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Herb Beads ?
Does anyone know how to make beads from herbs?
Bead Shows
My Mom and I sell new and vintage glass beads at all the Midwest bead shows Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, and Milwaukee. We're interested in doing shows around the country and would like to hear anyo
Eye-strain
I was wondering if I am the only one who gets eye strain from beading, and if not, what people do to make it easier on their eyes?
Looking for seed beads-16/18
My mother is searching for some seed beads sizes 16 and 18 (all colors). She had been unsuccessful in locating a retail source. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where she could locate som
Recipes for rose beads and beads made of herbs or spices
I have found information of the existance of beads made from rose petals and spices. Does anyone have any recipes and historical documentation?
Bead Embroidery
I saw a bead embroidery purse with a device on the front that was something I want to try. The beads looked like they were sewn on in neat rows but I can't figure out how it was done.The only thin
Amulet purses and strap length
I have managed to make four amulet purses (2 by the loom and 2 by peyote), but I can't figure out how long I am supposed to make the straps. Are they actually for wearing around your neck like a
What should I do?
Now I am interested in the peyote and loom with seed beads. Please tell me the difference. Is it two different ways of beading the same thing or is it totally different? What is a beginner's proj
Bead Hole Problem
I was wondering if anyone has a contraption they use for clearing holes in beads? I have some great beads with lousy, uneven holes, and was wondering what other people do about this. I'm trying
Bead Loom and Cross Stitch
I just bought a bead loom and am enjoying getting started in this new area of beadwork. Has anyone every tried adapting cross stitch patterns to beading on a loom?
Sugilite?
I recently acquired a very nice piece of 'sugilite' (I think it's pronounced SOO-Jill-ite). Forgive me if the spelling is incorrect - can anyone tell me anything about this stone? I can't find it
Mail Order Source Question.
I just got a catalog for a company called 'Beadbox'. They have a nice looking catalog with a lot of kits. There are also a lot of unusual beads in it. I'm cautious, because I seemed to remember
Beaded Flowers.
I am looking for books or instructions for making beaded flowers. So far, the only one I've found is 'French Beaded Flowers 1, a Guide for Beginners' by "Helen McCall". Can anyone tell me wher
Looking For Beaders.
I am new here, so I'll begin by apologizing if I do something wrong in my ignorance. I do a lot of beading with seed beads, or delicas, and am looking for others who do this type of Native Americ
Advice Re: Servers For Webpages.
I have registered a domain name so that I could use it as a trademark, and will be constructing a webpage over the next month. What I'm uncertain about, is how you locate a server to host the
Left Or Right Side For Pins?
I am beading some lapel pins. I cannot find information regarding which side of pins are worn... Is there a convention on this? Also, which way should the pin bar open?
New.
I have some questions for all you knowledger bearers out there. 1. I am left handed, and I have a terrible time reading patterns from books and magazines. I tried holding a mirror, but it is
Miracle Beads(JAPANESE Please).
The question is... are they SO expensive everywhere? I've found a couple of places that sell the real ones, but the prices seem sort of high. Does ANYONE have a source for purchasing them in lar
Bead Loom.
This morning, with an excess of optimism perhaps, I finally figured out how I could construct a simple bead loom so as to get the feel of things before going entirely off the deep end (my roommate
'Pures' Frames Needed.
I'm looking for purse frames, as I enjoy making beaded evening bags. I've sort of gone through all that 'Lacis' has. Does anyone else know another source? I can see that there are purse frames f
Traveling With Beads.
I am having problems finding something that will hold my seed beads securely when I travel. I am currently using small interlocking boxes. I think they are called bee hives. The problem, is tha
'FIRE MOUNTAIN' IS AWESOME!!!!
I want to tell everyone how wonderful 'Fire Mountain' was to me last week. I'm leaving town tomorrow to housesit, and I said to the order taking person: "Perhaps you can wait a week and send it th
Who is 'CWW'?
Who is this supplier 'CWW'?
Faceted Bead Ornaments.
I'm looking for kits/instructions to make 5-pointed star and bell-shaped Xmas ornaments from 5 to 8-mm faceted beads. I have some 50-year-old ones that my in-laws gave to me. I don't dare take t
Bead Loom.
My wife is wanting to get into bead-work on a Loom... Does anyone have any thoughts on this subject? Where do I get a Loom? What ones are good and easy to use?
'Ott-Lite' - The Perfect Beading Lamp.
The 'Ott-Lite', a lightweight, portable, full-spectrum, fluorescent lamp is now available through 'Chevron Trading Post & Bead Company'. Its true color feature gives beaders better visibility, wi
Bead Storage/Organization Question.
Like everyone else, I have lots (read that... LOTS!) of beads. I also have a large amount of de-strung vintage beads. I'm looking for input on the most effective way to store them. Right now, half
Looking For Klamath Falls, OR Bead Supplier.
Well, it's good to be home after a 60-hr round trip bus ride!!! I did manage to bead most of an amulet bag I was working on, although going through the mountains between Oregon and California was
'Caravan Beads'.
Has anyone read the "sad story" posted on the 'Caravan Beads' website? It's at http://www.caravanbeads.com/Pages/sally_t.html
Need A Source.
I design and create rosaries and chaplets myself. It can be an unbelievable meditation and form! You've got several choices in ways to approach it. Have you made any before? I collect Catholic a
Fishing Line For Bead Stringing.
Beads are being strung on something called "Micro Cord". Does anyone know anything about it? How durable?
Fiber Optic Beads.
Have any of you tried making jewelry with the 'Fiber Optic' beads from China? They come in wonderfully vibrant colors and in several sizes. The price for them has dropped. I'm trying to find anyon
'DMC' = Seed Bead Exchange...?
Is there a chart that changes 'DMC' floss colors for colors of "seed beads" such as 'Delicas' or 'Mill Hill'? I want to do a project, and would like to use beads instead of floss... Any suggesti
Source For Clasps.
I am having a hard time finding a good source for clasps. The people I have been dealing with are a nightmare. I'm mostly looking for unique sterling silver clasps.
Beaded Ornaments - NOT Glass Ball Beading.
Does anyone have a source she could look at (I've already checked out miningcompany.com for 2 hours)? Maybe, let me know how an earring pattern could be enlarged (besides using larger beads) to
Mirrix Looms.
They are great. I own two: the 16 inch, and the 32 inch. I also own the stand and treadle (okay, I just had a birthday and 'DH' indulged me with the stand and treadle). I use both looms for ta
Tarnish Advice.
What am I supposed to do about tarnished small spacer beads? I have several necklaces with silver plate spacers between stones or glass, strung either on silk or softflex. Is there an EASY way t
Bead Books.
First, let me say I consider myself a pre-newbie to beading. I'm thinking about it, and have been lurking, reading, and not knowing most of what you all have been talking about. Does anyone
Bead Show List?
I just found out that the "Intergalactic" bead show scheduled for New Orleans this month has been cancelled. I've not been to a show yet, so I'm very disappointed. :( Anyway... I was wonder
Seed Bead Colors.
Is there a book, or poster, or something that shows the colors of 'Delicas' and other seed beads? I see a number system used on 'eBay' a lot (#112, etc.) but I don't know what the colors are and
'Enamel' Beads...
I was reading the new recent 'Bead & Button' issue, and fell in love with 'Barbara Minor's' 'Enamel' Beads. I'm aware that she does participate in a # of bead shows, but I'm unable to get to them
Dummy Needs Help With Mosaic.
I launched into a mosaic with grout and marbles. What a mess!!
Help With Patterns.
I wasn't aware that this group didn't support attachments, so I had to figure out a way to place the pictures on the net for you to see them. Here they are: http://briefcase.yahoo.com/sussandk I
Info On Singaraja Imports Prices?
I see that Singaraja Imports(selling silver Balinese beads) will be at the Whole Bead Show and others.. Does anyone know their prices per gram of silver? I'd like to know.. so I can bring e
Seed Bead Sizes.
'Japanese Seed-Beads' are the most uniform of all seed-beads. They are nearly as uniform as 'Japanese Delicas', and other cylinder beads, but have a more of a rounded shape. You'll do better to pu
Need Help With Computers And Beading.
I am not a beader, but my mother is. I am in the process of helping her pick out a computer to aid in her projects. I would appreciate feedback on the following: 1. Is there any advantage to
Hair Wrap Beading.
Where can I find information on threading beads onto hair? My daughter's friend got one recently, and now my kids want them too. I would like to make them myself, but I don't know how to thread th
'Sea Anemone Bracelet'.
Does anyone know if there is a place on the web that gives directions on how to do a 'Sea Anemone Bracelet'? Do they need to be made on a loom? I went to a show and saw one, and loved it.
'Elizabeth Blood'.
I am looking for information on the lampworked bead and jewelry artist 'Elizabeth Blood'. Do any of you know if she has a website. I would like to see her work...
Extreme Newbie Needs Help with Glass Bead Making.
I just started to work with the great additcing craft of beadmaking. However, one thing is driving me INSANE!!! I have the mandrels dipped in the pink coating stuff and heat the mandrel above
Snaps And Such.
Visit the jewelry section of 'Guild.com' to see some amazing and beautiful "bead=anything with a hole" jewelry made from very ordinary things (I have no personal connection with the site, I just s
Free Daisy Chain Pattern?
I'm looking for some websites that have free patterns for beaded necklaces. I'm especially looking for a "daisy chain pattern", (well, that is what I call it!)
Semi-Precious And A Thank You.
Everyone was so helpful when I asked my question about making a rosary that I had to thank you, as I came back to ask another question. I'm looking for an online source for 'hemitite', and other a
String That Will Not Break?
I need to find a type of string that is thin enough, and flexible enough to use for intricate weaving, but that will not break, even if it is handled roughly. I have used fishing line, which break
Bead Hunting.
I am just curious, how many of you look for necklaces at antique stores, flea markets, and garage sales to find cheap beads? I am new at this hunting, and it has become a passion.
Newbie Needs Help With Wire.
I want to make a necklace with 4mm pearls. I want to use wire pins (forming loops on the ends) to form individual links that will gradually create the strand when they are all linked together.
Bead Swaps?
I have been hearing around the net about bead swaps and I admit, I'm intrigued. Has anyone ever participated in one? How do they work? Do you just ship a box of beads around, and take what you
Bead-Making Advice Wanted.
Believe it or not, my engineer hubbie, Kris (many of you know him from selling tickets at the 'IBS' shows), wants to start making lampwork beads (don't laugh too loud, he might hear)! I have want
Source For Plastic Tubes?
I have a friend who needs an inexpensive source for 2" to 2 1/4" plastic tubes with caps. She is using them to contain needles in bead kits she is selling.
Want To Join In A Large Bead Buy?
From where are you planning to import these beads - India?
Peyote Pricing?
If I were to make a freeform peyote bracelet, or a necklace with a lampworked bead, what kind of price should I charge for it? Time wise, the freeform takes quite a while, plus each one would be
Grams VS Hanks.
Can anyone tell me approximately how many grams of 11/0 seed beads are in a hank? I'm just curious - and price-checking.
OT:MS?
I've been reading this group for quite awhile, and have been beading for over 12 years now. This past year I was diagnosed with MS, and was wondering if there are any others out there who have had
Thanks For The Help.
How did you get those rosebuds beaded in the center of the others (I'm sure there's probably a simple answer to that, but....)? I really like the look of it.
'Swarovski Crystal'?
I want to make a sun-catcher for a very special cousin of mine. He has 'Down Syndrome', and is mentally retarded. Quality won't matter to him, but I would like the sun-catcher to be visually att
Does Anyone Know What Happened To SHIPWRECK.COM?
My attemps to find out have been futile. Have they gone out of business, or are they having technical difficulties, or is my computer on the blink again? Could someone please try and visit... and
Looking For Porcelain Beads.
Has anyone seen porcelain beads like I am looking for?
Best Place For Sterling Findings?
Does anyone have a suggestion for a supplier for a wide selection of sterling silver findings (everything from crimp beads to separators to chain)? Right now, I'm buying small numbers at retail pr
Plain Metal Beads???
I think part of the problem is that you have to figure out from hundreds of types of beads what you're looking for. The ones I've seen are heavy (apparently solid metal) mirror/shiny finish, plate
About Auctions.
I've noticed several vendors stating that this week would be their last auctions for the year, I am presuming that they were quitting for a vacation. Is it your opinion that there simply aren't en
Where Can I Get A Catalog?
I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a good bead catalog. I would like to order glass and silver beads. My town has a bead store, but is so overpriced and 'Rio Grande' do
Quality Beads?
What makes a good quality bead? Can things like plastic beads, 'Bugle' beads, 'Rocialle' beads, and seed beads be used in quality pieces? How about glass beads? 'Polymer' clay beads? Freshwate
Boring
This newsgroup has certainly gotten a lot less interesting...
Very New To Beading, Need Help!
I saw a hairclip that was a barette with basically beads threaded onto wire, and stuck onto the clip. I would like to make something like that myself but don't know where to start. Any ideas anyon
'Mavis Smith' Two-Hole Bead Bracelet.
I made up a quick bracelet today - it took no time at all, in fact, but it is both big and gaudy (like me!) and rather wonderful on, and I felt like showing it off. It fits a bit tight, almo
How To Price.
How do those of you who sell beaded jewelry price your pieces? I'm going on actual costs, and a fixed amount for labor for each design, figured from an hourly rate. Of course, this doesn't ta
Looking For Beads.
I am a case manager for an adolescent home for females with drug addictions and psychiatric problems. I know from personal experience how odds and ends accumulate, and we have no place to put them
Looking For Good Source For 'SS' Findings And Semi-Precious Beads.
I am looking for a good mail-order source for sterling silver findings and semi-precious stone beads. The local bead shop charges a fortune for these.
Mags. And Orgs.
I was wondering if anyone could suggest a couple magazines to subscribe to that are about making beaded jewelry. Also, what professional organizations do those of you who sell your beads/jewelry
Size Of Clear Elastic For Crystal Bracelets.
I was wondering what size of elastic is the best for the 4mm Swarovski crystals? I notice they come in sizes .5mm, .8mm and 1.3mm. I've been looking around on the web, but figure this is t
Oh, Oh, Oh, Somebody Please Look!
I just finished this piece and had to share with somebody!!! It turned out way better than I had expected. I thought that maybe when it was worn, that you would lose some of the design, but it
Beaded Beads.
I've seen three ways to make beaded beads now. Has anyone tried making these and what were the results? Any hints on sizes of seed beads to use or best size for the wooden beads? I'd appreciate a
Crimp Pliers.
The web addy doesn't come through in your post... could you please post it again, so that I can find it? You definitely have me interested!
New Donut Pendants.
I have some of them up at 'Amazon' on the Z-shops as pins, but will make them into pendants if they don't sell. I LOVE them. Some think they are strange, LOL. Marilee doesn't like the proportio
Help Threading A Needle.
I have been told it is possible to thread a size 12 needles without using a threader. When I use a threader, I pull too hard and break the needle. The manager of my LBS told me it is possible, b
Bugles and Delicas
I've been having trouble using delicas and bugle beads together in commanche stitch earrings. All the bugles I have, have a bigger diameter than delicas (they work fine with regular 11/0 seed b
Tax ID?
Everyone, I'm new to the beading stuff, and wanted to know what a tax ID is and what it is for, as well as how I can get one. I would love to buy beads wholesale, but what is needed? I'm going t
HELP!!! Beads Stuck!
I just came home from a wonderful flameworking class. Unfortunately, a number of my beads are "stuck" on their mandrels. We were using the new bead release that you dry in the flame. I think it
'Janet Coles' Beads.
Does anyone know if 'Janet Coles Beads' in the U.K. is still in existence? If so, do they have an address/tel no.?
Bead Vial Stoppers.
I have a strange problem with my bead vials, and after checking with some beader-friends, we decided to throw it open to the group to see if anyone else has this problem. Over the past 5 years, I
Swarovski Crystals, Stones, Rhinestones?
I wonder if anyone can advise me. A couple of days ago, I bought from an antique fair a large box of findings, crystals, and rhinestones. Apparently these were from an old Jewellers in Hatton Ga
Bead-Related Stock Photos, Gift Wrap.
Does anyone know where I might find bead-related stock photos (for example, something similar to some of the online postcards on the 'Land of Odds' site)? I'm looking for something I might be abl
Glue.
I'm making a treasure box for my four-year old neighbor and want to glue beads (various sizes, glass) to the top. The box will be pressboard or thin wood. Can someone suggest an appropriate glue w
Rocailles Versus Seed Beads.
Although many beaders consider "rocaille" and "seed" interchangeable terms, others have told me that rocailles are distinguished as silver or gold lined cathedral glass seed beads. However, Brit
Humming-Bird Feeder Hangers.
What kind of "hangers" are you making: strings of beads, peyote/brick "straps", loomed "straps"? The reason I asked is, you said you were using thread & seed beads. I've been hanging Indian "lampw
Faith's Lampwork.
I wanted to share what I made today with one of Faith's lampworked beads. The bead is really awesome, and I hope that you're able to see the detail of the crashing wave - it is INCREDIBLE. This w
Matte Glass Beads
I tried posting this earlier, but apparently it never got through. Anyone know of a good supplier of matte glass rondell-shaped beads? Sometimes I prefer matte to glossy.
3-Hole Beads?
Does anyone know of a source (online) for the 3-hole beads used in making the popular "power bracelets." My daughter wants some for her friends...and of course, I'd like to do it myself!
Gluing Beads.
For a multi-strand, lay one strand in each channel of your bead board. Then, space the beads out so they lay just outside the area to be glued. Now comes the tricky part. Apply glue to the string
"Raspberry" Ball Closure.
I've had a couple requests for instructions for this, so I thought I'd post them here. I originally learned this from a posting here by Jerrilynn. I've used the 'raspberry' ball in place of an 8
Recent Beading Challenges.
I just wanted to update those of you who have so graciously answered some of my recent questions and listened to some of my rants. These two show the results of my personal plastic challenge. The
Light With Magnification.
My wife is a beader and hunches over the kitchen table while working on her stuff. She recently removed the swing light from my computer table to provide more light for her projects. She also us
Beaded 'Tiffany' Lamps.
I make these all by hand, and the finished product is very nice! Anyone interested in seeing what this cute lamp looks like, may visit this page on my website at: http://bead_delights.tripod.
Beads Losing Color.
I'm very new to beading. I recently started a project, and have noticed the colors on my beads are rubbing off. I read about this somewhere and read about something you can do to stop this
Old World Beads.
'Fire Mountain Gems' used to carry a line of beads that, I think, they called "Old World Beads". They were kind of ethnic-looking, came in lots of matte colors plus antique gold and silver. They
Torch For Both Glass And Silver?
I'm getting ready to dive into two long-simmering fascinations: glass beadmaking, and sterling silver jewelry fabrication (for starters, I'll be concentrating on rings, pendants and bracelets with
Bead-Stringing Machine.
I am looking for a machine that I saw advertised on a webpage (and now I cannot find the webpage) that strings beads. It was about $40 and came with two sizes of hooks so that you could string a
Miracles
Anyway, Fire Mountain is now offering a Taiwanese version. I've been happy with their quality on other beads (except seed beads because they are non uniform) and I am thinking about getting some of
Size 24/0 Seed Beads.
I'm hoping someone can help me... I am looking for a source for those teeny, tiny seed beads. I had a catalog for a source at one time (about a year and a half ago), but I can't find it anymore.
Pattern/Design Piracy On The Internet: Has Anyone Experienced It?
I know that there are a lot of bead designers and others on this list that offer information, patterns, etc. online and through E-mail. So, I thought I'd ask you all - Have you had any problems w
Full Cat Beads.
I read a message the other night about a person looking for cat beads. While at a show this weekend, I spotted some fiber-optic full cat beads sold in quantity of 12 for $18.00..regularly $2.00 e
Help.
I am new to beading and haven't done anything yet. Maybe I should say that I am almost new. I am mostly interested in jewelry, necklaces, and ornaments. How do I begin, could you give me a good
Power Bracelets / Schmoo Bead.
Can anyone help me locate the 'Schmoo' bead? It is the bead before the tie-off. I would like to find them in different colors.
Looking For Foxtail Chain.
I've been trying to find an outlet to purchase "cheap" brass foxtail chain for stringing necklaces made from polymer beads, crystal beads, seed beads, etc. Also, any leads on brass findings for c