Expertise I am able to answer questions regarding: ceramics, beeswax candles, cleaning things from other things, working with wood/pinecones/etc. in the making of centre pieces & wall hangings. I also have a Christmas Village that is approximately 60 square feet in area & takes, at this time, 3 days to assemble for the Christmas Season, but only one day to take down. I also am a great baker & cake/cookie/cupcake decorator (I made my own wedding cake, my sister's for her 25th wedding anniversary, & for two of my friends weddings) & chocolate user for fancy stuff. I have done some small quilting projects & am starting something known as a "Farm Quilt". It requires taking pictures of people, animals & farm buildings on the farm you are using for a model. These pics are then transfered onto the quilt & "quilted" into it. Great fun! Great Family Heirlooms! I know a little about bisque, but more about ceramics. I also do sewing pictures. No, I do not do needle point. The pics are drawn & then various stitches are used to create a three-dimentional appearance.
Experience I have made many presents for others--Christmas, Birthdays, etc. Also, I sold crafts for several years. I have also worked with 4-h-ers for several years as a craft leader, goat leader, woodsman coach, & photography. Now, a friend & I have a business (more hers than mine:) making several varieties of pure beeswax candles. Not the cheepy ones you buy in the dollar store. We go through several hundred pounds of high-grade beeswax every year. It is more a natural, life-styles choice than just candles for burning. They are all natural in style although they take on various shapes as we learn more about versatility.
Organizations I am still a 4-H leader in crafts & gardening. "The Garden Bee" is the name of my friend's company. You can view it at www.thegardenbee.com on her website, should you so desire. Also, I have recently retired after 16 years of directing our Church Choir.
Education/Credentials I have a BSc in Psychology/Computer Sciences. As well, I have taken a couple of courses in ceramics & basic painting which have come in very handy over the years when doing various things with students & friends.
Awards and Honors Absolutely none, unless you count the numberous children & adults who have shown their gratitude for the teaching/coaching/helping/providing that I have done over the years.
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Q: I am decorating an Easter Candle for use in our church. It is 51% bee's wax. Is it possible to use ... A: In relation to your question regarding the application of gold leaf on your candle: You can apply ...
Q: Do you know of a way to make small chips of aromatic cedar release its aroma. Is there a solution I ... A: Lorin: In answer to your question on strengthening the aroma from cedar chips: No. There is nothing ...
Q: I have a beautiful wax dragon that broke into various pieces. I have tried all the various bonding ... A: There is a "candle mending tool" available at this website: addedtouch.com. I'm not sure what it is ...
Q: I have a beautiful wax dragon that broke into various pieces. I have tried all the various bonding ... A: In order to be of assistance, I need to know what kind of wax it is made from. Certain "waxes" ...
Q: I just received a quilt with photo transfers as blocks. There are a few of them that are starting ... A: The first thing to try is getting the pieces as flat as possible. Maybe try putting a heavy ...
Q: I was delighted to read your profile as it appears we have done a lot of the same things. My ... A: There is something that I make for presents or to sell. It is a candle holder that is relatively ...
Q: I've got a yankee candle holder that was recently broken--all the pieces fit back together very ... A: If the jar is not a gift you particularly prize, it is wiser to chuck it than to fix it. You can ...
Q: I have 2 questions. Firstly, do you know how to make a coil or rope candle with beeswax? You can ... A: In answer to your question one about rope candles: I have made a few of these, but they are ...
Q: I have been collecting milk bottle caps for years after seeing a cute caterpillar made with them in ... A: Nancy: Although I have tried diligently to find a complete answer for your query, I can only offer a ...
Q: I have a Santa Claus fact with beard, that I would like to make a mold of. Any suggestions as to ... A: Clip the "hair" from the face of the doll as closely as possible. Then, you might try using a hair ...
Q: We are looking for a product that will adhere glass crystals to the sides of soy candles. Any ... A: Soy "wax" may be different. However, when working with beeswax, simply heating up the part of the ...
