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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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"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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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