[Nfb-krafters-korner] Introduction.

[Dan Brewer]

Oh, thank you so much. We did use the tornados I guess I have to get 
used to handling them.

HAt 12:14 PM 4/17/2008, you wrote:

>It depends on what kind of thread or wire you're using.  If you're using
>thread or a fishing line like Fireline, you'll want to use the knot and
>clamshell method.  If you're using beading wire, you'll want to use crimps
>with a crimp tool or flat nosed pliers.  Personally, I highly recommend the
>tornado crimps that you can get from beadlady.biz.  They're a bit spendier
>than what you might find at Michaels or Hobby lobby, but they only require
>one simple squeeze, and I really like the way they look.  Just simply put
>your crimp on, then your clasp, then bend the end of your wire into the top
>end of your crimp, then into a few of the beads on the end, pull wire end
>till tight, making sure there's no big gap between your beads.  Then Take
>your pliers and squeeze the crimp.  It should be flat when you look at it,
>and you should be able to pull on the clasp end and not notice any string
>coming out.  HTH  If you have any more questions, let me know.
>
>
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Lauren Merryfield" <lauren1 at catliness.com>
>To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 3:52 AM
>Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Introduction.
>
>
> > Hi,
> > I tried beading but don't know how to tie off or crimp the ends.  How do
> > you
> > deal with the ends of your string so that the beads don't fall off?
> > Thanks
> > Lauren
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Laurie Porter" <freespirit1 at tds.net>
> > To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:43 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Introduction.
> >
> >
> >>    Welcome to the list from one beader to another. I've been beading for
> >> over 12 years now I  make necklaces, bracelets and amulet purses and
> >> other
> >> projects using seed beads, dacroic glass, gem stones and Crystals. I have
> >> been selling them now for at least 10 years. I'm curious  what kind of
> >> beadwork you do?
> >>
> >> Peace,
> >>
> >> Laurie.
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "eileen scrivani" <etflemin at ix.netcom.com>
> >> To: "Nfb-krafters-korner" <Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> >> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:57 PM
> >> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Introduction.
> >>
> >>
> >>> Hi Joyce & All:
> >>>
> >>> I joined this list last week and was curious to see what the list was
> >>> about.
> >>>
> >>> I live in NJ & am totally blind.
> >>>
> >>> My main hobbies are knitting (Number one craft), beading (I sell beaded
> >>> necklaces) and most recently I learned to spin, but would not yet
> >>> classify
> >>> that as one of my true crafts.  My husband, who is not on this list is
> >>> also
> >>> blind and does wood working.  In fact, he just made a dropped spindle
> >>> for
> >>> my
> >>> spinning.
> >>>
> >>> Well that's about it and just wanted to introduce myself as per Joyce
> >>> had
> >>> requested.
> >>>
> >>> Eileen
> >>>
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