[Jewelry making - Article 00058] - Re: [Orchid] Simple Jewelry Project for Scout Jamboree

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    You're located in Minnesota, so why not use some birch branches and
    some hardwood branches? Use the birch to shape around - nice and
    smooth so you won't get unwanted textures, and use the hardwood for a
    hammer - it will easily make it through six groups. If you get these
    cut now they will dry out beautifully in the sun (just protect them
    from any stormy weather). You might also want to consider bringing a
    plumber's torch for color. Copper patinas so beautifully with heat
    and it's really easy to do if you're the one holding the torch for
    them (depending on their ages). Texture stamps can be anything from
    stamps to using a pasta machine with screens as a "rolling mill" on
    the cheap. It'll be fun to go low-tech for a change, so embrace it
    and play :-)) 

Sandi Graves, Beadin' Up A Storm
Stormcloud Trading Co (Beadstorm)
http://www.beadstorm.com
Saint Paul, Minnesota USA
651-645-0343
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