BeadStyle Community

beaded 3d letters

beads and bells — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:40:26 GMT

hello everyone,i am wondering if anyone knows of some 3d beaded letter patterns.i have been doing a lot of 3d projects and really love them but have been unable to find any lettering.belinda

Looking for a mandrel

nette — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:44:58 GMT

I am in search of a supplier of the green mandrel that is often featured in the Beadstyle magazine (eg January 2009 page 38). I love the shapes and size. Thanks for your help.

Looking for comments about my new website.

thomnlo — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:42:10 GMT

Want to know what others think of my website. Is it easy to use? Am I missing anything. Are my prices out of line?

www.thomnlodesigns.com

I look forward to your comments

Thom

Salutations

lawjewelrydesigns — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:24:37 GMT

Hi, my name is Leigh ( that's where the L in LAWJewelryDesigns comes from, btw).

wholesale sterling silver chains/necklaces

QCGC — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:01:56 GMT

Hi! I am looking for sterling silver necklaces to use with the jewelry I am making. Can anyone give me some good wholesale sources for these? I searched the internet but just can't seem to find ones with good prices. I realize that silver is high right now but don't want to pay more than I should since I will be retailing these finished necklaces. Thanks!

Beads with Chinese or Japanese characters...

Cebelia — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:02:05 GMT

I have been looking on eBay for some months (without success), for spherical glass or ceramic white beads with Asian characters, 10mm or smaller.

There are several recurring entries for 12mm or larger beads, but not the small sizes.

I don't live in the US, so need to purchase through the 'net.

I'm looking for the beads to spangle lace bobbins made from chopsticks!

Thanks -

Cebelia

reply to my hello

BeantownBeader — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:26:45 GMT

This goes out to xwordgal originally from medford ma. I too am originally from chelsea,ma and find that i too cannot stop buying new bead and trying new techniques. I now am living in Ohio. Wish I had more time and $$$ to spend on projects. Have fun

What do you think of it?

carole1 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:59:34 GMT

This lovely weaved earrings is our latest creation. Do you like them? Do you like the earrings hoop for them?

Brass open back settings

Vintage-elegance — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:47:00 GMT

Does anyone know where to buy wholesale or cheap either raw brass or oxidized brass/copper/silver open back prong settings in the sizes of 18x13mm, 25x18mm, 10x8mm and 14x10mm. i've searched the web and am having a really hard time finding anything at all besides the website vintagejewelrysupplies.com but they dont have enough items in stock for my needs......

Any ideas anyone???

Here's a double dose of bracelets

Cittygirl — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:42:31 GMT

I have had so many request to post more bracelets, so here are some new ones. Thanks to everybody that has commented on "Gone Bracelet Crazy". I am still amazed at the response!

What is this gemstone?

Lindsay Haedt — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:02:30 GMT

With so much talk on the forum lately about gemstones and their proper names, I thought it might be helpful to have a thread where people can post pictures of their gems and ask questions. You can use this if you have a gemstone you haven't identified at all, or if you've been given a name but you're unsure if it's legitimate.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions for this thread.

Lindsay

Hello

BeantownBeader — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:49:04 GMT

Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I am new to jewlery making so any and all tips welcome.

Shop in Glasgow

glasgowmike — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:41:15 GMT

We just opened last week in Glasgow's West End (7 Keith Sreet/5 minutes from Kelvinhall underground) and we will be hosting a monthly beading group as well as 20+ classes a month. We have received some great feedback on prices, products, and needs but perhaps cyberspace will give us more (anoymity frees people). If you have anything you could pass onto us new kids on the block, it would be appreciated.

Hello...New to the community

Plumlucky — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:56:38 GMT

This is a new hobby for me and I'm loving it. Hope to learn and meet new friends.

jump rings?

nbprincess79 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:23:00 GMT

has anyone ever seen patterns for bracelets/necklace or earings, just made out of jump rings?

New to the forum

Fantasy Beads — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:56:27 GMT

Hi, I started beading about 13 years ago making Rosaries for family and friends. I've made jewelry for myself and friends since then. Because of my first grand son's baptism this year I once again made Rosaries for all the attending family. Full circle I guess.

Fantasy Beads

Cheaper beads and findings

Heaven — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:10:07 GMT

Where can I purchase beads and findings for less?

Using silver plated brass on jewelry

bellejewelry — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:49:53 GMT

I have a general question when making jewelry. Do anybody use a lot of silver plated brass in their jewelry and does it fad fast or is their a better way to taking care of this to keep it from fading fast. Also do anybody have a trick on keeping sterling silver from turning quickly. Thanks

clasps

jmarsh — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:01:03 GMT

I am just starting to bead. I love the various bracelets I've seen. How do you choose which kind of clasp to use for a bracelet(or necklace for that matter)? Thanks Joanie

OnLine Voting Has Begun - Beaded Art Doll Contest

oddsshop — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:08:51 GMT

ALL DOLLED UP: Beaded Art Doll Competition
ON-LINE Voting Has Begun:

Voting for our 6 semi-finalists ends 1/15/10
http://www.landofodds.com/store/alldolledup2009contest.htm

Artists around the nation were asked to create a Beaded Art Doll by manipulating beads and forms into an imaginative tactile and visual 3-dimensional representation of this year’s theme:Earthen Mother .

And then writing a Short Story (between 1000-2000 words) about your Beaded Art Doll, what it represents, and how it was created, starting with the sentence:

"The mirror reflects more than my hands can feel.
Lines, edges, shadings, a weariness under the eyes, an awkward stance.
Yet, not reflected is a certain vibrancy --
a compassion and wisdom and wonder so many people rely on.
Only you, my beaded art doll,
capture the fullness of me as I age in place .
You embody changes I want to make, so I aptly name you…"

The Fourth Bi-Annual 2009 ALL DOLLED UP: BEADED ART DOLL COMPETITION is offering a first prize of a $1000.00 shopping spree on the Land of Odds web-site (www.landofodds.com), and a Runner-Up prize of a $400.00 shopping spree on the web-site.

Our SemiFinalists:
Kathy Ford, Deep Gap, North Carolina
Vera Fox-Bond, LaVergne, Tennessee
Cathy Helmers, Dayton, Ohio
Ralonda Patterson, Decatur, Texas
Dot Lewallen, Westerville, Ohio
Joan Cromley, Sedro Woolley, Washington

Other programs of interest:
The Ugly Necklace Contest – A Jewelry Design Competition with a Twist
http://www.landofodds.com/store/uglynecklace.htm
THE ILLUSTRATIVE BEADER: Beaded Tapestry Competition
http://www.landofodds.com/store/tapestry.htm
LEARN TO BEAD Blog
http://blog.landofodds.com

first attempt at wire wrapping

lissa — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:01:09 GMT

hi alls,

last week i had a customer who wanted a pair of unique earrings to match with a necklace that she bought from me. so i remembered that i've wanted to try wire wrapping for so long so tadaaaa... here's the result. what u'all think?

Art and Craft Shows

Uniquic — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:11:18 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I can look online and find events that are in my town? I found craftlister.com they want you to pay just to see where the events are. Thanks

What are some safe jewelry websites?

smartneil — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:29:20 GMT

How to attach buttons to close bracelets instead of a clasp.

Silvie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:28:37 GMT

I have been looking in different bead shops on-line and seeing these beautiful buttons and rivolis with holes. I know they can be used as clasps to bracelet, but I do not know how to figure it out. Can someone please help me and direct me on how to close bracelets with buttons or other beads and how to do it? Also how many seed beads to use on the other side to fit the button or rivoli or another bead.

I am in the process of making my Christmas jewelry presents and would love to do it this way!

Silvie

LOOKING FOR THESE BEADS

2wild4 — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:47:01 GMT

does anyone know of any beading sites that sell these beads, the have tiny slices of mother of pearl in them, I bought these at Michaels, but they don't come but 9 to a card.

thank you for any help...

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2035604&id=1147027254&l=74a6a38a10