More Experimentation With Beading 20% Project
This week I went out to Michael's with some coupons and bought some new beads, fixings, and wire. I discovered that the stretchy elastic only works for bracelets on necklaces the weight of the beads and the necklace pendant tends to pull the elastic stretching and exposing the clear material in an unattractive way. The previous necklace I made I used some thin left over wire my dad had around the garage but that has run out so I researched online to see what the best wires were to use for beaded necklaces.
This is what I found:
"Tiger Tail"-A flexible beading wire made out of strands of metal. Comes in many different colors and thicknesses. This is the one I decided to try out based on some advice online and from the sales clerk at Michaels.
However there are many other styles of beading string and wire materials this website provides a detailed description of some of these various materials including: Silk, Nylon, and Monofilament. Check it out for yourselves at: Learn About Bead Stringing Materials on About.com
Here are photos of my creations using the flexible metal wire.
For a look at some of the resources I have been gathering please visit my Pinterest Jewelry Making board via the link below:
Hey Amanda! I absolutely love the necklaces that you have made and I am looking forward to see what else you create! I also like that you researched different types of strings for your jewelry. I remember getting bracelets with the white elastic string and it wasn't very fun when it would pinch my skin. Great work! I love the " Tiger Tail" name!
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ReplyDeleteHey Amanda! I absolutely love the necklaces that you have made and I am looking forward to see what else you create! I also like that you researched different types of strings for your jewelry. I remember getting bracelets with the white elastic string and it wasn't very fun when it would pinch my skin. Great work! I love the " Tiger Tail" name!
-Lindsey
Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI really like the way the necklaces are turning out. I don't really like turquoise, and I like the one you designed. I have two questions for you. Are you finding a larger community online from which you can learning from, share and interact? What tool are you using to archive/curate and where are you storing your resources? Also, is this blog connected to your single subject website? If not, it needs to be. Thanks!
jeff
Amanda,
ReplyDeleteYour blog is awesome! I am sure it is really fun to create these pieces and learn about jewelry and everything that goes into making them.
Carina