Archive for the ‘Bead Talk’ Category

Is it true that wearing the local beads around your neck in Togo would be a faux pas?

Monday, January 16th, 2012
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CULTURE VULTURE asked:

I've read that in the West African country of Togo, the highly-decorated local beads are only ever worn at the waist, to hold up a loincloth or skirt. And that for an outsider to wear them round their neck would make them a laughing stock. Is this true? And are there any other similar instances in African countries where an outsider should be careful about wearing local beads.

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Where can I purchase a giant pack of Alphabet Beads?

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

They are like white cubes with letters on them. Micheals has them but only in tiny packets. I want a giant packet! I absolutely love making bracelets with them.

How do I safely removed beads from fabric?

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

I bought a black dress that has a sheer jacket type top, and it has beads on it (glued). I think the dress would look even better without the beads, but don't want to attempt anything that will ruin the dress top. Is there a way to safely loosen or remove them? I'm sure it's a synthetic fiber, though not sure what type.
I pulled one off a while ago on accident and they do come off easily, but leave the glue residue (very lightly seen). It's not a strong glue.

Can a christian wear a rosary if the beads are removed?

Friday, January 13th, 2012

Well, a friend of mine gave me a rosary as a necklace, but i am a CHRISTIAN not a CATHOLIC. Since I was catching alot of flack from my parents and peers, I was wondering, what happens if you take the beads off of the rosary? Is it okay for me to wear then? Also, would by doing this make the item lose its holy value? Thanks in advanced.
-jejones

Shop selling beads and supplies for making my own jewellery at the Bullring Birmingham?

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

I am visiting the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham (UK) this weekend and want to know if there are any shops selling loose beads and jewellery making supplies? I make my own beaded necklaces etc and expect Birmingham is brimming with such shops but I do not know the area.

Any advice (with directions) would be great.

Thanks :-)

Where do they sell rosary beads in Australia?

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

I live in Brisbane Australia.
what shops sell religious rosary beads?
even if they are the wooden ones or plastic ones.
thanks heaps

What’s the best way to attach small sequins and beads to cards or scrapbooks?

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
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africanprotea asked:

Hi

Just starting out with cardmaking and have got some embellishment kits. These include some very delicate items like tiny white beads with holes in and various sequins.

Do I attach these to cards with double-sided tape, foam pads, pritt stick, pva or something else? Any tips on this would be appreciated.

Many thanks for your time.

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Can anyone recommend a craft website that sells plastic beads in bulks?

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Do you know a website that sells all sorts of different plastic beads in cheap bulk bundles including letter beads.
If you make personalised dummy clips with beads yourself can you tell me where I can buy the dummy clips from and also the thread to thread the beads.
Please don't just send me what you've found from a search engine, i need good recommends, thanks, Lisa x

In Okami, can you return to get any Stray Beads you missed?

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

I'm planning on collecting them all in one mission shortly before the end of the game, if possible.

What kind of beads can a man wear?

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

I'm going on a cruise and supposed to meet and greet some people on the internet going on this same cruise at the pool bar and we're all supposed to wear beads to stand out so we know who's in the group. What's a good kind of beads for a man to wear?