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.
Question When doing bead work on clothing as the glamours ladies wore in the 1940's. What type of thread and beads should be used to accomplish this beauty. All help and information will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and have a blessed day.
Herb
Answer I would think it has to do with the type of beads you are using. IF the beads have sharp edges, then I would use the newer thread that is better for sharp beads. It's actually a fishing line made from a spectra fiber and not a monofilament. Power Pro or Fireline. If not then you can use any nylon thread. I would not use cotton as it rots.
