In message , Beadbimbo writes
I've never sat down with a video to bead. I usually prefer written
>instructions because I don't keep my bead stuff near the computer. I do
>love both the earrings on your site though! I may have to give those a >try! >
I like them also so I made notes on a pad that I can refer to. My computer is upstairs and my beading desk downstairs. Hugs Shirley
I started to do that and then got impatient. I wish she would list the supplies needed at the beginning.
I decided I have too many patterns from Bead and Button, as well as stuff I've collected from the internet, so I'll just go dig up one of those for my next project instead!
I did print out the chain maille with the beads though! I'll have to try that one.
I have already made two bracelets with the Chainmail tutorial. It's a lot of fun, I am going to make more to give out for Christmas! :)
Did you use 8mm beads? What gauge wire did you use? I tried it, but decided I liked making it with 6mm beads better. I had to play with making different sized rings to figure out what size worked, but I got it. I used
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