[Nfb-krafters-korner] Sticky Mat for Beading

Thu Apr 26 01:40:49 UTC 2012

Annette,

I got my sticky mat at a bead show from a bead seller. It is intended for
beading projects, but could be used to keep any small parts from moving
around too much. This mat is small, about 3 by 5 inches, but they make
larger ones. I don't roll or fold it. I use a plastic shoe box for storing
my supplies and I stick it to the underside of the lid. When the  box is too
full, this is a problem because other things stick to it. I solved that
problem by expanding into another box. I do not know the brand name as I no
longer have the packaging. I have seen similar material in a product called
Dysom. It is designed to keep things like plates and bowls from sliding. The
Dysom mats are much larger 10 by 14 inches or so. I believe they are
available from the catalogs that sell products for people with vision loss
like ILA or Maxi Aids. I have a complete listing of these catalogs at work.
If you would like a copy of that list, please send a message to neva at afb.net
and I will be glad to send it to you. I have also bought similar mats for
placing electronic items on to keep them from slipping. I got two in a
package that are about 1.5 by 3 inches to put my cordless phones and the
small charging base that they sit on to try to keep them in place on the
tables they sit on. I think you can probably find them at your local
electronics store. I bought them on-line from Pulse TV which is a bargain
outlet that I like.

Neva Fairchild
972 416-7039 

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Annette Carr
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 5:49 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beading Needles & Magnets

Hi Neva,

Where did you get this sticky mat?  Does it have a name?  Is it intended for
craft projects, or something else?

Does it fold or roll up?Thanks,
Annette

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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Neva Fairchild
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 8:34 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beading Needles & Magnets

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 

-----Original Message-----
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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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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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> [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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