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NEW LOCATION Fashion Institute of Technology Campus Campus Conference Center / John E. Reeves Great Hall Entrance on West 28th Street between 7th & 8th Ave New York, NY 10001 SHOW TIMES Friday, 10 am - 6 pm Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm SHOPPING October 16 - 18, 2009 Juried Show of 45+ Exhibitor Spaces Beads, gemstones, findings, collectible
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Jennifer, the easiest rule of thumb for determining what diameter to use, is choosing the largest wire that will fit through your beads once. Using the largest diameter will ensure that the wire will withstand the weight and abrasion of the beads you are using. We have a tips and tricks section of our website if need to reference anything regarding
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We are getting anxious, our most exotic show is on the horizon. Hope to see you there! Check out the link below for more information. Soft Flex Company Glass Art & Bead Festival - Honolulu, HI It will be the Most Spectacular Beading Event of the year in the Hawaiian Islands. Join us at the Ward Warehouse on September 25-27, 2009 and March 5-7, 2010
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More info here: www.softflexcompany.com/CustomerService_AskSaraBlog.html www.softflexcompany.com/BeadingContest.html Get your designs in and win! And let us know who your local bead store is so we can give them some credit! What is your perfect color? Show us in the form of an awesome jewelry design! Soft Flex® Company is looking for colorful designs
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Leigh, This is a great rule of thumb: choose the thickest diameter that will fit under your beads. It is that simple. Just choose the thickest diameter that will fit under your beads. You don't need to memorize number of strands or look at tensile strength. Here are our suggestions for usage - Very Fine (.010 in) – sewing, crocheting, knitting
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A good rule of thumb is to use the largest wire that will fit through your bead channels once. This will ensure that you are using the strongest, most durable wire. If you are mixing and matching your heavy stones with smaller spacers and beads, using a .019 diameter will probably be the easiest to work with if the smaller beads have tiny channels.
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tinah, We suggest using the largest wire you can fit through your beads once. Stringing with the largest wire you can fit will ensure that your designs last longer and are more durable. Ideally, I would suggest using an .019 diameter for the majority of your work. It is large enough to withstand abuse and small enough to fit through most pearls and
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Out with the old and in with the new - let's celebrate November with a giveaway! Leave your name in a comment on Soft Flex employee Sara's blog sometime between now and noon (MST) November 30th. All of the names will be entered into a drawing and one lucky name will win a prize.Winner will be announced on December 1st! One entry per post will
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We carry copper crimp tubes. Just head over to www.softflexcompany.com and find our crimps in the Shop by Category drop down. We don't carry bronze, but we do have gold-filled and sterling silver.
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LOCATION Radisson Martinique on Broadway 49 West 32nd St, New York, NY 10001 SHOW TIMES Friday, 10 am - 6 pm Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm SHOPPING October 17 - 19, 2008 Juried Show of 45+ Exhibitor Spaces Beads, gemstones, findings, collectible glass art & jewelry A truly exciting EAST COAST shopping Extravaganza An Entrance Fee of