[Nfb-krafters-korner] Beading Needles and Free Shipping

Tue Aug 21 17:58:03 UTC 2012

wow Lynda, that is just beautiful!!
Barb
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "River Woman" <riverwoman at zoominternet.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beading Needles and Free Shipping


>I have been using Beadsmith #12s for my encusted bead working and it works
> very well but it is hard to get the 10 # Fireline through the eye of the
> needle.  I was hoping someone else might be doing something different and
> having more success with something else. I will attach a photo of my 
> latest
> talisman for those who can see a photo via enlargement. It is called
> _Serpentine Pathways_ and that is becaue the idea for this talisman came
> from the three beautiful pieces of black serpentine cabochons that I had
> bought at a gem show a few years ago.  For this talisman, I used 
> Serpentine,
> and Tree Agates. I combines them with Swarovski Crystals in clear and Pale
> Green Opal. I also used Green Opal Gem stones, 4 mm rounds and Japanese 
> Seed
> Beads in Black and Emerald Green.  I worked on this one about 8 hours a 
> day,
> for several weeks - these take a very long time to do as they are very 
> thick
> layers of beadwork.  The back of the pendant is also finished beautifully,
> and features Deep Green Ultra Suede encircled by black Japanese 
> Beadworking.
>
> Lynda
>
> Visit my Web Site at:  http://lyndalambert.com
> Visit my Blog at:  http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
>
> www.lyndalambert.com
> www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Neva Fairchild" <nevafairchild at verizon.net>
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" 
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 8:37 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beading Needles and Free Shipping
>
>
>> Ouch is right! I hope the solution you found is working.
>>
>>
>> Be kind, always. It is the most important rule of man; be kind in all
>> things. Anger steals your joy, fear steals your heart, worry steals your
>> life. But, in kindness there is never a fault...Steve Carter
>>
>> 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 River Woman
>> Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 6:07 PM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beading Needles and Free Shipping
>>
>> thanks, Neva.  I cannot use the Big Eye needle for encrusted beadwork. 
>> You
>> have to work through thick layers and really move the needle around a
>> lot -
>> weaving in and out of very tight places - You have to be able to really
>> push
>> hard on the needle as you are working and the big eye needle goes right
>> into
>> your fingers - ouch!
>>
>> Lynda
>> Lynda Lambert
>> River Road Studio, Since 1976
>> Village of Wurtemburg, PA 16117
>>
>> Visit my Web Site at:  http://lyndalambert.com Visit my Blog at:
>> http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
>>
>> www.lyndalambert.com
>> www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Neva Fairchild" <nevafairchild at verizon.net>
>> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'"
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:28 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beading Needles and Free Shipping
>>
>>
>>> Linda,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have been pretty out of it for a couple of weeks and did not see your
>>> earlier post. I use Big Eye beading needles because they are thin and
>>> flexible and the eye does not require a needle threader. I appreciate 
>>> the
>>> web site resource. I will check them out.
>>>
>>>
>>> Be kind, always. It is the most important rule of man; be kind in all
>>> things. Anger steals your joy, fear steals your heart, worry steals your
>>> life. But, in kindness there is never a fault...Steve Carter
>>>
>>> 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 River Woman
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:25 AM
>>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beading Needles and Free Shipping
>>>
>>> I am passing along this information for anyone who might need it. I had
>>> asked here about questions I had regarding beading needles and no one
>>> responded. We used to have a group of very active beaders here, I am
>>> wondering if they are no longer on the list? I have not seen anything
>>> posted
>>> by any of them in quite awhile now.
>>>
>>> Here is what I found when I contacted www.artbeads.com  with my
>>> questions:
>>>
>>> The larger the needle size, the smaller the eye.  Example:  Size 12 had 
>>> a
>>> smaller eye than size 10.
>>>
>>> When using Fireline 3 pound or Fireline 10 pound, you can use a size 12
>>> beading needle for both  sizes.
>>>
>>> The brand I buy is Beadsmith, and they are available through
>>> www.artbeads.com
>>>
>>> I also found that on their website, there is a "chat" option, and it is 
>>> a
>>> live chat. As soon as you type in your question, someone is there to 
>>> help
>>> you, and get you the answers you need.
>>>
>>> I had problems placing my order, and the chat person put me in touch 
>>> with
>>> the customer service person who called me on the phone within a couple 
>>> of
>>> minutes, and my order was completed.
>>>
>>> GREAT SERVICE - and if you spend 10. or more, it is all free shipping. I
>>> highly recommend this business for the great service and help available.
>>> Good to know!
>>>
>>> Lynda River Woman
>>>
>>>
>>> Lynda Lambert
>>> 104 River Road
>>> Ellwood City, PA 16117
>>>
>>> 724 758 4979
>>>
>>> My Blog:  http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
>>> My Website:  http://lyndalambert.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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