tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post1723329797654915535..comments2024-03-14T19:12:35.076-04:00Comments on Love My Art Jewelry: Silk and Fabric Care Artisan Beads Plushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17162473523455499816noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-73355100498754672562015-04-06T08:00:53.568-04:002015-04-06T08:00:53.568-04:00thanks Staci,( and also to Marsha Neal about colou...thanks Staci,( and also to Marsha Neal about colour fastness) <br />I feel much more confident in using fibres in my jewellery now. <br />I am excited to take part in this new boot camp. <br /><br />ps I Love the driftwood focal bead.Deb Fortinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10100894645677484244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-48662902615456289332015-04-04T15:58:14.901-04:002015-04-04T15:58:14.901-04:00Thanks so much for this practical post. I have ha...Thanks so much for this practical post. I have had this concern as well, and I don't know why I didn't think to just gently wash it. Sometimes you just need someone with experience to tell you stuff!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110950629018970436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-14679345491371225492015-04-04T08:20:03.978-04:002015-04-04T08:20:03.978-04:00Great post! I love fabric incorporated into the n...Great post! I love fabric incorporated into the neck area of a chain. Sometimes, a metal chain will start to ache on my neck, and the ache stops when I take it off. Fabric and leather never do this. I have heard of other women with this same complaint,and as a body-worker I know that metal can interfere with energy flow.Mardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355727798251790436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-28600966157504300662015-04-03T22:18:19.339-04:002015-04-03T22:18:19.339-04:00I'm glad you addressed this concern. It'...I'm glad you addressed this concern. It's one of the first things my daughter asked me when I first made a piece with Marsha Neal silks. I am glad to have my advice validated (I really wasn't sure). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-53380906756475229442015-04-03T13:47:22.004-04:002015-04-03T13:47:22.004-04:00Wow Staci! That necklace is gorgeous! I love how y...Wow Staci! That necklace is gorgeous! I love how you used polymer to look like driftwood? Very nice! The simple components and the sari pull it all together beautifully!<br /><br />Carol Deklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13342285917792504286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-5075644065653283982015-04-03T11:57:24.027-04:002015-04-03T11:57:24.027-04:00Deb- i get the entire necklace wet. you can't...Deb- i get the entire necklace wet. you can't take apart my cords once they are incorporated into the necklace. as far as I know, water and handsoap are no problem for most beads, even pearls (they come from water after all)....even my poly clay ones get wet. anything harsher is another story- like silver cleaner and other chemicals- chlorine, ect. you don't want to use that stuff with alot of stone. I just clean the fabric under running water, I don't stick the whole thing in the sink and agitate like a washing machine. so, things get a little wet, but mostly just the cord. hope that helps!stacilouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337978880639296378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-78004107339705152562015-04-03T01:47:30.933-04:002015-04-03T01:47:30.933-04:00Ahhh... nice to see my ribbons arrived! I look for...Ahhh... nice to see my ribbons arrived! I look forward to see what you make with them! Karen Tottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01511687726517324742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-78607297551805125562015-04-02T22:19:38.828-04:002015-04-02T22:19:38.828-04:00Also - it is a good idea if you are super concerne...Also - it is a good idea if you are super concerned about the dye being color fast to test it out by wetting it then letting it dry (pat dry with a towel). The silks I carry (all hand painted by Ute of Silk Painting is Fun) are all color fast under normal every day use.<br /><br />Most fabrics should not be worn in salt water or in chlorinated water if you want to keep the fibers in tact.<br /><br />I get mine wet every day I wear them when I wash my hands, or do the dishes, and years later they are absolutely fine :)<br /><br />Thanks for posting about this concern Staci!<br /> Marsha of Marsha Neal Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15326184577849290068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-65228993845605846552015-04-02T19:39:43.887-04:002015-04-02T19:39:43.887-04:00I am really looking forward to this boot camp as I...I am really looking forward to this boot camp as I have started to add more textiles to my designs. Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-72876816552430288482015-04-02T17:01:16.562-04:002015-04-02T17:01:16.562-04:00Hi Stacie . thanks for your answer to my concerns ...Hi Stacie . thanks for your answer to my concerns of the cleaning of fabric neck cords.<br /> I do have another question re the same topic . do you remove the silk cord form the rest of the necklace before you hand wash it? or does the whole necklace get cleaned as well each time .<br /> Im thinking that some beads should not be in contact with water , opals, pearls, ivory?? or do you avoid using those in necklaces with fabric cords?Deb Fortinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10100894645677484244noreply@blogger.com