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(20Apr) Jennifer Geldard classes in Yorktown VA on June 21-22 and June 23-24, sponsored by our friends at LL757. For more information and for applications, contact Christy Phelps.

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(21Mar) Review of Barbara Becker Simon Workshop, by Debby Weaver.
Report of a workshop hosted by our good friends 3RGB in Pittsburgh. Thank you, Debby!

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Putting the Glass to the Brass:
Masher Road Testing
by Annie Simpson (5Apr05)
Wondering which one to buy? How does the one you already have measure up to others? Questions answered!

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How To Get Your Groove Back
A compilation of tips, tricks, and techniques to use to get your creative juices flowing.




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Next time you need a little extra torque to remove a bead from the mandrel try this: Coat the open jaws of a regular old pair of pliers with hot glue (from the glue gun) and allow it to set up. Use a non-coated pair of pliers to hold the mandrel and your newly modified gentle pliers to twist the bead. [NG]

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