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Kids Crafts Necklaces?
Kwe Kwe akwekon, Hello all, my wife wants to have the kids at our
daughters Birthday party make Bracelets/Necklaces using Pony Beads, so far no problem eh, I even got a good deal on some screw together clasps($2 for a gross), I see now for stringing the beads, Beadalon, looks a bit pricey to me tho, is there an advantage to beadalon over using fishing line? I've got spools of 30 lb test mono filament, I think the Beadalon says a break strength of 12 lbs. I also was thinking of the high tech fishing lines like Spider Wire as they are thinner but stronger than monofilament and likely easier to tie. Any thoughts on this? Second question, how should we tie the clasps on IOW what type of knot? OR should I get the crimping beads I see sold? If I go the crimping bead route is there a special crimping tool for this or will a smooth jawed needle nose plier work? Nia:wen kowa many thanx for the help BTW the girls stringing the beads will be from 3-10 years old so "professional" looking results are not exactly neccessary tho I think the clasps will at least let their creations last a while ;-) I made some necklaces with my daughters a while back using Pony beads and used the rubbery cord that comes on disposeable earplugs but simply tied the ends together these didn't last as they kept stretching them to go over their heads ;-) Thanx |
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Make sure the fishing line you are using is suitable for beadwork. FireLine,
Power Pro are ok but monofilament line isn't. I also don't use the screw clasp, hate them. Roxan "Otsinekwar" wrote in message om... Kwe Kwe akwekon, Hello all, my wife wants to have the kids at our daughters Birthday party make Bracelets/Necklaces using Pony Beads, so far no problem eh, I even got a good deal on some screw together clasps($2 for a gross), I see now for stringing the beads, Beadalon, looks a bit pricey to me tho, is there an advantage to beadalon over using fishing line? I've got spools of 30 lb test mono filament, I think the Beadalon says a break strength of 12 lbs. I also was thinking of the high tech fishing lines like Spider Wire as they are thinner but stronger than monofilament and likely easier to tie. Any thoughts on this? Second question, how should we tie the clasps on IOW what type of knot? OR should I get the crimping beads I see sold? If I go the crimping bead route is there a special crimping tool for this or will a smooth jawed needle nose plier work? Nia:wen kowa many thanx for the help BTW the girls stringing the beads will be from 3-10 years old so "professional" looking results are not exactly neccessary tho I think the clasps will at least let their creations last a while ;-) I made some necklaces with my daughters a while back using Pony beads and used the rubbery cord that comes on disposeable earplugs but simply tied the ends together these didn't last as they kept stretching them to go over their heads ;-) Thanx |
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Especially with kids, you might want to think about incorporating a "weak
link" (like a lightweight jumpring or something) into the necklaces so that if it gets caught on something the link will break first and the child won't get hurt. |
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Nia:wen Thanks for the reply. Why is monofilament a nono with Beads?
Too strong so danger of strangulation? Too thick, or too difficult to tie? Thanx |
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Nia:wen kowa, many Thanks. I was actually thinking of buying some
crimp beads to attach the clasps. These necklaces are unlikely to be kept forever or long ;-) more of a time passer for the kids at the party. Then again you never know, another idea my wife had was to have the kids make necklaces for the teddy bears they will also be making at the party. Making is a stretch tho, more like stuffing with fluff and zipping the back up. What are your thoughts on using the "Super" fishing lines such as Spiderwire? If I'm not mistaken they are braided kevlar and extremelt strong. I've a spool or two of that lying about. Nia:wen kowa Many Thanks http://www.geocities.com/bearclanmohawk http://www.cafepress.com/ohkwari |
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I think crimping would be tough for little kids with small hands - Stretch
Magic or Gossamer Floss would be good stretchy cord to use. Also, pearl cotton or equivelent would be good - and they can just tie knots on the ends. I would not use monofilament - I don't think that's strong enough. I am not really very experienced with children, but I would think that this would be dangerous for 3 year olds - small beads and all can be swallowed. Maybe age 5 and up? Anyway - good luck - sounds like fun! -- Kandice Seeber Air & Earth Designs http://www.lampwork.net Kwe Kwe akwekon, Hello all, my wife wants to have the kids at our daughters Birthday party make Bracelets/Necklaces using Pony Beads, so far no problem eh, I even got a good deal on some screw together clasps($2 for a gross), I see now for stringing the beads, Beadalon, looks a bit pricey to me tho, is there an advantage to beadalon over using fishing line? I've got spools of 30 lb test mono filament, I think the Beadalon says a break strength of 12 lbs. I also was thinking of the high tech fishing lines like Spider Wire as they are thinner but stronger than monofilament and likely easier to tie. Any thoughts on this? Second question, how should we tie the clasps on IOW what type of knot? OR should I get the crimping beads I see sold? If I go the crimping bead route is there a special crimping tool for this or will a smooth jawed needle nose plier work? Nia:wen kowa many thanx for the help BTW the girls stringing the beads will be from 3-10 years old so "professional" looking results are not exactly neccessary tho I think the clasps will at least let their creations last a while ;-) I made some necklaces with my daughters a while back using Pony beads and used the rubbery cord that comes on disposeable earplugs but simply tied the ends together these didn't last as they kept stretching them to go over their heads ;-) Thanx |
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It rots from sunlight.
Tina "Otsinekwar" wrote in message om... Nia:wen Thanks for the reply. Why is monofilament a nono with Beads? Too strong so danger of strangulation? Too thick, or too difficult to tie? Thanx |
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It's great that you ar encouraging the kids to make things. Too often we
just entertain children. It short changes them. By the way, what is your language? Tina "Otsinekwar" wrote in message m... Nia:wen kowa, many Thanks. I was actually thinking of buying some crimp beads to attach the clasps. These necklaces are unlikely to be kept forever or long ;-) more of a time passer for the kids at the party. Then again you never know, another idea my wife had was to have the kids make necklaces for the teddy bears they will also be making at the party. Making is a stretch tho, more like stuffing with fluff and zipping the back up. What are your thoughts on using the "Super" fishing lines such as Spiderwire? If I'm not mistaken they are braided kevlar and extremelt strong. I've a spool or two of that lying about. Nia:wen kowa Many Thanks http://www.geocities.com/bearclanmohawk http://www.cafepress.com/ohkwari |
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On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 05:59:58 +0000, Christina Peterson wrote:
It's great that you ar encouraging the kids to make things. Too often we just entertain children. It short changes them. Not only that!! This is why we have delinquints in society IMHO.. We so often underestimate children and doom them to boredom and delinquency.. Mavis |
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