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| jewelery pictures | 3/26/2006 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: i would like to know if there is a place or if you know anything about making a picture out of old ...
A: It sounds intriguing. I don't know of anything as specific as you are looking for, but you might be ...
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| Turning | 10/14/2005 | Pamela Welborn |
Q: I keep finding the term "Turn." used in beading patterns, and I'm not quite sure what that means. ...
A: I need more specifics in where you are seeing this term. What stitch? Pamy Pamela Welborn ...
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| Peyote | 8/29/2005 | Pamela Welborn |
Q: How do you end and start thread when working with Peyote?
A: I add and end thread the same way. I weave into the work to end thread until I feel comfortable ...
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| Maybe you can help: ending a braid | 7/12/2005 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: I am stumped as to whom I would ask about this. Maybe you can either help or suggest someone. I ...
A: http://www.saroftreve.com/wwl/braiding/braiding.shtml Dear Ed - I am sorry I cannot give you a ...
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| In search of bead work specialists and more | 7/10/2005 | Pamela Welborn |
Q: Welborn, I was researching experts in the subject of “Beadwork” on the internet today, and I came ...
A: This is very intriguing! I would like more info if there are cruises out of California that offer ...
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| ABOUT BEADING | 6/28/2005 | Pamela Welborn |
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO LEARN TO MAKE A BEADED ROSETTEE,WHERE DO I START?
A: Would you be thinking of a rosette that is on cloth or free standing? I'm on vacation right now but ...
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| I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT A BAG | 6/28/2005 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I COULD SEND YOU A PICTURE OF A OLD BEADED BAG I HAVE,AND IF YOU COULD TELL ...
A: If you have any trouble posting the photo, let me know. I look forward to seeing it. Please ...
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| Indian Beadwork | 4/1/2005 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: I recently picked up an old indian beadwork bag? bandelera? with extensive and intricate beadwork. ...
A: I would never have waited this long to get back to you! You can email me at nbananto@gmail.com - ...
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| Indian Beadwork | 3/31/2005 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: I recently picked up an old indian beadwork bag? bandelera? with extensive and intricate beadwork. ...
A: but I am not an expert in antique beaded items. I think the appraisal is your best bet. However, I ...
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| Use of a Crimp tool | 3/17/2005 | Pamela Welborn |
Q: I am new to using a crimp tool. I ruin several crimp ends (not crimp tubes) trying to make book ...
A: the problem is the crimp pliers. You don't use them for this kind of end. Crimp pliers are for ...
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| African Helix History | 1/13/2005 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: How did this stitch get it's name? What tribe is the creation of the stitch attributed to? About ...
A: I just don't know the answer to your questions. However, I have seen several references to the book ...
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| makeing a crystal stretch ring | 8/26/2004 | Pamela Welborn |
Q: I have been makeing crystal stretch rings with a med. size crystal cube in the center bicones on ...
A: Well I wouldn't use stretch cord..... it breaks too easily Fireline or Power Pro - spectra fiber ...
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| makeing a crystal stretch ring | 8/26/2004 | Pamela Welborn |
Q: I have been makeing crystal stretch rings with a med. size crystal cube in the center bicones on ...
A: What thread are you using? I would use fireline - the biggest you can use without thread showing or ...
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| Mommy Bracelets | 8/25/2004 | Pamela Welborn |
Q: I am currently expecting and want to make a mommy bracelet, with my soon to be daughter's name on ...
A: You need to use Soft Flex. It is the best in the coated wires as it kinks less than the other ...
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| Beaded Lizard | 8/22/2004 | Pamela Welborn |
Q: I am interested in making a beaded lizard keychain. Can you show me the pattern for beading it and ...
A: I need to know a little more about the type of beading you want the lizard to be. Do you want a ...
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| Beading Magazines | 6/30/2004 | Pamela Welborn |
Q: I make French Beaded Flowers and am just beginning Loom Beading. Can you give me the name of a ...
A: links to most of the magazines are here though none focus on looming nor flowers specifically ...
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| beadwork on clothing | 5/4/2004 | Pamela Welborn |
Q: When doing bead work on clothing as the glamours ladies wore in the 1940's. What type of thread and ...
A: I would think it has to do with the type of beads you are using. IF the beads have sharp edges, ...
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| old native beadwork | 4/8/2004 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: I found an old leather bag that I am sure is native american. It has a beaded picture of an eagle ...
A: You may even be able to get an appraisal. I would begin by photographing the bag, front and back ...
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| Czech beads | 3/25/2004 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: Are all Czech beads the same even from different manufacter? (quality) How to tell the difference ...
A: I only know that when I see a high-quality bead it usually is Czech. The best way to choose a bead ...
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| help create a pattern | 1/14/2004 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: .. i have an image that i would like to make a pattern for so that i create the image on a peice of ...
A: I suggest going to your local library and looking up Native American crafts or beadwork. Most ...
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| peyote | 11/23/2003 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: I am learning peyote, give me a rule at the beginning and end of line. also what do I do with the ...
A: It depends on what kind of project you are doing. I do not use a stopper bead in my designs. I ...
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| Beading | 10/21/2003 | Pamela Welborn |
Q: I have special bead work to do, I can't find the beads I need. Do you know where I can buy the best ...
A: What quantities are you looking for. For consistancey - Japanese seed beads are the best. Some ...
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| Closing Beaded Jewelry | 9/3/2003 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: I've been making beaded jewelry for a little while now and am always experimenting with new clasps ...
A: Are you speaking of double jump rings? If so, they are used because, unlike regular jump rings, ...
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| Beaded jewelry | 7/2/2003 | Shala Kerrigan |
Q: Can you recommend any books, or websites, for beginning beaders, on jewelry making? I am ...
A: It really depends on the style of jewelry and materials you want to work with, for a really good ...
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| crimping | 12/2/2002 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: I have only been making bead jewelry for a short time. I have a problem with my necklaces coming ...
A: My best advice is to practice and pull on the loop that has been secured by the crimp. Best to have ...
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| Multiple strand necklaces with wire or leather | 10/27/2002 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: Can you recommend any books, or better yet, free resources such as websites, that could be used for ...
A: which is more flexible than wire and will hold it's shape. I am recommending BEADBOX, ...
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| tiny beads | 10/9/2002 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: I bought some earrings that have very tiny beads. I want to diassemble and use them in other pieces. ...
A: I use John James #13 and size 0 Nymo thread. You can also get 00. They are a challenge to thread, so ...
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| beads and sequins | 3/4/2002 | Paula Morgan |
Q: I am looking for small seed bead type of beads to make beaded candles. I am using double sided tape ...
A: Ok, here's a place for the beads: http://www.softflextm.com/ they have lots of different colors, ...
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| Plastic | 2/14/2002 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: Im not sure if you can help me, but i cant find a good subject title - I have a small shiny plastic ...
A: but here goes. In the book, "The Art and Craft of Jewelry", by Janet Fitch the recommendations are ...
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| Beaded Amulets/Purses | 2/3/2002 | Paula Morgan |
Q: I am interested in making some of those little bead purse/amulets and have found a pattern on line. ...
A: Here's a list of sites that sell beads online: http://www.beadwork.about.com/cs/onlinebeadshops/ ...
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| Bead Patterns and designes | 1/18/2002 | Paula Morgan |
Q: I learned how to make bead earrings, but they are to bulky and ugly. I have the main concept down ...
A: My name is Paula Morgan, I am the Beadwork Guide on About.com. I have many, many links to sites ...
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| beginner suggestions | 10/27/2001 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: I am interested in exploring beadmaking and marbles. Do you have suggestions on where I can learn ...
A: (21.95),Lark books, as well as other sources. Skimming the 'net, I found glasscrafters.com and ...
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| Fashion jewelry / seed beads | 10/21/2001 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: I love constructing my own necklaces/bracelets/anklets out of seed beads and different lacing ...
A: I do not use patterns, but I see them all the time in the beadwork magazines- Jewelry Crafts, ...
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| Beading over a vase? | 9/21/2001 | Nanetta Bananto |
Q: Could you point me in the right direction? I haven't done much bead work in the past, but I'm no ...
A: if you don't. You would begin with a piece of leather cut to fit the base of the base. I use NYMO ...
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| Cleaning Sterling silver ...... | 8/6/2001 | C. Elizabeth Vest |
Q: Do you happen to know what the best way to clean sterling silver; chemicals,non-chemicals,etc. and ...
A: Tarn-ex is good. Most of the commercial paste products are good too. If the item is small, ...
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| beaded net | 8/3/2001 | C. Elizabeth Vest |
Q: I have been doing bedwork for some time. Recently at a show, I was looking at some beadwork of ...
A: From the looks of the photographs I have seen around the net, it is simply beaded netting using ...
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| beadworking patterns for headpieces | 6/9/2001 | C. Elizabeth Vest |
Q: My friend is african american and is getting married on halloween. As you can probably guess, this ...
A: Do you mean like a net pattern with fringe? I have never run across a pattern for that. However, I ...
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| beadwork | 5/6/2001 | C. Elizabeth Vest |
Q: i would likt to learn how to do nackles earings and other jewlery with beads in native american way ...
A: The very best best books for Native American beadword are the 12 volumns of Beads to Bucksins ...
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| Beading | 4/6/2001 | cynthia deis |
Q: My daughter is turning 16 this December and I would like to make her something special. I have seen ...
A: I am not familiar with the exact item you are looking to make, but a good place to start may be your ...
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| Beadshop in Hungary | 3/12/2001 | C. Elizabeth Vest |
Q: I will travel to Budapest and Debrechen in Hungary very soon. And I would very much like to shop for ...
A: There doesn't appear to by any information on the web. However, you might want to contact: Hungarian ...
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