I will admit to being stumped when I first found the reference to something being emo. I’m not hip to anything but you would think I’d know more working with kids and all. So when I kept running into the "Emo tag" on beads and other things on Etsy I had to look it up. At the bottom of the post I have included the Wikipedia reference for you – like YOU need it! But I certainly did.
It looks like I may have leaned toward being an EMO kid – except maybe for the bang part because I was in the Cher generation and could not stand the bangs in the eyes bit so I kept giving all of my girlfriends barrettes. It wasn’t Emo then – just weird. I didn’t mind being weird (all the art students seemed to be) and I’m guessing today’s Emo kids don’t either. If you minded being labeled you’d conform, but where would be the fun in that!
I asked one of the kids I worked with about Emos and he gave me an additional rundown. He said it meant “emotionally hardcore”. What fun to be able to talk to kids who are usually alienated from everyone. It sure keeps your eyes open. And, as thanks for the information, I made him the bead that is pictured. He gave me a critique and I have a few small things to fix in the next one. In the meantime I’m going EMO – at least bead wise. At least once in awhile so I can visit my roots (aside from the hair roots I visit as often as I can, hahahaha).
This is what the Wikipedia has to say about Emo (quoted directly):
Fashion and stereotype
Today emo is commonly tied to both music and fashion as well as an inspiration toward the emo subculture, and the term "emo" is sometimes stereotyped with tight jeans on males and females alike, long fringe (bangs) brushed to one side of the face or over one or both eyes, dyed black, straight hair, tight t-shirts (usually short-sleeved) which often bear the names of emo bands (or other designer shirts), studded belts, belt buckles, canvas sneakers or skate shoes or other black shoes and thick, black horn-rimmed glasses. This fashion has at times been characterized as a fad. Early on, emo fashion was associated with a clean cut look but as the style spread to younger teenagers, the style has become darker, with long bangs and emphasis on the color black replacing sweater vest In recent years the popular media have associated emo with a stereotype that includes being emotional, sensitive, shy, introverted, or angst-ridden. It is also associated with depression, self-injury, and suicide.
This definition is almost exactly the same as my youthful friend had to say. Well, if it's anything like being punk, greaser, preppy, jock, or any of the hundreds of other definitions and labels we give everything and always have lets keep our fingers crossed that most kids hit the middle ground somewhere - and long live individuality!
Shop 'til U Drop! That's what you do here at Bead and Button. You go up and down all of these isles looking for the best deal to be had or the most unique piece you can find. It's not like a sprint - it's a marathon. And, if this is exhausting I can not imagine what it must be like to be in Tuscon for the mammoth shows. Found in today's purchases were some glass, a new marver for that Lynx torch, and tons of miscellaneous beads and goodies. There are some good deals to be had this year on beads. Less customers and a bad economy equals slashed prices and some bead strands are going for as little as a dollar. No, it's not every vendor - or the prime beads (like Swarovski/Delica/ ToHo). But, if you are willing to do some walking and comparisons there are bargains on temporarily strung beads, even pearls.
I can't say much about this except that I hate it! I've taken all day to do this.......I have entirely to much stuff but hate thinking that I might forget something that I need. I think I can dress an entire group of people and I'm betting that I still end up in just jeans. When will I learn. The camera is packed so I'll try and take oodles of pictures of Bead and Button to show you and some class shots. This year it's bead insanity - metal, glass, and ceramic. Taking the fast boat over and reassuring myself that there are no fresh water Great Lake sharks. HAHAHAHA (okay, you can laugh - don't mind). But, when I go to the Gathering the only thing that might see ocean water are my toes. It would be my luck though to find the lone washed up, yet still alive, poisonous jelly fish.
I did it! I wasn't really sure that I could, or would, eventually figure out how to use the Overnightprints site. But, following several techo messes it was conquered. Tah Dah!
These beads were the FUBAR's of the month - & caused me to switch out torches for more control. Okay, it's probably NOT the torch because I've always loved my Minor BB. It's me! But, I switched to the Lynx anyway. I get to playing in those details and before I know it I've let something cool off to much. These are the results of poor choices in heat control....grrr. Most of the beads I've already repeated and others are going to have another go around. Look how far off the top dot I put that glass bail on the hearted pendant. Where was I looking. Better luck next time fubar queen.
I will admit to being stumped when I first found the reference to something being emo. I’m not hip to anything but you would think I’d know more working with kids and all. So when I kept running into the "Emo tag" on beads and other things on Etsy I had to look it up. At the bottom of the post I have included the Wikipedia reference for you – like YOU need it! But I certainly did.
I have been getting this great frit now and then from my friend Robin at Glass Diversions. It’s the frit you’ve been seeing in the beads that I’ve been making. She has a knack for creating some nice ones all ready to go and I’ve loved the promptness and customer service. Check out some of those frit laden beads on my Etsy or go to the Glass Diversions site where they also have some examples to look at – lots more than I do. Robin has her own site, Posh Elements, and an Etsy site too called Cahootz.
