Archive for the ‘Bead Talk’ Category

How many fuse beads does it take to fill up a basic heart, circle, square and hexagon fuse bead board?

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

trying to gauge how many of the fuse beads i will need to supply enough for a charity event for some kids to be able to have a fun time making them. If anyone knows how many it would take to fill each of the sizes for the basic heart, circle, square and hexagon that would be a HUGE help

what color beads should I wear?

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

I am going to wear a med. pink top with a dark brown skirt.
I would like to wear some of those stylish big beads with it. Like the one's on Target's website :Xhilaration® Graduated Ball Beaded Necklace - Blue
But I can't figure out what color beads. I though a light pink or dark brown . what color do you think?

Is there a kit I can buy for a girls birthday gift to thread seed beads onto bobby pins?

Friday, August 27th, 2010

I saw a little girl with the cutest beaded hair pins and she said she made them - I was wondering if anyone heard of this kit? I was trying to find out the name of it so I could buy it at walmart or ebay, etc?

What all do I need besides the beads of course to start making handmade jewelry?

Friday, August 27th, 2010

I already bought the elastic clear cord and some beads what else do I need?

Where is the best place to buy loose gemstone beads and sterling silver findings? Not a fan of Fire Mt. gems?

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

I make jewelry and I have bought from Fire mt. gems, jewelry supply and a few other stores. I am looking for better deals, does any one know of another site I can purchase from?

What do you do with your Parade Beads?

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Another year, more parades, more beads. I have so many dang parade bead necklaces I have no idea what to do with them. I wanna make some kind of art project with them, I'm just not sure what. What do you do with YOUR beads after the Parade?
To Nextvic:
The whole purpose of this question is craft ideas. If you have nothing helpful to say, why bother?

What do you call the thing where you put beads on a pattern and iron it?

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

It's available at craft stores. You have a grid pattern, you put beads on it, and iron it. When it's ironed, the result is the pattern you choose made from beads you put on your grid.
What's it called?

Does anyone know of a site for swapping beads and beading supplies?

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
beads
my2centsworth asked:

I just started playing with beads last year, making necklaces and earrings, and I already have a lot of beads that I'm not sure I'll ever use. Are there any sites for trading these beads, maybe something grab-bag style? It seems like it would be a good idea. I belong to a paperback book swap and I've saved a ton of money doing that, maybe swapping beads would be good too. Any suggestions?

Gifts Under $5

Little beads/balls that grow when you put them into water? New toy, what are they called?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

They are a new toy that's out, I saw the commercial yesterday but I can't remember what the name of the toy is! They are just these little rubber looking beads and you put them into the water and after a certain amount of time they grow into bigger balls.

does anyone know where I can find plastic pirate flag beads for a necklace?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

I want to make a pirate themed necklace with hard plastic pirate flag beads. I have seen some on pre-made necklaces, so I know they make them. I just cant find where. I want loose beads so I can make it myself. Any suggestions?