Classes in Chennai - Embroidery, Knitting , Painting etc

Originally Posted by radhim

Hi All,

Am radhika and i recently moved to chennai. I need to know some details.
Does anybody know where i can get all kinds of beads at affordable rates in chennai. Its not only seed beads, i need all other kinds like lampwork beads etc...

Also i need to know if fancy hand knitting yarns are available in chennai, if yes in what stores.

Does anybody know a good tailor in areas around selaiyur, East tambaram.

Thanks in advance.

Hi Radhika,

You know Radhika that Raja Stores next to TEXTILE INDIA. Now you can easily
find out the store.

Ramamani

Hi

Thank u all. I know Textile India. Surely i will visit.

Hey friends,
What do ypu mean by fountain making? what type of fountain is that?
plese tell me more about it. few pics will be appreciated.
thanks

hi friends..
can some one help me in doin small/mini indoor fountains, mini cascade indoor fountains pls

Hi,

Can anyone explain what is fountain making ?

hello friends ...
jus check if it wrks... i'm trying it..

Things You’ll Need:

• Seashells
• Stones
• Vinyl/plastic Tubing
• Decorative Pottery
• Plants
• Towels
• Glass l

Step 1:
Collect ideas for your tabletop fountain. Check out the Internet and books, but also notice the way rocks look in natural streams and pools - or pull an original design right out of your imagination.
Step 2:
Start at the bottom, with a container large enough to hold all the rocks, ornaments, plants - and water! - for your creation. The container can be a single color and unobtrusive, if you want to emphasize the other elements, or it can be an eye-catching ceramic, glass or metal art piece.
Step 3:
Find the rocks or other ornaments for the water to flow over. Now is the time to use those stones or shells you collected just because you liked them. If you don't have enough items for the fountain, collect more or buy smooth river rocks from a garden center or online.
Step 4:
Choose a small pump. The size will depend on the size of the fountain - so work out that question first.
Step 5:
Buy plastic tubing to carry water into the fountain. Tubing is often used to extend the length of a pump's spout or to redirect the water.
Step 6:
Block out an hour or so of unhurried time to experiment with the fountain elements. Find an arrangement that pleases you with its appearance and the way the water flows. This step is part of the fun of making a fountain, so don't rush it.
Step 7:
Make sure your arrangement allows water to trickle and splash over the rocks or other ornaments - but not out of the container and onto furniture or carpeting. Sometimes, only a slight adjustment in the angle of the materials will fix this problem.
Step 8:
Pick a spot to display your fountain. If it's a wooden tabletop, make sure it's protected from spills and humidity. Place plants or more stones in a semicircle around the back of the fountain to hide the pump's cord.

I attended a one day work shop on fountain making 4 years bck. Since then i have been wanting to do one, but never had the confidence to start on it. This is from my understandig of it.

Things:

A circular bowl
A motor
Decorative items, pebbles, plants etc
White cement
fevicol
water
Thick thermocol

1. Cut the thermocol in to a semi circle and stick it to the vessel
2. On the back end of the vessel, keep the motor.
3. On top of the thermocol, stick two other pieces (one smaller than the other ) like a step formation. use fevicol
4. After this is set, make a paste of white cement, water and fevicol and apply it fully on the thermocol.
5. u can also make rocks with thermocol and stick on it.
6. everything needs to be coated with the white cement paste
7. after it is dry ( atleast 2 days), use poster colours to paint on it
8. decorate with pebbles etc
9. on the back end of the tray, there needs to be a small opening for water pouring. Also u hav to embed a tube which will connect it to the top most step. when u switch on power, the motor will pump water, and send it thro the tube to the first step, from where it will flow down.

Also read ashu's post as it is very nice.

I am not able to get any decent photos!!

Wow, thanks to Archana and Achu for explaining the process of doing it...

Archana, clean steps to do... why dont you try one and post a picture? Or is it not as easy as it seems which is why you are not able to take on it?

Cheers!
-Anusha

Anu

The reason why I am not doing it, is it is not a reversible process!! If i make a mistake in jewellery, I can always rip it off and start. Problem in this, it is actually complicated to get the decent kind of cutting and the right propotion to mix the white cement, fevicol and water. I am not even sure of the ingredients. Just came up with it, with my little knowledge on this thing. Another reason is, i intend to keep it for golu and i really want it to be good!!

Thts why!!

Archana

Oh Ok. You got a point on reversible process...:)

There is one teacher in R A Puram who teaches this. If you are interested, I will PM her details to you.

Cheers !
-Anusha