2009 UTEE paper bead class & swap

[Luanne]

UTEE= Ultra Thick embossing powder

I haven't set a date yet, or directions, but I'm making some and they are just sooooooooooooo much fun! Especially in a group of people! So, I wanted to give you all a heads up to save those little pieces of paper and string and microbeads and what-not in an envelope until after the Holidays.

I'm hoping to set up a tutorial to go with the new chat room, then we can all set aside a Saturday night and play!

You will need:
scraps of everything
your melting pot (or borrow one)
Ultra Thick Embossing powder
skewer or pokey tool
craft mat

Grab your favorite beverage and invite a few friends over. It's crafting fondue!

[julierealtor]

totally up for this...I use my melting pot and UTEE very little...

[gwendols]

Me too! I bought all the stuff at one of the CS retreats after watching Robin Beam work her magic with the melting pot. I tried a thing or two afterwards and other than that it all sits in a box.

[Luanne]

Kelli Perkins sat me down one day and changed my paper bead life forever!

http://ephemeralalchemy.blogspot.com/

[ChristyB]

guess I am finally buying a melting pot

[azemigh]

I'll be there! Just tell me when and where. Oh, and a little heads up so I have the appropriate wine!

[dehlers43]

Now this sounds like something I could really get into! I have the melting pot, I have the UTE, I have tons and tons of scraps, bits, baubles and whatnot.....when can we start playing?????

[Ruth Ann Landry]

melting pot is on my Christmas list...

[Luanne]

I go through phases with mine, using it constantly, then packing it away for months. You can use it for UTEE, beeswax, friendly plastic (that is not at all friendly!!!) I especially use mine for beads. also, you can make little molds out of mold putty and pour melted UTEE into it, then let it cool and pop out a pendant!

Note: it is essesntial you have a craft mat with one, or you'll burn up your countertop!

We'll start playing in January. I wanted to post now, so you can use your 40% off coupons to get a pot one week, than the UTEE the next! lol, always enabling yet trying to save you money! If you have a crafting buddy nearby, consider sharing the cost and take turns letting it live at your houses! It's not a necessity (Especially in this economy) but it is a fun thing to play with, once you know how to.

[ChristyB]

If you have a crafting buddy nearby, consider sharing the cost and take turns letting it live at your houses! .

anyone want to come live near me?

[Ruth Ann Landry]

there is a killer waxed box in TH Distressibles 2 book .....that's when I def put the melting pot on my list

[Lynn K]

ohhh I think I want to join, that sounds like fun!!!

[Luanne]

Here are Kelli's paper bead earrings, and yes, you too will make awesome stuff like this after class!

http://bp0.blogger.com/_CGYJgaBQ6EE/R_1 ... ygroup.jpg

[cnedaria]

I love my melting pot and UTEE. I have done all sorts of fun chunky things. And only burned myself a couple of times--that's good for me!

[jfugina]

Guess I need to get a melting pot on my Christmas list. Sounds like fun!

Oh, by the way, you look GREAT in green Luanne!