[Nfb-krafters-korner] Beading Needles & Magnets

[Neva Fairchild]

One thought, be careful of the size. I think smaller and powerful is better
than big. If the whole needle is on the magnet, picking it up will be a
challenge. I have a beading mat that is about 4 by 6 and made out of sticky
silicone. Beads stick and don't roll away. It has a little groove that I
thought would be a great place to put my needle. Wrong! I almost never got a
grip on it to pick it up again. I like the sticky mat when I am beading a
project away from home, just placing it on a table works great, but I have
learned to place my needle so that part of it is hanging off the edge,
thereby giving me a handle to pick up. I suspect the same trick will work
with a magnet. 


Neva Fairchild
972 416-7039 

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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lindy van der
Merwe
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 1:37 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] using a beading needle

Hi Neva, what a great idea. I'm sure a piece of one of those magnetic sheets
will work great for keeping small metal objects in their place. I actually
saw a piece somewhere around my house a few days ago. Now to just find it? 
(grin)
Lindy

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From: "Neva Fairchild" <nevafairchild at verizon.net>
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Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 2:43 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] using a beading needle


> Even people with 20/20 vision have trouble seeing the Big Eye beading 
> needle
> when it is on the floor. I have used the recommended magnet method many
> times. I also have a beading mat that is like a piece of a Velux blanket 
> to
> keep things from rolling away, but I think I am going to find a flat 
> magnet
> and put it on my jelly roll pan that I use as a beading tray. It keeps
> things from rolling away and it is sturdy enough to put in my lap and work
> in my easy chair.
>
>
> Neva Fairchild
> 972 416-7039
>
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> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of River Woman
> Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 5:37 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] using a beading needle
>
> Good! Yes, losing needles is one of my big problems,too. Hope you found it
> and got it up before the dogs found it.  Good luck with the beading.
> Lynda Lambert
> River Road Studio, Since 1976
> Village of Wurtemburg, PA 16117
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> From: "Cathy" <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 3:53 PM
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>
>
>> Oh yes Linda!  That is exactly what it is. now I see how to use it!
>> thanks.
>> Only problem now is that when I bent it to attach the cord I saw the slit
>> in
>> the center and then the needle bounced back and flew out of my fingers,
>> disappearing some where. so I got out my second needle and was able to
>> thread it with the magic cord. The 4mm beads will now work onto the cord,
>> but are a tight fit, but the seed beads are just plain not meant for this
>> cord.
>> Well, this was nice to learn about my needle, thanks. Now I am off to 
>> find
>> the first needle before my dogs find it stuck in their paws.
>>
>> Cathy
>>
>>
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