for my scissors

I was gifted a beautiful pair of scissors on a necklace. It is one of
my favorites -- just so pretty, however the necklace part was metal
and, well, I wanted something prettier.

So, I took some Coats & Clark carpet thread, and made my own beaded
chain. It looked lovely, until it broke. No, I wasn't doing anything
-- the thread just frayed/broke. To be fair to C&C, the thread is
probably 30+ years old. Hey -- we don't use that much of it, and it
was white. The brown is even older, so I honestly (oh hush, and you
can stop rolling your eyes too) thought it wouldn't deteriorate. Dang
stuff is strong!

It did. I am temporarily using a thin ribbon, but would prefer "pretty
beads" -- ones that won't break. In the past I've made these with silk
floss -- that didn't work well/not enough strength.

Other options include that braided necklace rope stuff that come in a
variety of colors. Or maybe fishing line? I've got Spiderwire (green
stuff/fishermen will know it)
So, what would you use?

I'd prefer to have something beaded (just because I have these pretty
beads I like) but am not going to redo this every few months. Your
guidance is appreciated.

janice142 wrote:

It did. I am temporarily using a thin ribbon, but would prefer "pretty
beads" -- ones that won't break.
So, what would you use?

Rayon threads which come in continuous hanks such as that produced by
Edmar and many others. The heavier ones would be beautiful. Very sturdy.

Dianne


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I would check with the beading stores for heavy thread, that's used for
necklaces. There is certainly a good variety around. I'm not sure if I would
use a wire type, sounds too stiff to me.

Happy Stitching
Sibille
www.myenchanting.com
"janice142" wrote in message
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I was gifted a beautiful pair of scissors on a necklace. It is one of
my favorites -- just so pretty, however the necklace part was metal
and, well, I wanted something prettier.

So, I took some Coats & Clark carpet thread, and made my own beaded
chain. It looked lovely, until it broke. No, I wasn't doing anything
-- the thread just frayed/broke. To be fair to C&C, the thread is
probably 30+ years old. Hey -- we don't use that much of it, and it
was white. The brown is even older, so I honestly (oh hush, and you
can stop rolling your eyes too) thought it wouldn't deteriorate. Dang
stuff is strong!

It did. I am temporarily using a thin ribbon, but would prefer "pretty
beads" -- ones that won't break. In the past I've made these with silk
floss -- that didn't work well/not enough strength.

Other options include that braided necklace rope stuff that come in a
variety of colors. Or maybe fishing line? I've got Spiderwire (green
stuff/fishermen will know it)
So, what would you use?

I'd prefer to have something beaded (just because I have these pretty
beads I like) but am not going to redo this every few months. Your
guidance is appreciated.

On 2/28/07 12:56 PM, in article
, "janice142"
wrote:

I was gifted a beautiful pair of scissors on a necklace. It is one of
my favorites -- just so pretty, however the necklace part was metal
and, well, I wanted something prettier.

So, I took some Coats & Clark carpet thread, and made my own beaded
chain. It looked lovely, until it broke. No, I wasn't doing anything
-- the thread just frayed/broke. To be fair to C&C, the thread is
probably 30+ years old. Hey -- we don't use that much of it, and it
was white. The brown is even older, so I honestly (oh hush, and you
can stop rolling your eyes too) thought it wouldn't deteriorate. Dang
stuff is strong!

It did. I am temporarily using a thin ribbon, but would prefer "pretty
beads" -- ones that won't break. In the past I've made these with silk
floss -- that didn't work well/not enough strength.

Other options include that braided necklace rope stuff that come in a
variety of colors. Or maybe fishing line? I've got Spiderwire (green
stuff/fishermen will know it)
So, what would you use?

I'd prefer to have something beaded (just because I have these pretty
beads I like) but am not going to redo this every few months. Your
guidance is appreciated.

Honestly, hit the bead section of your local craft shop, get some "tiger
tail" or beading wire and pick your beads and some crimps and jump rings.


Remove the original chain, attach and crimp the wire (cut to about 6 inches
longer than you want it to be) and start beading....

Email me off list if you need more help....

C

On 2/28/07 2:59 PM, "StitchingNut" wrote:

I would check with the beading stores for heavy thread, that's used for
necklaces. There is certainly a good variety around. I'm not sure if I would
use a wire type, sounds too stiff to me.

There is some really nice wire in colors that you could crochet into a
"bead" pattern. Or, you could just use some Beadalon or Nymo and actually
bead it. Or, how about silk ribbon - a yard or so shouldn't cost that much.

Ellice


Happy Stitching
Sibille
www.myenchanting.com
"janice142" wrote in message
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I was gifted a beautiful pair of scissors on a necklace. It is one of
my favorites -- just so pretty, however the necklace part was metal
and, well, I wanted something prettier.

So, I took some Coats & Clark carpet thread, and made my own beaded
chain. It looked lovely, until it broke. No, I wasn't doing anything
-- the thread just frayed/broke. To be fair to C&C, the thread is
probably 30+ years old. Hey -- we don't use that much of it, and it
was white. The brown is even older, so I honestly (oh hush, and you
can stop rolling your eyes too) thought it wouldn't deteriorate. Dang
stuff is strong!

It did. I am temporarily using a thin ribbon, but would prefer "pretty
beads" -- ones that won't break. In the past I've made these with silk
floss -- that didn't work well/not enough strength.

Other options include that braided necklace rope stuff that come in a
variety of colors. Or maybe fishing line? I've got Spiderwire (green
stuff/fishermen will know it)
So, what would you use?

I'd prefer to have something beaded (just because I have these pretty
beads I like) but am not going to redo this every few months. Your
guidance is appreciated.

On Feb 28, 12:56 pm, "janice142" wrote:


I'd prefer to have something beaded (just because I have these pretty
beads I like) but am not going to redo this every few months. Your
guidance is appreciated.


Hi,
I know that this may not be what you are thinking about, but it is a
quick way. You could use an already beaded chain and attach the
scissors to it. You can probably find some in local stores. I
mention this because I wear a lanyard for work and the traditional
ones are not attractive. I had come into quite a collection of beaded
necklaces from DH' aunt and I now enterchange my ID with the beaded
chains. Some have larger chain loops between the beads and they work
better for attaching the ID. They have prooved to be durable.

Or you can use your own beads and the clear fishing line. That would
be very strong! Have fun with it!

YC

Great ideas ladies -- I'd not considered using those little snap gizmo
hook things. Mind blank, but that will be great! All I'd have to do is
have one on each end and I could change colors easily. Thank you.

I've used rayons -- not enough strength for when it catches on
something -- and it will.
I've got the rayons and some silks too -- never tried a silk ribbon
though... (ponders)

The problem I'm seeing on this end *Using the thin ribbon at present)
is that the knots tied in the ribbon are coming loose. I can stitch
it, but... well, the ribbon thing might be better if it was tied at
the back rather than on each side of the scissor holder part.
Sewing it (just a stitch would work) but then I'm "stuck" with the
color. And the ribbon will get grungy (long hair) so...

So, in conclusion, the snap gizmo hook things is a definite "yes" and
the tiger wire? Will have to see that in person. I suppose I'll just
"have" to visit a bead store. It's a sacrifice (grin) and if you
believe that, I've got a lovely bridge for sale in Brooklyn.

Thank you again.

In message .com,
janice142 writes
Great ideas ladies -- I'd not considered using those little snap gizmo
hook things. Mind blank, but that will be great! All I'd have to do is
have one on each end and I could change colors easily. Thank you.

I've used rayons -- not enough strength for when it catches on
something -- and it will.
I've got the rayons and some silks too -- never tried a silk ribbon
though... (ponders)

The problem I'm seeing on this end *Using the thin ribbon at present)
is that the knots tied in the ribbon are coming loose. I can stitch
it, but... well, the ribbon thing might be better if it was tied at
the back rather than on each side of the scissor holder part.
Sewing it (just a stitch would work) but then I'm "stuck" with the
color. And the ribbon will get grungy (long hair) so...

So, in conclusion, the snap gizmo hook things is a definite "yes" and
the tiger wire? Will have to see that in person. I suppose I'll just
"have" to visit a bead store. It's a sacrifice (grin) and if you
believe that, I've got a lovely bridge for sale in Brooklyn.

Thank you again.

Better to use Soft Flex beading wire than Tiger tail. Tiger tail kinks.
Also we beading people use Fire Line fishing thread that can be tied and
calottes can be used to hold the ends
If you use beading wires you need to buy crimps and pliers to crimp them
properly.
Pity I do not live near you or I could have done it for you.

Another idea is to get some thread used for pearls. You can then knot
between each bead. Then if it does break you only lose the bead where it
breaks, not the whole string full.

Shirley
--
Shirley Shone

http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk