Raffle

[lisa c]

Speaking of Josh, isn't it about that time of year when we buy raffle tickets? The proceeds benefit third world countries, but for the life of me I can't remember the name of the organization. Last year the wins were a Kamoka pearl, and a hotel stay in NYC I think. Does anyone remember the name of the organization?

[waimeamomi]

Passports With Purpose. They are just organizing their yearly fundraiser.

[lisa c]

Thank you, Sheryl! I was reading through the results of my "raffles" search, and got sidetracked into reading about Mokume Gane. I'm grateful to you, you're an angel!

[Josh]

Speaking of who? Haha, yes Lisa the time is here! This year we are donating ready to wear kangaroo leather "jewelry." The best active lifestyle jewelry in the world! A big thanks to all who participate in this each year. It's a great organization, devoted to wonderful things.

[lisa c]

Why YOU Josh, you always come to mind! Kanga jewelry - do you have some up on your website? We must go look...

[Ramona]

I second Lisa. Pictures would be well appreciated.

[Pearl Dreams]

Josh, I'm loving your pearl that I won last year!

What you're doing by contributing to Passports With Purpose, is a beautiful thing.

[Josh]

Lisa and Ramona, apologies but I have to wait further still before putting pics up of the leather jewelry (it's complicated but all good). Thanks though for your interest.

Pearl Dreams, SO glad to hear it! What you did by participating in the auction is a beautiful thing as well!

[Caitlin]

I can hardly wait. Is it possible to get some kanga cord? Maybe a meter or so? Or just enough to string a pearl on it. I think my giant "goddess" keshi pearl would like to hang out on kangaroo leather.

[Nerida]

Speaking of who? Haha, yes Lisa the time is here! This year we are donating ready to wear kangaroo leather "jewelry." The best active lifestyle jewelry in the world! A big thanks to all who participate in this each year. It's a great organization, devoted to wonderful things.

Hey Josh, glad to hear that you have jumped in on the kangaroo leather (didn't I mention it previously somewhere?). It is a great soft leather and works so well ... We do some great pieces for children's jewellery using kangaroo, too. It is soft enough to form well around little wrists! Can't wait to see your pics and congrats again on supporting such a great organization.

[Pearl Dreams]

I'm also interested in sources for kangaroo cord.

Edit: Hmmm, how about this Caitlin? https://www.beadmecca.com/?cat_id=483
It would have to be braided, though.

Also I just checked eBay under "kangaroo leather lace"-- there are a few listings.

[Nerida]

I buy it buy the hide, colored and cut into the width I require, from a supplier here in Australia - pm me if you would like more details. BTW I don't use it braided...

[KauaiAnne]

I vowed to be on top of it this year and here you've beat me to it! I was waiting until Passports With Purpose launched their fundraising site on Nov. 30th before drawing our attention to it. So here is the site's URL: http://www.passportswithpurpose.org/ This year they are raising money for a library in Zambia. You can also get into the spirit of this by reading how the donations were used from last years fundraiser. I'll post again on Nov. 30th under the famous $10 Kamoka pearl teaser.

[Josh]

Thanks for that link Anne! And thanks for the added info about the fundraiser. Great stuff all around!
Caitlin or anyone else needing help in sourcing the worlds best leather just pm me please.