Dale Nichols, Wire Work Class?

He's taching a class in Atlanta sometime next winter, and I'd also like to know more about him. I haven't been able to find much on the web ..

Elise

Just a lurking newbie trying to learn something, so sorry for the stupid question - What's "LBS"

Peggy

Welcome, Peggy! LBS stands for "local bead store."

Carol in SLC My jewelry:

Thanks, I feel SO stupid! I'm new both to beading and to newsgroups...

I just started working with beads after a brief class at my local chain craft store, and can see how this is going to be hopelessly addicting! I would very much appreciate any advice on how I should proceed: books, classes, etc???

Peggy

On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 2:22:15 -0400, Peggy McCall wrote (in message ):

Wait, stop, take a deep breath. Peggy, your questions are not stupid, and you are in the right place to get them answered.

Right this week, the website:

is featuring beginner's patterns. If seed beading excites you, that's a great place to start. Pick a stitch and go with it.If you prefer stringing, My first step would be to learn how the different findings work. Learn to crimp a crimp bead, open/close a jump ring, a split ring, use a bit of wire to fashion a wrapped loop, attach a clasp, use a bead tip, those kinds of things. I find that my "stringing" doesn't use any string at all: I use a wire product to make jewelry - SoftTouch or SoftFlex are both good places to start. Check out Sooz's Wonderful Bead Links List. Before you do so, grab a drink and go to the bathroom, because you're going to be there a loooong time. I usually bring a sketch pad and colored pencils with me to the computer, so I can sketch designs inspired by the beautiful eye candy I see there. Even if a particular piece is way too advanced for my skill level, I can usually isolate some portion of it that I can do, and work from there.

A good beginner's beading book is a must -- these days, I like "Beading With Ruby," which can be found over on the about.com site. Ruby is a participant in the about.com bulletin boards and she's written a terrific beginner's book and CD combination that would get any new beader through many, many projects.

Lastly, when we show off our creations, take a look. My page is at:

(look in the beading albums)I always give the materials and method used to make the pieces, although it's not in step by step direction format. Take a look, and if there's a piece you want to re-create and need explained, just post here. We're happy to help.

Remember, the only stupid question is the one that didn't get asked. We want you to ask questions, and we're pretty good about giving answers.

Kathy N-V

My suggestions? Do some stringing. Keep an eye out for color and design. Keep an eye out for what looks nice for "finishing" work -- tucked threads, etc. Uh oh. No more eyes. Better put at least one back in. Look at a couple simple weaving techniques like "daisy chain" or "waves". Try a couple stitches like brick or peyote. Take classes and enjoy the lessons and people. Choose a few things you'd like to play and experiment with. Ask stupid questions, like "What's she talking about?"

What do you like to do so far?

Welcome from Alaska.

Tina

Thanks much for the advice and sources - I can see I'll be VERY busy this weekend.

But I knew I know absolutely nothing! Please: what's the difference between beading and stringing?

Great, great group! I'm so glad I joined...

Peggy

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On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 3:38:34 -0400, Peggy McCall wrote (in message ):

Seed beading usually involves working with those little tiny beads, and weaving them via needlestitches to make objects or form patterns. Amulet Bags are a popular item to make via seed beading.

Stringing usually involves larger beads, no needle, and the beads are of different shapes and sizes. They are simply strung in order on a thread or wire, and findings added at the ends to make a necklace or bracelet. Almost all the Bali Silver you'll hear bandied about, and almost all the lampwork we drool over will end up in strung pieces. Sometimes you'll get a person who mixes techniques, but it's usually one or the other.

Glad to have you.

Kathy N-V

P.S.: Having one panic attack after another tonight. No idea why, although I wish they'd stop so I could go to sleep. This bites.

vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from Kathy N-V :

]Wait, stop, take a deep breath. Peggy, your questions are not stupid, and ]you are in the right place to get them answered.

seconded! SOMEONE has answered every question i've ever asked.

----------- @vicki [SnuggleWench] (Books)

's not what you take, when you leave this world behind you;it's what you leave behind you when you go. -- Randy Travis

Exactly.

And if we all felt stupid because we didn't automatically 'get' a TLA (three-letter-acronym) from a context we were new to ... well, then stupidity would be a constant, universal condition. And therefore, nothing to feel stupid about.

Here's my POV (another TLA) about asking questions. Everybody starts out ignorant. People who ask, don't stay there long.

Deirdre

vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from Kathy N-V :

]P.S.: Having one panic attack after another tonight. No idea why, although ]I wish they'd stop so I could go to sleep. This bites.

oh, sweetie! **HUGS**

----------- @vicki [SnuggleWench] (Books)

's not what you take, when you leave this world behind you;it's what you leave behind you when you go. -- Randy Travis

I missed this, first time around. Guess I'm HUA myself today...

You know you can count on good wishes from this direction. The best practical advice I have for panic attacks is -- don't hold your breath. Keep doing belly-breathing, and relaxation is an automatic physiological consequence, even if your brain is in whirlpool-mode.

And paying attention to your breathing gives you something to concentrate on besides "Why is this happening? When will it be over?"

Deirdre

On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 14:13:16 -0400, Dr. Sooz wrote (in message ):

Thank you -- I'm okay this afternoon. Must have been something I ate. When we go out to eat I can't always determine ingredients in advance, and I'm allergic to half the world. Panic attacks are one of my allergic symptoms.

Kathy N-V

I think that lots of things that pass for 'psychiatric' disorders may eventually be identified as environmental sensitivities we don't understand yet.

We need a new science. Call it "subtle toxicology", designed to identify substances that don't out and out poison people, but do have drastic effects on their quality of life, and overall sense of self-possession and choice. Emotions with no discernable origin, obsessions, anxieties -- they may have less to do with whether our family life was ideal, and more to do with what we just got a taste or a whiff of...

Deirdre

The same thing happens to my sister. She has them when ever she is anxious about her health.

LBS is local bead store :->