AboutPamela Welborn Expertise I have been beading for over 10 years and teaching beading for about 8 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.
Experience
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.
I am currently expecting and want to make a mommy bracelet, with my soon to be daughter's name on it, however I have no experience with beadwork and need a little bit of help! First of all, I am confused about what size wire to buy? How do I know what size goes with my beads? Right now I have 4 mm Crystal Beads and 3 mm Silver beads that came with a kit that included stretch cord, that I have chosen NOT to use. (I want to use wire instead). Secondly, I have a project for another bracelet and it calls for 26-lb. nylon covered wire. Is that the same as 26 gauge wire? Thank you for any assistance that you can provide.
Shannon
Answer You need to use Soft Flex. It is the best in the coated wires as it kinks less than the other brands. You can contact them and they will tell you the best size to use with your beads.
