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I do not plan to make any purchase until I know I can't counterfeit the item...Mollymoo951 is the Queen of Counterfeit...I'll watch for her upload and know what will work for my lack of an item!
OR...I'll rob Peter of his and use it for Paul...am sure there is something in my house with a jump ring (I don't even know what a jump ring is so I'll wait until the day I need it) and in my husband's father's junk box...he's been dead 11 years...I do recall something that I think is a looseleaf ring...
Going enjoy the waiting period...
You may well be able to sub, if you have a well-supplied sewing box which is highly likely ;-).
I made a sample for the project which calls for them, and after I decided that I simply couldn't no way, no how, persuade myself that even my smaller book rings were small enough to work, I raided my sewing box and used plastic rings of the sort sold for making blinds and tiebacks. I don't have any packaging, but this sort of thing:
I don't know how they're measured, mine are just under 1" across if you measure a diameter from outer edge to outer edge. Anyway, they're soft enough to cut, and a dab of superglue has held them together again well enough that I'm perfectly happy to use my sample as a Christmas gift. I'm sure they're a bit bulkier than jump rings would be and maybe not as durable in the long term, but actually I think they look quite good .
Just a hint...Loose binder rings will probably work better than jump/keychain type rings. But, I'm sure the latter will work if that's all you have. In a pinch, I would even think twist ties will work...at least until you decide if you want to make the project "permanent" or not.
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For binder rings, look in the office supply aisle with the rubber bands, push pins, and other random hanging office supply packages. Although my store only had 1" rings. I might have to pop into office depot.
Jump rings are a jewelry supply. See here. (That is pricey because it is sterling silver; I would bet you can find base metal ones in a jewelry aisle for less.)
Without knowing what we're doing with them, you could also check a hardware aisle, see if they have smaller rings like you'd put on your key rings, or like attaches a coil bracelet to a keychain or something. My only worry about key rings is that something will be too wide or delicate to try to thread through.
My plan is not to worry about it-- in a pinch, I can probably assemble with ribbon or twice to finish and upload, then track down rings later.
Jump rings will be in the jewelry dept, or you can find them in small lots on etsy. Don't get split rings - they're more like tiny keychain rings. Jump rings are just a single wire loop, and the ends meet. You'll need 4 for the project.
I won't be able to jump right in on Sunday (maybe Sunday evening if I warn my family ahead of time!)...how many challenges will be for the first day? Doncha' love all these inquisitive minds??
I have saran wrap but it's red - does it need to be clear? I'm off work tomorrow and can shop for the items I don't have (like a gold gel pan and gold paper).
I have saran wrap but it's red - does it need to be clear? I'm off work tomorrow and can shop for the items I don't have (like a gold gel pan and gold paper).
Colored saran wrap should work for what the project entails as long as it's regular plastic/cling wrap not Glad "Press & Seal" type.
I'm shopping tomorrow. Need a sample can of shaving cream because DH uses gel. Also need a gold button, I wonder if gold mirror paper, foil or glitter paper would work?
Just a hint...Loose binder rings will probably work better than jump/keychain type rings. But, I'm sure the latter will work if that's all you have. In a pinch, I would even think twist ties will work...at least until you decide if you want to make the project "permanent" or not.
Ugh, this would have been nice to know from the get-go. =/
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Jump rings will be in the jewelry dept, or you can find them in small lots on etsy. Don't get split rings - they're more like tiny keychain rings. Jump rings are just a single wire loop, and the ends meet. You'll need 4 for the project.
I got jump rings today.. the 15 mm size recommended. I got way more than 4 though.. haha. I'm pretty sure there are 44 in the pack I got for $1.39.
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I copied and pasted the list on to a word file and printed it off to take to the store....
Hmm, yes, that would have been ideal. I'm not that organized. hehe
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Colored saran wrap should work for what the project entails as long as it's regular plastic wrap not Glad cling wrap.
Why not cling wrap? Isn't that pretty much the same thing as Saran wrap? I got mine at the Dollar Tree... specifically for this. :rolleyes:
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I'm shopping tomorrow. Need a sample can of shaving cream because DH uses gel. Also need a gold button, I wonder if gold mirror paper, foil or glitter paper would work?
I didn't get a gold button either. I saw some, but they were BIG. I wish I'd have known what size was needed. I'm like you, I'll figure something out.. I have buttons... just no metal, I don't think.
I got the big bag of Nuggets too.... hehe! The assorted ones.
Walmart only had 4, 6, and 8mm jump rings so I didn't get any today. There's still time and I see a trip to Michaels in my future! I got some napkins, but not crazy about them, so I will still try to find different ones on my Michaels trip.
Picked up gold paper and a gold gel pen yesterday but didn't see jump rings. I work today (walmart) and will see if I can find them in the jewelry department. Or would they be in the jewelry making area?????
Picked up gold paper and a gold gel pen yesterday but didn't see jump rings. I work today (walmart) and will see if I can find them in the jewelry department. Or would they be in the jewelry making area?????
My Walmart had them in the jewelry making area but they only had 4, 6, and 8 mm and they said we need 15 mm. I'm going to look at Michaels but will make do if I can t find them
My Walmart had them in the jewelry making area but they only had 4, 6, and 8 mm and they said we need 15 mm. I'm going to look at Michaels but will make do if I can t find them
I found 12mm, but not 15. I'll wait and see what we need them for and see if I want to pay Amazon prices for some or just skip that challenge. I need to pick up shaving cream! I've been meaning to for ages to try some techniques and I always forget.
The cheaper, off-brand cling wrap is actually better! For reasons I can't disclose. I like the Target brand.
Don't worry if you don't have everything before tomorrow - some things will be MUCH clearer after you see the actual challenges - and you have two weeks, plus a catch up week - TONS of time
I'm quite behind with the challenges now. Not sure if or when I'll catch up. I guess time will tell. I'm writing down the card requirements and I think I'll get those done before the deadline but I'm not sure about the projects. I don't want to spend more money if they are things I don't think I can use or gift to someone. Still need to buy the nuggets, I definitely want to try that one! I've only been able to find packages of jump rings that are assorted with more than I'd ever need since I'm not into jewelry making and haven't found any binder rings that small..... I haven't been to Hobby Lobby yet, though.....
I'm quite behind with the challenges now. Not sure if or when I'll catch up. I guess time will tell. I'm writing down the card requirements and I think I'll get those done before the deadline but I'm not sure about the projects. I don't want to spend more money if they are things I don't think I can use or gift to someone. Still need to buy the nuggets, I definitely want to try that one! I've only been able to find packages of jump rings that are assorted with more than I'd ever need since I'm not into jewelry making and haven't found any binder rings that small..... I haven't been to Hobby Lobby yet, though.....
You may be able to substitute twine, or twist ties or something for jump rings. I had to buy an assortment to get 15 mm size but I'm sure I'll use them sometime. Just hope I have enough in 15 mm size in the pack. I think there are six of each three sizes! Today's tutorial is totally doable!
I was able to find a pack of 15mm jump rings... I believe at Pat Catan's. I'm way behind too, Lynn. I haven't done one challenge yet. I've been so busy. =( I was hoping to try to do all the challenges to be eligible for the bigger prize pool.. but found out I also have to do half the tutorials. *sigh* So yeah, I really don't know. =/
Jennifer, I've heard of Pat Catans but never shopped there. Do they have stores or is that online shopping? I looked at Walmart, Michaels, and acmoore but the largest size I found was 12 mm and I wasn't sure if they'd be big enough. Luckily I found the assortment size that had six 15 mm. I never heard of jump rings before this shopping list!
