Trinity Brass Co. Findings Now In Stock At Chez Gloria!

They're Here! We are really proud to announce that . . Trinity Brass Co. findings, filigree's, pendants, chain and other items have been in stock at www.dichro-findings.co.uk for over 2 months now and they're becoming very popular!
In addition to Trinity Brass Co's Vintage Patina range, we also stock their Antique Gold and Antique Silver findings in our range as well. These beautiful, unusual and unique natural brass, nickel free, jewellerymaking and altered art findings are on sale at 5% discount on an ongoing basis!
Perfect for elegant vintage and bohemian chic, steampunk and altered art jewellery making the pricing structure of the findings is a bit more forgiving on your purse than our Vintaj Natural Brass products!

. . And, by popular demand, we've also decided to increase the range of the Vintage Patina finish items on the site. Trinity Vintage Patina™ is a warm chocolate colour that has been achieved through an oxidation process and is not plated. During the process each piece takes on its own unique colour. These slight differences in each piece give the colour its desired finish. Here's a small taster of what is due in later this month in Vintage Patina:

Visit our "New Products Coming Soon" Page for more information

Trinity Brass Co. Findings Coming To Chez Gloria Soon!

Over the last week we've been busy sourcing some new suppliers and new products for the web site. We've already added several new items over the last few days . . and as most of you already know we have added Vintaj Natural Brass Co products to our repertoire . . but we're really proud to announce that . . Trinity Brass Co. findings, filigree's, pendants, chain and other items will be coming to www.dichro-findings.co.uk very soon!

In addition to their Vintage Patina range, we will be adding their Antique Gold and Antique Silver findings to our range as well. These beautiful, unusual and unique natural brass, nickel free, products will be available to purchase from late June/Early July. Perfect for vintage style, steampunk and altered art jewellery making the pricing structure is likely to be quite a bit more forgiving on your purse! Here's a little taster of what will be on offer . .

Vintaj Natural Brass Hints & Tips Page At Chez Gloria!

Following on from adding a selection of Vintaj Natural Brass Co products to the web site, we've also added a hints, tips and projects page where all you creative and imaginative people can get a download more information on techniques for using the products (pdf files) and some links to featured projects on the Vintaj Natural Brass web site. We're sure this will spur you onto make some fabulously creative jewellery! Here's a little taster . . click the images to see the technique!

Embellished Hook Technique

Creative Toggle Clasps

Vintaj Natural Brass Findings Now In Stock At Chez Gloria!

As you all know . . we've been busy sourcing some new suppliers and new products for the web site, to try and increase our product variation and serve those customers who prefer to create their jewellery with something a little bit different! We are continuing with that process and should have more news soon on some additional products.

But . . for now we're really proud to announce that a selection of Vintaj Natural Brass Co findings, filigree's, pendants, kits and other items are now in stock at www.dichro-findings.co.uk! These beautiful, unusual and unique natural brass, nickel & lead free, products are now available to purchase. Over the forth coming weeks we will be adding other Vintaj products to the range. Here's a little taster of what is currently on offer . .

On most of the product description pages we've also put suggestions for how the products can be used in jewellery making . . but they are that . . just suggestions . . use your imagination, combine the Vintaj products with any of our Antiqued Findings and create something really unique!

Lovely Kind Gift Received At Chez Gloria This Morning!

A very special lady sent me a wonderfully kind gift which arrived this morning . . and I was moved to tears over receiving it because it was totally unexpected! A few weeks ago Katharine from Woolly Wotnots and I were Personal Messaging each other on Crafteroo about stained glass and her and her Dad having a go at it . . I had some bits and pieces and a few pattern and introductory books lying around from my own foray into the world of stained glass so I sent them to her because I thought she and her dad would make better use of them than I was! So out of the blue she sent me these: I love pink . . I love games that remind me of my childhood . . and I love my two cats! So the gift was absolutely perfect . . everything was beautifully presented in the box . . each one wrapped in pink or pale turquoise blue tissue paper and tied with gorgeous ribbon! Katharine . . thank you so much for thinking about me . . it was a truly lovely surprise!

Attack of the 1950's B-Movie Blog Swap At Chez Gloria!

A great blogger and a fellow Crafteroo crafter, Apryl at Meridian Ariel, is doing a great summer blog swap . . Attack Of The 1950's B-Movies . . if you fancy joining in on this sci-fi / dieselpunk geekery check out the blog spot post for more information.

Blogged By A Steampunk Blogger at Chez Gloria!

Well I never! I was looking thro some of the web site visitor stats this morning and reviewing the referring sites . . and guess what? . . the web site's been blogged by The Steampunk Librarian, a blogger from Ohio USA on steampunk stuff who describes themselves as "a spooky librarian who loves the Victorian era, futuristic technology, and much, much more." Thanks Steampunk Librarian . . we'll try to live up to your recommendation!

Vintaj Natural Brass Findings Coming to Chez Gloria Soon!

Over the last week we've been busy sourcing some new suppliers and new products for the web site. We've already added several new items over the last few days . . but we're really proud to announce that . . Vintaj Natural Brass Co findings, filigree's, pendants, chain and other items will be coming to www.dichro-findings.co.uk very soon! These beautiful, unusual and unique natural brass, nickel free, products will be available to purchase from mid-June. Here's a little taster of what will be on offer . .

Blog Tagged At Chez Gloria! - All the Eights!

I've been tagged by Bluefairy on the "eights" . . where we all try to get to know each other a little bit better . . so here go my eights . . 8 Things I'm looking forward too!

1. Finishing the base for my glass Gondola Bowl . .
2. The dichro-findings web site producing enough income to allow me to be able to stop having to go out to work for a living! . .
3. Making another Gondola Bowl . .
4. Selling my Gondola Bowls . .
5. Getting Vintaj Natural Brass Co findings on the web site . .
6. Getting more glass studio time . .
7. More time with my friend Amanda . .
8. Going to the Theatre in two weeks time to watch a spoof on an Agatha Christie play . .

8 Things I did yesterday!

1. Started the base for the gondola Bowl . .
2. Updated the web site . .
3. Made Crafteroo Pro (Well Saturday Actually!) . .
4. Planned next wholesale orders for web site . .
5. Vacuumed out my big kiln . .
6. Tidied up the studio . .
7. Stayed up late and watched "Revolver" with Jason Statham (sigh! sigh!) . .
8. Checked out Vintaj Brass Findings online . .

8 Things I wish I could do!

1. Sew . .
2. Knit . .
3. Crochet . .
4. Get my glass art work into a few good galleries . .
5. Fit a really big kiln into the studio . .
6. Paint and draw . .
7. Move to a small holding with a big barn where I can set up a big spacious studio and do some teaching . .
8. Pack in working now!

8 Shows I watch!

1. F1 on the BBC . .
2. Inspector George Gently . .
3. Ashes to Ashes . .
4. Watchdog . .
5. Great British Menu . .
6. Reggie Perrin . .
7. Country File . .
8. The Politics Show . .

8 Bloggers I'm gonna tag and Pass this on to!

1. Fran @ Scotstwinmum
2. Karen @ Krystal Velvet
3. Madly Creating
4. Nicola @ Murano Silver
5. Pippa @ Pips
6. Gill @ Hollingdale Designs
7. Stephanie @ My Calico Heart
8. Rita @ OOAK Fairy Fae Sculpture

Look out girls . . it's a comin' your way!! :o)

Steampunk Jewellery Article At Chez Gloria!

Following on from my blog yesterday about what exciting new products were coming to the web site, I've written a short article on Steampunk Jewellery and posted it on the site, along with a couple of example photo's of jewellery made in the steampunk style. Enjoy . . comments and suggestions on the article appreciated!