Beaded Jewelry

To All;

I am new to posting anything and have read about buying gems and making
jewelry using metal casting and soldering. However, my question has to do
with seed beading.

I have accomplished the Peyote stitch and the brick stitch, and several
others. My question would be how to incorporate metal with the bead work?

Could someone explain how to start the art of using solders to make pendants
and sections as spacers for my beaded necklaces?

Thank you.

Kim D

I am new to posting anything and have read about buying gems and making
jewelry using metal casting and soldering. However, my question has to do
with seed beading.

I have accomplished the Peyote stitch and the brick stitch, and several
others. My question would be how to incorporate metal with the bead work?

Could someone explain how to start the art of using solders to make pendants
and sections as spacers for my beaded necklaces?

Looks like there was a problem in sending the first time. Will give it
one more go:

Congratulations, Kim, on expanding your range of skills and techniques.
The techniques of metalworking are not difficult, and can open a whole
lot of opportunities for you. But, nobody can give you the info you need
in a posting here. You need to either study some good books or take a
class. Along with this, you need to get some additional tools. For
soldering, you'll need a torch, etc. You can get into metalwork without
soldering, and do some neat things with just a saw, drill, sandpaper,
stamps, etc.

The world of beads requires few tools and minimal work and storage
space. And this is one reason why it is so popular these days. As you
move into the challenges of metal and stone, you'll need more tools and
more work and storage space. You're moving into a larger level of
commitment -- growth. Great! We can suggest books and sources as you go
along, but to give you all the info you need in a posting -- that's
beyond the scope of this group. We could use a faq that lists some of
this stuff, but that's been dormant for some time. Maybe we could revive
and revitalize it.

Thank you. Which books do you recommend? I picked up one a few days ago
and it was far more advanced than my current knowledge. Perhaps over time
the intermediate level in the book will help me.

Any information about books for the beginners and novices would be
wonderful..... and where to find the tools. I have some space and the
beading is becoming a full time adventure.

Thank you,

Kim

Looks like there was a problem in sending the first time. Will give it
one more go:

Congratulations, Kim, on expanding your range of skills and techniques.
The techniques of metalworking are not difficult, and can open a whole
lot of opportunities for you. But, nobody can give you the info you need
in a posting here. You need to either study some good books or take a
class. Along with this, you need to get some additional tools. For
soldering, you'll need a torch, etc. You can get into metalwork without
soldering, and do some neat things with just a saw, drill, sandpaper,
stamps, etc.

The world of beads requires few tools and minimal work and storage
space. And this is one reason why it is so popular these days. As you
move into the challenges of metal and stone, you'll need more tools and
more work and storage space. You're moving into a larger level of
commitment -- growth. Great! We can suggest books and sources as you go
along, but to give you all the info you need in a posting -- that's
beyond the scope of this group. We could use a faq that lists some of
this stuff, but that's been dormant for some time. Maybe we could revive
and revitalize it.

"The Complete Metalsmith" by Tim McCreight. Take it slow.
Have fun.

Georgia

"sdenison" wrote in message
...
Thank you. Which books do you recommend? I picked up one a few days ago
and it was far more advanced than my current knowledge. Perhaps over time
the intermediate level in the book will help me.

Any information about books for the beginners and novices would be
wonderful..... and where to find the tools. I have some space and the
beading is becoming a full time adventure.

Thank you,

Kim

On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:32:05 GMT, "C. Gates"
wrote:


The world of beads requires few tools and minimal work and storage
space.

Ha! I have more seed beads than all the local bead stores put
together do! An entire bedroom is given over to beads and
accessories.

(And I'm currently working on a 15000 bead piece for charity.)

--
Marilee J. Layman

G.W. Bush says "results count!"
That's why I'm voting for Kerry.

I picked up a pretty good book the other day at the used book store for a
dollar. It's pretty old, published in 1968 back when books were cheap $2.95
with lots of photos and drawings. Step-By-Step Jewelry by Thomas Gentille.

--
Connie Ryman
Cryman Studio

"sdenison" wrote in message
...
Thank you. Which books do you recommend? I picked up one a few days ago
and it was far more advanced than my current knowledge. Perhaps over time
the intermediate level in the book will help me.

Any information about books for the beginners and novices would be
wonderful..... and where to find the tools. I have some space and the
beading is becoming a full time adventure.

Thank you,

Kim

Looks like there was a problem in sending the first time. Will give it
one more go:

Congratulations, Kim, on expanding your range of skills and techniques.
The techniques of metalworking are not difficult, and can open a whole
lot of opportunities for you. But, nobody can give you the info you need
in a posting here. You need to either study some good books or take a
class. Along with this, you need to get some additional tools. For
soldering, you'll need a torch, etc. You can get into metalwork without
soldering, and do some neat things with just a saw, drill, sandpaper,
stamps, etc.

The world of beads requires few tools and minimal work and storage
space. And this is one reason why it is so popular these days. As you
move into the challenges of metal and stone, you'll need more tools and
more work and storage space. You're moving into a larger level of
commitment -- growth. Great! We can suggest books and sources as you go
along, but to give you all the info you need in a posting -- that's
beyond the scope of this group. We could use a faq that lists some of
this stuff, but that's been dormant for some time. Maybe we could revive

and revitalize it.

We have not gotten as large in our collection as you, but we now have more
beads than storage. But most of it is mixed-up in Ziploc bags thanks in
part to our children and crazy cat. Due to some of the special stone beads
and "decorator" beads, I am trying to expand my knowledge of jewelry making.
Especially since most of these specialty beads would not look right in a
standard beaded display.

Kim

"Marilee J. Layman" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:32:05 GMT, "C. Gates"
wrote:


The world of beads requires few tools and minimal work and storage
space.

Ha! I have more seed beads than all the local bead stores put
together do! An entire bedroom is given over to beads and
accessories.

(And I'm currently working on a 15000 bead piece for charity.)

--
Marilee J. Layman

G.W. Bush says "results count!"
That's why I'm voting for Kerry.

In article , "sdenison"
writes:

Due to some of the special stone beads
and "decorator" beads, I am trying to expand my knowledge of jewelry making.
Especially since most of these specialty beads would not look right in a
standard beaded display.

Are you buying beads to "make stuff" or to "collect"?

If the former, all you need are containers that keep the contents safe, and
shelving or cabinets to store the containers. Large, odd sized beads can go in
various tackle boxes with adjustable dividers; really big "stuff" can go in
"Tupperware" type containers of appropriate sizes. I have a lot of my stone and
lampwork focal beads in the generic "crafts" divided containers (the ones for
embroidery floss)-- the spaces are larger and deeper than fishing tackle boxes,
and I can "pad" the space with bubble wrap for lampwork. The multi-drawer "nuts
& bolts" cabinets also work well. For seed beads and small FP, I'm slowly
converting from film cannisters to "flip top" boxes; the film cannisters have
the advantage of being free, however, and are just the right height to fit in
my Sterlock drawer units.

If your beads are "collectables", you can use "shadow box" type units intended
for miniatures. Jamie Allen made a very nice one to display a selection of
his-- I think he has(had) a picture on his Bead Collectors Yahoo group. You
might also check on eBay for "bead display"-- there are a few people who make
stands to hold lampwork beads, and these can be put wherever you display
"knick-knacks".
Kaytee
"Simplexities" on
www.eclecticbeadery.com

On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 14:47:58 GMT, "sdenison" wrote:

We have not gotten as large in our collection as you, but we now have more
beads than storage. But most of it is mixed-up in Ziploc bags thanks in
part to our children and crazy cat. Due to some of the special stone beads
and "decorator" beads, I am trying to expand my knowledge of jewelry making.
Especially since most of these specialty beads would not look right in a
standard beaded display.

My cats are not allowed in the workroom, and I have no kids, so my
space is pretty organized. I'm not sure what you mean about
speciality beads not going with standard beaded display, though -- I
think I've probably seen non-seed beads of all types used in beaded
work.

"Marilee J. Layman" wrote in message
.. .
On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:32:05 GMT, "C. Gates"
wrote:


The world of beads requires few tools and minimal work and storage
space.

Ha! I have more seed beads than all the local bead stores put
together do! An entire bedroom is given over to beads and
accessories.

(And I'm currently working on a 15000 bead piece for charity.)

--
Marilee J. Layman

G.W. Bush says "results count!"
That's why I'm voting for Kerry.

--
Marilee J. Layman

G.W. Bush says "results count!"
That's why I'm voting for Kerry.

sdenison wrote:
Thank you. Which books do you recommend? I picked up one a few days ago
and it was far more advanced than my current knowledge. Perhaps over time
the intermediate level in the book will help me.



I'm not too current on today's books, and the answer you got earlier on
Tim's book is a good one. All of Tim's books are good. I happened to be
in Barnes and Noble this morning and saw his new one. I assume it is
new, and I was so impressed I damm near bought it.(All I need is another
book!) He covers all the important processes, plus the examples he shows
really reflect contemporary trends and styles. Browsing through their
stock of jewelry-making books, I saw a wide range that could meet just
about anybody's needs. Not a bad idea to just browse through an
assortment and pick the ones you think suit your goals and ambitions.

Beyond that, just go ahead and give a technique a try. Learn from you
successes as well as your frustrations.