[Nfb-krafters-korner] crafting essentials to have on hand, relating to beading

[Lillie Pennington]

I wonder if there is some sort of case or sheath for the needles so they won't get lost?

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> On Dec 7, 2013, at 5:18 AM, Maria and Joe Chapman <bubbygirl1972 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> oh forgot about the beading needles.  yep I seem to lose mine all the time too.
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> Maria and Joe Chapman
> bubbygirl1972 at gmail.com
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>> On 7 Dec 2013, at 4:52 pm, Cathy <flowersandherbs at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Hi Lily,
>> Yes, I do have three suggestions.
>> one is to purchase at least one or more beading needles. These needles will
>> allow you to thread beads onto cord or string. The beading wire is ridgid so
>> easy to thread beads onto it, but thread and cord are more flexible and the
>> beading needle makes it easier to thread the beads on. These needles come in
>> a couple of different types and I would recommend the type called either a
>> flexible beading needle or a large eye beading needle. These needles are
>> very thin and sharp and made of wire and actually consist of two wires
>> attached together on the ends with a hole in the center. when the needle is
>> bend on both ends the eye of the needle opens in the center of the needle
>> and that is where you place your thread or cord. I like to make elastic
>> bracelets and the needle comes in handy for these especially. I suggested
>> you get at least one because I am always losing mine. I seem to be
>> purchasing another one each time I purchase yarn. 
>> 
>> You mentioned purchasing wire, what about some cord or elastic? It is nice
>> to try some different types of stringing materials to see what appeals to
>> you. I personally like working with elastic for beads that are larger than
>> the seed beads. . I also have just purchased some beading thread to use with
>> seed beads. Then I have some beading wire. So when I want to make a project
>> I grab whichever type of stringing material I want to use. 
>> 
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>> I don't believe you mentioned closures either? Some kind of clasps for your
>> jewelry. There are so many different kinds. Some can be opened one-handed
>> and these you would want if you are planning to make bracelets. Some are
>> easier to open than others and there are many different types and styles.
>> What I have done is to buy a few different kinds to experiment with myself,
>> but honestly I still have not mastered fastening any of them on yet.