beadpoint question

vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from "just me"

I'm in Central Florida, on the coast. There used to be a lovely shop in Cocoa Village, but it appears to have left as something else occupies that space now. I'm hoping that the place i spied today [which was closed :-(] is open tomorrow and carries them. I am also having a lovely time checking out your link!

What types of things do you make? I'm pondering jewelry and barrettes.

-Aula

I don't do beadpoint, though I'm familiar with it. I saw a small scissors case done in beadpoint once that I really wanted badly.

I am, however, a lover of and collector of tiny beads. 15/0 are pretty easy to find, though you may not be able to find them locally. Do a Google search and you will see zillions of suppliers.

In my opinion, switching to larger beads would just be icky. You wouldn't get the nice delicate intricate look of the smaller beads. Most suppliers are very quick, and I can pretty much guarantee that by ordering via catalog or online that you will pay significantly less for your beads.

Tinkubus

On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 02:08:13 GMT, "just me" locally. I've tried a couple shops that I thought would have a good

Tatanka Beads (which is what I think you're talking about) has moved from the village to 234 King Street. I am SURE she has what you need. Their number is 321-636-4104.

I was just there week before last! Tell Becky that Tink from Black Swamp Glassworks says hello! She just started carrying my beads.

Tink

On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 02:23:05 GMT, "just me" :

vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from "just me"

I will be in there tomorrow morning! Thank you for the redirection! Since you know the village, allow me to proudly suggest you visit the Space Coast Crafters' Co-op on Brevard St. [across from Village Cappuccino]. I have a number of pressed flower works in there, which I am, ofcourse, quite proud of, but there are a number of fantastic crafters who sell there and you may well enjoy your visit!

-Aula PS- that's a lovely web site you have there

I peeked at the lovely things you have on your web site. You have some marvelously stunning items there. I'm like you, I want to use the beads and I will leave the making of them to someone else. We have a lamplighter in our co-op and I stand in awe of some of the things she has made. Absolutely amazing. But, not my forte.

thanks loads!

-Aula

On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 02:08:13 GMT, "just me" light on this new arena I've chosen!

I think you've come to the right place, Aula. What a surprise to see you here! Stick around for a while, this group will remind you of another one near and dear to our hearts. :=)

vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from "just me"

On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:41:44 -0500, Tinkster wrote (in message ):

I've bought from them as well, and I'm quite sure they have a good selection of 15/0 beads. Make sure you get a magnifying lamp at the same time - those

15's are really, really small.

Kathy N-V

On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:32:23 -0500, Tinkster wrote (in message ):

Gee thanks, Tink. You know how much I love those teeny beads (not). I've got a needlepoint canvas that I am putting in my travel bag that I plan to add 11/0 beads to embellish it. Even if I lose a little detail, I'm not using those 15's come hell or high water.

Kathy N-V

Awesome link. Found some shops in my state that I wasn't aware of.

Thanks

vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from "Debbie B" :

]Awesome link. Found some shops in my state that I wasn't aware of.

**smile** any time!

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/peers through bifocals at computer screen

oh, dear, toto, we are in trouble now aren't we!

Thanks for the suggestion! Being a big over 40 has it's attendant problems where eyesight is concerned.

-Aula

Thank you for the welcome, Margie! I saw you were around these parts ;-)

-Aula

On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 02:08:13 GMT, "just me" light on this new arena I've chosen!

I know first hand what you can do with pressed dried flowers so I look forward to seeing your newest endeavor.

Aula, have you queried the needlework ng?

On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:14:24 GMT, "just me"

Here's just a start of a list of beady groups. I think I will be checking some of these out soon. weeeeee

or the shortened link

No, I hadn't thought of them. I have spent parts of today split between leaving cards for doing woven cane [another one of my talents] throughout the county at furniture refinish or antique shops and part of it bead shopping. I was surprised that the term 15/0 was not a familiar one in any of the bead shops where I enquired. I finally ended up with some stuff, but may well resort to the lovely needlework shop and the internet in the future in order to get colors I want. This will take some trial and error but I think the style I am pondering will be significantly different from what is currently available as I am leaning heavily into expressing blackwork in the 15/0 beads in beadpoint style. An addition of some victorian fringing at times and voila, we will see what we have!

-Aula, eyeing the supplies with trepidation and preparing for an evening of experimentation.