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re: Peyote stitch cabochons

Wilma Simmer — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:48:18 GMT

How to fix or glue the stone to make the peyote around, I think they - the beads are going to fall until I tie them .. waht is the tip?

Thanks

Wilma

re: How can I finish a multiple-strand bracelet or necklace?

a2saint — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:15:50 GMT

I just finished a 5 strand bracelet using the first method and I'm thrilled! Thanks for the excellent direction.

re: Does organization hamper creativity?

Plutolia — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:42:54 GMT

My Grandmother, who originally got me interested in beading had set me up with fishing boxes to hold the beads, and then my dad has nicely moved me into working out of boxes and tupperware meant for hard ware pieces like screws and nails. I have found that they work just as good, and help to keep me nice and organized as a box that is specifically meant for beading does.

Teaching beading in Germany

Editors' Blog — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:09:30 GMT

Wow. In one week, I'll be traveling to Dortmund, Germany , to teach classes along with beading superstars

re: Does organization hamper creativity?

doudoubis — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:58:01 GMT

Sorry for my poor english, i'm french... :-)

A friend of mine has fixed a dozen of little shelves (60 cm large, 10 cm wide) on the wall just in front of her beading "desk" and has sticked the tops on tiny jam pots on them.

So, she can see easily her beads and just have to open the "pots" which contain the beads she wants to use.

I've got a question for you...

Editors' Blog — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:54:53 GMT

So, in the February column of Ask Anna , I'm asking you about creativity, containing beads, and inspiration

re: Does organization hamper creativity?

siepo — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:38:10 GMT

To help me organize some of my beads, I use empty spice bottles. I put these on a "lazu Suzan" tray so that I can turn them around for easier viewing. I have been caught emptying the bottles to make room for beads! Just make sure the opening of the bottles is big enough to let the beads through easily.

Cool new stuff on our Web site

Editors' Blog — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:22:48 GMT

All of us Bead&Button staffers recently got together to reflect on the cool new stuff we’ve put on

Cool new stuff on our Web site

Editors' Blog — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:22:48 GMT

All of us Bead&Button staffers recently got together to reflect on the cool new stuff we’ve put on

re: How do I keep my necklace clasp at the back of my neck?

Drea — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:06:40 GMT

I always put several chain dangles with beads or charms on the ends, hanging from one side of the clasp, it looks really pretty and helps to keep the clasp where it belongs - it also looks nice if the necklace is long enough to wind around the neck with the clasp in front.

re: How do I keep my necklace clasp at the back of my neck?

alankarshilpa — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:52:50 GMT

I love the way you added several beads, what a nice touch to show -."the attention to details". I usually do put a last bead at the very end, but now I'll remember this. Thanks for sharing. Dita.

re: How do I keep my necklace clasp at the back of my neck?

KipperCat — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:49:51 GMT

All this time I thought those little dangles down the back were just for looks! I just might add some to existing necklaces now.

re: How do I keep briolettes from flipping around on my necklace designs?

carolmelancon — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:59:13 GMT

Thanks so much for this post. I am having the same problem - now I have a solution.

re: How can I finish a multiple-strand bracelet or necklace?

anlnstts — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:15:17 GMT

I know I'll use this in the future. I am ready to make the leap to multi-strand.

re: How can I finish a multiple-strand bracelet or necklace?

pidget — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:32:54 GMT

I wish I had seen these about 3 months ago. I came to a similar solution, but this would have saved me hours. Thanks