Beaded cabochon

Hi, I'm new to this group and VERY new to beading. I just beaded my first
item--a cabochon I made from polymer clay. I hope it's alright to ask a
question in this group. I glued the cabochon to interfacing and then added
two rows of beading and a ruffle. Now I'm wondering what I do with it to get
it to a pendant or pin stage. The interfacing is exposed on the back side.
How do I finish that off?

I have looked at so many pictures of work by members of this group, and all
I can say is WOW!!! Hope I can be there one day.

Helene

All my books say to use a piece of suede, leather, or an imitation of one of
the forementioned. I've been wanting to try beading a cab, but the only
cabs I have are ittybitty (though I do have a ton of polymer clay....). I
would love to see a pic of yours )

And, yes, it's almost a *requirement* that you ask questions here (so long
as they aren't "how to tie a square knot" ;o) LOL!!

--
Kyla



"Helene" wrote in message
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Hi, I'm new to this group and VERY new to beading. I just beaded my first
item--a cabochon I made from polymer clay. I hope it's alright to ask a
question in this group. I glued the cabochon to interfacing and then added
two rows of beading and a ruffle. Now I'm wondering what I do with it to
get
it to a pendant or pin stage. The interfacing is exposed on the back side.
How do I finish that off?

I have looked at so many pictures of work by members of this group, and
all
I can say is WOW!!! Hope I can be there one day.

Helene

Oh please, someone ask how to tie a square knot!! That would be the only
question I could answer!!! LOL

Thanks for your help Kyla. I will try to get some suede or at least that
faux suede. Guess you just glue it to the back, or should it be sewn on?

I wish I could show a picture, but I don't have a website. Guess I should
stop being so lazy and get one going.

Helene

"Kyla" wrote in message
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All my books say to use a piece of suede, leather, or an imitation of one
of
the forementioned. I've been wanting to try beading a cab, but the only
cabs I have are ittybitty (though I do have a ton of polymer clay....). I
would love to see a pic of yours )

And, yes, it's almost a *requirement* that you ask questions here (so
long
as they aren't "how to tie a square knot" ;o) LOL!!

--
Kyla



"Helene" wrote in message
...
Hi, I'm new to this group and VERY new to beading. I just beaded my
first
item--a cabochon I made from polymer clay. I hope it's alright to ask a
question in this group. I glued the cabochon to interfacing and then
added
two rows of beading and a ruffle. Now I'm wondering what I do with it to
get
it to a pendant or pin stage. The interfacing is exposed on the back
side.
How do I finish that off?

I have looked at so many pictures of work by members of this group, and
all
I can say is WOW!!! Hope I can be there one day.

Helene

"Kathy N-V" wrote in message
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On Sun, 23 May 2004 18:55:57 -0400, Helene wrote
(in message ):

Hi, I'm new to this group and VERY new to beading. I just beaded my
first
item--a cabochon I made from polymer clay. I hope it's alright to ask a
question in this group. I glued the cabochon to interfacing and then
added
two rows of beading and a ruffle. Now I'm wondering what I do with it to
get
it to a pendant or pin stage. The interfacing is exposed on the back
side.
How do I finish that off?

I have looked at so many pictures of work by members of this group, and
all
I can say is WOW!!! Hope I can be there one day.

The usual procedure is to cut a piece of thin leather or Ultrasuede
slightly
larger than the backing you need. Cut a slit to accomodate the
pin/pendant
finding. POut glue on the "wrong" side of the leather - I usually use
Quick
Grab, but E6000 would work well, too. Glue the leather in place, using
your
fingers to smooth any wrinkles and push the finding through the slit in
the
leather backing.

Wait until the glue is dry, usually 24 hours. Then, using sharp scissors
or
an Xacto knife, trim the excess leather backing.

BTW, Ultrasuede is incredibly expensive. Search Ebay for scrap packages
or
buy small pieces of thin leather at a fabric store. I bought a bag with
lots
of garment weight leather from www.homesew.com for about $4, which will
last
me through at least 50 cabochons.


Kathy N-V

Thanks Kathy, that is very helpful. I think I can actually do this. Can't
wait to get this made into a necklace and see how it looks. I'm heading for
ebay now, and I will check out the website you gave me also.

Helene

The easiest way to put the suede or leather on the back is to first cut the
interfacing as close as you can without cutting the thread. Then trace
around the piece on the leather so that you don't have to cut it after you
glue it to the back of the piece. Next you should do a stand up bead stitch
around the edge to finish back to the front of the piece. If you have the
Bead & Button Dec issue 2003 you will find instructions on how to finish
around a cab.
Roxan
"Helene" wrote in message
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Hi, I'm new to this group and VERY new to beading. I just beaded my first
item--a cabochon I made from polymer clay. I hope it's alright to ask a
question in this group. I glued the cabochon to interfacing and then added
two rows of beading and a ruffle. Now I'm wondering what I do with it to
get
it to a pendant or pin stage. The interfacing is exposed on the back side.
How do I finish that off?

I have looked at so many pictures of work by members of this group, and
all
I can say is WOW!!! Hope I can be there one day.

Helene

Welcome Helene!

Questions are welcome! I know nothing about beadweaving, so I can't answer
your question (and I think Kathy N-V probably did a great job - all that
stuff is magic to me) just wanted to welcome you

Kathy K
"Helene" wrote in message
...
Hi, I'm new to this group and VERY new to beading. I just beaded my first
item--a cabochon I made from polymer clay. I hope it's alright to ask a
question in this group. I glued the cabochon to interfacing and then added
two rows of beading and a ruffle. Now I'm wondering what I do with it to
get
it to a pendant or pin stage. The interfacing is exposed on the back side.
How do I finish that off?

I have looked at so many pictures of work by members of this group, and
all
I can say is WOW!!! Hope I can be there one day.

Helene

Welcome Helene! I don't know how to do them, but I think beaded cabs are
gorgeous! I hope you get it figured out and share a picture with us!

--
Jerri
www.beadbimbo.com


"Helene" wrote in message
...
Hi, I'm new to this group and VERY new to beading. I just beaded my first
item--a cabochon I made from polymer clay. I hope it's alright to ask a
question in this group. I glued the cabochon to interfacing and then added
two rows of beading and a ruffle. Now I'm wondering what I do with it to
get
it to a pendant or pin stage. The interfacing is exposed on the back side.
How do I finish that off?

I have looked at so many pictures of work by members of this group, and
all
I can say is WOW!!! Hope I can be there one day.

Helene

Thanks Kathy K, I really appreciate the welcome. This seems like a great
group.

Helene

"KDK" wrote in message
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Welcome Helene!

Questions are welcome! I know nothing about beadweaving, so I can't
answer
your question (and I think Kathy N-V probably did a great job - all that
stuff is magic to me) just wanted to welcome you

Kathy K
"Helene" wrote in message
...
Hi, I'm new to this group and VERY new to beading. I just beaded my
first
item--a cabochon I made from polymer clay. I hope it's alright to ask a
question in this group. I glued the cabochon to interfacing and then
added
two rows of beading and a ruffle. Now I'm wondering what I do with it to
get
it to a pendant or pin stage. The interfacing is exposed on the back
side.
How do I finish that off?

I have looked at so many pictures of work by members of this group, and
all
I can say is WOW!!! Hope I can be there one day.

Helene

Thanks Jerri, I appreciate all the welcomes. As soon as I figure out how to
get a website, I will share a picture.

Helene

"Beadbimbo" wrote in message
...
Welcome Helene! I don't know how to do them, but I think beaded cabs are
gorgeous! I hope you get it figured out and share a picture with us!

--
Jerri
www.beadbimbo.com


"Helene" wrote in message
...
Hi, I'm new to this group and VERY new to beading. I just beaded my
first
item--a cabochon I made from polymer clay. I hope it's alright to ask a
question in this group. I glued the cabochon to interfacing and then
added
two rows of beading and a ruffle. Now I'm wondering what I do with it to
get
it to a pendant or pin stage. The interfacing is exposed on the back
side.
How do I finish that off?

I have looked at so many pictures of work by members of this group, and
all
I can say is WOW!!! Hope I can be there one day.

Helene

Thanks Roxan, but I'm so new to beading I don't know what the stand up bead
stitch is. I will do a search for instructions or check out a book. I'm sure
I can find something. I don't get Bead & Button Magazine (yet), but maybe I
can find that issue on ebay.

I appreciate your help.

Helene

"roxan" wrote in message
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The easiest way to put the suede or leather on the back is to first cut
the
interfacing as close as you can without cutting the thread. Then trace
around the piece on the leather so that you don't have to cut it after you
glue it to the back of the piece. Next you should do a stand up bead
stitch
around the edge to finish back to the front of the piece. If you have the
Bead & Button Dec issue 2003 you will find instructions on how to finish
around a cab.
Roxan
"Helene" wrote in message
...
Hi, I'm new to this group and VERY new to beading. I just beaded my
first
item--a cabochon I made from polymer clay. I hope it's alright to ask a
question in this group. I glued the cabochon to interfacing and then
added
two rows of beading and a ruffle. Now I'm wondering what I do with it to
get
it to a pendant or pin stage. The interfacing is exposed on the back
side.
How do I finish that off?

I have looked at so many pictures of work by members of this group, and
all
I can say is WOW!!! Hope I can be there one day.

Helene