Beading Daily

pattern for peyote stitched starfish

Blue Water Beadworks — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:43:02 GMT

I cut a pattern for peyote stitched starfish by, Dulcey Heller, out of magazine (I think it was Bead Style) a while ago and put it in my file books, I went to get it out as I had a super brain storm idea and found I only had the first page. This works fine until I start trying to get them all together then I seem to get lost. If anyone has this pattern or knows where it might be found I would truly appreciate the help. I just got a great idea of a new way to use them in something else I am making and now no complete directions.

Mahalo for any help that anyone can give me,

Debbie Fowler

Blue Water Beadworks

Honaunau, HI

Challenge Anyone? Accepted

SEllen 2 — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:00:53 GMT

I've been hearing lately a common complaint about how slow things are around here. So, I thought maybe if we did a beading challenge things might pick up.

I have 2 thoughts one would be a Mother's Day challenge we could maybe do a common colors or theme. Like hearts and flowers or whatever. We could take a poll to see what ideas are most common.kwim?

For me Mother's Day is all about FLOWERS from the coursages that she'd wear to church to the ones she wanted to recive. In all colors reds, yellows, pinks etc.

My second idea was for a June Challenge. And the one thing most people think of in June is Weddings. So we could do a Wedding Challenge theme.

Let me know what you guys think of the idea of a challenge and what theme of the challenge you would like. Would you want to do something more general like just having an earring, challenge?( We could pick any type of jewelry earring,necklace,ring etc.)

Basically, let's see if we can't get the forums energized.

And since this is a member challenge I think it would be fun to have ANY of the Interweave staff join in on the fun. I think it would be great for the forums to see their enthusiasm and joy of beading as well as their presence on the forums. Providing that their work load would allow.

What do you guys think? Any ideas?

EDITED: Go to the sixth post on this thread to see the guidelines for this challenge. Look for the Bold lettered June Wedding Challenge

pearls purchased have lost coating. What to do?

dianne wham — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:22:47 GMT

I bought several strands of pearls at a Gem and Mineral show, carried them by plane out to my daughter, who does beading. She was in the midst of a divorce, would not even look at them. When I opened them back up at home, again, I found the pearls had rubbed together in the package, and the surface of the pearls was marred, the plastic bag they were in had a sort of powder in it, and the pearls are ruined. What do I do? The next year of the show she did not appear and I could not question her about the quality of the product, or ask for remuneration. I have more than $200 involved, what can I do? I have her card, but I don't feel good about talking to her over the phone long distance, and her English is not good. Am I stuck? --

Fed up with moderation.

SeaBeads — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 23:51:30 GMT

Last week I tried to help someone and looked up some links on beaded ornaments. My post never came through and I'm really fed up with it. I don't even know why it was blocked. Couldn't I at least get to know the reason why my message wasn't posted? It's not very encouraging if moderation gets this severe. It spoils the fun.

I know I'm not the only frustrated one.

Greetings from Karin.

new metallic purple bracelet

noelohwell — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:39:35 GMT

been on a roll lately!

Delicate hairpin

jewelrymaking11 — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:09:10 GMT

Last weekend, I bought some jewelry making , then I made this one.

So many seed beads, what to do?

murralis — Sun, 19 May 2013 06:43:09 GMT

What are the quickest, easiest, way to use up all---- these seed beads I have acquired? Their should be some projects that will use them up "easily".

A FEW NEW PIECES

Ricki Ayer — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:10:52 GMT

I had a friend take a few pictures of some of my newer pieces to send along with an application for a craft show, so since I had the pix, I thought I would share them.

Sorry that you sort of have to stand on your head to see the necklaces - I wasn't sure how to turn the pix right-side-up. Anyway - it's been forever since I tried to post anything so thought I would give it a shot.

The first necklace / earrings are teal/gold fused glass beads with cathedral beads that matched so well it amazed me! The second set is coral with pewter flowers and the 3rd set is large (12 or 15mm) pearls with bead caps.

Comments / critiques are welcome...thanks for looking.

Ricki

Ayer Baubles

real beading book and magazine to trade

noodlebead — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:09:36 GMT

2 beading book and 2 magazine japanese. easy to understand . all pattern are draw.

i'm french and i ever do a lot project from this book .a lot of project are made with crystal beads.

and i trade 2 polymere clay book . too fun for making sweet beads and charm .

dagger earrings

noelohwell — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:45:31 GMT

wanted to make something simple last night. that wouldn't take too much time. so found these! 10 mm rivoli, love the peach color, and clear daggers. i should have taken a pic of the back, almost as pretty as the front!

DebbieR@32 are you still here?

msbookite — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:43:13 GMT

i just found a post of yours from '09. i too live in chattanooga area and am looking for a place to buy loose beads. i will be heading to HL and michaels but would love another (better) option like a free standing bead store. figured if anyone knew of one, you would! :0)

Lara

New Computer...

KristieJ3 — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 05:52:02 GMT

I got a new lap top this weekend (SQUEE!) Yeah, I'm loving it and exploring all the changes that have been made since I got my last one a few years ago - seriously they've changed a lot!

My only issue so far is that it didn't come with a word document type program other than the really crappy WordPad. My last computer came with a basic (but free!) version of MS Office Word program that I love. MS Office is on here, free for 60 days and then you have to buy it to keep it. Only it's like $150!!

Does anyone know of a good word program that is cheaper? I've been looking at download sites, but I don't really trust them and I'd rather know if I'm downloading something that's good at least, and you know, not going to give me a virus!

Thanks,
Kristie

Do you have any interesting hobbies?

SandBoy — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:24:08 GMT

I make scrap cards and collect model cars as my hobbies. So what about you guys?

Spring Fling

ingrid@38 — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:16:14 GMT

SPRING!!!!!!!!!!

Lampwork Artist - Glass Beads

Classy@2 — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:27:52 GMT

hello, my name is Mary. I have been in the lampwork world for almost 12 years. I love it, my husband loves it. I use all our handmade glass beads in our jewelry. I enter many art/craft shows in the Orlando Florida area.

You can read more about us on our web site at www.classyartglass.artfire.com

I would really like to enter the world of E-Books, If you wanted to learn about lampworking what would you want to know, or what would you find to be beneficial to you in an E-Book that would be different from all others.

Mary

Beaded bead - pattern maker / graph paper?

trayck — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:25:32 GMT

I have decided I want to make a smilie face beaded bead using size 11 beads using peyote stitch (bead size still to be decided)

There are plenty of sites out there that have preworked out patterns that tell you add X amount of colour Z bead for row 1 then X amount of colour J bead on row 2 etc, etc so it comes out like the beaded bead they have designed.

What I am trying to find is there graph paper or a pattern maker out there somewhere so you can plot out what colour bead you need to put where before you start. If not how the heck do these people work out some of these intricate designs you see?

I've tried googling to find such a thing but as I've never done a beaded bead before I've probably been using the wrong search words to find what I am after.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Goo on stones

tcwhit — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:27:16 GMT

I picked up some pretty (and dyed) stones. The person running the shop put sticker prices on them. I can't get all the sticker goo off. Any suggestions? They're so pretty, I don't want to lose the color, and I don't want to just throw them away.

Slider bead?

rosiewibbs — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:51:29 GMT

I have recently started making link bracelets like the Links of London ones, but I cant find the silver slider bead used like a slide knot. Does anyone know where I can find one or what to search for on bead sites? It has been driving me crazy!

First attempt at Beaded Bezel

kadone — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:47:23 GMT

Here's my first attempt at a beaded bezel. Not too bad if I do say so myself.

Hello from Dover, TN

momma9 — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:52:57 GMT

Hello,

Though I am not really new here, I have not been active for awhile.

Jewelry has always been a love of mine, the bigger the earring the better. About 17 years ago I was introduced to jewelry making and I fell in love!

Recently I decided to pursue increasing the sales of my creations. In the past I have sold my jewelry, but in the more recent years my jewelry has been given as gifts.

Our town is having an annual festival in a few weeks. This will be my first year as a vendor and I am so excited!

See y'all in the forums!

Peace and love,

Diane

Sand and Sea (knotted illusion necklace)

Valbeads — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:16:45 GMT

This was my first attempt at knotting, in an effort to make an illusion-style necklace. I was inspired by the latest issue of Bead Style Magazine. It was very difficult! It took me several tries, because the strands kept tangling together so badly before I could get everything aligned. Third times's the charm, though. The stones I used were mother-of-pearl chips, aquamarines, and deep aqua chips. It's a lightweight necklace for warmer weather.

Horizontal Netting Necklace Formula

LisaKwaj — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:59:37 GMT

Does anyone have a formula for the number of Japanese 11/0 seed beads needed in each net to get the correct curve for a horizontal netting necklace? I've stitched and ripped and stitched and ripped and stitched and... I seem to get either too much or too little curve and I'm frustrated! [:'(]

I picked up some gorgeous labradorite teardrops at a bead show recently and would like to feature them along the bottom edge of the necklace. This particular necklace needs to be 18" at the neckline, although ideally I'd like a formula that can be used for any length. The design includes two rows of netting at the back, graduated to 5 rows at the front center.

Thanks for your help!

Lisa

2013 bead star

Magickal Hands — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:14:37 GMT

Been reading the rules for 2013 bead star and was a little curious, they do not mention or say anything about having to write a description of how to make the piece if it wins. I was wondering if anyone knows if this means that they are assuming that we will know that we will have to do this or dose this mean that it will no longer be required if you win?

Just wondering because it seems that you can make work that is far more complicated if you are not required to describe its execution

I am hoping that the entrance fee will help support the contest, over all I think the changes are good, LOVE that you can enter more then once in each category but not in more then one category for each piece!!

Bead Star Contest Categories

WIlaker — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:09:27 GMT

Wondering what category cubic zirconia fall into? It's not glass, however, really close to a gemstone.

Bracelet Length

carolee1945 — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:57:10 GMT

I love making bracelets, because then I can see my handiwork, and it inspires me to make more. However, I am constantly in a tizzy regarding the length of them. Either they are too short or too long. I have finally started measuring, but sometimes the pattern is such that to complete one more unit makes it too long whereas one less unit makes it too short!! Sometimes I find just the right clasp, but then it makes the bracelet too long. Also, how the bracelet is constructed affects the needed length. Some bracelet types need to be 6 1/2 inches, some 7, some 7 1/2. Any ideas on this topic would be welcome.