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re: 2 Free and Easy Wire Projects

essiemessy — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:46:32 GMT

Those beads are gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial :-)

re: 2 Free and Easy Wire Projects

Erin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:47:56 GMT

Love this "spline" idea! Now that you have brought it to my attention, I can't wait to buy some and see what I can come up with. I like using industrial and unexpected materials like this. I'm loving a box of copper washers and rubber O-rings in various sizes that are cheap from harbor freight. Spline will fit right in to that category.

re: 2 Free and Easy Wire Projects

zafiro80 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:36:26 GMT

The caramel swirl bracelet is stunning. Am so going to have to make that!

re: 2 Free and Easy Wire Projects

Marian Tworek — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:04:55 GMT

I like this big scale class, It would be interesting designed in a more secure shape to be in the front, maybe a toggle thing? If Judith's scuba O rings are black rubber they may be great with this clasp. I have a friend who has a small plane and gives me copper rings from his spark plug replacement. Think copper and about 24 mm? They need to be cleaned up but are also an interesting "hardware" component.

re: 2 Free and Easy Wire Projects

Judith C. Odrezin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:37:53 GMT

Not yet, have I played in this way, but I am a scuba diver and have alot of rubber O-rings of various sizes & want some clever ideas how to use them. Judy O, Savannah GA

re: Free Video: Learn Peyote Stitch Today

KipperCat — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:21:23 GMT

You can find a list of Doodlebeads videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/InterweaveVideos I can't wait to look at some of the others for stitches I don't know. This is a fabulous way to learn, and Leslie's videos are clearer than others that I've seen. I really like the juxtaposition of the actual beads with the drawings.

re: Make Jewelry More Colorful with Resin Beads

ElizabethG — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:15:27 GMT

Lucite beads also work well for beaded beads. They too have a nice glow that shows, particularly with netted beads. The Beadin' Path in Maine has a good supply of them. I hadn't thought of using Resin beads - great idea!!

re: Make Jewelry More Colorful with Resin Beads

JeanC — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:19:31 GMT

Sandi: http://www.naturaltouchbeads.com.

re: Make Jewelry More Colorful with Resin Beads

Sandi — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:01:08 GMT

Is there a website for the resin beads made in Java?

re: Make Jewelry More Colorful with Resin Beads

JeanC — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:38:18 GMT

Oooh! That's beautiful, Florence. The problem with resin beads is that most are handmade, but I didn't have any problem with the disks I got from Natural Touch. http://www.naturaltouchbeads.com. Might want to try there?

re: Make Jewelry More Colorful with Resin Beads

florencebeads — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:27:56 GMT

Hi Jean, Those beaded beads look great! I have a beaded bead with a resin core bead on my site, and from time to time a customer has asked me to write a pattern for it. I'm pretty sure that the resin core bead, with its soft luminescence and sea foam color is what is attracting their attention. I have trouble including the resin beads in a kit, however, because the ones I have found are not all the same size, and so I'm afraid my instructions will lead to a floppy or too tight cover for the resin core. (That was a long build up for a simple question!) Do you have a source for resin beads that are pretty uniform? Thanks! Florence Turnour www.beadinfinitum.com PS Here's the bead that I was talking about. The resin core is sea foam colored; you can see it more than you think. http://www.beadinfinitum.com/FlorenceGallery/FlyingSaucerBead.html

re: Make Jewelry More Colorful with Resin Beads

JeanC — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:02:41 GMT

Ha! You think mine are? It's actually quite beautiful to wear on a simple sweater...looks like you've got on a Nordic sweater or something...

re: Make Jewelry More Colorful with Resin Beads

MonicaS — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:33:28 GMT

Dear Jean, My boobs are not big enough for a necklace that size., well at 4' 11" I don't think any of me is big enough!!!! I do plan to buy the magazine Monica

re: Learn Metal Clay from the Pros Who Know!

Luzetta — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:01:07 GMT

I am looking for someone that can teach me how to work with Metal Clay in my area, I live in Detroit, Michigan. This clay have me captured by the many items that I can create with it. I have only been beading for a few months, but this metal clay is what I really want to get my hands around. If anyone can help me leave me a blog with the information.

re: Make Victorian Jewelry for Gothic Glamour!

Joyce, Bead Bee — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:45:27 GMT

Thanks Jean for the images. Victorian Gothic may not be fore everyone, but we can all take cues from the deep, rich colors and detailing of the ornament. Lately I have been inspired by vintage jewelry, and looking at anytime in history is always nice as a starting point, you can take it as far as you want! That's the beauty of design.