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July/August1997
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Letter
From Laurieann
Summer is here!
Be sure to spare a little time away from your fun in the sun for crafting! We have many great crafts for you to try as well as information in this issue.
Have fun, don't forget the sunscreen, and as always thank you for reading Crafty Visions Newsletter.
Sincerely,
laurieann@ivisions.com
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WEDDING
CRAFTS
The following Wedding Crafts are made with ribbon as bows and ribbon roses. These roses can be made by hand using any one of several techniques.
A new product on the market called E-Z Rose and Flower Maker will make the job of multiple ribbon roses easier. Easy to follow instructions for several types of rose or rosebud comes with the E-Z Rose and Flower Maker. The projects here do not include instructions for making the ribbon roses.
RIBBON ROSE HEADDRESS
Prepare three satin ribbon roses, one slightly larger, the other two the same size. In addition prepare two rose buds on 4" stems wrapped with white floral tape.
Arrange the veil as you choose. If the veil is to come down over the bride's face the veil is laid out with the comb placed under the veil at the point it would be worn in her hair. If a tulle pouf will be used the comb is placed at the bottom of the pouf and the third option, if the veil is to begin at the comb and hang down place the comb at the edge of the veil. With needle and thread sew through the veil and around the top bar of the comb attaching the veil to the full length of the comb and tie off.
Form a spray with the ribbon roses beginning on your left side with a bud facing to the left, add one of the two smaller roses facing to the left and wrap with the white floral tape to anchor the rose to the rosebud. Continue wrapping and adding flowers, the large center rose next in line, the second of the smaller roses with the flower facing to the right and finally the rosebud facing right. Trim any excess stem and wrap the whole length to form a completed spray. Add pearl sprays, leaves and pearl garlands to your completed spray as you choose.
The floral spray is placed over the veil at the comb area. It can be tacked with hot glue or tacky glue IF you want to permanently attach the flowers to the veil and comb, otherwise, with your needle and thread repeat the stitch and wrap around the comb's top bar and sew the floral spray through the veil to the comb. This way the floral spray can be removed by snipping the threads.
Arrange the ribbon roses in a round bouquet, the center rose highest and the rest graduating to form a mound arrangement. Add the greenery, pearl sprays and other embellishments throughout the bouquet to achieve a pleasing look. Insert the stems through the lace circlet and with the white floral tape begin wrapping on the plastic part at the base of the circlet pulling to tighten around the stems and wrapping to the end of the stems.
Cut a 1 yd. piece of the 7/8" ribbon. With a dab of glue anchor the center of the ribbon to the bottom of the stems and wrap each leg of the ribbon alternately so they cross each other to completely cover the stems up to the base of the circlet. Tie in a knot and anchor it to the plastic base of the lace circlet with a bit of glue. Trim the ends in either a V or a slant cut. With the remaining 2 yds. form a bow adding streamers of any or all of the embellishments.
RING BEARER PILLOW
MATERIAL:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place doilies wrong sides together and sew or glue around the outside edge leaving an opening to stuff (doilies are not turned). Stuff softly and close opening by sewing or gluing. Cut two18" lengths of 1/4" ribbon. Tie a single knot through the ring at one end of each 18" length. Attach both with the rings near the center of the pillow and tie the streamers in a bow. Gather the remaining ribbon and tie in a shoestring bow and attach the bow to the point of the heart on the same side as the rings. Anchor by gluing or sewing a loop of elastic to the back of the pillow for a handle.
PEW BOW
White pew bow with ribbon roses made to match the bride's color scheme
MATERIAL FOR ONE BOW:
For a large pew bow use a large ribbon rose with a bud as the center of each bow. If your pew bows are a little smaller use just the ribbon rose alone.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut 1 piece of bow ribbon 32" long, with both ends cut at the diagonal or V notched, for streamers and set aside. Form a U shape with the length of wire or chenille stem, set aside. Measure the loops of the bow at 6" on each side of center turning the ribbon over as you pass the center mark so the wrong side of the ribbon is facing up. Make 6 or 8 loops on each side, place the streamer on the underside of the bow and use the wire or chenille stem to tighten and hold the bow. Arrange the ribbon roses in the center of the bow and wire in place. The pew bow can be wired to the end of the pew, placed in a holder or looped through a large heavy rubber band placed around the end of the pew.
How often have you said "There must be an easier way !"? Well, now there is. In this feature, our contributing crafters share some of their secrets with you.
TIP: (by Bluebonnet Crafters)
A plastic traveling toothbrush holder and a small packet of silica gel (found in some medication bottles) combine to make a good moisture free storage container for long doll needles, crochet hooks and other like instruments.
TIP: (by Bluebonnet Crafters)
For summer drinks make ice cubes of the drink itself. This prevents diluting the drink.
TIP: (by Bluebonnet Crafters)
Fishing line for whiskers. To make whiskers on your stuffed animals use monofilament fishing line threaded on a needle and before stuffing take one stitch from the outside in and back out. Place a good sized dot of craft glue on the inside of the head where the fishing line shows. Add the stuffing before glue dries and this will help to anchor the whiskers and help keep them from pulling out..
OUR FEATURED ARTIST
PAT FOLEY
Crafts by Pat: http://www.ici.net/cust_pages/pfoley/pfoley.html
E-mail address: pfoley@ici.net
Pat has been crafting most of her life and having recently retired now has time to spend doing what she enjoys most. She started selling her crafts a little over a year ago at the urging of her sister-in-law who was already displaying at local craft shows. Pat made a reluctant entry into the crafting world where she enjoyed making the crafts, she had rather not be out selling them. She convinced herself to try a couple of the shows thinking that selling what she made was a legitimate reason to continue making more which was really what she wanted to do.
Fortunately for her Pat's daughter worked in the computer industry and with some success at the shows she expanded her business to her own web site designed by her daughter. With the advent of her web site Pat learned a more about computers. When not at actually crafting she can now be found surfing the net. She claims she is so busy every day she doesn't know how she ever found time to go to work.
Pat thinks of herself as typical of most crafters. She gets pleasure planning what she will do next and re-doing and perfecting those crafts she has already tried. One of Pat's major laments is so many things to do and learn and so little time.
Pat began with crochet, knitting and sewing. Her first project was a knit sweater for her then boy friend (now husband). He was 6' 3" so Pat thought she had better add a few inches to the length of the sweater in both the body and the sleeve measurements. To her great surprise when he tried on the finished garment it came to his knees and was about 6" longer than his fingertips. His only comment was "it might be a little long". She and her mother were in gales of laughter. Thankfully the sweater was knit of wool and after washing a few times in hot water it fit and her husband still has this sweater. This began 35 years of crafting for fun, family and friends.
In addition to her crafting Pat enjoys cooking and is constantly saving recipes to try. Her family prefers simple home cooking. Her other love is gardening both indoors and out. Her husband helps with this by doing the heavy work while Pat plants, weeds and points. Her children, a son 27 and a daughter 24, are living on their own now but 9 year old Sebastian, a chow dog, still lives at home.
She has not as yet branched into patterns, instructions and kits but sells only the finished product. Pat's web site: Crafts by Pat (http://www.ici.net/cust_pages/pfoley/pfoley.html) shows the finished craft and gift items that she sells.
CRAFTY Q & A
In this feature, we invite readers to ask a crafting question. Questions will be printed in each issue. We then would like for anyone who has an answer to these questions to please send them to me.
In the following issue, we will print the questions, the answers we received, and new questions for you to answer.
Please submit your crafting questions to laurieann@ivisions.com
Question from Glenn
I buy my coffee in 2 kg (4.5 pound) tins which have the plastic lid once opened. Are there any crafty things that can be done with these tins? I hate to throw them out.
A1) Hi Glenn,
Yes, I love recycling coffee tins and infant formula tins of all sizes. I like making "Garden Pails" out of them. First I punch two holes (on opposite sides of the tin) which I will insert a wire handle after I've painted the tins in whatever 'garden' designs I might think of. These are especially popular right now and some can bring in up to $25.00 each. I use the lids as templates for smaller sewing items or for making my own stencils for cards and the such. Hope this is helpful,
Trish
A2) Make stilts for elementary age kids. Poke a hole in either side. Tie a piece of string in a big loop for them to hang onto. Paint them with acrylics in bright colors.
Tamie
A3)
I am writting to respond to Glen's question in this month's newsletter. I have a wonderful idea for 4.5 pound coffee tins and I hope others will like it also. This can be used to store and carry craft, garden, yard, garage or household items.
Supplies:
Measure the 2x4 to the length of three tins placed side by side and cut to that measurement. Sand the ends to prevent splintering.
Drill a hole in each tin in the same place 1 inch from the top of the can.
Screw the tins to the 2x4, three to each side. The tins should be attached to the 2 inch side of the 2x4.
Attach the handle to the top.
You have a wonderful caddy to carry a various number of things. It is sturdy and will wear well for a long time.
Happy Crafting,
Teresa
Question from Bill
I want to get into offering a variety of wedding crafts/items to those who are planning their weddings: favours, etc. etc. - anyone out there with some ideas that they would like to share?
A1) I will be getting married on May 31st, and I'm happy to share the crafty things I've done for our wedding, in response to Bill's question.
Favors: I bought little flower pots (a few inches high), gave them a faux patina with paint (can also sponge-paint with wedding colors), and placed in them two Dove Promises chocolates tied in squares of tulle. I think it's a nice spring wedding favor....something to eat, something to keep.
Chalkboards: Rather than using paper signs for Reserved cards, gift table, etc., I bought several small chalkboards (available at craft and fabric stores) with wooden frames. I also gathered my craft paints, ribbon, silk flowers, little wooden cutouts of hearts, stars, moons, and angels, strings of pearls-by-the-yard, etc. I painted the wooden frames and hotglued on various embellishments. For example, I painted one a deep blue and sponged on some gold and bronze, then glued on stars and a moon cutout that had also been painted gold. One frame was painted ivory and sponged in gold, and I attached a resin angel that was also in gold and a few gold stars. You can use the pearls as an inner frame around the border, or on the outside. We will add the messages with colored chalk, and the chalkboards will make nice gifts to helpers after the wedding.
Baskets: I realized we had a lot of things that needed to be kept together (programs, wedding bubbles, flowers, etc.). So I bought a few baskets at a craft store and added ribbon, pearls, and silk flowers to the handles and edges. It will look nicer than a brown box! You could also dress up boxes with wrapping paper and ribbon as well if you didn't want to invest in the baskets. I will also give away the baskets as thank-you gifts.
Wreath: I bought an inexpensive grapevine wreath and dressed it up for the head table. I spraypainted it very lightly so it was just glazed with pearlescent color, then I wrapped it in a little tulle and some pearls, added a big bow, and tucked a few silk flower stems in among the vines. It's very attractive, and it can go on the wall after the wedding.
Guest book: I bought an inexpensive blank book and covered it with ivory brocade and added some ribbons. It's more personal than the usual store-bought guest book, and we will encourage our guests to sign more than their names....memories, advice, other thoughts. I might also add a cross-stitched piece to the front as well.
Hope that helps! --Genelle (marrying Doug, 5/31/97)
A2) I wanted to use dried flowers and hand dipped candles for my wedding a few years ago. A friend recomended a craft item resembling sand (I don't recall the name) that I used for the flowers.
Tamie
This Month's Questions:
Question from Trish
I have always saved the styrofoam bottoms that you get with your meat purchases (and sometimes veggies). I have been using them when I sell my shortbreads at Christmas but am looking for new ideas on how to use them during the rest of the year. I have two young children so ideas for crafty kid things would be most appreciated! Thank you very much.
CLOTH DOLL CORNER
Dolls Are People, Too!
by
Diane Lewis
Lewis-Popcorn@msn.com
If you reach way down into your memories just about everyone can retrieve a piece of nostalgia that revolves around a doll. For, you see, toys may come and go but dolls are different! Dolls are people, too! Dolls comfort. Dolls teach us to love and nurture. Dolls are wonderful companions that never disappoint us. When was the last time someone gave you a special gift that turned into a best friend? Dolls don’t have to be just a part of childhood memories. There are thousands and thousands of women ( and men, too!) who take dolls and doll making seriously and lovingly. If you listen very carefully you can hear the patter of millions of little cloth feet taking their first steps. Cloth? Yes, cloth! One of most exciting and fastest growing segments of the doll world, as well as the sewing & craft industries is the Cloth Doll movement! Cloth Dolls are taking the world by storm! If you haven’t seen what people are doing with a needle and thread and some fabric and stuffing you are in for a real treat! The creativity that is demonstrated by this new class of artisan is unparalleled in any field. The dolls come in as many shapes and sizes as the people who make them. From simple “rag doll” types to fully articulated representations of the human form, cloth dolls have become a force to be reckoned with. So now that your curiosity is piqued, how about trying your hand at making a doll of your own? You don’t even need to buy a pattern to start! We are going to make a Cookie Cutter Doll - literally! All you need is a gingerbread man cookie cutter. You will just love the results you can achieve from this really simple project!
Materials Needed:
Place the cookie cutter on a double layer of fabric and trace with very light pencil or marking tool that will not stain fabric. Cut ¼ inch outside the line. This will be your seam allowance. Sew front and back together leaving the top of the head open enough so that you can turn the doll inside out. Clip the seam allowance at all curves. This will prevent wrinkles in your stuffed doll. Turn the doll inside out. If your doll is small you can use a drinking straw to help turn the arms and feet.
Now you are ready to stuff the doll. Using tiny bits of stuffing at a time, begin to fill the arms and legs until they are firm. When doll is completely stuffed, finish sewing the head closed.
To give this doll some personality you can sew a running stitch around the neck. Pull the thread, gathering the neck. This will give you more definition between the head and body. You can do the same at the wrists and feet if you’d like. You now have the beginnings of a wonderful little doll!
Now you can see the personality of the doll begin to come to life! On some scrap fabric, practice drawing smiles and eyes. You can use colored pencil, crayons, markers, etc. The eyes of the doll should be placed at the halfway point of the face between where the chin would be and the top of the forehead. You can’t do this wrong! Have fun experimenting with different face treatments. You can use rouge from your own makeup kit to make those pretty apple cheeks.
Now to give this doll a “Do!” If you want curly hair you simply take yarn and wrap it around pencils or wooden barbecue skews. Dampen the wound yarn and place in a warm oven (150 degrees). Turn the oven off and let her “perm” set until cooled. Once cooled, simply slide the skewers out gently and you have lovely dollie hair. You can hot glue the hair onto the head or sew it on.
You can try any number of hair do’s out . Braids, straight hair, curls- you are the beautician!
The clothes can be as simple or fancy as you wish. For a basic dress pattern you simply take the same cookie cutter and draw an oversize outline of the shoulders and torso. Flair the bottom out into a skirt. Stop short of the hands where the sleeves end and draw in a neckline. Sew the dress pieces together , right sides together, and turn inside out. You can trim and finish this “frock” in as many ways as you can imagine!
You can draw on shoes with a marker.
Whether this is a craft project with children or a diversion for a skilled seamstress, the possibilities are endless. Playing dress up with dolls is still the best part so have fun with the trims and fabrics. It doesn’t matter if you make an Adam & Eve Cookie Cutter Doll that simply uses leaves for clothes or you create a whole ensemble, this is a creation that is all yours to keep or to share but especially to enjoy.
So welcome to the world of the Cloth Doll Maker! There are many fine books and patterns for cloth dolls. There is also the most wonderful cloth doll network that is just virtually amazing! It’s called Virtual Dollies and you can find it on the Doll Net. This is a group of over 600 cloth dollmakers who share their skills and sources with each other in an atmosphere of fun and caring. Check it out! We’d love to have you join us!
It’s not too early to be thinking about the holiday season. Next to a hug, a doll is the warmest gift you can give!
WEAVING WITH FOUND OBJECTS
Materials:
1 shoe
box type lid or light cardboard to make a loom Instructions:
With help cut a notch every 1/2" along the narrow end of your box lid so it looks like a 1/2" tooth with a 1/2" space all across both the short edges. If you are using flat cardboard cut the notches and fold every other one so it stands up.
Wrap the warp thread material around the shuttle. Fill two shuttles with thread and set aside. With a third piece of warp thread tape the end of your warp thread to the back of the loom and bring it up into the first notch around the first tooth on the other end and back to the second tooth on the end where you began. Continue until you have wrapped the warp thread around each of the teeth on both ends of the loom. Tie the end to the warp thread right beside it.
With the first shuttle knot the end to one of the outside warp threads and then begin weaving over the second thread, under the next and then over and under all the way across. If you end with the thread on top of the last warp thread then begin by going under the outside thread back over the second and continue over and under weaving. Do this for three rows, then begin adding your found objects. They should be placed randomly on your weaving. Weave over and under the warp threads until you reach the found object then go over it and continue all the way across. As you come back you will go under the object so it is anchored in your weaving. Keep weaving and adding objects until you are almost at the end of the loom. Finish with at least three or four rows of weaving with nothing more added and tie the end off to the last warp thread.
This type of weaving is meant to be displayed on the loom. If you have used a box top you can paint the edges or decorate them. If you have used a flat cardboard then it is displayed as a wall hanging with the weaving on the front of it.
If you wish to remove your weaving from the loom it can be displayed by running a dowel stick through each of the loops in the warp thread that are around the teeth of the loom. You will have to repeat this at the other end so all the loops are threaded over two dowel sticks.
PAPER BEAD NECKLACE
MATERIALS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Measure a 3" wide strip across any portion of the colored picture. Divide the strip and cut into long narrow triangles. Next, cut another 3" wide strip and cut it into 3" long rectangles about 1/2" wide, some 1" wide to make three different shapes of beads.
Take a small piece of plastic wrap and cover the Bamboo skewer or toothpick. Lay out one of your cut shapes and spread thinly with craft glue. On the triangular shape place the wide base around the toothpick first and roll tightly ending with the point and seal it down. Set aside to dry. With the rectangular shapes be careful to roll them evenly to form a squared off barrel shape. Allow them to dry thoroughly (overnight is advised). The next day remove the toothpick, trim any plastic wrap that is left attached to the bead and with the needle and the heavy thread or dental floss string the beads in whichever order pleases you. Be sure your necklace is long enough to fit over your head or if it is a gift over the head of the person you are giving it to and tie in a double knot Option: string half the beads then add the charm or button and string the second half.
KITCHEN CRAFTS
Start with 1 well shaped watermelon A variety of fresh fruit available at the supermarket including any or all: apples, oranges, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, peaches, plums, green, red and black seedless grapes, nectarines and pears. You should have one part of each fruit with two parts of watermelon. Cut all fruit into approximately 1" cubes. Pour dressing over all and stir gently to cover each piece. Refrigerate in zipper type plastic bags or tightly covered bowl until thoroughly chilled. At serving time place a small wading type pool filled with crushed ice on your serving table, place the thoroughly chilled watermelon basket centered in the pool and decorate the base of the watermelon with fresh or artificial flowers. Pour the mixed fruit and dressing into the chilled watermelon basket and serve.
DRESSING: 1 part concentrated frozen orange juice 1 part lemon juice (Bottled concentrate can be used) 1 part lime juice (same as above) 1 part sugar or artificial sweetener equivalent. Mix the juices and sugar until completely dissolved. Pour over fruit and fold until all fruit has been covered. This dressing will also prevent discoloration of the fruit.
CARVING
THE WATERMELON BASKET
Materials:
Instructions:
Place the watermelon on a flat surface and turn or roll it until you find it's flattest side and this will be the bottom of the basket so it won't roll so much when you are trying to cut. With your knife lightly draw the handle and the top edge of the basket. You want to mark the watermelon skin but don't press through into the meat of the watermelon. This will help to keep the watermelon from splitting when you begin to cut.
In the area to be removed cut a small opening through the thick shell of the watermelon. Remove the piece and carefully remove the area you have marked off in small sections until the handle and the top edge of the basket are left intact.
Using your melon baller (or cut with a knife) prepare your 1" pieces of watermelon placing them into the bowl or plastic bag. When you have removed the majority of the ripe area use the large spoon to gently scrape the inside, pour any juice out, and with a clean damp cloth wipe down the outside of the basket. You can leave the basket with a straight edge top or take your sharp paring knife and cut small "V's" all around the top edge of the basket.
GENERAL CRAFTS
by Bluebonnet
Crafters
ARMCHAIR POCKET FOR REMOTE CONTROL
MATERIAL:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut 2 pieces 6" X 6" and 1 piece 6" X 20". Sew or glue the bias binding across one end of each 6" square. Place the 6" square pieces one on each end of the 20" strip with the bound edge toward the center of the strip. The pieces should be placed wrong side of the 6" square to the right side of the 20" strip. Pin in place. Beginning along outside edge apply the remaining binding to completely encircle the pocket assembly. This pocket can be personalized with embroidery on one or both of the 6" squares before assembly.
SPORT OR HOBBY RELATED WREATH
MATERIAL:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Thread the wire or chenille stem through the wreath forming a loop to hang by. Using this as the top lay out the design of your theme. If a golf theme is used a green ribbon with a small pennant shaped flag glued into the wreath at 7 o'clock, a green bow at 12 o'clock with the streamer wrapped around the wreath. Golf balls and tees can be glued randomly around the wreath.
For fishing theme miniature or small fishing pole, pictures of fish mounted on cardboard and cut out, lures, bobbers, artificial worms, a toy boat and a water blue ribbon arranged similar to above.
Racing, football, baseball, basketball: all these themes can be arranged similar to the golf theme using appropriate decorations. Any of the sports themes can be geared to a favorite professional or college team by adapting the decorations to the correct color scheme and memorabilia.
READER ROUNDUP
Some of our readers are trying to roundup the answers to the following questions:
I have Prince Charles & Lady Di bridal dolls from the Danbury Mint Company. They are in the original boxes and the original paper. I was curious about how much these dolls are worth. If you have any information please e-mail me. Thank You, Elizabeth (batkins@iamerica.net)
Laurieann I found the greatest thing for crafting... If you have a "Cracker Barrel" eatery in your area go and ask them for the empty syrup bottles they use for breakfast, they are about 3 inches high and have a design on them. You can fill them with candle granuals, sand colored salt or just plain and paint them with glass art stains really beautiful. If you do get some and have some other ideas I would love to hear from you about it Hope to hear from you love this site, Dottie (manross@erie.net)
Does anyone know of a source to buy fabric and sewing supplies through the mail? My sister (an AVID seamstress and crafter) is in the Navy and about to stationed on an island off the coast of Italy. She is looking for a source to buy her supplies through the mail. Can you help? Any mail order sources that you are aware of? Janet (janet.ley@carle.com)
I would like to know if you have any suggestions on the use of wooden craft sticks other than building objects with them as I have purchased them in bulk. Thank You, Carol (jslater@tpgi.com.au)
At last, someone I can ask. I've seen "recipes" in the past for bath salts colored with food coloring - question - does this discolor the skin when used in the bath? I've never tried it as I don't take baths (yes, I do take showers) and I've wondered if the amount of coloring used is so slight you can get away with it. I'd hate to give one to a friend as a gift and then see them turn blue from the neck down! Barb (bsanders@graham.main.nc.us)
I was at a craft show recently and the women there made a few different types of potpouri. The fragrance was outstanding. She used items such as oranges, cherries, dried herbs, and flowers. She told me the method she used would last for a long time(a year or more). She did not use a dehydrator but baked them in an oven and that the oils she used would last very long. When they lost their scent all I needed to do is put them in a plastic bag (I would not have to add any oils to them). Could someone tell me how this is done or where I can get a book on how to do this. Thank you, Beverly (radross@aol.com)
There are some neat roses made out of foil covered chocolates (ie. Hershey's Kisses). For each rose you need 2 foil covered chocolates (silver foil works best), 5 inch square of either white crystal (sparkle) sheer fabric or 5 inch square of colored cellophane or 5'10 inch strip of colored plastic wrap (folded in half), piece of floral wire (8 to 12 inches), green floral tape, 1 floral leaf, small piece of tape. Tape flat sides of candies together. Place center of fabric over one point of candy. Wrap fabric around two pieces of candy and gather at other point. Wrap gathered end of fabric to wire using floral tape. Part way down stem, attach leaf. Continue wrapping to bottom of wire. A tag can be attached that has the bride and groom's names and date. Donna (n7lqk@juno.com)
I am looking for a supplier of miniature saw blades. These are made of metal and can be painted on with oil paints. C.J.Flowers Company (posie@mosquitonet.com)
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