It's Finished! :Gold Champagne & Sparkle Balls

[chrissy]

Well i decided to start a new thread, as i could not edit the Title of the other thread.

YEAH, my first E-book is finished!!

It got a bit bigger than expected.

35 pages
81 photo's
and a total size of 4,31MB

What will ou learn in this E-book?
• Gold Champagne Balls
• Sparkle Balls
• How to apply hair thin stringers
• How to use murrini
• BONUS: How to apply Sakura Flower Murrini


But i enjoyed writing every single page of this E-book.

I hope you will enjoy it too, and please share your pictures!!!!!!!


The picture is a direct link

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.93047684.jpg (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31703699)
http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.93047717.jpg


Thank you all so much for being patience!!

IMPORTANT: Please check your spamfilter if you did not received the tutorial jand please note there is a major time difference as i am living in the Netherlands

[gallerygal]

Bought mine - woohoo! Can't wait to get it :)

Marianne.

[gallerygal]

Yay! It's here already! I've read from start to finish - great tut, thanks Christina.

Marianne.

[chrissy]

Yay! It's here already! I've read from start to finish - great tut, thanks Christina.

Marianne.


Thank you so much Marianne, i was a bit nervous about it. I am happy you like it.

PS: Don't forget to show us yoru beads \\:D/

[Aubs]

do you have a favorite source for the dichro on cooper foil or the spear tool?

[playswithfire104]

I see you need dichro powder and dust. I'm not sure what that is or where to get it.

[chrissy]

I see you need dichro powder and dust. I'm not sure what that is or where to get it.

Nancy, if you purchase teh E-book you will know what this means and how to get/make it

[chrissy]

do you have a favorite source for the dichro on cooper foil or the spear tool?

Hi Aubrey,

I purchased my spear tool at a UK company:
This is teh direct link
Spheres of Glass (http://www.spheresofglass.com/speartool.html)


I got my dichro on copper from Ron & Rocio

Have fun!

[beetslive]

Hi Christina,
I'm really enjoying reading your tutorial. Can you tell me how thick the brass is that you use? Also what do you use to crush the dicro? Thanks for everything. I can't wait to get started! Debbie

[theglasszone]

I'm off to get mine! :) All my best to you Chrissy! Congrats...I think you beat your estimated launch date by a month! Good work...

De

[theglasszone]

WITH ALL DUE RESPECT...may I dare suggest that in order to maintain the charm and intrigue of this hard-worked Tutorial by Chrissy, we PM our requests for sources of products necessary and techniques (which I figure MUST be in the Tut itself, yeah?).

I figure if Chrissy sees some tweaks or Addendum are necessary, she might modify the Tut a bit or send a "Supplement" to those who have purchased.

Humbly proffered,
De
:hide:

[beetslive]

Sorry about the questions. I wasn't thinking! I e-mailed Christina directly. I'm off to my torch!

[chrissy]

Hi Christina,
I'm really enjoying reading your tutorial. Can you tell me how thick the brass is that you use? Also what do you use to crush the dicro? Thanks for everything. I can't wait to get started! Debbie

Debbie,

Did you read the entire E-book. Cause i mentioned what the thickness is.

If you have questions please pm or e-mail me at info@fengbeads.com

Thank you
Chrissy

[chrissy]

WITH ALL DUE RESPECT...may I dare suggest that in order to maintain the charm and intrigue of this hard-worked Tutorial by Chrissy, we PM our requests for sources of products necessary and techniques (which I figure MUST be in the Tut itself, yeah?).

I figure if Chrissy sees some tweaks or Addendum are necessary, she might modify the Tut a bit or send a "Supplement" to those who have purchased.

Humbly proffered,
De
:hide:

Thank you De,

I mentioned in the E-book that if peopele have questions they can e-mail me.

I totally agree!
By askign such explicit questions on a public page. The hard work i put into this E-book are almost out there in the open for anybody to use.

this would not be fair to me or all the lampworkers who have already spend there money on purchasing one.

So i would like to suggest if you have any questons about the material used, where to get them to contact me.

I do believe that i forgot to mention some things, now that i think about it.

Thank you and i hope i did not step on anybodies toes.

[theglasszone]

Sorry about the questions. I wasn't thinking! I e-mailed Christina directly. I'm off to my torch!

:kiss:

You're a sweet person...I'm excited about it too! Yippee!

De

[PaulaD]

Yeah Chrissy. Going to buy mine now!
Aubs we have the dichroic on copper.
Paula

[chrissy]

Debbie, NO worries.
I am going reply you now. i am getting flutted with pm's and e-mails. i just got some take away chinese so i can answer everything as fast as possible.

[Deb Hopeful Journeys]

Looking forward to seeing the tut

[chrissy]

working my tale of

[Carols Glass]

I love this tutorial, thanks so much for doing it, Chrissy!

[Deb Hopeful Journeys]

working my tale of

And you thought making the tut was a lot of work, lol.

:hide:

[chrissy]

Ok, i will also have to make a correction i mentioned the wrong thickness argh.
and forgot something else as well.

Thanks to Debbie now i know i fotgot them. lol

[Deb Hopeful Journeys]

When you get a chance, let me know if you sent my tut please. I'm excited to get it.

[chrissy]

yes, all the E-boosk are send.

I took a little longer so you got the corrected version.

[kernheimer]

i love it chrissy, love your balls.. lol...thx

[Aubs]

Thanks for the sources Chrissy......just to let everyone know, there weren't any sources listed in the tutorial for a few of the items, and I figured I would ask in the public forum to save Chrissy time on answering a ton of pm's about it.......

[Deb Hopeful Journeys]

yes, all the E-boosk are send.

I took a little longer so you got the corrected version.

So all of them are sent? I haven't gotten mine yet. hmmm.

Can you tell I'm impatient. Just excited to read it.

[theglasszone]

In the words of Ernst and Julio Gallo, "It takes time to make fine wine...", or I suppose in this case, CHAMPAGNE! :lol:

Just got mine, Chrissy! Thanks darlin'!

Can't wait to try it - although it will be a while down the road! So much to try, so little time...

De

[Pat]

Yeah Chrissy. Going to buy mine now!
Aubs we have the dichroic on copper.
Paula

Paula, the website says sold out. When will it be back.

[theglasszone]

OK - did the "speed read" and it is awesome!

If you don't mind me saying, aside from the magical "sparkle" and the exciting "champagne bubble" information and techniques, THE BONUS MURRINI APPLICATION INFORMATION IS FANTASTIC!

As a hard-core murrini maker and a stickler for careful application, your technique advice here is a huge help for those who want to learn to apply it properly and prevent smearing, learn to make floral murrini "bloom", etc.

Murrini lovers, among others, you're gonna want this Tutorial! :)

De

[Deb Hopeful Journeys]

Poor Chrissy. She thought she was done with the hard work when the tut was done.

Hugs,

PS, The link you PM'd me didn't work.

[beybey]

I received my copy. Thank you, Christina. I can't wait to try it out.

[Carmen Isaacs]

Ok, i will also have to make a correction i mentioned the wrong thickness argh.
and forgot something else as well.

Thanks to Debbie now i know i fotgot them. lol

Please could you send me a copy of the corrected version? Thanks

[chrissy]

i already send all the buyers a corrected version.
if you did not receive it, please send a PM

[Baubles by eli]

I just purchased the tut Chrissy and I can't wait to get it. I buy your murrini all the time and love it so I'm sure this tut will be just as awesome!

Thanks for sharing!

[anneonline]

Wow!

Chrissy just delivered great customer service (the email with my tutorial was blocked by my ISP) AND a really well laid-out, well presented and informative tutorial packed with many tips and techniques for performing skills that I am trying to make part of my 'newbie' repertoire (applying thin stringers and murrini) as well as advanced techniques (champagne and sparkle).

Thank you Chrissy for sharing your secrets!!!

[chrissy]

Thank you all so much!!! I don't think i can wipe that smile of my face for days!!!


ok i am of to bed now, all E-books are send.

[theglasszone]

Good for you Chrissy! You did a spectacular job...you must be exhausted! Sweet glass dreams and may tomorrow bring equal joy!

Warmly,
De

[simvet02]

I have a huge sheet of brass if anyone is having trouble getting it let me know. Send me a pm with your addy and I'll send you a piece to play with.

[Carmen Isaacs]

Does the revised edition have a source list?

[simvet02]

I don't know, I got mesh and solid brass from Dick Blick art supplies. Not sure if mine are the exact thickness she mentioned thought. I need to go down an check.

[chrissy]

Goodmorning everybody,

I do not have a list of sources. But it should not be really hard to get your key ingredients. I think severald reseller on LE sell them.

For those of you who do not want to search for them. I listed small kits on Etsy for $ 7

This kit has enough to make atleast a dozen of Balls. ( Actually it will be enough to make a whole bunch of Gold Champagne balls, and quite some sparkle balls. The dust comes in a cute Aluminum canister)

I have 5 kits left for now and they will ship free of charge.

Hope this helps.

:poke:Please note i live in the Netherlands and i do need my sleep too. I can't be up 24/7 so when i mention that i am going to bed you will not receive your e-book in the next hour or so. Got some pm's so i thought i mention it again :grin:

[BeadBlossoms]

Well, Chrissy, even though some are still determined to mention what materials you are using in your tut in this thread, it looks like you are selling many of them. Good for you!

Perhaps if you found a good source, you PM might the person asking the question? Or post "please PM me for info" ? As Dee mentioned, it's really not fair to Chrissy after all her hard work to list publicly the materials she uses to get her effects. I'm off to buy a copy for myself!

[Carols Glass]

May I suggest people delete or edit their posts that reveal the materials Chrissy uses?

Also, the quotes which captured and repeated them?

Wonderful tutorial, Chrissy!

[theglasszone]

I think modifying posts which certain pertinent information is a great idea! I want to apologize to anyone who's feelings may have been a bit hurt by my post...I meant nothing mean by them and certainly I have similarly and unwittingly made posts that, on retrospect, have been along the same lines. I sometimes loose myself in my enthusiasm and don't always realize the impact of what I've said until a bit later. I've always been thankful, though, to anyone who was thoughtful enough to give me the "ahem...did you realize...?" type of post or PM, so I hope everyone is back on track and forgiving if necessary.

Also, Missy Chrissy, thank you for posting your "kits" in your Etsy - I got me one! I've had the materials needed in the past but since I simply didn't know what to do with them, I sold them in haste. I appreciate you offering them up to us....

Happy Hump Day,
De

[chrissij]

I meant nothing mean by them and certainly I have similarly and unwittingly made posts that, on retrospect, have been along the same lines. I sometimes loose myself in my enthusiasm and don't always realize the impact of what I've said until a bit later. De

Unwitting responses are so much a part of life that they're written into movie scripts. ;)

Vinny Gambini: How many fingers am I holding up?
[Mrs. Riley is squinting, trying to see the fingers]
Judge Haller: Let the record show that the counselor is holding up 2 fingers.
Vinny Gambini: Hey, your honor please, huh?
Judge Haller: Oh, sorry.
Vinny Gambini: Now. Mrs. Riley, and ONLY Mrs. Riley.


Yes, I watched "My Cousin Vinny" last night. How'd you know?

[kernheimer]

I just love the tut. it's a very clearly written and so nice put toghether. The pictures are beautiful, the whole 'ebook' is very handsome. Well taken care of.
So, Chrissy.....
When is your next? LOL!!!
no serious.. you have done a great job! thanks!

[chrissy]

De, it wasn't really my idea to post teh kits. I got some suggestions and requests for them. But know they are sold out for a third time in a row..... The last 5 were all grabbed by 1 customer.

I have just a little more left, but have to see how many kits i can make before i list them. I will have more next week when my new load of goods comes in. ;)

[chrissy]

I just love the tut. it's a very clearly written and so nice put toghether. The pictures are beautiful, the whole 'ebook' is very handsome. Well taken care of.
So, Chrissy.....
When is your next? LOL!!!
no serious.. you have done a great job! thanks!


Thank you so much, allready talking about a new one huh. I might consider that....:-#

[barbaracollins]

I would like some kits when you have some more up. Thank you.

[chrissy]

ok, i just listed 5 more. Please do not take them all, let others have a chance too.
I will have more but not right now.

Thanks
I am off to bed.

Thanks everybody!!!

[Pat]

I love the tutorial, Chrissy. It's very addictive and I spent all of my time making the balls yesterday. Yikes blurry, sorry. I even put a butterfly on one for BOC

[theglasszone]

Yay, Pat! Beautiful...thanks for showing! :)

De

[Debsan]

Hi,

Sent you 2 pm's. I ordered yesterday, but still no tut - please help, I want to play with sparkley balls :(


Thanks.

[jahersh]

Hi - Same here - I ordered last night around 7:00 est - could you check to make sure you got my order? Thanks - looking forward to it!! Jeanne

[Beadbug]

Good I am not the only one without a tut. I ordered yesterday and thought I would play today but no luck.

[Pat]

Make sure you look in your scam mail. Rememb er she is across the pond in the Netherlands.

[Debsan]

Pat,

Good tip, but darn it's not there either. I know Chrissy has been swamped and hopefully she will get through the pm's and track these down soon. Like Jahersh I ordered around 7pm est yesterday.

Thanks.

[chrissy]

I always answer the pm's before i go to bed. I even answer and resend the e-book within an hour.

If you have a Yahoo or Comcast temail that is the issue. They both seem to block my e-mails.

i will no go and reply to all your e-mails individually.

PAT, YIKES you are now officialy addicted!!! I love them and the colors you used.

[barbaracollins]

I really want some of those kits! I missed them again! I will check back once you have a breather Chrissy. I love the tut!

[BeadBlossoms]

I snagged a kit - there were 2 left and I really had to make myself not take the two. I wanted to...........but left the last one for someone else. :) Being nice is so hard sometimes........:pout:

[LisaF]

My first champagne bead!! \\:D/

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[chrissy]

OMG Lisa, that bead is awsome. You really used the technique and gave it your own twist!!! And what a great job you did!

[playswithfire104]

OMG!!!! Lisa that bead is unbelievably beautiful!!! Damn. I have to wait till payday.


Must not use credit card.
Must not use credit card.

[LisaF]

Thank you!! I can hardly wait to get home from work today to make more!

[Carols Glass]

Wow, Lisa, unbelievable!! I can't wait to get my kit now :-) X 2. :hide:

lol

[chrissy]

Carol, you really behaved by just getting 2. Somebody else snatched all 5. :-#

I will be listing some more today. But than i have to wait till my stock for the Sparkle Balls arrives. :( so even i have to wait before i can play again. I just have a teeny weeny bit left.

Lisa, i could not find the bead on etsy??? Will you be keeping this one for yourself, or will you be listing it :)


Can't wait what you will all be making with this technique. Let's have a Big BALLS invasion after the weekend ROFL

[Carols Glass]

Christina, I must confess that I did multiply $7 X 7 (that's how many kits there were when I bought mine) and figured I had better limit myself to 2. That was before anyone said anything about controlling ourselves, as I am sure the same thing happened with the person who bought 5 of them. We just figured you would have an endless supply, that's all!

I can't wait till Monday to see the results of the invasion :-).

Carol

[DesertDreamer]

I'm worried there's a snag somewhere. I don't have the ISP's you mentioned, but I paid for a tut on Etsy on 9/30 (plus one of the kits) and only got the Paypal confirmation. I get to play on Sunday.

[SELSEY]

I'm worried there's a snag somewhere. I don't have the ISP's you mentioned, but I paid for a tut on Etsy on 9/30 (plus one of the kits) and only got the Paypal confirmation. I get to play on Sunday.

Karen, check you e-mail's spam inbox, that's where mine was!

[chrissy]

Karen, if you would have contacted me by pm or e-mail, i could have send it again to you days a go.

However i think your etsy name is Meiko5454 and you have a Yahoo account. and that is de issue as i metnioned in this thread, Yahoo and comcast are blocking the e-mail in 90% of the time.

I will pm you.

[DesertDreamer]

That's not me. Checking my PM's.

[chrissy]

heheheh, i just have seen i have 2 Sherwoods who purchased it ;)
I did send it to the addy mentioned in the comfirmation.

But i think it will all work out now :)

[DesertDreamer]

All better for the tut! :) Can't wait to get my kit and play for real!

It's a great tut, excellent pix, and great explanations. A+++!

P.S. Chrissy....I had to laugh about your stories of throwing the brass across the room! The first time I ever used dichro strips, I did the same thing. The scumming and all the disappointment made me lose my temper. Glad to know I'm not alone. ;)

[barbaracollins]

I just want one kit, although I would love a lot of them, so I can visualize what is in it. thanks. Looking forward to it.

[yellowbird]

lisa your bead is amazing.

[LisaF]

Thank you Carol and Yellowbird. I am anxious to see what others do with these techniques and supplies.

[Teresa justice]

I just bought mine.........Can't wait to read it.
Chrissy I thank you so much for doing this Tut.

[bexrox]

Just purchased mine. Your beads are so delicious, Chrissy! Can't wait to try!

[Beadanna]

I'd love to see more beads made with Chrissy's Tutorial. :smile:

[barbaracollins]

I have been unable to find brass sheet at .05 mm. Does anyone know where to buy it? Or is the .05mm an error?

[Beadanna]

Barbara and Carmen - please read De's post - #11 above.

[barbaracollins]

I did read it and I did pm!

[Carmen Isaacs]

So did I but got no clarification. Both sizes are still in my tutorial and I have the amended copy. I have asked around in NY and still can't find the correct size according to the "figure" given in the tutorial.

[Pat]

I love making these.

I don't know how you do that but I might just purchase some of it. :)

[Carols Glass]

Pat those are spectacular and well, my first thought was heavenly so I'll go ahead and say it.


Those are heavenly!

Would milling it be similar to what people do with the polymer clay in the pasta machines?

[PaulaD]

Pat those are great!!
Paula

[MagpieGlass]

I have been unable to find brass sheet at .05 mm. Does anyone know where to buy it? Or is the .05mm an error?

http://www.kitkraft.biz/product.php?productid=3068&cat=232&page=1

So far this is the one place I found it. USA doesn't list the thickness in millimeters, we use fractional inches. Look for Brass Sheet .002" thickness and you have the right stuff. (25 mm to an inch * .002" = .05 mm)

I'm sure there are others. This is just the one that I found and liked and bookmarked to. Haven't ordered any yet.

Laura

[chrissy]

Thank you Beadanna, for bringing De's earlier posting up again!

I think if you google for the key ingredients you would get a list of suppliers that sell it.

I am based in the Netherlands and i am not familiar with stores in the US, Canada or Australia for that matter.

But i did do a test search on google when i wrote my E-book and got lots of sites who actually carrie a hole variaty in thickness that i would envy all of you for having so many options.

I would prefer and suggest that you do not post questions with such refeling info on what you need to make my beads in the public thread. As suggested by me and others before and also written in my E-book. Please e-mail or PM me.

And please keep in mind i live in the Netherlands and there is a time differece. Sometimes you will have to wait a couple of hours before i will reply. So give me some time instead of giving me second and third pm's/e-mails to let me know you contacted me 5 hours ago and still have no reply. :-|

As people said before it is not fair to me and all the work i did, but i also do not think it is fair to all of them who purchased teh E-book.

I am swamped with pm's and e-mails and i try to answer all of them as fast as possible. But i also have a bussiness to take care of and a family and husband who is in and out of the hospital. I just can't get them all replied as fast as i would like.

If you can not find any base ingredients, you can always ask me if i could sell some to you. Just like i did with the mini kits.

Which i will be offering again as soon as i have my new supply, cause i am totally out of dust & powder stuff. :)

Thanks for your understanding.
Chrissy


PAT: Girl, You have some AWSOME balls!

[simvet02]

I think I mentioned before that I ordered mine from Dick Blick. It didn't mention the thickness but I was able to get plenty of bubbles from my little test bead.

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[Rose]

Hobby Lobby. Got some yesterday. Next to the tubes

FABULOUS tutorial!!!!

[playswithfire104]

Finally! Payday. And I got a check for $15 from a shop that sells my jewelry. Here I go to order the tut!

[chrissy]

I just listed some more minikits :) But they will not be shipped untill wednesday

[Beadanna]

I got to make some Sparkle Balls at the weekend.
I LoVe them!
If the sun comes out I'll try and get a pic.

[Teri]

If anyone still needs any brass sheets, I bought way too much and listed some in the Garage Sale area. A little goes a long way.

http://lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150357

[debiweiss]

Chrissy the tutorials are listed as " sold out' on etsy. When will you have more?
Debi

[chrissy]

dear Debi,

They are not sold out. You can find them here:

This link will forward you directly after your paypal payment.
http://www.fengbeads.com/E-books.html

For etsy purchases I will send you an e-mail.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/feng

It migth be fastest to use the first link, my Husband is in the Hospital again, so i am not online/at home all the time.

[Pat]

Oh Chrissy, sorry to hear this. Hope he gets well very soon.