beading
Columbine Beads
I was wondering if anyone has ordered from this company. Their 1-800 ordering number has an answering machine so I wonder how quickly orders are filled? If anyone has any experience with them
Help with dangles/loops on beaded earrings
I'm a beginning beader, working so far with 11/0 seed beads and 3/0 bugle beads. I seem to be having a recurring problem with the loops I add as dangles to the bottom of Deon DeLange-style earrin
Building the Perfect Bead Box
My incredibly cool and adorable husband has gotten it into his head to build me the Perfect Bead Box. He found turn-of-the-century sterling plate hardware from an old cigar humidor and is going to
Delicas, Antiques
I have been under the impression that delicas and antiques, specifically the ones sold through General Bead are the same only different colors. So recently I bought some antiques from a local bead
Beadwork Looming
I have a bead loom and at present I am working on my first project which is a beaded hat band. My biggest problem is that once I have the right length for the band I don't know how to remove the w
what thread should I use to make bracelets?
I recently used a dental floss type thread for a bead bracelet and it stretched when it got wet and eventually broke! Now, to put my bracelet back together again, what thread should I use to insu
Absolute Beginner
I am seeking some advice on what type of beading would make a good beginner's project for someone with some stiffness in the hands.
Huichol & polymer clay?
I saw the article on Huichol beading in B&B calling for beeswax and petroleum jelly as a binding medium. I was wondering if anyone out there has tried using polymer clay instead (rolled into a sh
Blinded by the Bead
I bought a very pricey magnification light with excellent optics. Never did get the hang of working with it though :) I now only use it for checking my work when I am finished. I have found that
Christian symbols and necklaces
I am trying to find Christian symbols that can be used in necklaces. Any ideas?
Beading in New England
Hi. We are planning a vacation in New England this September or October. Can anyone advise on bead stores or bead fairs to visit while there? You will see from our address that we are not able to
Glass Bead Press Options
I'm researching how to make a glass bead press but I'm having trouble figuring out exactly how they work. Has anyone ever seen or maybe even used one? All assistance appreciated!
Brass & Steel Beads.
I acquired some vintage or antique steel, and brass beads (slightly faceted, 14s) from a friend of my mother. I haven't seen anything like them, even at good-sized bead fairs. I only have a small
Bead Jewelry Display Cases.
I am preparing to display my earrings, amulet/medicine bags, and chokers (all seed bead weavings) in a craft mall, and would like to find a medium size glass display case. It would need to be abl
Types Of Beads.
I have a question that is driving me nuts!!! I apologize if the group has discussed the answer in the last week. I accidently erased the messages before I could read them. Is there any websites
Threading Beads With 'Crochet' Thread.
I've been making 'Crochet' beaded purses, using #30 'Crochet Thread', and #20 thread. I've just bought several colors in #10 thread but am having a hard time threading it. The only reason I bought
Gem & Jewlery Show?
A "Gem & Jewelry " Show is coming to Washington, DC this weekend. Is it worth scouting for beads and the like? Any info about these shows anybody???
Bead Designing Software?
I have recently downloaded 'Beadesigner', a free software program for beading. I think it will work fine for 'graphic' designs, but I also would like to work up some photos into beadwork (mostly
Help With Website...
As you can tell, I am new to computers, which is the reason for my post. I am trying to build a website for my beading and HTML, and I we are not "getting along". One question I have that I can no
Any Patterns For Roses Or Butterflies? Looking For Classes In Chicago Area.
I am new to beading, and am looking for easy-bead rose and butterfly patterns. I also live in the Chicago area. Anyone know of any beading groups or classes that are starting, or looking for memb
Bead Search.
I am desparately searching for a round, 12 mm, cedar wooden bead....preferably unfinished, or only slightly varnished. This is for a Buddhist [meditation] mala. I will need 108 of them.
Beads In The UK.
Can anyone tell me where I can buy beads in the UK?
Real Clay Beads.
I have some wonderful red clay that I would like to know how to work into beads. I tried making some, and a lot of them broke while drying. I know someone who can fire them for me. If someo
Help.
I'm interesting in learning how to bead chains, purses, etc. Can anyone recommend a good book or website with instructions for novices?
Fusing Wire Into Glass.
My wife and I make fused dichroic glass earrings in our kiln. We have seen some work by other artists where they have apparently fused some refractory wire into the glass, which is then simply lo
Faceted Beads.
Does anyone know where I can get 12mm faceted beads in Massachusetts?
'Fire Mountain' Slam.
I privately asked the lady who listed her 'FMG' story, who these people were that had been hurt by 'FMG' so that we could make amends. She responded that I could read the board and find out for m
Uniformity.
I've just recently started beading, and the biggest problem I am having is searching through my beads to find ones that are uniform in size. Even the ones that come in the same packages seem to v
Artistic Wire.
I am looking for a mail-order source for what is called "Artistic Wire", which is used with the various wire jigs ('Wire Wizard', 'Wig Jig', etc) to make bent, and wrapped beads, as well as jewelr
Looking For...
I looking for pictures of early designs of glass beads. I am looking for evolving styles from the beginning of glass bead manufacturing to the present day.
Beaded Book Marks.
I'm making a trip to the city to the bead district this week. On the last trip, I used the 'Beadfairies' list of stores, but found many stores out of business, and others up scary-looking elevato
Still Looking For Bead!
I was unaware that the AB coating was done in a vaccuum chamber. I thought the coatings were applied (metallic salts) then fired on during the manufacturing process. I also have never heard of
Would Like Opinions On Pearls.
I am planning a necklace that will require a lot of pearls. I'd like them to be about 7-8mm. Not being rich, I'll have to go with fresh-water or czech glass. Have any or you ever seen czech glass
'Shipwreck Beads'?
Has anyone ordered from this company? I'd like to hear of your experience before I go ahead and place my order.
Weaver's Knot.
I have lost the directions on how to construct a "weaver's knot", which is a great knot to connect one thread to another. I think I saw it in an old 'Bead and Button' - but then, I gave them all a
Anklet Measurements.
Could someone tell me the measurements for adult male and female anklets?
Types Of Beading.
I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction of what the different stitching methods are. I don't know what the "peyote stitch" is, compared to a "Brick stitch" or any of those.
Fiber Optic Bead Sources?
I am looking for sources of fiber optic beads, especially faceted fiber optic beads. Does anyone know of any websites for fiber optic beads?
Beadstores In Portland, OR & Boston, MA.
I will be traveling to Portland, OR next week and Boston, MA in Mid-January. I would like to do some bead shopping. Does anyone know where some good places are to get beads? I am also intereste
Nymo Beading Thread.
Can someone help me? I am beading bracelets on a loom, using 'Delicas' 11/o, and 'Size D' 'Nymo' thread. The 'Nymo' thread comes from two sources. (1) a large spool, 3 ounces (2) a small spool. Th
'Opal Beads'?
Why do I never see 'Opal Beads'?
Tubular Peyote Tension.
I'm working on my first amulet bag and I am making the "Electric Blue" bag in 'Carol Wilcock's' book. This is my first tubular peyote piece, and I used a cardboard tube cut down to the correct si
How To Mass String Beads.
When I purchase beads, they seem to mostly come strung. How do they do that? Especially with seed beads and chips. I'm almost sure that they cannot be doing it by hand.
American Indian Beadwork Designs.
Does someone know where you can go on the net to get free seed-bead Indian designs? I have designs for the 'Peace-Pipe', 'Thunderbird', 'Arrow', and 'Tomahawk', and 'Alphabet'. I would like some
Illusion Necklace Cord.
I got pretty good results making a glass illusion necklace using 'Berkeley Trilene "Extra Limp" #12' test line. Rather than gluing the scattered beads into position, I looped the thread back thro
San Jose, CA - Looking For A Bead Buddy.
My name is 'Lori Peterson', and I have been beading for about 2 years now, and would love to find someone who understands my obsession with beads. My hubby and friends think I'm slightly nuts, so
'Kiln Wash'.
Awhile back, 'Cleaning Beads' discussed, specifically, how to get rid of that white powder that I believe was called "kiln wash." I ordered some India glass beads and was warned that they might h
Sterling Chain.
Does anyone know where to get sterling chain thin enough to string beads on?
Santa Fe Beads.
We will be going to Santa Fe next month. Could anyone advise on best beads stores there?
Beads In The 'Star Wars' Movie.
I am not a big Star Wars fan, so I probably won't see the movie until it hits the video stores, but the film clips on the TV spots are intriguing. The young female lead has many different headdre
Wholesale Beads.
I am looking into starting a store which sells beads. I need some sites for places to buy beads in bulk - wholesale.
Adding More String.
I'm relatively new to this art, and I'm about to make my first beaded purse. How long a piece of string (for lack of a better word) should I start with, and what is the best way to knot toge
Amulets.
Well, here I go again, advertising my ignorance! what kinds of closures do you use on amulets? An envelope flap? A drawstring inner lining? If you get one made, how do you finish it off? duhh!
Questions About Beading.
I'm new to beading, and I'm in the process of trying to start a small business making jewelry. Can anyone tell me some good sources to buy beads wholesale - preferrably from places that don't re
Necklace For Eight Year Girl.
I have been lurking for some time and have found this newgroup full of information. Being relatively new to beading, I would like to know how long a daisy chain necklace and a daisy chain brac
Suggestions.....Please!
I recently purchased some lovely floral carved 'Bone Beads'. I wanted them to have an "antique" appearance, so I soaked them in tea water to color them. Now the beads have a terrible odor that I
Bead Crochet Questions.
I have pre-strung size 6 'eBeads', leaving the thread attached to the spool (this is how we were taught in class). What type of container, or spool or whatever, do you bead crocheters out there u
Need Expert Info On 'Vaseline Trade Beads'.
Could someone help me with the history on 'Vaseline Trade Beads'? Specifically, where and when were they made? How were they made? I have some beautiful strands in three colors; yellow, green a
Seashells.
I am trying to find a tool that is best for drilling holes in seashells so they can be used in my jewelry. I am aware of the inherent dangers, so I need something that will work underwater. Any id
Swarovski Crystal?
I was thinking of some masculine colored beads, some chain, and I saw in 'Fire Mountain' some round, 8 mm 'Swarovski' crystals! Would these crystals throw a rainbow? If not, what is the name of
HELP! Newbie Question About Threads And Needles.
Are you actually sewing the bead designs? If they are calling for #10, you are probably doing regular free-hand beadwork.
Thread...
Where is the cheapest place to order seeds and 'Delicas'? I have ordered from 'FMG', but once I discovered cheaper alternatives I was like: "screw this!" Good service is important, too, of course.
Bead Trade Shows.
Having never been to one of these, can anyone offer any advice, experiences, and discussion on bead trade shows? Do they differ from other type of bead purchases? Are the prices competitive? Wh
Bead Stores, WA State.
Can anyone recommend any bead stores or tell me about ANY from the Canadian border down TO Seattle, WA, but not IN Seattle?
Anyone Familiar With "Hobby Lobby"?
We have a new one being built here in Cincinnati. I was wondering what kind of beads and beading materials they might have. Is anyone familiar with this place?
BEAD BOOK.
Does anyone know where I can purchase a book titled: "Bead, Accessories and Bags"? The publisher is 'NHK'. The book is in Japanese, but it has great illustrations and photos. A friend has borro
Bracelet Metal Cuff Blanks.
Does anyone know where I can get inexpensive metal bracelet blanks.
Unique Beads
I just saw these in the local bead shop: semi-precious beads that are cut to the shapes of diamonds, clubs, hearts, and spades. The shop was only selling them as strings, but I'm sorely tempted
'Delicas'.
I need to order some more 'Delicas' and I would like to find who has the best selection and descriptions. I have ordered from 'Fire Mountain' a few times, but sometimes it's hard to tell the diffe
Ultrasuede
Can someone tell me about Ultrasuede? Is it synthetic? Does it come in pieces large enough for cabochon backing, etc.? Most importantly, can anyone give me a source for it?
Semi-Precious, 'Bali Silver', 'Swarovksi', Czech, And More.
Ok, dumb question here. What is 'Bali Silver'? Is it Sterling, or some other composition?
Drilling Holes?
How do you do this with a drill? Do you use a drill you hold in your hands, or do you have your drill on some kind of apparatus that drops the drill bit down on the bead, and how do you hold the
Remove Tarnish Without Harming Beads.
1. When cleaning something like a rosary, how do you remove silver tarnish without stripping the 'AB' finish from glass beads or harming the beads in any other manner? 2. If I wish to use so
'Stretch Magic'.
I know that this has been asked and answered before, but I'm having trouble finding out the information in the archives. I bought some 'Stretch Magic' and make a watch. I have the 1mm and am using
Glue...Help!
Friends of mine are looking for a glue that is a strong bond from metal to metal, that will stand up to jewelry shock impact...that's it...any suggestions?
Lessons In San Diego?
I've taken some classes here in SD at several places, but there are none on wire work that I've found going on after the first of the year. A good friend and fellow bead addict wants to send me to
Lampworkers.
Is there anyone out there who could make a pair of 'Gumby's' for earrings and a larger one for a pendant in time for me to have them by the 22nd of this month?
Looking For Gold Findings.
The earring findings in the bead catalogs I have are more for costume jewelry. I want to make a pair of pearl earrings for my daughter for her wedding (Jan. 22) that would be of good quality gol
Stringing Material Advice.
I have worked with 'Tigertail' and 'Nymo' in making necklaces. 'Tigertail' is so stiff that one needs to be so careful not to knick it, and 'Nymo' is so fine it breaks and easily slips through ju
Stringing Material.
I make fused glass pendants and some lampwork beads and I've strung a few on softflex ( I think ) but I was wondering what you would all recommend? I want the pieces to be strong, but I'd also lik
Highest quality catalogue
Could anyone suggest a truly excellent catalogue source of gem stone beads? Christmas approaches and I'd like to be able to give my old friend, a devoted beadworker, a gift certificate. She has very
Glass Bead Sources.
I use alot of glass beads. Not so much seed beads, but larger ones. I am looking for a good source for these. I know of 'Fire Mountain Gems', 'Shipwrecked', and 'Ecletic Etc'. Can you give me s
Graph Paper For Peyote.
I am trying to convert a loom pattern of the pow&mia sign into peyote, but I cannot find any graphs about.com used to have, but now it does not come up anymore.
New Beader In London, England.
I have just discovered bead looming (in the last 2 weeks), and am addicted. I have surfed the net several times re. beads, and SO much information is from the USA. I don't mind this - there a
Knot For Attaching 'Nymo' To 'Softflex'?
I am making a necklace that consists of large turquoise beads strung on 'Softflex'. I am planning on placing seed beeds around some of the turquoise beads using 'Nymo'. I guess I'm going to pla
'Bead Fairies'.
I need some advice if possible. I am working on three new areas for the 'Bead Fairies' site. One for pattern sites, one for instruction, and another for online store sites. The dilemma is this:
Soda Lime.
I recently acquired a fancy glass bead, and had no idea what it was. I took it to a local glassblower who said it was "soda lime glass". Not wanting to appear ignorant, I thanked the man and left.
What's Required To Sell My Beaded Jewelry?
I live in Boston and have been designing and creating beaded jewelry as a hobby, so far. Many of the people who have seen my work have asked me to make items for them, and now a clothing boutique
Lampwork Question.
I've been making some beads with 'Moretti' rods and silver foil. Sometimes when I put the silver on a bead and then case it with clear, it turns an amber color. Can anyone tell me why this is ha
Thin Stretchy-Elastic String Needed.
I am fairly new to beading and I would like to make some of the bracelets that are very popular now - they are single strands of seed beads, worn many at a time (as seen on 'Claire Danes' in "Brok
Thread Size/Color?
I was wondering if anybody could tell me offhand - I am looking for 'Nymo' in size A......are there different colors, and who carries it?
Needing To Find...
I have been searching all over for a type of bead that my mother found this past weekendin East Tennessee. It is a magnetic stone bead. The necklace she brought back had small beads on it, but I w
The Dress!
Could you possibly shorten it at the waist? is there any way you could take up a tuck in the plain part of the skirt and cover it with some beading or braid or what have you? do you have a profe
Bead Artist needs advice about wholesale
I am an artist who has recently begun to work in beads. Two shops carry my work and a third is interested. My question is, is it worth my time and money to get a wholesaler's license? I have notice
Sunken Treasure Chest.
I'm getting serious about making this! I'm gonna start it Aug 19th, in Indy, my "Olympics project". The leather, to make the chest, should be here by then, 1/2 hide, very thick, 23.25 sq feet.
Vintage Nail Heads.
I finally have gotten around to creating a web page to show off my collection of nail heads. I know they are not truly beads, but they do have holes so it counts in my book.
Faceted Crimps.
I have what I know is going to sound like a silly question. I usually use plain old round serrated, or plain edged crimps on my pieces. The other day, I purchased some faceted crimps (3mm). I
Working With Leather Cord.
I'm trying to re-work a necklace for someone - wooden beads (including these HUGE carved elephants!) strung on a leather cord. I can't figure out how to attach a clasp. Originally, it had the
Yet Another Question.
I was looking at the 'Fire Mountain' catalog yesterday, and saw the "DYNA-MITES". Is this just a fancy name for regular, high quality seed beads or are they really a notch below 'Delicas' and a no
Beading Leather.
'Vibrant Jewels' http://www.vibrantpages.com/jewelry/welcome.htm I've created some jeweled centerpieces using vintage glass stones on a wooden disk, and I've glued the centerpiece on leather, bu
Figuring A Price For Finished Pieces.
I've been doing some simple pieces from silver (sheet & wire), cabochons, a few settings & a dabble of silver & bead work. Basically, to arrive at my selling price I just doubled my material cost
Stone Fan Source.
I'm looking for a reliable source (preferably online) for stone Egyptian-style mini-fans. I've surfed all over, but can't seem to come up with anything. Can any of you point me in the right dire
'Swavroski' Crystal.
Has anyone seen round faceted crystal at the 3 mm size? The smallest crystal I can find is 4mm at 'Gemorama'... but the 'Swavorsky' is in quotes, so I don't know if it's real.
Gemstones Vs. Crystals.
Dear fellow beaders, I am a complete and total beginner beader. I am drawn to the beauty of antique/vintage beads and gemstones. My question is: can you, as an artist, tell the difference between
Drops
Has anyone on the list ever used drop beads in an necklace design? They are teardrop-shaped glass or stone that has been drilled from top to bottom.
Crocheted Beads.
Does anyone know how to crochet beads into a rope to make necklaces?
Has anyone had any luck with 'Justbeads'? I was planning on posting some things there, but it seemed there was a lot of stuff for sale and few bids... I like the concept of the site, but I can't
Source For 'Fimo' Clay Beads?
I always seem to miss the appropriate bead show! Anybody know where I can get these?
Coin Beads.
I wonder if anyone can help me. I'm looking for some coin beads (well I don't really know if you would call them beads) they are the kind of thing which belly dancers use on their costumes. I'm
Help... Need Beads.
I am in search of some beads, here's the description: drk red the lot number is H0144B, 'Rocailles' czech beads, does anyone know where I can order these by the 1/2 or whole kilo?
Help With Glass Bead-Making.
I have just begun using a small torch to make glass beads, and for some reason, they will not come off of the mandrels. I have the seperator on thick and thin, tried both. My bead-making has impr
Wire... And Classes!
Here is a message from a french beader: Do you know where I could find instructions or classes for crocheting silver (or gold) wire? I'd like very much to learn this technique.
Amulet Purses.
I would like to find some amulet purses to give as gifts for the holidays and I'd like to see before I buy rather than order from catalog or webpage or ebay.I live in Nevada. Does anyone know of
New Project.
If you use 'Nymo' beading thread, you'll do better, but if you can add a seed bead to either side of the bugle (that is, if it won't affect the pattern), you thread will never be ut....we do this
Does Anyone Make A Living From Beading?
What do you call making a living? I'm not being a wise-guy, but I think that different people have different ideas of what is enough to live on.