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fusion nine Ask Sol I went away for the winter and invited my friend to use my studio. When I returned, the place was immaculate and the plants healthy, but my flexshaft was broken. My friend told me of the problem and offered to pay for the repair. Since I’ve had that tool for about five years, it doesn’t seem right that she should pay for the whole repair. We’re writing to ask how we can arrive at a fair resolution. — Two friends who want to remain friends Dear Friends, First let me congratulate you on your honest approach to the situation. It is clear that you both value your friendship enough to figure this out. Assuming the borrower used the tool in a normal way, it stands to reason that the breakdown was the result of general wear and tear over the years. First I think you should get an estimate (or have the repair done) so you know how much money you are talking about. Since a new flexshaft costs about $200, we can guess that a repair will be some fraction of that. It is important to note that your situation is outside the traditional roles of tenant and landlord. I’m guessing that your offer to loan your studio was not a business decision, but a response to a friend’s need for a place to work. Rather than apply the usual business models, think of your investment in each other as part of your creative process. People travel great distances and spend a lot of money to share ideas and gather inspiration, and here you have it at your doorstep. A shallow view says you have a broken tool; a more creative approach says you pay a few dollars to have a sympathetic partner close at hand in a professionally stimulating relationship. Whatever the cost, I think you’re getting a bargain that many people would envy. But how to divide the responsibility? This trick might work: each of you think of a range within which you would be comfortable. If the owner of the flexshaft had a similar thought, it will be pretty easy to find agreement on a proportion you both consider fair. In the end you will each decide how much your friendship is worth. <strong>Than</strong>ks for writing, Sol Send your philosophical quandaries to Ask Sol, Journal@PMCguild.com. page 18
journal of the pmc guild News & Notes From The Metal Heads, Feat of Clay, the Tucson, Arizona During the month of April 2009 The Stained Glass Shop in Glendale, Arizona hosted their annual Art Glass and Metal Clay competition. <strong>More</strong> than 30 entries by 17 artists were included in this year’s competition. Members from The Tucson Alchemists; Elly Kadie, Doris King and The judges: Elly, Doris, and Marnie Marnie Ehlers performed the judging with an all new and improved judging criteria. The judging and awards consisted of three areas; Creativity, Workmanship and Design. With this said one entry could have as many as three awards. A wonderful assortment of prizes were donated by Metal Clay Findings, Whole Lotta Whimsy, PMC Tool & Supply, Brynmorgen Press, Jeannette Landenwitch, Kate McKinnon, Pam East, Hadar Jacobson, Lorren Davis, Celie Fago, Barbara Becker Simon, Jay Humphreys, Holly Gage, Carol Babineau, and Jackie Truty. This years Grand Champion is Diane Sepanski with her necklace; “The Attic.” First place winners include Florence Coleman, Penny Dickenson and Diane Sepanski. “The Attic” by Diane Sepanski page 19
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