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"Christina Peterson" wrote in message
news:1074565251.856748@prawn... Generally when I'm looking for seed beads I just call them "tens", or "elevens". Maybe you'll have more luck if you just call them "fifteens". Any bead shop, even if they don't carry them should be familiar with the term. Thank you. I will definitely keep that in mind! -Aula |
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If someone has already posted this answer, I apologize.
I am just sitting down and reading BeadWork, and one of the ads is for a company named Beadlepoint. It has a website: http://www.beadlepoint.com. Haven't looked at it, but it might be of some help? "just me" wrote in message m... hello all - I've been reading, trying to learn a new craft. Apparently I've picked a more obscure part of beadwork or you all are not a group who practice it. I have a question or two. I've been trying to find seedbeads sized 15/0 locally. I've tried a couple shops that I thought would have a good selection of beads [like Glad Rags] and none of them carry beads smaller than 10/0. While there is another shop I will try tomorrow [hoping it is open on MLK Day], I am wondering how to change my "gauge" to meet my need. My directions tell me to use the 15/0 seed beads on #18 interlock canvas[petit or needlepoint canvas]. If I switch to the 10/0 beads what size canvas should I go to to keep the pattern looking right? This is my very first venture into beads of any sort and I had to pick beadpoint, but I really want to do it because it is so similar to one of my favorite needle arts: counted cross stitch. Thank you for bearing with me. I'm really hoping someone here can shed some light on this new arena I've chosen! -Aula -- see my creative works on ebay under http://snurl.com/369o and on zazzle at http://snurl.com/38oh |
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On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 22:50:22 GMT, "just me"
wrote: Oh no! Starting with basketry [remember my foray into pineneedle basketry a year ago?], beading, and then on to many other dear subjects. I'm in deep deep trouble here! Uh oh! Please don't shoot the messenger! ;=) -- Margie http://snurl.com/2u8t |
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On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 22:48:28 GMT, "just me"
wrote: No, I hadn't thought of them. I have spent parts of today split between leaving cards for doing woven cane [another one of my talents] throughout the county at furniture refinish or antique shops and part of it bead shopping. I was surprised that the term 15/0 was not a familiar one in any of the bead shops where I enquired. I finally ended up with some stuff, but may well resort to the lovely needlework shop and the internet in the future in order to get colors I want. This will take some trial and error but I think the style I am pondering will be significantly different from what is currently available as I am leaning heavily into expressing blackwork in the 15/0 beads in beadpoint style. An addition of some victorian fringing at times and voila, we will see what we have! -Aula, eyeing the supplies with trepidation and preparing for an evening of experimentation. You're going to do the blackwork you showed me with beadpoint? What a wonderful idea, Aula! I'm not sure but I think I have some teeny tiny beads here. If I find them I'll send them to you. I doubt I'll use them I already get headaches from eye strain using 11s. -- Margie http://snurl.com/2u8t |
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In article , "just me"
writes: 15/0 seed beads, they otherwise were not particularly forthcoming with offering assistance. And, considering the large variety of colors in other sizes, I was surprised that there were few colors [about 40] and they were not labeled as to type of color. If you don't mind buying without seeing in person, General Bead has LOTS of colors in both 15/0 and 14/0 (which is actually the same size, just Czech made instead of Japanese). www.genbead.com Empyrean (sp?) Beads also has a good selection of colors (sorry, not sure of URL). And both know what "15/0" means.... Even the somewhat strange non-beader types that work at GB's B&M store.... If you get to San Diego, The Shepherdess has a great selection, as well-- they have a website, but I don't know if they "mail order" the beads. Kaytee "Simplexities" on www.eclecticbeadery.com |
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"MargieK" wrote in message
... You're going to do the blackwork you showed me with beadpoint? What a wonderful idea, Aula! I'm not sure but I think I have some teeny tiny beads here. If I find them I'll send them to you. I doubt I'll use them I already get headaches from eye strain using 11s. Thank you, Margie. I spent three hours last evening starting to learn beadpoint and developing an increasingly deep respect of all those who work with beads in various fashions. Amazing what *doing* teaches the observer about the doers! Anyway, I did find it nearly as enjoyable as my absolute favorite, counted xstitch. The size of the beads did not put me off, but I'll tell ya that threading that beading needle had me more than cross eyed and frustrated several times! That is one trick I need to learn some new skills on! I started with beads of colors I was actively using in a plastic ice cube tray. It works to contain them, but is a bit deep and shadows the holes. So, more experimentation required there. But, fun was had and I think now that I'm starting to do the craft I can start using my imagination more to apply it without relying on books and patterns heavily. Thank you for the encouragement! -Aula |
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"lgreene" wrote in message
... If someone has already posted this answer, I apologize. I am just sitting down and reading BeadWork, and one of the ads is for a company named Beadlepoint. It has a website: http://www.beadlepoint.com. Haven't looked at it, but it might be of some help? Oh thank you! I will be checking it out thoroughly after diner [I'm just in from work now.....] -Aula |
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"Kaytee" wrote in message
... If you don't mind buying without seeing in person, General Bead has LOTS of colors in both 15/0 and 14/0 (which is actually the same size, just Czech made instead of Japanese). www.genbead.com Empyrean (sp?) Beads also has a good selection of colors (sorry, not sure of URL). And both know what "15/0" means.... Even the somewhat strange non-beader types that work at GB's B&M store.... If you get to San Diego, The Shepherdess has a great selection, as well-- they have a website, but I don't know if they "mail order" the beads. Thank you very much for those suggestions. Believe me, I am adding to my basket of tricks daily here. You folks have been most welcoming and helpful and I really really appreciate it! -Aula -- see my creative works on ebay under http://snurl.com/369o and on zazzle at http://snurl.com/38oh |
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Aula, Shirley from UK here.
Get a shallow tray and line it with velvet to put your beads on. You can pick the beads up more easily. With velvet your needle comes out of the pile easily but if you use felt you could get the point stuck in it. I use those polystyrene trays that I get from the supermarket with food in. I give them a good wash then line them with various colours of velvet. I use light colours for dark beads and so on. Welcome to the group Shirley In article , just me writes "MargieK" wrote in message .. . You're going to do the blackwork you showed me with beadpoint? What a wonderful idea, Aula! I'm not sure but I think I have some teeny tiny beads here. If I find them I'll send them to you. I doubt I'll use them I already get headaches from eye strain using 11s. Thank you, Margie. I spent three hours last evening starting to learn beadpoint and developing an increasingly deep respect of all those who work with beads in various fashions. Amazing what *doing* teaches the observer about the doers! Anyway, I did find it nearly as enjoyable as my absolute favorite, counted xstitch. The size of the beads did not put me off, but I'll tell ya that threading that beading needle had me more than cross eyed and frustrated several times! That is one trick I need to learn some new skills on! I started with beads of colors I was actively using in a plastic ice cube tray. It works to contain them, but is a bit deep and shadows the holes. So, more experimentation required there. But, fun was had and I think now that I'm starting to do the craft I can start using my imagination more to apply it without relying on books and patterns heavily. Thank you for the encouragement! -Aula -- Shirley Shone |
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I'll tell ya that threading that beading needle had me more than cross eyed
and frustrated several times! That is one trick I need to learn some new skills on! From Bead Notes: Threading the needle is really difficult. The eye is tiny. Everyone bitches nonstop about this. So don't feel dumb if you have to struggle.....it's awful. The worst part. If the end of the thread frays, cut it again and keep trying. You can also flatten the end of the thread by squishing it against a countertop, then paint it with glue, and let it dry -- then try to thread your needle. ALWAYS bring the needle to the thread -- not the thread to the needle (as is usually done when sewing). NEEDLES I file my needles down so I don't poke myself or pierce the thread I'm using. They become blunt enough that they don't poke me. I use automotive wet/dry sandpaper, or in a pinch a metal nail file. I don't have wire files or I'd use those. ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html |
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