[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Beaded jewelry making

Thu May 14 22:41:44 UTC 2020

Hi all,
JoAnns has some of its jewelry making supplies (beads and charms) for
half off right now.
I've been investigating Consumer Crafts and Bolek's crafts. I've never
heard of either. Both seem to have a good selection. Now the hard
part-- deciding what to get! Thank you for the suggestions. I'm always
excited to find new resources for craft supplies!
Tracy, to answer your question about how I attach clasps to the wire--
I just make an end loop around the clasp. I put the clasp on the wire
near the end and use a needle-nosed pliers to bring the shorter end
towards the longer piece and close the loop. If I hold the pliers in
my right hand and the clasp or longer wire in my left, I can take the
tip of the pliers and make a 90-degree bend in the wire at the short
end, to the right of the clasp. Then place the pliers just behind the
bend and use the pliers to sharply turn the wire towards my left hand
to close the loop. Admittedly this works better with thicker wire.
I've been just wrapping the shorter end of thinner wire around the
longer piece (to the left of the clasp), which mostly works but isn't
too sturdy. Maybe I need to invest in crimping supplies for thinner
wire? I hope that explanation makes sense and that I've answered your
question.

Take care,
Alyssa

On 5/14/20, henry osborne jr via NFB-Krafters-Korner
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Lea and Alyssa, we try to catch sales and times when they have deep
> discounted coupons too and free shipping when the order is over a certain
> amount.
> Alyssa, yes, Jo Anns will ship to your home, which right now is more
> convenient than trying to get a ride to the store for curbside pick ups.
> I haven't looked to see if a company called Consumer Crafts has charms.
> Hope this helps you ladys.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On
> Behalf
> Of Lea williams via NFB-Krafters-Korner
> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 10:58 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Lea williams <leanicole1988 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Beaded jewelry making
>
> We use to have a dog store at the mall here and they had some nice charms
> cheep. They closed down after some family stuff this last January.
>
> Joanns has a lot of sales today, 40 percent off of regular items and other
> things.
>
> Sometimes i find if I put things in my cart then walk away, a few days
> later
> I get a coupon or two for free or cheep shipping so on. Along with 30
> percent off regular items.
>
>
>
> On 5/14/20, Terry Powers via NFB-Krafters-Korner
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Have you tried Bolex crafts?
>> Terry
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On
>> Behalf Of Alyssa Frierson via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 5:12 PM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Alyssa Frierson <alyssafrierson at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Beaded jewelry making
>>
>> I do have both near me. I should look online at both stores' websites;
>> I bet they'll ship so I don't have to arrange transportation. I get
>> most things from Amazon anyway, but sometimes I forget there are other
>> places online.
>> Lol. Thanks for the suggestion!
>>
>> On 5/13/20, henry osborne jr via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Alyssa, do you have a Jo Anns or Michaels near you? Sometimes they
>>> have nice looking charms and jewelry supplies.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On
>>> Behalf Of Alyssa Frierson via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 4:30 PM
>>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Alyssa Frierson <alyssafrierson at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Beaded jewelry making
>>>
>>> Thanks for your responses. I'll have to look on Amazon for some
>>> charms; they have an overwhelming selection. Smiles.
>>> Tracy, NYC is one of my favorite places! I've visited a couple times
>>> and want to live there someday. I love the energy of the city!
>>> I haven't worked with crimping beads yet, either.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Alyssa
>>>
>>> On 5/13/20, Terry Powers via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Crimp bead.
>>>> I have not learned to use them.
>>>>
>>>> Terry
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>>>> On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 2:58 PM
>>>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Beaded jewelry making
>>>>
>>>> Hi Alyssa.
>>>> I've just tied a knot in the elastic, and it's held OK.  But the
>>>> wire is a lot more durable.  My problem is squeezing the bead tight
>>>> that holds the loop for the clasp.  It has a special name, which
>>>> completely escapes me right now.  But I have a hard time pushing it
>>>> close to the real beads and still squeezing it.
>>>>
>>>> Amazon has lots of charms.  I got a whole bagful, around 60,
>>>> assorted shapes of leaves, flowers, birds, fantastic animals, and
>>>> fruit.  I think I searched something like charms or jewelry charms,
>>>> and up came a lot of choices.
>>>> For beads, there's a bead store on the way home from work.  I work
>>>> in midtown Manhattan, near the garment district, where there are
>>>> lots of shops selling stuff for the garment trade.  I say these
>>>> things as if they are current, though I don't know when it will
>>>> actually be safe for an older gal like me to go back to the big
>>>> City.  Hopefully some time
>>> this summer.
>>>> Tracy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner
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>>>> On
>>>> Behalf Of Alyssa Frierson via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 2:39 PM
>>>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>>>> Cc: Alyssa Frierson
>>>> Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Beaded jewelry making
>>>>
>>>> Hi Tracy!
>>>> Thanks for your email.
>>>> I string beads on wire and attach clasps. I'm just getting into
>>>> jewelry making. Do you have tips for knotting the elastic cord so it
>>>> stays? I use wire because all my knots in cord seem to come undone.
>>>> I've also made a few pairs of dangling earrings. I bought a jewelry
>>>> making kit recently that came with tools and a bunch of beads and
>>>> findings (clasps, earring wires, jump rings, etc.). Is there
>>>> anywhere in particular you like to get your beads and charms? My
>>>> stash is running low already! Smiles.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> Alyssa
>>>>
>>>> On 5/13/20, Tracy Carcione via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> Hi Alyssa.
>>>>>
>>>>> Welcome to the list!
>>>>>
>>>>> You say you've done beaded jewelry making.  I have done some of
>>>>> that myself.
>>>>> I've strung beads on wire and attached a clasp.  I've also strung
>>>>> beads on elastic cord, which is easier, but the cord breaks after a
>>>>> while.  I've also done a bit of incorporating beads into knitting,
>>>>> which I'd like to experiment with more.  Knitting is the craft I do
>>>>> the most, with crochet second.
>>>>>
>>>>> Oh, and I bought some blank bangles and some charms, which I'm
>>>>> going to
>>>> put
>>>>> together, once I've hunted out my package of jump-rings.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> What kinds of jewelry making do you do?  Maybe you have some better
>>>> methods
>>>>> than I do.
>>>>>
>>>>> Tracy
>>>>>
>>>>>
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