[Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
Laurie Porter
freespirit1 at tds.net
Tue Jun 22 03:57:59 UTC 2010
Linda:
I look forward to you attending my seed beading classes. Tell me more abot
your encrusted beadwork. I am not familiar with that term.
----- 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 6:37 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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