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21-01-2020, 07:10 AM
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Woman on a mission!

I have been commissioned to make a bracelet - gold and tortoiseshell (synthetic, of course) - so I am on a mission to find the 'findings'! Gold is no problem, but have searched the internet for Tortoiseshell beads/pieces to no avail. Difficulty being - it has to match an old necklace.

Am out with friends today and am hoping we may go to Selby to do a raid on the many charity/junk shops there in search of old jewellery to harvest.

Will bribe the driver with promise of lunch at Selby Garden Centre - they serve the most delicious Corned Beef Pie!!
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21-01-2020, 09:07 AM
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Good luck in your endeavours, ST. I'm not a keen shopper but just love having something special to look out for. If I lived closer, I would ask to join you, especially with the promise of that pie for lunch!
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21-01-2020, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Last Tango ->
Good luck in your endeavours, ST. I'm not a keen shopper but just love having something special to look out for. If I lived closer, I would ask to join you, especially with the promise of that pie for lunch!
And you would be very welcome!
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21-01-2020, 12:15 PM
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Re: Woman on a mission!

What an interesting challenge tabs. I know you will make an excellent job of it as always. Don't forget to show us.
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21-01-2020, 03:38 PM
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Re: Woman on a mission!

That certainly sounds like a fun way to solve a problem, ST.

What about doing an eBay search for an old piece of jewelry that you could deconstruct?

I can't wait to see the fruits of your labor. Have fun!
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21-01-2020, 05:12 PM
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Well - back from Selby. Bought the gold, had the delicious pie, but no tortoiseshell - either real or synthetic - to be found. Off to make a pot of tea - then will surf the 'net.

Hadn't thought about Ebay, Surfermom, thank you for the tip!
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21-01-2020, 05:17 PM
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Re: Woman on a mission!

Originally Posted by Silver Tabby ->
Well - back from Selby. Bought the gold, had the delicious pie, but no tortoiseshell - either real or synthetic - to be found. Off to make a pot of tea - then will surf the 'net.

Hadn't thought about Ebay, Surfermom, thank you for the tip!
Not sure what you after exactly but just spotted 'Faux tortoise shell sheet' on Ebay.
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21-01-2020, 11:04 PM
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Re: Woman on a mission!

Is this link any help to you, Tabby?

https://www.etsy.com/market/tortoise...SAAEgJoH_D_BwE
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21-01-2020, 11:30 PM
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Re: Woman on a mission!

Possibly old spectacles?
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22-01-2020, 07:15 AM
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Re: Woman on a mission!

Originally Posted by Longdogs ->
Not sure what you after exactly but just spotted 'Faux tortoise shell sheet' on Ebay.
Thank you - will go and look.

Originally Posted by Mags ->
Is this link any help to you, Tabby?

https://www.etsy.com/market/tortoise...SAAEgJoH_D_BwE
Wow! That is brilliant - lots to choose from - thank you!

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Possibly old spectacles?
Never thought of those - thank you!
 
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