Beadwork Pattern Play Challenge

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MaryanneW@6 — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:36:15 GMT

Hi there - just wondering if this comp is open to international beaders at all, or is it solely for American beaders/readers? :) Maryanne

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dilsencortez — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:15:32 GMT

Buen dia. Me encanta la joyeria, especialmente el wirework y como tengo impedimentos fisicos, me distraigo mucho viendo los trabajos en sus pag web. He comprado libros en estos meses pasados de beading a Uds. Muchas gracias por todo a lo que yo pueda accesar. Dilsen.

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Melinda Barta — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:21:19 GMT

Yes, you are more than welcome to work in polymer clay. We've already received some great entries--keep them coming! Melinda - - - - - - Melinda Barta Editor, Beadwork

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iamperiwinkle — Wed, 27 May 2009 07:33:33 GMT

I have attempted the Pixelated Peyote pattern no less than 7 times, but no matter what size beads I used, the pattern puckers very badly, and this is even after I left at least 1 inch of slack in the knotted circle. The designer says to tie the knot tightly...How is it possible to add in beads then? In addition, I had to substitute size 15 or 13 beads for rare size 14 beads that the pattern calls for in the 2nd row. Since 13 is not that much different than 14, it should, in theory, work but it doesn't. The pattern still buckles badly. Furthermore, I had to substitute Fireline for Nymo, since I had to undo the project so many times that the nylon thread was shredded and unusable. I'm wondering if anyone else had these challenges? I'd like to hear from Melinda Barta. It certainly appears that the project worked for her, according to the pictures, but I simply cannot figure out what I'm doing incorrectly (if I am).

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tonjal — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:54:33 GMT

Hmmm, no answer to the polymer clay question? Well, since the magazine accepts polymer clay articles I am just going to enter and hope they accept it :)

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DeonD — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:52:30 GMT

I think this is a great idea, and a good way to help me get out of the bead bog! Thanks for having a contest. Think I'll probably join in. Deon

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Gyspy Mary — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:36:09 GMT

I have challenge my daughter to enter the contest, I will too. I would like to know, if it has to be jewelry?wall hanging or home?office accessory done in orginal pattern with beads,?clay?thanks, Mary b

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Ajewel2 — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:30:14 GMT

Tonjal: Me, too. I work in polymer clay. Can it be considered in the contest? Laura, NY

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tonjal — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:19:05 GMT

You don't mention polymer clay. Is it acceptable as long as it has a pattern?

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MelindaF@7 — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:18:06 GMT

Dear Melinda: Does the project have to be a piece of jewelry, or can it be a sculptural piece, wall hanging, etc.? Thanks! This looks like fun...another Melinda

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Melinda Barta — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:20:17 GMT

What a great way to get started! I can’t wait to see what you come up with. Melinda ____________ Melinda Barta Editor, Beadwork

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MarissaM — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:32:54 GMT

Those projects in the magazine were great! Before I even saw that this was a contest, my friend and I decided to do it, but we are going to pick out the pattern for each other :) Thanks for such a fun new project!