Time

There is never enough time. Maybe if I was more organized, well I'm pretty sure that would help. :) Just when you get a good idea, in fact sometimes it seems like a fantastic idea, then you find yourself too tired to safely execute the plan. But in the morning you become distracted by other things... It just slips away and at some point people realize that time is finite (and that is where I am) and you can almost hear the clock ticking (that familiar tick that at one point was so comforting). I wonder if this is more apparent with the change of seasons? Many changes occur even within ourselves and MANY things get blamed on the change of season (a least we hope that is what is happening).

Planning for the Show

I just want to create, but it's time to prepare the booth for Oktoberfest. I love etching, the possibilities are limitless and it looks great on either copper or brass. I think I'll try some zodiac symbols on brass, next.
Can I get everything in my little Scion Xb? I know I can and that car is perfect for shows, absolutely perfect, well it's perfect for me. It has so much room. I have never completely filled it up, but I think I have come close. You never really know until you put stuff in the day before or the day of the show.
Time to get organizing,
Wendy

Preparing for a Oktoberfest in Tucson

It always comes together but there is always the fear that one of these days it just won't. Only 4 days and things seem to be running along smoothly, but I have to admit there is a great deal of wheel spinning going on around here. I try to focus on all that has done to prepare for the show rather than what I still need to do and that does help. But I sure could use bench shears or a guillotine for the sheet metal and of course a Swanstrom Disc Cutter. Hopefully the later I'll be purchasing when Rio Grande comes to Tucson for the Gem Show in February, last year they offered a 10% discount if you purchased at the time of the show...

Easy Way to Apply Lacquer to Metal Pieces?

Well I've put a lovely patina on my copper components and now it is time to apply a protective coating. I have found lacquer is the very best protector as it doesn't affect the color of the patina, but I use the liquid form and it is messy. Today I will be looking for a brush that is best for lacquer. I hate brush strokes on the copper components and when I dip the component in the lacquer there is always dripping to some degree and it causes an uneven application. Are there any secrets?
Fall is still beautiful in Tucson in the morning. Next week at this time I'll be at Oktoberfest and the weather for the 4 days looks GREAT! Hope it doesn't change...

The First Day

This is the first day of my attempt to blog. The first day ever.
I will be participating in 4 shows in the Tucson area between October and December.

Oktoberfest 2009, October 1-4, 2009
Festival Hours:
Thursday 5PM-10PM
Friday Noon-11PM
Saturday 10AM-11PM
Sunday Noon-6PM

19th Annual Southwest Flair A-Fair (Fine Art and Craft Fair) Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson
October 30 - November 1 (10AM - 5PM)
Plaza Palomino (Swan and Fort Lowell in Tucson, AZ)

Painted Sky Elementary Artisan & Craft Cafe
Saturday, November 7, 2009 (8:30-3:00)
Painted Sky Elementary School, Oro Valley

Sahuarita Pecan Festival
Saturday, December 5, 2009 ( 10AM - 4PM)
Sahuarita

This is a very busy time of year, but it is filled with excitement and anticipation. Fall in Tucson is more than welcome and even though we are just beginning to feel it in the early mornings and through the night, you know it is coming and it is wonderful.

Till next blog,
Wendy

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