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

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Laurie -- I have a question about the glass beads you mention in your 
original mail.  What is the difference between dechroic, fire polished  or 
fernus glass?
Are any of these irridescent? (i.e., reflect rainbow colors) -- what about 
the crystal beads? are they irridescent? I'm looking for irridescent glass 
or crystal.
I wanted to order today so I could get the supplies by Friday.
Thanks.
--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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