2012-02-09T01:09:03Z http://design.kcjewelbox.com/comments/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:design.kcjewelbox.com,2012-02-08:15886248 Joy Kruse 2012-02-08T14:08:41Z 2012-02-08T14:08:41Z Melissa ~ My eyes are literally welling up with tears......jeez.... I am such a cry baby. Have a safe trip! tag:design.kcjewelbox.com,2012-02-08:15886159 Pat 2012-02-08T13:16:26Z 2012-02-08T13:16:26Z <span> </span>You will be missed!!!! Háve a safe trip!! Looking forward to hearing from you on the other side! tag:design.kcjewelbox.com,2012-02-08:15885764 Susan 2012-02-08T11:37:45Z 2012-02-08T11:37:45Z Best wishes and many blessings on your new home, Melissa. It's a terrible wrench, leaving your friends behind. My best friend is in the Vancouver area and I live on the opposite coast, and I have another two "forever" friends two provinces away. But Skype and email is a wonderful thing, and you'll find that the Vancouver/Washington area is a great place to visit and doesn't require much pursuading. Good luck! tag:design.kcjewelbox.com,2012-02-07:15882002 Randy 2012-02-08T04:51:51Z 2012-02-08T04:51:51Z My heart goes out to you and yours as you embark on this next step. We did something similar in '83 and it was a challenge. While we have never regretted the choice, we haven't considered doing it again. It just such a disruption, to everything! Smile, breath deep and go forth! tag:design.kcjewelbox.com,2012-02-07:15881822 Melissa Muir 2012-02-08T04:21:08Z 2012-02-08T04:21:08Z When I did my initial research I had it narrowed down to two, the Durston and pepe mills. In the end I chose the Durston. It had great reviews and relatively few issues that I could find. I chose one that had a flat section and wire section. In hindsight, I don't really need the wire part. I need to get more creative in that department and find a way to utilize it better.&nbsp; <div><br /> </div> <div>When I get settled into our new home in the next couple weeks, I will try to discuss this a bit further for you.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Melissa</div> tag:design.kcjewelbox.com,2012-02-07:15881807 Melissa Muir 2012-02-08T04:18:27Z 2012-02-08T04:18:27Z Christine, I use sharpie markers. The color burns off and does not inhibit solder flowing. At least I have never had an issue with that. It has saved me a lot of questioning and makes finding my solder so simple. <div><br /> </div> <div>Melissa</div> tag:design.kcjewelbox.com,2012-02-07:15879318 Cynthia Beller 2012-02-07T20:58:50Z 2012-02-07T20:58:50Z Good luck Melissa! tag:design.kcjewelbox.com,2012-02-07:15872616 Christine 2012-02-07T05:33:44Z 2012-02-07T05:33:44Z Hello Melissa,<br />In the soldering tutorial you mention that you color-code your solder. What do you use to color them? Does the dye/ink in any way interfere with the solder flowing? I think it's a great idea because little bits can be salvaged & sorted instead of being thrown away. tag:design.kcjewelbox.com,2012-02-06:15871438 claudia 2012-02-07T02:40:22Z 2012-02-07T02:40:22Z Which rolling mill do you recommend? Brand and style? Pros and Cons. I am indecisive. Thanks for your helpful hints and resources. tag:design.kcjewelbox.com,2012-02-06:15868962 Melissa Muir 2012-02-06T12:10:55Z 2012-02-06T12:10:55Z Thank you Penny. <div><br /> </div> <div>Melissa</div>