[Nfb-krafters-korner] beading

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There are several containers made especially for beaders.  It is best to work on a stable, even surface and many folks like to use like a cookie sheet so if you drop a bead it doesn't bounce across your floor.  You are going to need some container that you can sort colors of beads, sizes, types, etc.

If you can find something that meets these needs and want to pack a project up in it.  This isn't a project that you can do inb your lap.So you might want to start this off in your house without small children or animals that might want to come near you and jump in your lap while doing this.

Joyce

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sandra Streeter via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 1:13 PM
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Cc: Sandra Streeter <sandrastreeter381 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] beading

Hi, again!

I do just love how free our how-to exchanges get—we all wish each other well and are willing to support everyone when we can. No unhealthy competition—I say that because a little competition IS not a bad thing.

Thanks, Lauren, for starting me out. I’ve started a Word doc about beading so I can compare whatever ideas come in and think about how best to proceed. As someone with a slight “touch thing” from Asperger’s, I’m more likely to work with nice, smooth glass beads or gems or metals, because I just don’t like how rough other things are tactually, plus, don’t like the less-than-quality sense I get from plastic beads (just a personal thing, no offense intended to those who do like working in the plastic mediums). I’m guessing that, although starting with thin wire, I’ll probably gravitate toward threads. I don’t like the sharpness of most beading needles—any suggestions for a suitable needle that would avoid that issue? Also, does anyone travel with their beading stuff? I’m a good one for hating my hands not being busy, so crafting goes almost anywhere I go! Any suggestions for a suitable bag, bin or other traveling receptacle? (For my yarn crafting, I often bring my going project in a 2-gallon Zip-loc bag inside whatever knapsack or tote I’m bringing other necessary stuff in (e.g., my notebook, tea thermal bottle, cane, cough drops  and  recorder for choir rehearsals). Any general suggestions for traveling with said beading paraphernalia? Although taking the cautious approach and being a bit analytical about whether to bead—I am just bursting with enthusiasm and its ensuing research—great to have some more experienced people, so I don’t have to re-invent the wheel! I’ll keep you all posted on progress.



Sandra
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