I saw the dentist today to have the crown popped off and have it permanently cemented in place. It is NOT fun having a crown popped off...then they have to clean/scrape/pick all the temporary cement off before it can be placed permanently. BUT, the good thing is that it didn't cost me anything...

Has anyone used bead bumpers? They use them quite often on the PBS program Beads, Baubles and Jewels. It give a nice effect but was wondering how they look in "person". Thanks... Anna W. in Tx

I've watched the craft shows on HGTV and I've seen PMC fired two ways...with a torch and with a kiln. Is there much difference in the end product between the two? Also, On Crafters Coast to Coast a woman was fusing glass to make watch bands. She referred to her kiln as her "baby kiln". It had a...

Yesterday DIYnetwork demonstrated making a double coin Chinese knot. After making the knot, they said to brush on fabric stiffener to the back to help hold it's shape. Is there a substitute for the fabric stiffener? I'd rather not purchase a whole bottle for just one project. Would Elmer's Glue...

Up until now I've only done bead weaving. I'm thinking about stringing beads and that brings me to bead crimpers. Do they come in sizes or are they universal? Do you prefer crimp tubes or beads? And I'm assuming the size of the tube/bead is determined by the size of the stringing wire? Anna W. in...

It's my first "eye candy" post!! The colors in this bead are so so pretty. It appears to be glowing from the inside out. Check out her other auctions, too. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34070&item=4983132481&rd=1 Anna W. in Tx

I received bead money for Valentine's Day. I used some of it to purchase 3mm cube beads from the LBS. I was disappointed with the irregular shapes and had to cull way too many. Today I received an eBay order for 3mm cubes and they're just as irregular as the beads purchased at the LBS. I suppose...

I'm having to use Google because my internet provider has changed and I haven't figured out how to post to the newsgroup. I'm able to read but not post. :( Anyway, I was searching for cabocons and came across this website: http://www.renaissancebeads.com/bead-catalog.htm They no longer have...

....withdrawal from you guys!! We switched our internet service to Comcast and I haven't been able to access the newsgroup for about 2-3 weeks...ohhhhh, the pain of it all. lol So, here I am using google. : ( DH ended up in the ER with Congestive Heart Failure. Thank goodness he made it through...

I'm looking for Contemporary Beadwork I: Counted and Charted Patterns for Peyote Stitch by Diane Fitzgerald. Does anyone happen to have this book that you'd like to sell? It's out of print so I'm having a hard time finding it. Thanks... Anna W. in Tx

I stumbled across this website site, www.davidtishbi.com , and have shared it with friends and family and thought I’d extend the word to the web. I was on a quest for a gift that could make a statement! A gift that could mirror someone’s character, and of course be of exceptional quality. My...

I'm kind of new at this and I am working with 16 ga. wire and making a pin. How do I make the bar pointed so it will go through fabric without damaging it? I don't want to solder a lighter weight wire if I can avoid it. thanks, annb

Fall cleaning... All these come from the same source and are excellent quality despite the poor pictures. Thanks for looking ! http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&include=0&userid=anneuro2001&sort=2&rows=25&since=-1&rd=1 Anne

Hi there! I've been away for so long that I am probably totally forgotten... but anyway I just listed some new beads in my Ebay store again and more will come. Take a look and tell me what you think...

Hi girls I'm trying a come back on Ebay after a looong break. Tell me what you think ! Anne http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&include=0&userid=anneuro2001&sort=2&rows=25&since=-1&rd=1

This sounds stupid but I can't find single hole rounds silver beads. Any ideas ? Thanks Anne

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I am not certain if I have ever started a topic - usually I read and reply, or at least that is my recollection at the moment. I just looked at a truely fantastic stunning beautiful bead by Glass Guy. The link is below. I adore David's beads - they evoke such emotion to me, and they really are...

Definately droolworthy to me! No affiliation - but I saw this while browsing tonight and wanted to share the beauty. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:US:1&Item=8926146504 -- Annie acbauer@sbcglobal cast the net to snare me

in my opinion anyway! LOL! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8938706351&fromMakeTrack=true by David Sivers is just amazing to me...and I know from experience that David's beads are even more incredible when you hold them in your hands. This piece speaks to me, it is...