I have replyed to a couple posts but have never formally intrduced myself.  I have found this forum to be a great resource of info and everyone seems very nice and helpful in sharing advice and techniques. My name is Susan Reabe and I live in Traverse City Michigan. Northern Michigan has cold winters. So Hobbies are a must to keep from going insane. Although I've taken this hobbie way more serious. I started ou just beading and have slowly through tuts and books have taught myself wiring, polyomere clay, soldering, and a few other techniques I've got the bug.  I am looking for some classes to take or someome to study with this fall. Thank you for all the good tips I've gotten from everyone.

                                                                              Beadmanic

                                                                              Susan