Stupid question time (again :P)

[bustagasket]

It does take a looooong long time to do things like bead weaving but it does look stunning when it's finished.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stripyp...7620811750655/

That was one of mine, totally NOT commercially viable as it took me 8 hours to do but it's done with extremely small 1mm Miyuki beads and 4mm faceted beads with a Sterling Silver clasp. I don't think I'd do another one anytime soon... might make one for my Mom for Christmas though!

It's easy to learn, just look for tutorials online, there's hundreds!!

@ Petal - No, I think it was rondels perhaps, the smooth even sized rounded ones

OMG That bracelet is stunning!

[The Bijou Dragon]

Thankyou

I almost gave up halfway through because it was taking a really long time and I kept spiking my thumb with the needle I used lol

[bustagasket]

Thankyou

I almost gave up halfway through because it was taking a really long time and I kept spiking my thumb with the needle I used lol

Aww, well it was certainly worth all the blood hun, i would be absolutely ............ i cant even think of a high enough word, but i would feel so proud to create anything that beautiful

[amberdragon]

Try "Spellbinding " from Spellbound Beads in Lichfield. There's a good variety of designs from beginner to advanced and they are all lovely. I have done several and they're superb.

[bustagasket]

ooo ty *opens new tab to google it*

[Ominicci]

Nicola that bracelet is lovely, but tha's what i meant about it taking sooooo long lol. Anyone who does it and sells is probably doing it out of love for beading or just doesn't need to make any money

[Ley]

OMG - Absolutely stunning photos of beadwork Di

Yes, its very theraputic to work with. The threads I use are Nymo and Dandyline, plus some thread conditioner (like wax), which stops it fraying. What do you guys use ?? Also don't lick the end of the thread to put through the needle, as it will make it fray. If you're going to get some, then get 2-3 matching colours, rather than a random selection (which is how I started) - that way you're more likely to use them - I can't tell you how many beads I have, but I have FAR TOO MANY...

I've got the Encyclopedia of Beading Techniques by Sara Withers and Sephanie Burnham and thats good - What do othes have ??


Nic - was the name you were searching for magatamas??

Oh... time to go, back tomorrow to talk more.... and perhaps get on with some more jewellery!

A hug a day keeps the Doctor away
jules x

I started using a different Japanese thread recently G something, haven't any to hand so can't remember name exactly, keeps its integrity longer than Nymo and is easier to thread, at least the first time. I have a wonderful book which is something like The Beaders Manual. again it's at home and I'm not! I use the smallest possible beads I even have some vintage 24s which are minute. I use thread heaven to condition thread

[bustagasket]

I started using a different Japanese thread recently G something, haven't any to hand so can't remember name exactly, keeps its integrity longer than Nymo and is easier to thread, at least the first time. I have a wonderful book which is something like The Beaders Manual. again it's at home and I'm not! I use the smallest possible beads I even have some vintage 24s which are minute. I use thread heaven to condition thread

i will be interested to hear what the names of your book is when you get home - i am working on my seed bead bracelet as we speak