I got me a new toy!
For some time now I have been considering investing in one of these gadgets….
They come in all shapes and sizes to suit all budgets. After a bit of research I plumped for this one. I bought it to make pocket mirrors as I thought that they would be a good tie in product for my make-up bags and handbags. I was also looking for an item to make that used up small scraps of fabric (I never throw anything away) that I couldn’t use for anything else and that were quick and easy to make. With this machine as well as making mirrors you can use it to make make button badges and fridge magnets. It also has the capacity to change dies so you can make different sizes if you want to. I bought the 58mm kit to see how I got on and I LOVE IT!! In fact I love it so much I have developed and RSI in my right shoulder from going crazy with the mirror making.
First I started with the Liberty and Echino fabrics………….
And then progressed to Harris Tweed……..
The tweed is harder to cut and moves around so you have to be careful when cutting otherwise the piece you cut is misshapen and useless. There is also a knack to mirror making and as soon as you stop concentrating you make a mess of it! I have spoiled several units but I think I have got it figured out now. There is something so satisfying about the finished product – they have gone down a storm amongst my friends – now I need to sell a few. They are available to buy here and here!
I am very interested to see what kind of response I get to the mirrors at the 2 events this weekend – they are very different events with a different type of visitor at each – fingers crossed they are well received!
You finally did it Suzanne! Your mirrors are terrific! Fingers crossed for this weekend (hope you have made plenty). Really looking forward to my weekend - and if I come home with more pennies than I left with I'll be just delighted! Just passing... gotta dash - sweat shop awaits (only kiddin')! See you tomorrow. xx
Posted by: Bella Bheag | March 04, 2011 at 01:43 PM
so nice to finally meet you & what a lovely surprise to bump into you in edinburgh while i'm visiting! the 1st etsy crafter i've met :) all that beautiful tweedy stuff sent me into a dizzy spin like a kid in a candy shop, as you may have noticed! so super to see it all in person & i have to say it's by far the loveliest out there. my wee wish list is in the works & will be in touch soon :)
Posted by: d/tinder | March 13, 2011 at 05:41 PM
I have wanted a badge maker for years, you are a lucky lady :) x
Posted by: Valerie Rickis | March 16, 2011 at 01:53 PM