A shed as a workshop?????

ggeddes27 · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:30 pm Post subject: A shed as a workshop?????

Whilst I was attending a fabby Art Clay course at The Little Bead Shop in Edinburgh I happened to mention that I would like to try lampwork so Emma Thank you

very kindly offered to show me how to lampwork, I m going on Sunday and I cannot wait, and if I like it - which I am sure I will - I was thinking of using a shed as my workshop, is this a feasible place for doing lampwork? Daisy

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Teagirl · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:41 pm Post subject:

Quite a few people use sheds, Mike started out in our shed too, before moving to a studio space.

Good ventilation, good insulation and good wiring for the kettle are all vital.

-Su

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*nicky* · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:14 pm Post subject:

Here is my workshop ! Its 10x8 and i love it !

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It doesnt really look this tidy and more, i have the lampworking stuff at the back and then to the side is an old office desk (its big) and thats were i have all my jewellery !

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emmaliv · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:33 pm Post subject:

Oohhhh - Gillian - I'd love a shed! Its a perfect workspace, all you need now is some nice paint and some fairy lights!

Emma x

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carolinemhannon · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:04 am Post subject:

i started with a shed, cost a fortune and i had to leave it behind Sad

but a shed is a good way to go, wish i had a shed now, i'm in the garage with the fridgefreezer, tumble dryer, boxes of stuff, and all the garden stuff, oh what fun

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ggeddes27 · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:24 pm Post subject:

Emma, that was my thoughts exactly!!!

Nicky that looks fab, hope mines is as tidy!!!

Next question - I know it sounds really dumb but what power do I need in the shed?

thanks Daisy

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Dwaa · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:19 pm Post subject:

carolinemhannon wrote:

i started with a shed, cost a fortune and i had to leave it behind Sad

but a shed is a good way to go, wish i had a shed now, i'm in the garage with the fridgefreezer, tumble dryer, boxes of stuff, and all the garden stuff, oh what fun

Eee Caroline, i wish i had the space you have!!!!!! im in a proper diemma on where to do it! you know what inquisitive 3 yr olds are like! Rolling Eyes

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ejralph · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject:

I'm in a shed too.
It isn't all posh and dreamy like Nicky's, but one day I will make it so.

Right now it's full of mess and spiders. But they are MY spiders and I haven't the heart to evict them. I was not into them at first, but have grown to love them. They get all angry when I go in the shed and start shaking with rage! My big girl is guarding lots of eggs right now too, so I will have a LOT of spider-babies soon Mr. Green

But yes - sheds are perfectly good studios. Just be sure to lay down the ground rules about spiders from the off.

Emma Daisy

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Dwaa · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject:

I think im gonna set up in my porch but i cant put in an extractor fan. Itl have to be open windows, cant see any way round it.
Id rathr do that than the same in the kitchen, at least its away from living space.

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daisybelle · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:18 am Post subject:

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Right now it's full of mess and spiders. But they are MY spiders and I haven't the heart to evict them. I was not into them at first, but have grown to love them. They get all angry when I go in the shed and start shaking with rage! My big girl is guarding lots of eggs right now too, so I will have a LOT of spider-babies soon

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CarmenJean · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:43 am Post subject:

ejralph wrote:

My big girl is guarding lots of eggs right now too, so I will have a LOT of spider-babies soon Mr. Green

But yes - sheds are perfectly good studios. Just be sure to lay down the ground rules about spiders from the off.

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I couldn't do that!!! I am seriously afraid of spiders - even the tiny ones - OH has to remove them for me. I am a big baby for that! Rolling Eyes

Sigh. You are all so lucky - I have the same problem as Dwaa - I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old, and kids and flames don't mix. Plus I just don't have a place for lampworking. I'll have to wait maybe a couple of years before I'll be in a position to do it. Sigh

So, I'm pretty jealous. Mr. Green

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carolinemhannon · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:07 am Post subject:

Dwaa wrote:

carolinemhannon wrote:

i started with a shed, cost a fortune and i had to leave it behind Sad

but a shed is a good way to go, wish i had a shed now, i'm in the garage with the fridgefreezer, tumble dryer, boxes of stuff, and all the garden stuff, oh what fun

Eee Caroline, i wish i had the space you have!!!!!! im in a proper diemma on where to do it! you know what inquisitive 3 yr olds are like! Rolling Eyes

it's not that nice, it's quite dark in the garage and it gets so warm in there, lol

Emma, i've got one word for you ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

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