Hi All

Sep 04, 2008 3 Replies
M

Hi. I just thought I'd introduce myself. It's been a long time since I was able to spend time reading and posting. I've enjoyed reading all your posts.



I've been into beads and jewelry for a long time (although I give private music lessons as well) and have enjoyed it a lot.



I don't do seed beading too much except with the larger ones. I do make wire jewelry and beads though and have a great time with it. I'd love to learn to peyote stich. That's always facinated me !



Well, thanks for listening. Have a wonderful day ! Sylvia


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Hi, Sylvia. :) Welcome. Do you have any pics that you can show us?

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M

Hi Linda and Valerie. Sorry it took me so long to get back. I've had SO many computer problems. They are a curse and a blessing !! Plus I've been busy getting ready for the fall shows around here. Guess what? !! I got accepted into the Puget Sound Bead festival for next summer. That's great. I've wanted to do it for awhile but haven't been able due to work issues. :-) Now comes the frantic part of getting ready. LOL

As to pics, just check out

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(not quite sure how to put in a link that works) (this first page has a table of various beads I've done or available in the store) so that will give you a good idea of what I love to do.

Thanks for the warm welcome and I've been having fun catching up on all the posts. :-) Have a wonderful day! Sylvia

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It uses...jigs.... I'm trying to figure out how to make one because I'm a "thrifty" (aka cheap and am obsessed with things I can make myself for less).

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One more thing on the jigs...

If you are good with a drill or dremel, just get a piece of smooth wood and mark a grid on it--smaller spaces between the dots will make a smaller item. Then drill the holes.

Get some finishing nails--a little larger are better because you will be putting some force on things at times and you don't want them to bend.

Pound the nails into the grid as straight as possible and "Viola!" you have a jig. (Smile)

I made myself one when I started out to make my doll clothes hangers on.

:-) Sylvia

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