[Nfb-krafters-korner] another possible fundraising idea

[Lillie Pennington]

Thanks for this info. I agree it could be costly and take planning. I will see if I can find out more info. 

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> On Jan 24, 2014, at 10:21 AM, "Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov> wrote:
> 
> The NFB sells an alphabet bracelet with metal tiles for each letter of the alphabet.  I  have no idea where they get the braille tiles, but we might be able to find out.  They could be used inconjunction with other beads to make name bracelets or other sayings.  This could be costly.  It could be something to look in to.
> 
> Terry Powers
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diane [mailto:dianefilipe at comcast.net] 
> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 9:49 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] another possible fundraising idea
> 
> I make Braille ceramic pins!
> Diane
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lillie Pennington" <lilliepennington at fuse.net>
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 8:35 PM
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] another possible fundraising idea
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> 
>> Hello All,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I know it is past time for suggesting fundraising ideas, but I thought it
>> was worth a shot suggesting.
>> 
>> Have we ever considered making Braille jewelry? Better yet, custom Braille
>> jewelry? This could be a good way for the NFB to possibly get publicity as
>> well if it was announced through the public listserves and such that a
>> devision of the NFB was making jewelry, as well as to gain publicity for 
>> us
>> as a devision. We could make just NFB jewelry, as well as jewelry with 
>> names
>> as well.
>> 
>> Are Braille beads in existence? They have beads with print letters on 
>> them.
>> I wonder if there's something similar? Better yet, beads with Braille and
>> print. I bet something like this could be made if it is not in existence
>> yet.
>> 
>> Anyways, it is just a thought. This may be too much of an undertaking but
>> thought it was worth suggesting.
>> 
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