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Expert: - 11/8/2009


Question
how do you make a stretch ring.
what gauge of elastic wire.
how to tie off properly.
thanks

Answer
I'm sorry but I don't use stretchy cord.  I weave with needle and thread.

here are a couple links I found with a quick google search.  I hope something here helps!

http://www.ehow.com/how_5512746_make-beaded-stretch-ring.html

http://www.beadingtimes.com/project0403.htm

http://www.beadinglife.com/how-to-make/beaded-ring.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11d7ZzzZB8c


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Pamela Welborn
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Pamela Welborn

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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

Present Day:
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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