We're Keeping Tabs on Our Cans

Over in our facebook Tabistry group we've been doing a bit of research into documenting can tab types and what they come on. This should help us in discussions and trading. When I first started sorting tabs that I got from our recycler and others, I was surprised at all the different shapes, sizes, and color available that I'd never seen before. Just having the tab, it was impossible to know where they came from. So, I put together a chart of the tabs I have come across. And, we're in the process of identifying some of the mystery tabs.



Click the image for a larger view. There are larger individual pics of each tab in the group album here. I tried to group them in a useful way. I'm still working on the coding labels, so they may change in future versions, but we have a good start.

Also, I really want to thank Heather for all her help. She's been identifying many mystery tabs and getting out and taking pics of the cans she finds with interesting tabs. Everyone's contributions are much appreciated.

Come check the group out and keep "tabs" on our progress!

Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Whipped up a quick 4-leaf clover ribbon based on my can tab favors. It was created to help someone who has square-shaped green tabs they want to make something with. Her colors would be reversed with the silver clover green. I don't have those tabs, which work better in the center. (Sure wonder what they come from).

I probably won't be posting again before the holiday is upon us, so have fun on St. Patrick's Day! Don't drink too much GREEN beer!

Steampunk Corset Reworked

So sorry to have taken so long to post about this steampunk tabistry corset's updates. I've worn it several times since finishing it. I have no excuse for not sharing it, except that I was still tweaking the outfit that goes with it. But, the important part is I'm getting to it now, right?



I've made many changes since the last post here. For one, I adjusted the fit in the front. The unberbust part was too high. It still could be a hair lower, I think. :) I also changed out the front laces for metal belt pieces to appear more like a busk look. I found some pleather purse straps to use as shoulder straps. And, for purely aesthetic interest, I added leather buckled straps to the sides, gold buttons and some brown trim all around the edges for a more finished look.



All in all, I think it turned out pretty nice. And, the nail polish painted tabs that I mentioned in the first post are holding up splendidly. I will probably be using the paint again on other pieces.



You can read more about the rest of the outfit I'm wearing at my general craft blog here. I have other tabistry projects planned for the near future. So, you should be hearing from me again here when I get to weaving. In the meantime, have a can-TAB-ulous time!