How Do I?

Pattern for a beaded bead from pinch beads?

Lovebeadz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:18:04 GMT

Does anyone know how to make a beaded bead (ball shape) from pinch beads? I recently saw a bracelet made from these and fell in love. I've made some on my own but they don't seem quite right. I would love to have an accurate pattern, for free if possible but willing to purchase for a reasonable fee.

Thanks,

Shawn

Storage boxes

AngelineB — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:15:56 GMT

Hi all I have noticed quite a few posts about what to put beads in. I mainly work w/ seed beads. I found at my local Harbor frieght these great boxes intened for small tool parts.

These boxes hold 24 seperate small containers inside the larger one. I honestly love these boxes. They last forevor and are fairly cheap. I have seen similair on bead sites going for more then I pay. I pay about $2.99- $5.99 per box less if on sale. They hold seed beads amazingly well with no spillage and they are easy to label. I have them all stacked up on my book shelve. I have bought extra shelves at home depot, they cut the wood for free. This way I have more shelves then the five standard ones.

I am attempting to post the pic or a link to show what they look like. Ok it is a no go on pics so I will post the link.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15784281@N04/3798901680/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15784281@N04/3798067393/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15784281@N04/3798063821/

Enjoy and happy beading!!

Please help! I can't make a wrapped loop!

craftlady — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:40:36 GMT

I have been making jewelry since 2002 and still can't make a wrapped loop out of earwire guage wire. I purchase my earwires so the guage is thick. I just can't seem to wrap the wire around because it is too hard? bigger guage?. My fingers just are not strong enough. I can make a wrapped loop with 24 guage and of course 28 guage but I know they are not really strong enough. I have tried using my fingers to wrap it and also tried chainnose pliers to try and wrap it. Any suggestions? I am really tired of not having professional looking jewelry. Thanks. Lynn

Roll On Bracelet

Debbie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:24:28 GMT

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My sister gave me one of these bracelets, made in Nepal. Does anyone know how to make these? Or what kind of thread or line? Crochet or weave. I am new at beading, but am fascinated with the possibilities!

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.solidcactus.com/gxonlinestore/rollonbracelet.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.mycoffeebeans.com/shop/product/Cluster-Beaded-Bracelets.html&usg=__fYrVw6QKrPOSFrPf_az1Eti6erQ=&h=600&w=600&sz=78&hl=en&start=2&um=1&tbnid=fZU6RCoP3VexiM:&tbnh=135&tbnw=135&prev=/images%3Fq%3Droll%2Bon%2Bbracelet%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1%26newwindow%3D1

anyone know where i can find directions for something like this??

mikewozowski — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:43:51 GMT

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladythmpr/4057092371/

this is the closest picture i could find to what i was trying to find.

i want the outer wire frame filled in with beads. not necessarily as orderly as this one and i don't want all that wire wrapping in between beads.

i have looked around all day for pictures/patterns, and this is the only one i have found that is similar to what i was wanting to try.

all help appreciated!

thanks.

Twisted tubular peyote

Alilou — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:04:28 GMT

If you're having trouble with this beautiful stitch, I'm more than happy to share the technique with you.

What is this stitch?

LitaC — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:35:10 GMT

Does anyone know what the stich in for this bracelent?

http://www.fusionbeads.com/shop/product/46469/

I don't want to buy the kit (I've already got the right beads) just to get the instructions.

Thanks,

Lita

Need tips with altered art jewelery

Alilou — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:56:54 GMT

Greetings from Downunder......I'm just starting to get into altered art (making my own pendants, lockets etc) and basically need tips and ideas without having to spend a lot on books etc. Like, what's the best paper or whatever, to use in the bezels or on glass or wood tiles. If anyone can help I'll be eternally grateful!

how can I turn an undrilled rectangular swarovsky into a pendant?

cw — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:32:54 GMT

Please help! I have a family piece, an undrilled rectangular swarovsky piece, that I need to turn into a pendant for a Christmas gift. The crystal is beautiful and I fear that if I use Lacy's Stiff Stuff as a bottom base unit, it will decrease the beauty of the faceted-cut crystal. Is there a way to make a border of seed beads around a rectangle, and transform this crystal into a pendant? Any suggestions? Any books out there, or patterns to use from a website, to help me create this? I have seen cabochons done with Lacy's Stuff, but this piece needs to stand alone to see it's beauty.

In advance, thanks for your help!

Chris

How to know what wire is best

GwenR ~ TwelveBeads — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:52:26 GMT

I have been making and selling beaded jewelry and prayer beads since 2005. I am still trying to perfect the quality of my items. I use accu-flex .014in 49strand beading wire. It is the easiest for me to work with and I can finish the pieces the way I like. However I know for certain items I need a heavier wire. I just purchased .024in 49strand and it is a lot thicker. So much thicker that when I finish the piece and try to tuck in the remaining wire it won't work. I have had problems with crystals and some sterling beads cutting through the wire.

I would love to know the science of choosing the correct wire for certain beads. I do searches but the results are very vague. For example it might say... use nylon coated stainless steel and that is all.

Looking forward to any feedback.

Gwen R~

Concave Roundnose Pliers

BeadyJax — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:42:33 GMT

My husband bought me Jolee's Concave Roundnose Pliers...he's a tool guy and insisted I needed them. Anyway, I've been playing with them but can't see that much of an advantage.

Am I missing something? Anyone here like using them?

String Breaking

Teressa2 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:21:37 GMT

How do you prevent string from breaking? I made a beautiful "catipillar" braceltet. It had a squarestitch base and was embellished with lots of beads on top. I used seperate beads for base, clasp and embellishment. I used fireline 4lb. and 6lb. The bracelet ended up pretty heavy. I had went through each bead twice...and yet 2 out of 4 of these bracelets broke. I am very embarrassed and frustrated. I thought I did everything correct and they took a long time to make. I don't want future projects breaking, especialy when I sell them. Thanks for your help.

Worn OUT...need help UPDATED

BeadBarn — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:26:08 GMT

A friend saw a picture in a mag of a 3D Cross and asked if I could make one for her Daughters 21 Birthday Party. Dress is silver and royal blue, so cross has to be in the blue....No problem.... Thanks to Tanya Tegmeyer-Rodriguez and her Crystals with RAW Book, I have a 3D Cross and a 3D Bail in Royal Blue...now my problem...the necklace...I have strung beads till I am as blue as the cross...the 3D Cross & Bail are 'chunky' and I either get a necklace that is 'too frail' or 'too heavy' looking...my pic. shows the 5 options I have 'come to terms with' but am not 'thrilled' with. Desperate for input from my beading buddies...Is anything workable in my pic. or do you have other suggestions... As a last resort, I could remove the ties from the center of the rope (#5) and use that...the color matches well (but does not look it in the pic.)

H...E...L...P... needed for next week end...

Here is the link to see a larger pic...

http://s573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/amethystele/?action=view&current=3DCrossBail-1.jpg

How do I end a tubular weave?

Teressa2 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:57:36 GMT

I have recently learned how to make various ropes using spiral, Russian rope, tubular peyote etc....however no insturctions I have found give clear ways to end these projects. Thus, I have lots of tubular beadwork left unfinished all over my house. I need advice on the best way to add clasps. I also would like to be able to add nice lampwork focal beads in between my tubular bead ropes, but don't know the best way to attach all the pieces. Any and all advice would be appreciated.

need directions for Pearl Beaded Cake knife and server

Arlene — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:29:42 GMT

Does anyone know how to make the beaded silverware.

My granddaughter would love to have a pearl beaded cake knife and server.

Thanks for any help!

How to glue vintage rhinestones?

ChristinaH — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:41:43 GMT

I have a couple of questions, I recently purchased some vintage rhinestone clasps that need some TLC...

1. What is the best adhesive to use on vintage foil back rhinestones

2. What is the best way to glue the rhinestones back into their settings (closed back)

Thanks!

Wire hammering

patricia — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:35:50 GMT

What type of wire (not only gauge but "dead soft" "hard"... etc.) do I chose if I want to make hammered earings or necklesses. Is there a ratio as to what gauge to use to obtain a certain width on the finished project?

What can I use to stop tarnishing on all my mixed metal findings and chains?

Believesinangels — Mon, 04 May 2009 23:49:32 GMT

I love working with metal beads and findings. I cannot stand when the coppper turns black or any tarnish that gets on skin. Any suggestions? Thanks

Twisted tubular herringbone

Alilou — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:46:59 GMT

Hello! I'm new to the site and the forums (greetings from Australia by the way!). My question is how do I change colors using this stitch? I can do the stitch but I'm just can't seem to get my head around weaving 2 colors. Doh! By the way, is herringbone the same as Ndebele?????? Thx.

I need help!

joesstudio — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:40:03 GMT

I'm just getting into the bead industry and need some help. I've sold my pendants to everyone in my area of Spokane Wa, and I wanted to expand to other cities, states ect.. Would anybody be able to tell me how to go about this? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Just to let everyone know I'm not trying to sling my pendants on this site i'm just trying to see how other people go about doing this.

"Signing" your bead work

katscratches — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:35:06 GMT

Iv'e not seen a post for this...maybe because it's a 'known' thing among beaders, but

I thought I'd suggest it...for my flat peyote work (and i'm trying to figure out how to work

it in my tubular version) . anyways i've come up with a 'small' pattern that basically

is a 'symbolic' signature in beads ...it's a cat's paw (from my nickname - kat) done

in about a 5 x 5 bead space (peyote) and it try to work it into/on any pattern i do

...down in a corner, usually in a color that matches but is somewhat noticable from

the rest...that way i feel like i've "signed" my beadwork, and the few 'customers' i've

had feel like they have an 'original'-signed by the artist...

just a thought!

kat

attaching a clasp

Lorna — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:58:56 GMT

Hi there

i want to make a necklace out of Tigertale, i think

they call it a floating necklace, but i don't know how

to finish the end off.

Do i use a clasp and if i do how do i attach it.

i have never used tigertale or a clasp before,

ao any advice would be rally helpful.

thank you

Lorna xx

Fancy beaded fringe

HollyDiane — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:41:03 GMT

Does anyone have any guidelines or tips for designing fancy fringe? Like in The Beader's Guide to Color, by Margie Deeb? I see those awesome fringes, lots of texture and movement, but I can't figure out how to capture that feeling in my fringes.

How to oxidize silver-plate?

BeadyJax — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:29:06 GMT

Hi-

I am currently making a fresh water pearl necklace linked with wire wraps...I'm just using the silver plated wire. I would like for it to have an oxidized appearance rather than a shiny silver finish. I suppose it will do this sooner or later anyway but would like it sooner.

Any ideas to expedite the process?

Thanks! Also, I am new member, just posted in the Intro forum.

How to secure elastic?

crafty_teacher_2010 — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:51:52 GMT

I am just starting to use elastic to string necklaces and bracelets. I successfully finished a shell necklace and secured the knot w/some bead glue as suggested by a co-worker. However, when I went to do the same for a bracelet it came apart even after letting it dry for 24 hours. If anyone has some suggestions on how to secure elastic w/o using crimps and hooks that would be great (unless there is no other alternative)

Thanks,

Stephanie

How Do I?

Pattern for a beaded bead from pinch beads?

Storage boxes

Please help! I can't make a wrapped loop!

Roll On Bracelet

anyone know where i can find directions for something like this??

Twisted tubular peyote

What is this stitch?

Need tips with altered art jewelery

how can I turn an undrilled rectangular swarovsky into a pendant?

How to know what wire is best

Concave Roundnose Pliers

String Breaking

Worn OUT...need help ***UPDATED***

How do I end a tubular weave?

need directions for Pearl Beaded Cake knife and server

How to glue vintage rhinestones?

Wire hammering

What can I use to stop tarnishing on all my mixed metal findings and chains?

Twisted tubular herringbone

I need help!

"Signing" your bead work

attaching a clasp

Fancy beaded fringe

How to oxidize silver-plate?

How to secure elastic?

Worn OUT...need help UPDATED