[Nfb-krafters-korner] Safety pin beading question

[Dixie]

In order to keep the beads from sliding off the other end, I usually just
make a loop in the other end of the wire.  Then I straighten it out when the
wire is filled.

As for twisting and hiding the ends.  I make sure that I twist all the ends
in the same direction.  This way I know that I am tightening all the time as
opposed to loosening.  So, I use the plumbers rule of thumb, righty tighty,
lefty loosie.  So in order to tighten the wires I always turn to the righter
clockwise, and to loosen the wires I  always turn to the left, or
counter-clockwise.



hth


 Dixie
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-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Barb Roland
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 1:34 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Saftey pin beading question

Hi all, I've gotten a safety pin beading kit (now I know why it's better to
order from Theresa) and am following the instructions okay so far, however,
they don't give you the little tips and tricks needed to "make life easier"
lol, so my 1st question is: 
1. when threading the pins onto the wire, what have you found to be the best
method of preventing the pins coming off the other end of wire?
2.  what is the easiest way to twist and hide the ends?

Barb
'Just living is not enough,' said the butterfly, 'one must have sunshine,
freedom and a little flower.' ~ Hans Christian Anderson
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