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  Pisces said:

  Will you be answering questions about problems w/ published pieces & their directions?  Or alternative threads, beads, etc, that could be substituted?  I was working on the Beachy Bangle from B&B June 2007 & have a thread here online.

  Also -- seperate question: how do you handle Power Pro at the end?  To get rid of the frizzies?  Thanks.

  sherri

  October 12, 2007 1:35 PM
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  Anna Draeger said:

  Hi everyone,

  Yes, I will be answering all kinds of questions. It will be easier for me to find your questions and if they are all posted in one spot.

  About the Beachy bracelet, you could have added the shell fringe as you worked, but on a whole I think it is best to work the desired length of the bracelet first, and then add the fringes. That way you end up with more evenly spaced fringes. But I always think that if you can find an easier way of doing something, go for it.

  Power Pro can fray pretty badly at the ends. The best thing to do is cut it with a very sharp scissors, or even a sharp wire cutter. Since you have already trimmed your ends, if you very carefully take a lighter or match to the end of the thread (without burning the structural part of the bracelet) that should shrink up the little frizzies and keep them from further fraying.

  Usually you can use whatever thread or stringing material you are most comfortable with, but when crystals are being used, it is best to use the sturdiest thread possible. Fireline can be tricky, but it does hold up pretty well. If you don't like the heavier 10 lb. test, you can always use thinner Fireline, but plan on working a second thread path to reinforce your work.

  I hope this helps, and thanks for not giving up on the project.

  I look forward to more questions.

  Anna

  October 12, 2007 3:32 PM
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  jan927 said:

  Hi, Anna:

  I have a lot of problems with crimps coming loose on stringing projects.  Do you have a suggestion on the best crimp beads, crimp pliars or other techniques to make them last?

  Thanks.

  Jan L., Los Angeles

  April 1, 2008 12:00 PM