Shows/Conventions/Exhibitions

We're going to the International Model Boat Show in Leamington Spa in a few weeks - wall to wall nerdiness - probably 90% undiagnosed Aspies attending.

That sounds interesting. Will you buy any models there or are you going purely to look at other people’s creations?

The Bead Show was good, albeit a bit busy! My daughter bought herself some more supplies and got me a kit to make a beaded tea light holder for Christmas. I already have far too many beads so I resisted the urge to buy any more but it was a good girly day out nonetheless.

the audie female equivalent of model building in audie males is .........   BEADS!

the audie female equivalent of model building in audie males is .........   BEADS!

It probably varies, I imagine that some Autistic women are into model building too, but more traditionally feminine creative pursuits might be slightly more common. 

I was sooo ridiculously obsessed with jewellery making and beads several years ago. I have a rather large stash of beads left from that time so I rarely need to buy more. I also have a kiln for making silver clay jewellery, I ‘really’ need to get around to using that! To be honest, I’m a bit scared of it, hence why I’ve avoided using it! I mean it heats to such a high temperature! What could I stand it on to use it that it wouldn’t burn to ashes? I ‘really’ need to educate myself more on using kilns

I still sew jewellery when I have the time though. I got some inspiration yesterday while looking around. See I have a book at home on making beaded Christmas tree decorations, basically snazzy covers for baubles and I have another book on how to make beaded people. So I was thinking of blending two of the designs, so the dress of the beaded person becomes a rather glamorous ball gown that drapes nicely over a bauble. I shall make one when I can find the time and upload a photo on here.