Thursday, November 12, 2009

*Exploding Crimpers*

Yeah, you heard me right.  Exploding crimpers!  That's what happened to me today.  I was using my crimpers and half of the crimping part (not sure what you call that) came off and flew across the room.  Now I know I'm hard on my tools but come on.  I still haven't found the missing piece yet.  It made a loud pop and my sun conure starting squawking because it even scared him and he's on a different floor of my house!  The funny part is, I was looking at the crimpers afterward to find the manufacturer's name and I noticed this.


Can you make out what it says?  "Use Safety Goggles".  I just started laughing when I saw that.

And here's what I was working on when the explosion happened.  Some simple stringing designs.  I've had these cornflake pearls for quite a while but I didn't know what to do with them.  I have tried matching them with other beads but it just takes away from their beauty.  So, I decided these would be strung as is with a nice clasp.


My mom wanted a piece similar to one that was bought recently from my shop so I made this for her.  She actually designed it while she was here picking out all the beads and chain.  Hope she likes it!

I'm way behind on putting items on the Bei Mondi and Bei Mondi Etsy shop so I'll try my best to do that today.  Please be careful while using your tools ladies.  You never can tell when one might decide to fight back.  Enjoy your Thursday!

9 comments:

  1. Who knew making beautiful pieces could be so dangerous???
    Gorgeous.

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  2. Wow, I'll watch out too! I love the simple designs with the nice clasps!

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  3. Wow! You are hard on your tools! I will be sure to be more careful with mine and inspecting them each time I sit down to make sure there aren't any surprises waiting to happen. I love the keishi pearls. Their organic shape is so intriguing. I use them all the time mixed with gemstones for little pops. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy the day! Erin

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  4. Beautiful piecs! What a shock it would be to break your crimping pliers...whew, who new?

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  5. Girl you are tough! I go through wire cutters like crazy and round nose pliers, but a crimper? LOL!

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  6. LOL...Leslie you're so funny "use safety glasses"...like any of us do that! haha! but the necklace and the bracelet did turn out lovely. I hope your mom enjoys her gift.

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  7. Please don't let my husband see this, I'll never hear the end of it :)

    PS I have left you an award on my blog: http://kellasvegeplotandothermusings.blogspot.com/

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  8. holala!!what an hugly crimpers!! but your jewels!!! leslie!!!AMAZINGS!!!!

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  9. Good grief! That's a bit alarming to have flying crimper parts. Glad you were not hurt.

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