So, did anyone complete any projects over the weekend?
The Official Beading Thread
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Originally Posted by Charmaine I have some new stuff, do I put them all in this thread now? Go for it, hun!
I just figured since there was such an interest in beading, we'd try to keep it condensed. Plus, it's a sticky so it's easy to find!!
I saw this on Target's website and I thought.....I could make that. They're charging $29.99 for it!! It's gorgeous, but I don't think I'll ever buy anymore beaded jewelry. I'd rather make it ALL!
What happened to all of our beaders???
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May 2006
Readers' tips to make your beading life easier
1 letter perfect
To organize alphabet beads, string them on a pipe cleaner (available at craft stores). Form words, or sort by letters to keep the beads easily accessible and to help you quickly see how many of a particular letter you have. Fold the ends to keep the beads in place.
- Marie Rankin, via e-mail
2 tidy tote
Pick up a plastic organizer from your local home-improvement store. This one has four drawers with multiple compartments, a handle that folds down, and holes for wall mounting - all for only $10.
- Ruth Zamarripa, Los Gatos, CA
3 bridging the gap
If you see a gap between beads in a finished piece, fill the space with a crimp cover. Select a silver- or gold-colored crimp cover to match your design, then simply close the cover over the beading wire - no restringing required.
- Elizabeth Wall, Irvington, NJ
4 sweet spoons
Small spoons are indispensable for picking up tiny beads. Save plastic spoons that are packaged with artificial sweeteners. Or, keep one after you've sampled a flavor from the ice-cream shop. These plastic spoons are free and always available, so you won't be frustrated if you lose one.
- Marlene Vidibor, Ghent, NY
5 revolving display
To display many earrings, hang them in the holes of an inverted mesh trash can. Place the trash can on a lazy Susan, and spin the lazy Susan to see your jewelry at a glance.
- Catie Hoover, via e-mail
Readers' tips to make your beading life easier
1 letter perfect
To organize alphabet beads, string them on a pipe cleaner (available at craft stores). Form words, or sort by letters to keep the beads easily accessible and to help you quickly see how many of a particular letter you have. Fold the ends to keep the beads in place.
- Marie Rankin, via e-mail
2 tidy tote
Pick up a plastic organizer from your local home-improvement store. This one has four drawers with multiple compartments, a handle that folds down, and holes for wall mounting - all for only $10.
- Ruth Zamarripa, Los Gatos, CA
3 bridging the gap
If you see a gap between beads in a finished piece, fill the space with a crimp cover. Select a silver- or gold-colored crimp cover to match your design, then simply close the cover over the beading wire - no restringing required.
- Elizabeth Wall, Irvington, NJ
4 sweet spoons
Small spoons are indispensable for picking up tiny beads. Save plastic spoons that are packaged with artificial sweeteners. Or, keep one after you've sampled a flavor from the ice-cream shop. These plastic spoons are free and always available, so you won't be frustrated if you lose one.
- Marlene Vidibor, Ghent, NY
5 revolving display
To display many earrings, hang them in the holes of an inverted mesh trash can. Place the trash can on a lazy Susan, and spin the lazy Susan to see your jewelry at a glance.
- Catie Hoover, via e-mail
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does anyone have instructions for making a wedding tiara or comb....it needs to be classy and understated...thanks!
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I am dying to start beading. Have a friend who has made a fortune. I have a feeling I could not part with a thing!!!!!
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I am reying to get into it. I love the look. Their are a lot of magazines on beading. Where can you find it on the web?
I also enjoy beading !
