Beading on Summer Getaways: Make Your Portable Bead Kit

re: Beading on Summer Getaways: Make Your Portable Bead Kit

Susan M. H. — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:26:51 GMT

very timely - I've been trying to put together a Bead Kit to bring to work to do some beading during lunch. It needs to be simple and have few tools (I'm new to beading and don't have duplicates -- yet). Your list is a great start. Now just to decide the colors and pattern. Thanks for a great start.

re: Beading on Summer Getaways: Make Your Portable Bead Kit

pearlgirl64 — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:39:05 GMT

"To pack more lightly I put the line on bobbins using the bobbin winder on my sewing machine."

Of course! *smack on head* Why have I never thought about that before??? Thanks Jean...

... and thanks Glenda! Funny & informative article on travelling w beads. Didn't know such a thing as a Clover Thread Cutter existed, will look it right up! :-)

re: Beading on Summer Getaways: Make Your Portable Bead Kit

Treasurepalis — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:40:39 GMT

Hi there

Well I don't travel light I have to pack wire, all kinds of beads,and tools that I have to carry it is a small rubbermade container I have tryed to narrow it down to a few things but when I work on things I like to have a wide selection I wish I didn't have to take so much with me when I do shows and craft fairs I would be nice if I could travel light. But that was a good sugestion.

re: Beading on Summer Getaways: Make Your Portable Bead Kit

Lou Ma — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:46:32 GMT

I would definitely add the following: My "Bead Buddy" with its built-in lap desk, covered beading tray, covered bead board and very, very generous storage space. I have it with me everywhere I go anyway and I love it; a full tool set in miniature, a crimper, and flush cutters. Food? Coconuts and bananas will be fine 'cause I'll be beading.

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bylynette — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:42:34 GMT

It's the "palette of size 15°s, 11°s, and 8°s" that does me in. How can I know what color's will I'll be inspired to use when I'm traveling?? My working kit sits on a flocked beading board on a small pillow on my lap when we travel - nearly always by driving cross-country. But my stash often fills a couple plastic bins, which start out in the back but end up on the floor between my feet. AND I always shop along the way so bring home more than I take. But I can stay sane and productive for hours while my hubbie drives and drives. and drives.

re: Beading on Summer Getaways: Make Your Portable Bead Kit

GlendaM@13 — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:37:44 GMT

I enjoyed reading this - I love beading when I travel, especially on planes so I have my portable beading kit permanently packed - you might enjoy reading my what not to pack or do when beading on a plane post that I titled:Travelling with your beading – a packing list, do’s, don’ts and never say never

daxdesigns.blogspot.com/.../travelling-with-your-beading-packing.html

Happy beading all

Glenda

re: Beading on Summer Getaways: Make Your Portable Bead Kit

Bandyboo — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:47:22 GMT

Adding onto rdsoxfn67 ... I have been allowed to take on a sharp pair of scissors in my carry-on, but you never know which screener will be a pain about getting them through. I solved it by pointing it out to them before hand, and telling them what it's for. In a real sweet voice! Also, I try to wear a bracelet I've made, because you wouldn't believe how many times when I say I'm a beader I am asked to repeat it, because they think I've said I'm a beater! :-)

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candyT2 — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:36:25 GMT

So far so good, Jean! I carry my mini-projects in one of those single-serving lunch salad bowls from the deli, with the tight-fitting lid. Perfect size. I cover the contents with soft foam rubber, right up to the top of the bowl, so that if it slides off the car seat things won't get jumbled up too much.

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Patriciakoko — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:13:48 GMT

Jean, Thanks for the great ideas for a beading kit. Might I suggest that you consider the containers sold by Robert Jenik from Knot-Just-Beads in Wisconsin? They are an all in one package that rolls up with a strong band to close it. There are removable zippered sections that can be snapped into place and I got three. That way I can put the necessities for a project in a section (clear one side and mesh on the other, zip it shut and change projects. The whole thing has a velvety lining and I generally add a velux sheet to the mix. Just a way to keep it all together!

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rdsoxfn67 — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:05:51 GMT

I always bring my chain nose plies, bent chain nose pliers, flush cutters, and beading wire, along with an assortment of crystals, freshwater pearls, other beads, and findings. Vacation is the best time to do beading - no cleaning, laundry, or cooking to do!

Just be careful traveling with tools. On the last cruise my family took, I got called down to the security office because they saw the pliers when they x-rayed my luggage. It took 30 minutes and much pleading with several supervisors to convince them that I really was planning to make jewelry, not sabotage the ship!!

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Terry Ricioli — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:57:09 GMT

I'd take an awl and something with which to shape beads in order to make beads out of the coconut shells. I like the natural look!