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Noodles or large tube beads
Last post 09-10-2008 4:54 PM by Cam1. 3 replies.
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  • 09-06-2008 3:08 PM

    Noodles or large tube beads

    I am new and have not figured out how this area works yet.  Any opinions or info would be helpful.  My question is in using noodles to make bracelets.  What do you put inside, if anything.  Since they are hollow, won't they dent?  I would like to make bangles with two noodles, decorative beads in front, and a clasp (I guess) in back.

  • 09-06-2008 8:29 PM In reply to

    Re: Noodles or large tube beads

    I love using noodles!  I put size 8 seed beads inside to keep it from wobbling.  I've not had any dent, even without the seed beads.  Alice

  • 09-09-2008 2:25 PM In reply to

    Re: Noodles or large tube beads

    I agree with using seed beads.  I also use gold or silver plated over plastic beads.  These are an inexensive alternative, especially when the large bags of these are on half price sale at your local craft store.  I don't like to use these beads for anything else but filler.  Use the silver with the silver noodles/tubes and the gold with the gold noodles/tubes.

  • 09-10-2008 4:54 PM In reply to

    • Cam1
    • Joined on 07-26-2007
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    Re: Noodles or large tube beads

    What a great idea. I have some noodles I couldn't wait to buy, then I tried a couple projects that didn't quite work and I took them apart. I think using 'filler beads' might be just what I needed!

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