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Beading Blog - thebroadroom.net: Random jewelry making thoughts
Random jewelry making thoughts
posted by Colleen Shirazi,
August 26, 2006
at 10:51 PM (Pacific)
Did you know, before people blogged much, it used to be called "ramblings"? At least it was on the old Lipstick Page beauty forum. I know I natter on a lot about the old LP, well, it always had a place in my heart. I never migrated to other boards and to this day it's the only board I post on regularly.
Anyhow, wow, that was random, wasn't it?
I can't wait for my wire order to arrive. I've thought about it...there are only a few supplies that I actually need to make what I want. I don't use Softflex that much anymore (I have some just in case), so I don't need that much in the way of crimp beads or crimp covers (again I still have some just in case).
I use the same kind of clasp over and over again simply because it's the most secure (spring ring). I like the fancier clasps but a good spring ring will do it best.
Aside from wire--lots, and I'm kicking myself because I got only two gauges on my first order...sure, they're the two gauges I use most, but I should have gotten three--the only other supply I need are earring wires. I prefer "French wires" over any other kind...so there you have it. Three items: wire, spring ring clasps and French earring wires.
It's worth it to boil it down to what you use most and then buy lots and lots of it so you won't run out. I have a half-finished piece in my pocket...yep, in my pocket...it's two sizes of carnelian beads. It needs only a couple of feet of wire and a clasp to finish it off.
I have a string of lovely citrine and some faceted carnelian briolettes, just waiting for that wire to arrive.
I have that iolite, blue lace agate and chalcedony necklace...decided to make some silver jump rings for it (was really pleased with the effect on my jade necklace)...all I need is the heavier gauge silver wire to make the jump rings with.
I have...a name necklace I've been playing with. The alphabet beads aren't those cubic ones; they're two-sided so they tend to flip with wear. I'm going to try doing something with wire with them.
And so on! Oh yeah, I'd like some deep dark red earrings too. I've been pleased with the labradorite ones as mentioned below, and aside from dark green, dark red is one of my favorite colors...and so on.
I don't fancy buying beads online though unless they're something standardized, like Swarovski crystals. You really have to see the beads.
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