[Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
River Woman
riverwoman at zoominternet.net
Fri Jun 18 12:48:43 UTC 2010
Thanks, Sahar.
Yes, Obsessive Compulsive Beaders of PA! It is a REAL group of women. Most
are seed beaders. They do amazing things. Some are into costuming and belong
to the SCA and do things associated with Medieval and Renaissance
beadworking. That is my interest, too. I taught Ancient to Medieval Art
History for 8 years at a college where I worked. Then, later switched to
Modern-Postmodern Art History courses.
We will meet at the convention next year, I hope!!! "Lord willing and the
crick don't rise" as they say around here.
Lynda Lambert
River Road Studio, Since 1976
www.lyndalambert.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sahar Husseini" <sahar at inebraska.com>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 7:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
> Lynda, I'm thrilled you did this. I am very happy for you. See, you
> really can do it! I wish you lived close by. I'd love to learn how to
> make the style of necklaces you're talking about. They sound absolutely
> fabulous. Obsessive Compulsive Beaders? Oh, what a perfect name? Is
> there any other kind of beader other than the obsessive compulsive,
> seriously addicted beader? *laughing* OK, I wasn't going to tell you,
> but when I read your message this morning, it brought tears to my eyes. I
> was just glad I wrote so you could really see that a blind person could
> really bead. I was just thrilled when I found out you did your first
> crimp and tackled your bead work. You should really be proud of yourself.
> Not too many people take the encouragement and take off with it. You're a
> determined woman, and that's the road to success. Keep on keeping on.
>
> Warm regards,
> Sahar Husseini
> For hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry, Please visit my Website at
> www.saharscreations.com
> And remember, "Obstacles don't have to stop you.
> If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up.
> Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."
> Michael Jordan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: River Woman
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 8:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
>
>
> Hi Sahar,
> Well, not only did I do a bit of encrusted beadworking this morning with
> fabulous results, I also did my first crimp in 2 1/2 years! I started
> with
> the encrusted beadwork piece, had to ear out a couple or three times, but
> then got it going and I am so thrilled.
>
> Then, after that success, I tore apart a necklace I had strung, and
> started
> it over again. And, I did a practice crimp and it was ok, then I went
> ahead
> and did the clasp. I had my husband check it over, and he said it looks
> very
> good.
>
> When my daughter in KY called me this afternoon and asked me what I was
> doing, she was thrilled when I told her. She is the one who was doing my
> clasps. I would have to wait and wait until we either went to KY or she
> came
> to PA...months in between, to get my clasps done.
>
> Yes, you can surely do "capterued cabachons" if you do everything else as
> you do. It will be very easy for you. The neckpiece I am doing has 10 on
> it. It is a medieval style neckpiece. Now, I know I can do this again.
> It
> is not easy for me at all, and I sweat my way through it. (smile)
>
> Yes, I have had a studio since 1976. Art has been the center piece of my
> life. I was a painter/printmaker/weaver. I started the beadworking about
> 7
> years ago when I joined the Obsessive Compulsive Beadworkers of
> PA...serious, serious beadworking women! In the Pittsburgh, PA area. I
> just
> might be able to be a part of that group again in the future. Lynda
>
> Thanks. Lynda
> Lynda Lambert
> River Road Studio, Since 1976
> www.lyndalambert.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sahar Husseini" <sahar at inebraska.com>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 8:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
>
>
> > Thank you very much, Lynda for the fabulous compliment. Yes, I love
> > copper, too, but I haven't worked with it in quite some time. Have you
> > checked out Fire Mountain Gems and Beads? They have outstanding
> customer
> > service, and fabulous prices most of the time. I got my crimping
> pliers
> > from them. I have never heard of the tornado crimps before. I'll have
> to
> > check if they have them. Please don't give up. If I could do this,
> > anyone can do it. You have a lot of years of experience. Blindness
> isn't
> > going to stand in your way. I firmly believe that blindness can be
> > reduced to a mere nuisance when you learn the right alternatives. I
> was
> > one that flunked handicrafts. Actually, I think the teacher felt sorry
> > for me, so she always gave me C's. I did well academically, but
> couldn't
> > do anything in her class. I think she figured an F would look bad, so
> she
> > gave me a C. When she found out I was designing jewelry, she simply
> > couldn't believe it. I haven't seen her in years. I'm thinking when I
> go
> > home, I should go see her and show her that my jewelry-making wasn't a
> > myth made up by childhood friends. Mind you, I don't know that I could
> > develop the patience to knit, crochet, or do anything like that, but
> I'd
> > love to learn how to make cabochons stay on a piece by using beads.
> Oops,
> > that would require patience, though, wouldn't it?
> >
> > I am really glad you're going to try to crimp your pieces yourself.
> Even
> > if you had to restring a time or three, don't let it discourage you.
> Did
> > I read it right that you had a studio since 1976? That is a lot of
> > experience behind you. Have a fabulous day.
> >
> > Warm regards,
> > Sahar Husseini
> > For hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry, Please visit my Website at
> > www.saharscreations.com
> > And remember, "Obstacles don't have to stop you.
> > If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up.
> > Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."
> > Michael Jordan
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: River Woman
> > To: List for blind crafters and artists
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 6:45 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
> >
> >
> > So wonderful to meet you and see your beautiful necklaces and other
> > jewelry.
> > You do beautiful work and I love the quality of materials you use.
> First
> > Class!!!
> > I do this too, I work mostly with gem stones and sterling silver, and
> I
> > am
> > also very partial to copper so use that as well.
> >
> > You have really really inspired me to keep on trying and not give up
> on
> > how
> > to dfo the clasps myself. I am going to practice till I GET it. I got
> all
> > my
> > bead stuff out in my studio today, and I am gonna sit and WORK till I
> can
> > do
> > it myself. Thank you so much. I will let you know how that turns out
> > later
> > on when I get some practicing done.
> >
> > Also, I never use GLUE for anything ever. It is a BAD four letter
> word.
> > Never use GLUE on cabachons. They are held in place by the beadworking
> > that
> > is done to secure them to the surface. Once I get on to doing my own
> > clasps
> > again, then I plan to work on the seed bead projects again - just have
> to
> > use the patience I was given. I DO have a lot of patience. Now, I just
> > have
> > to use what I have. haha
> >
> > thanks again, and please keep in touch with me. Lynda
> > Lynda Lambert
> > River Road Studio, Since 1976
> > www.lyndalambert.com
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Sahar Husseini" <sahar at inebraska.com>
> > To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> > <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 6:24 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
> >
> >
> > > Hi Lynda,
> > >
> > > With a bit of practice, you can crimp your clasps again. I have a
> > > crimping tool that I use. It really is easy, especially since you'd
> > done
> > > this before. Now, you'd just do it by feel instead of looking. I
> use
> > a
> > > 2X2 standard crimp tube, and I use crimping pliers. My first few I
> did
> > > were either too tight or too loose, but then, the more I did, the
> > better I
> > > got. Of course, I had to restring the first few necklaces I made
> > eleven
> > > years ago, but I got through that frustration. The beadwork you
> > described
> > > sounds fabulous. I have not yet tackled using seed beads and
> weaving
> > or
> > > any of that small work because I don't have the patience. I would
> love
> > to
> > > work with cabochons, too, but I hate glue, intensely. *smile* I am
> > > totally blind, and I make beaded jewelry using gemstones, sterling
> > silver,
> > > pewter, and sometimes glass. For years, I let my husband do my
> > earrings.
> > > Then, I decided that since I told my clients they could do anything
> > they
> > > wanted, I had better learn how to make that silly loop and start
> making
> > > earrings. I teach at a rehabilitation center in Nebraska since
> jewelry
> > > doesn't pay the bills. Now, I can make earrings, and that opened up
> a
> > new
> > > world of designs for me. Yes, I broke a few headpins, and still do
> > > sometimes. The thing is, I now know I can do it. I haven't yet
> > decided
> > > to tackle seed beads and gluing cabochons, not because I think a
> > totally
> > > blind person couldn't do it, but because when I was born, there was
> a
> > > shortage of patience, and I didn't get any. *smile* I hope you
> find
> > some
> > > helpful tips on here. You definitely can do this yourself again.
> > >
> > > Warm regards,
> > > Sahar Husseini
> > > For hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry, Please visit my Website at
> > > www.saharscreations.com
> > > And remember, "Obstacles don't have to stop you.
> > > If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up.
> > > Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."
> > > Michael Jordan
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: River Woman
> > > To: List for blind crafters and artists
> > > Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 3:43 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello Joyce,
> > >
> > > On my website:
> > > The pottery was done since sight loss.
> > > The paintings done before sight loss.
> > > Jewelry, mostly done before sight loss but a few were done since
> sight
> > > loss.
> > >
> > > I do not know how to finish off a nceklace - I can do the beading
> of
> > > larger
> > > beads but cannot finish anything as I don't know how to use the
> > crimper
> > > tool. My daughters have finished things for me and they do not
> live
> > near
> > > me
> > > so I can only get them done a couple times a year when I visit
> them. I
> > > work
> > > until I have a lot of things done except for the clasps, then take
> > them
> > > all
> > > with me when I visit daughters and they finish them up. I really
> want
> > to
> > > be
> > > able to do them myself.
> > >
> > > I have some peripheral vision, no central vision. I can tell where
> I
> > am
> > > in
> > > the room, and can see light, but no detail of anything. I can only
> see
> > > things if there is strong contrast and it has to be something
> large.
> > Like
> > > walking in a snowstorm that is very gray. Every thing is a blurr
> for
> > me.
> > > On
> > > the 10 levels of blindness, I am at level 9, next to total
> blindness I
> > > was
> > > told it is called "profound sight loss" by the dr.
> > >
> > > Cabachons are stones made from any gem or semi-precious gem stone,
> but
> > > they
> > > are flat on one side and lay flat on the surface. There is no hole
> in
> > > them.
> > > You have to do beadwork all around them and secure them to the
> surface
> > > with
> > > certain stitchwork. It is called "capturing the stone." I do this
> > first
> > > in
> > > my design, capturing any cabs that I am putting on the surface.
> Then,
> > > after
> > > each cab is captured, the design work around the stones is done. It
> is
> > > called "encrusted beadwork" and is a medieval technique. I had been
> > doing
> > > research on this kind of work when on Sabbatical, and lost my sight
> > when
> > > I
> > > was 1/2 way through the Sabbatical. This is what I want to do once
> > again,
> > > I
> > > am crazy about this kind of work. It is very complex and heavy,
> done
> > in
> > > layers. The entire surface is covered completely with beadworking.
> No
> > bit
> > > of
> > > the surface shows, only the beading. I love it.
> > >
> > > The things I sell at the festivals are my current work - all done
> > since
> > > sight loss - pottery and jewelry.
> > >
> > > Lynda Lambert
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
> > > To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 8:50 AM
> > > Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
> > >
> > >
> > > > What is gem stone cabachons ?
> > > >
> > > > Linda so is the work on your website and jewelry work done by you
> > > before
> > > > or
> > > > after you went blind?
> > > >
> > > > Do you have any sight at all?
> > > >
> > > > Is the things you are selling at the craft shows your current
> work?
> > > >
> > > > Joyce
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