[Jewelry making - Article 01779] - Re: [Orchid] Setting up my first home studio

[judymw]

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Hello Deanne,

    Congratulations on your home studio. You mentioned " 

>     So far I plan to include:
>
>     - a sink
>     - a place for soldering
>     - a ventilation fan
>     - a beading and assembly table
>     - a heavy work bench for fabrication
>     - a Foredom (right now I only have a Dremel) - any thoughts on
>        buying used equipment?
>     - storage for beads and other components
>     - a computer work station

    Can there ever be too many electrical outlets??? You will also need
    space for a buffer and tumbler. Good lighting is critical - I like
    Dazor adjustable lights. Think about your flooring too - there have
    been some good discussions in the archives about color and material.
    What about a comfortable adjustable chair on casters. Don't forget
    mounting racks for your pliers and hand tools. It's really good to
    think about efficiency of movement. Try to set-up equipment so that
    you can easily roll to it or rotate around to it... gee, that sounds
    like you should have everything in a circle around you. :-) 

    If you can visit some studios, you'll learn a lot about how
    equipment can be placed. Good luck and post a photo of your studio on
    the bench exchange! 

    Judy in Kansas, where the moles are tunnelling everywhere!! 

Judy M. Willingham, R.S.
B.A.E. 147 Seaton Hall
Kansas State University
Manhatttan KS 66506
(785) 532-2936 FAX (785) 532-6944
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