[Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
Zimmer, Cindy
cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov
Wed Jun 23 13:13:26 UTC 2010
You must remember that fishing line is sold in pound test. Fireline products will be the same, but you might have picked up a lighter pound test which could break easier.
Cindy Zimmer
-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Laurie Porter
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 1:07 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
Well, The Fireline used for the bracelet might have been too thin for the
size of the beads. If you are stringing a piece with large beads and a thin
fireline, you can add strength to it by doubling the thread. Fireline is a
trademark name for this brand of fishing line. So, I am certain that the
fireline you buy is going to be the same whereever it is sold. There is
another one on the market that I do not recommend but is sold in Wallmarts
and other stores called Spider wire. I find it brakes very easily.
The other reason could be that sometimes in threads, you'll find a weak spot
in the strand
Unfortunately, there is no way to tell if the strand has a weak spot.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 12:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
> Linda;
> I got my fire line in the beading department. Any idea why it broke. She
> works in a school. Maybe someone pulled on it. Are there actually
> different qualities? From what you said, sounds like it.
>
> My husband, on the road to becoming my x, used fishing line for jewelry.
> Fire line and fishing line are not the same thing, are they. His felt
> like thin wire, but he did not know how to end his work and had pieces of
> wire poking out at the ends. If I found it all, his crummy work has been
> trashed or disassembled. We used his plastic beads for a block party that
> a friend was having and the kids made necklaces.
> She bought the beads for a tiny bit at my yard sale.
>
> Terry P.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: River Woman [mailto:riverwoman at zoominternet.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:47 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
>
> I also use fireline, buy it at Dicks Sproting Goods store in the Fishing
> Dept. I use it for my bead embroidery and encrusted beadworking projects
> For gemstones, I use soft flex usually. I like to make very chunky
> gemstone pieces, so I buy the heavy one to support the heavier stones that
> I like to use. Lynda
>
> Lynda Lambert
> River Road Studio, Since 1976
> www.lyndalambert.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 9:15 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
>
>
>> Laurie;
>> I am using fire line and a bracelet I gave my sister for Christmas broke.
>> Is there such a thing as fake fire line or cheap brands. She never told
>> me what caused it. Her kids bracelets have held up.
>>
>> Terry
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Laurie Porter [mailto:freespirit1 at tds.net]
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 12:13 AM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
>>
>> I like useing Fireline or Power Pro for the beads that could cut through
>> the conventional thread. I find thread to give beadwork a more supple
>> flexibility that even thin wires like soft flex or bead a lon can do. The
>> fireline is very strong and resists cutting by sharp edged beads like gem
>> stones and crystals.
>> ----- 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 8:55 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
>>
>>
>>> Wire is much easier and more durable. I refuse to use thread.
>>>
>>> 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: Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
>>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>>> Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 8:10 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
>>>
>>>
>>> I really want to look over your work. I think with my arthritis, I
>>> might be able to handle wire better than thread. With thread, I still
>>> use beads a bit larger than the others in the class. I use 4,6 and
>>> maybe 8 mm beads.
>>>
>>> Terry P
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Sahar Husseini [mailto:sahar at inebraska.com]
>>> Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 7:41 AM
>>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
>>>
>>> It's sad. I'm a beader, and I won't fix jewelry that I had that broke.
>>> I don't really know why. It sits for years because it was expensive.
>>> I don't want to throw it away, so it sits. Most of the stuff I don't
>>> want to repair was Alaskan native jewelry I bought years ago when I
>>> lived in Anchorage. It's gorgeous work, and I'm sure it can be fixed.
>>> I'm really not a fan of thread. I only use wire in my beading. Just
>>> about everything that I have that breaks has thread. Well, I can
>>> restring it on wire, but I just don't take the time. As for the stuff
>>> that was seed-beaded by Native Alaskans, I'd have to learn how to play
>>> with seed beads, and I would have to buy, beg, borrow, or steal some
>>> patience from somewhere. *smile*
>>>
>>> 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: qubit
>>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 9:00 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beads and stuff Linda
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi -- I haven't been following this thread carefully, but am
>>> starting to get
>>> interested for one reason: I would like to be able to repair old
>>> broken
>>> jewelry myself if that is possible.
>>> Is there a trick to doing this? I suppose it depends on the jewelry.
>>> The
>>> most annoying things are bead thread that breaks and splatters
>>> beads all
>>> over, disintegrating my necklace in the process, and links that
>>> come undone
>>> so an earing or necklace or whatever falls apart. I know there
>>> probably
>>> isn't much that can be done with my beaded jewelry -- darn, they were
>>> expensive, and one was a gift that I really loved. But what about
>>> the
>>> broken link problem? Do you have tools for fixing these?
>>> Thanks in advance.
>>> --le
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- 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 7:26 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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