Okay, I know how to make a crimp. I've made hundreds and I do them pretty well. I even make sure not to get my 'wires crossed' before the crimp. Here's my problem: I don't like wire to show so I pull my necklace pretty taught and sometimes my beading wire gets funky and the necklace gets...

Can anyone tell me what I need to do in order to sign in for this forum. It is my first attempt at a "forum". Yes I am a newbie.... I do a lot of craft among them is beaded jewelry. Thank you for your help Daniele

The two Auctions are ending tonight.... You know the big bold and beautiful purple bead and the ink blue trimmed fishie.... Go look and enjoy and thanks for looking....there's something so satisfying about the seeing hit count go...

Not sure how many people are actually interested in the process of making a lampwork bead, but if you are, my husband finally posted a video segment I did on our local PBS station about making a glass bead. Its at the top of the page, called "Watch the TV Segment, 9.5MB" Be careful, it's a big file...

Dear Friends, Hubby passed out Sun and injured his nose and we had to rush him to the hospital. At first they thought it was a heart attack, but now they are thinking it's blood clots in his legs and lungs. He won't have his chemo this week, so hopefully the cancer won't get ahead of us. Apparently...

http://www.justbeads.com/listings/details/index.cfm?itemnum=800220109 Elegant and sophisticated, with a hint of vintage. I love these. -- Marisa (AU/NZ) http://www.galleryvittoria.com She said, as she admired her bracelet, "Who needs the fellas when you have THIS kind of arm candy?"

A few things added to the web page: some florals: http://www.beadbimbo.com/ebay/vio.jpg http://www.beadbimbo.com/ebay/pop.jpg A huge floral lentil:

Dear Friends, We had a lovely, restful vacation with a minimum of hassle, but it's good to be home again. Jim and mom did really well and seemed to fully enjoy themselves. My favorite thing to do is comb the beach for shells, beach glass (not much of it at the Outer Banks though), and...

Hi, Does anyone work with them? I bought it a few weeks ago but I still don't know what's this. http://www.isopearls.com/pages/kamien.htm thx Stan

Hello Beady Friends! I am very pleased to offer some Bead Art Dolly Kits!! I hope they do please ya! Also I am putting together Bead Packs and Seed Bead Color Packs, Odds and Ends, and will be uploading some "FREEBIES" no strings attached but postage does apply. I thank you so much and please...

Her blood counts are still very low - right on the borderline. However, she got up and ate most of her breakfast. We didn't hear from the vet all weekend, and I was sure that meant good news, but she is still barely hanging on. She's not in pain, just very weak. She walked outside for her...

Oh my god! I got home from dropping Moxley off at the band's practise pad (they have a show in Seattle) and when I got home there was this little box awaiting me, and the return address reads "Barbara Forbes-Lyons"... and within, some evening primrose oil capsules, which she'd told me she was...

Here is some great eye candy. Roxan http://www.illusionglassworks.com/ http://www.virgomoon.com/ http://www.angelfire.com/journal/medicinebag/ pretty pearl necklace

I can't get over the work this elephant took. http://snipurl.com/5ne4

Very pretty, Vicki!! You're doin' good!! :) Anna W. in Tx "vj" wrote in message ... you wanted to see what i was going to do with those 'Andean Opal Matrix' leaves i bought at the gem show:

Is anyone planning on going to the International Gem and Jewelry Show in Houston on August 20, 21, 22? I've already received my free admission tickets and can't wait to go. :) Anna W. in Tx

My friend Toni still cannot get her computer to post here.. So I am posting for her. She has 2 auctions ending in the next 30 minutes... Take a look. http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=tonikl -- Nicole

next year, Cate and i will combine what few kitchen talents we have and make a real Thanksgiving dinner. If you need recipes, let me know. :) My sweet potatoes were such a hit this year there were no leftovers. :) Cheri (Bubbee to Emily and Nathan)

Hi everyone! Just a couple more auctions ending tonight and that will be it for this week. Have a great holiday! ~Of Earth & Sky Tab~ http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4953041365 ~Dream Twist~ http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4953041370 --

Is there another name for abacus beads? I was looking for some red/ruby ones on ebay, just so I could pay minimal shipping for one little item. I got the ones I have from Rio Grande, and I think they're 8mm, so if need be, the next time I order from them, I'll get more. I was just hoping to...