[Nfb-krafters-korner] Basic bead stringing cass announcement

Fri Nov 14 19:12:49 UTC 2008

well, you are welcome to use wire if you want to
But the needles are very easy to use and thread. So, give it a try. there is 
nothing complicated about it. It's just different.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sue Ellen" <susanmelo at bellsouth.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Basic bead stringing cass announcement


> This sounds much more complicated than what I do.  I mean I never worked 
> with needles and always just used wire.
> Sue ellen
> "a job is what you do
> to pay the bills, work is what you do that fulfills you as a person.
> Sometimes they are the same thing, and sometimes they are not.
> Skipe contact sue Ellen64
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Laurie Porter" <freespirit1 at tds.net>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Basic bead stringing cass announcement
>
>
>> The two strands of seed beads will be on both sides of the focals which 
>> will go around the entire necklace. So, you'll have a focal followed by 
>> two strands of seeds and then another focal bead. Hope this helps.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "tribble" <lauraeaves at yahoo.com>
>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" 
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:44 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Basic bead stringing cass announcement
>>
>>
>>> Hi -- you mistyped your email addy in your mail -- 2 t's on net...
>>> I'm interested in this class -- please sign me up.
>>> I have a question: are the 2 strands of seed beads on either side of the
>>> focal beads? I'm having trouble picturing this design. Do the focal 
>>> beads go
>>> all the way around, or are they just a few in the front?
>>> I have a box full of magnetic jewelry clasps that I got to repair some
>>> necklaces, but never got around to using them, so I want to try some
>>> beading.
>>> Let me know -- and I'm glad you provided a place to buy the stuff as I 
>>> don't
>>> think I could get it here where I am.
>>> Have a great week!
>>> --le
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Laurie Porter" <freespirit1 at tds.net>
>>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" 
>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 6:33 PM
>>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Basic bead stringing cass announcement
>>>
>>>
>>>            Howdie folks:
>>>
>>> Try your hand at beadwork with a new basic bead stringing cclass held on
>>> Friday november 21 at 6pm central and have fun with a one session 
>>> beading
>>> project.
>>>
>>> The class involves making a choker style necklace  with two strands of 
>>> seed
>>> beads using seed beads and some larger focal beads and then finishing 
>>> with
>>> your choice  of clasps.
>>>
>>> Please sign up with me at the following adress: freespirit1 at tds.nett. 
>>> You
>>> must sign up in order to take the class as the specific information 
>>> about
>>> the conference call   and class recordings will not be posted to the 
>>> list
>>> and blog.
>>>
>>> Here is what you'll need. Seed beads any color  in the sizes you desire 
>>> and
>>> will feel comfortable working with, such as size 6 which are the largest
>>> seed bead, or subsequent smaller sizes such as 8 9 10 or 11. If you are 
>>> not
>>> sure what the sizes feel ike, just remember that the corresponding sizes 
>>> are
>>> measured in the number of beads it takes to make an inch. Size 6 seed 
>>> beads
>>> when lined  up side by side measures 6 inches.  Size 8 seeds require 8 
>>> beads
>>> to make an inch and so on. You should purchase at least 10 grams of 
>>> seeds. .
>>>
>>> At least 10 large focal beads of any style in sizes4mm or larger.  This 
>>> is
>>> where your artistic flare can work for you. I suggest beads such as 
>>> fascited
>>> round or bicone crystals, gold filled or sterling silver letter or 
>>> number
>>> beads, glass beads such as dechroic, fire polished  or fernus glass,
>>> gemstone nuggets or  pearls. the world is your oyster.
>>>
>>> A clasp  size 2.5mm  or its equillivant.  I suggest using a toggle clasp
>>> which has a ring on one end and a bar and ring on the other. Magnetic 
>>> clasps
>>> are good for this project and are easy to fassin.
>>>
>>> I recommend using the big Eye beading needles. For those of you 
>>> unfamiliar
>>> with beading needles. the big eye needles are easy to thread and require 
>>> no
>>> needle threaders. They  look like 2 pieces of flexible wire attached at 
>>> both
>>> ends that seperate and open in the middle.       They come in a short 
>>> and a
>>> longer size and either one will work.
>>>
>>>
>>> bead thread in a nutral color such as Nymo brandSize F or any other 
>>> beading
>>> thread in a large size. Power Pro, Fireline, or Spider Wire  braided 
>>> fishing
>>> line no smaller than a 10 pound test weight.
>>>
>>> If you have any questions please email me. If you would like to purchase
>>> your supplies online  http//www.fusionbeads.com will have all that you 
>>> need
>>> with free shipping on any order.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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