAIL PROTECTED]
PLEASE NOTE: We are leaving for the NEC National Christmas Lacemaker's Fair in Birmingham UK in December. We would need to receive your order and payment before NOVEMBER 15, 2004 to guarantee the shipment. Therefore the only payment we can accept this time is by a Credit Card (VISA or MC).*
*I hope that this offer from the Silver Pin Studio will inspire you to expand your wire lace expertise!
Happy lacemaking,
Lenka
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Lenka Suchanek
Vancouver, Canada
Silver Pin Studio: Art of Handmade Lace
Fine Wire Lace: Patterns & Supplies
www.silverpinstudio.com
604-430-8900
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2/ Subject: Silver Pin Studio at the NEC Birmingham 2004
Dear lacemakers,
I'm happy to announce that we will be trading at the National Christmas Lacemaker's Fair in Birmingham, UK, on December 4-5, 2004. We are bringing the Fine Wire Lace: Patterns and Supplies and also some of my original lace jewellery for display and sale.
We look forward to meeting you there!
Happy lacemaking,
Lenka
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