NEWSLETTERS


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Greetings from all of us at Golding's,
 
Daylight saving has finished and winter is drawing on - the first soccer game for William has been and gone so now it's back to (usually) stamping cold and wet feet on the sidelines. Good fun, though.
 
Life here continues its merry pace with goodies continuing to roll through so onwards to the news:
 
 
JEWELLERY TOOLS:
As you are no doubt aware, different tools have different purposes - we have a good selection of tools for all sorts of jewellery jobs shown at http://www.goldingcraft.com/jewellery.htm
 
Bead Reamers - for cleaning holes
Needle Files in assorted sizes
Standard small Rasps
Thread Cutters
Beading Boards for sorting and Beading Mats for working with
E 6000 Glue for wood, metal, glass, leather, rubber, vinyl, ceramics and many plastics - waterproof, flexible and non-flammable
Beading Needles with the eye in the middle - simply push the ends together to make a wide eye for easy threading
Round Nose, Chain Nose and Flat Nose as well as Crimping Pliers
Side Cutters
Third Hand with a Clamp as well as Mini Spring Clamps to hold things in place
Measuring Gauge
4 Prong Grabber for small findings and beads
Forceps - straight and curved for ease of moving small items.
 
Then, of course, there is a large range of Findings, Tiger Tail, Stretch Magic, Leather Thong and the like.
 
If you are unsure how to use something then feel free to ask and if there are items you are after which we don't yet carry, let me know and I'll see whether we can get them for you.
 
 
LEATHER THONG:
Continuing the jewellery theme, a very popular stringing material is leather thong as it is hard wearing but natural - also, of course, used in leatherwork for lacing.
 
We can offer you a selection of sizes in black, brown and natural -  1 and 2mm Round as well as 2.5 and 5mm in Flat in either 25m rolls or by the metre. As the prices vary depending upon the thickness, let me know what you are after and we can quote for your approval.
 
For full details please visit  http://www.goldingcraft.com/sinew.htm  which covers other waxed threads as well.
 
 
LEATHER KITS:
As well as a wide selection of leather tools ( http://www.goldingcraft.com/leatherwork.htm ) we can also offer you a selection of beginner's project kits as shown at
 
These are great for children as the pieces are pre-cut and ready to go. They are plain leather so that you can stamp and dye them to suit.
 
The prices vary but to give you a guide, item 7494113,  Key-Koin Kup Kit is 17.90. 
 
As a Newsletter Special we are pleased to offer you Free Freight when you purchase any 2 kits from this page.
 
 
 
STENCILS:
Have you seen our expanded stencil selection? Visit  http://www.goldingcraft.com/stenpg01.htm  for a great range.
 
These can be used for cards, walls and even clothing.
 
To stencil on clothing, take the garment (prewashed) and stretch it over an embroidery hoop with some cardboard as the base or pin it on a hard surface. You can also use freezer-paper by ironing the shiny side of the paper to the underside of the fabric. This can be peeled off once you have finished painting.
 
Place the stencil on the fabric, tape it into place to stop it moving and then use Aunt Martha's paint ( http://www.goldingcraft.com/paint.htm ) and either squeeze the tube for fine lines or pull the ballpoint top out and put the paint onto a saucer to use with a brush.
 
 
SEQUINS:
Here's something for everybody looking to decorate garments in a Country and Western theme  -  6mm sequins in Cinnamon Imitation Leather, Moroccan Imitation Leather and Raw Imitation Leather. These are imitation leather with a grainy leather-look top.
 
Cinnamon is a rich brown, Moroccan is an earth brown and Raw is a mid-brown colour.
 
For the full sequin range please visit  http://www.goldingcraft.com/sequins.htm  - they are mostly $ 1.50/ m with a special roll price of $ 25.35/ 65.8m  -  a saving of over $ 75.00.
 
 
 
EZ GIMPER:
The EZ Gimper is a great wee tool for teaching square lacing stitches.
 
Full instructions are provided with pictures showing how to make a square stitch with plastic lace - once the initial square has been made, keep on going until the desired length is reached then take it off the Gimper, add a clasp to make a bracelet or necklace, split ring for a keyring or whatever is desired for the project in mind. You can, of course, use any thread to suit the planned finished item.
 
The EZ Gimpers are 8.00.
 
To see a picture as well as the colours available in plastic lace, visit  http://www.goldingcraft.com/plasticlace.htm
 
 
CARDS USING PERFORATED PAPER:
Have you tried Perforated Paper?
 
This is a sheet of paper with holes which you can stitch through. Being a slightly heavier paper than standard paper means that it has some substance so, once stitched, you can incorporate it into cards, use as ornaments and much more. Many years ago my piano teacher used to make me wee Christmas angels - they were cut out, decorated and then folded into a circle to make a free-standing ornament.
 
Perforated Paper comes in Silver and Gold for  6.20/ sheet  as well as Cream and White for $ 5.20/  9 x 12" sheet.
 
As a Newsletter Special,  purchase any 2 sheets (your colour choice) and 'Perforated Christmas' (  $ 12.70 -  http://www.goldingcraft.com/xsbxma04.htm ) and receive FREE FREIGHT on your order.
 
'Perforated Christmas' has 33 ornaments to hang on the tree or incorporate into a card. 
 
 
4 SEASONS BELLPULLS CROSS STITCH:
If you click on  http://www.goldingcraft.com/ccrgen01.htm  there are 4 lovely cross stitched Bellpulls - each about 57 x 425 stitches.
 
We are pleased to offer you a Newsletter Special on this set  -   54.80 -  buy 3 and get the 4th free with free freight - this would usually be over $ 72.00 + p&p. 
 
 
 
A fun project for you to let your imagination run riot and to use up odds and ends around the house is to personalise your pen - you quite possibly have craft wire, beads, feathers and other bits and pieces left over from projects or ends of packs.
 
By simply stringing some beads onto some wire, curling it around a feather then threading your pen you have a unique and personalised pen that won't get 'borrowed' - if you work in an office or warehouse you could carry the idea on and attach the pen to your clipboard with beaded wire. You will then know it's yours and when you leave it on a shelf it will be returned.... A good conversation starter as well.
 
  
Well, that's enough from me for now.
 
Please remember to keep an eye on  http://www.goldingcraft.com/newstuff.htm  for the latest updates - candle moulds, floral pins and floral stencils are the latest additions to the website.
 
Please also remember to add $ 5.00 p&p per order for couriered deliveries or, of course, visit either of our shops for personal service and if you are ordering one of the special newsletter offers, remind me to ensure that I tell Regina. 
 
We do look forward to helping you with your crafting requirements and its always good to hear from you.
 
 
All the best,
 
Peter
Golding Handcrafts
Ph/ fax   801-5855       
 
 
Golding Handcrafts
17 Marion St
Ph  801-5855
 
Golding Handcrafts
Harbour City Centre
Lambton Quay
Ph  472-4496.
 


 


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