tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5766578391965119860.post6120953050597122172..comments2023-11-02T03:43:01.583-04:00Comments on Blackberry Lane Pottery News: More shrinkingLesli Kathmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840404360992640749noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5766578391965119860.post-92063562154607842992007-10-02T20:49:00.000-04:002007-10-02T20:49:00.000-04:00What I tried on the one that I did was to form the...What I tried on the one that I did was to form the back from the clay itself. I think it will be pretty sturdy. Maybe I should sew it on something my kids wear, and let them "crash test" it! :^) <BR/><BR/>That's how I tested the first few earthenware pendants I made. I strung them on necklaces and treated them like the rest of my jewelry, which is to say... carelessly! So far they have all held up fine.Lesli Kathmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840404360992640749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5766578391965119860.post-89327466840909280802007-10-02T19:26:00.000-04:002007-10-02T19:26:00.000-04:00Whoohoo, buttons! You're very right, the backing ...Whoohoo, buttons! You're very right, the backing would need to be something able to withstand stress.. but I have no idea what would do the trick. I suppose they could also just be decorative buttons - they're sure cute enough!<BR/><BR/>And yes, heheh, kids do grow sooo fast. Brave woman, trying to knit for kids!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971696486992052567noreply@blogger.com