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Hi there,
I have a small plastic heart shaped box..was jus' thinking if I cud stick beads upon it and make a small jewel box. if so is there anything that I have to do to make the beads stick properly (i.e whether I have to prepare the base appropriately) and do I have to finish it with a matte sealer? appreciate your reply.

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Well this is not generally in my realm of knowledge but I have seen something similar done.

There is a product made just for what you want to do.

you can see them here:

http://www.blockheadstamps.com/marblesmicro.html

You cover it with the red liner tape or an adhesive and you coat the item in Micro Beads.

I first saw them demonstrated on a writing pen at a show in 1998.  They really stick well to the tape.  You can make some really intricate designs with them too if you get creative.

Hope this helps!

Pamy


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I have been beading for over 16 years and teaching beading for about 14 years. I especially love Japanese seed beads in size 11 and size 15. Not a delica fan but maybe someday... I especially love teaching other people about beading.

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Experience in the area:
I teach the following stitches/projects: peyote, brick, netting, St Petersberg chain, spiral rope, dutch spiral, beaded pens, beaded Christmas ornaments, earrings, pouches, necklaces, bracelets - just about anything beaded, I have tried it.

Publications:
I have had 7 articles published by Jewelry Crafts Magazine and one by Bead & Button Magazine.

Awards and Honors:
2nd place Professional Beadwork in the Gems and Minerals section Los Angeles County Fair 1998
3rd place Professional Beadwork in the Gems and Minerals section Los Angeles County Fair 1999

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Currently, I design patterns and make kits for beading projects. Check out - violetbead.com There is a gallery of my work there.

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