Comments on: 101 Beading Tips http://blog.auntiesbeads.com/2008/05/05/101-beading-tips/ We're Beaders Too! Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:26:21 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Shanna http://blog.auntiesbeads.com/2008/05/05/101-beading-tips/#comment-302 Shanna Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:28:24 +0000 http://auntiesbeads.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-302 Hi Linda! Usually when you are having a lot of trouble with metals turning your skin green or black it has to do with the level of acidity in your skin. I heard once that putting a layer of clear nail polish on metal helps prevent this. I am wondering, though, if the metals you are using are actually irritating your skin. Are you breaking out in a rash when you wear metal or is it just a "turning" problem? I would suggest using copper or copper based wires and seeing how they work. We do sell the artistic wire in copper (which is its natural form). If you want a silver look, I would try something more like argentium or niobium. Those metals are supposed to be extremely hypo-allergenic and great for people who have reactions to metals. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any further questions. Shanna Hi Linda!
Usually when you are having a lot of trouble with metals turning your skin green or black it has to do with the level of acidity in your skin. I heard once that putting a layer of clear nail polish on metal helps prevent this.
I am wondering, though, if the metals you are using are actually irritating your skin. Are you breaking out in a rash when you wear metal or is it just a “turning” problem? I would suggest using copper or copper based wires and seeing how they work. We do sell the artistic wire in copper (which is its natural form). If you want a silver look, I would try something more like argentium or niobium. Those metals are supposed to be extremely hypo-allergenic and great for people who have reactions to metals.
I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
Shanna

]]> By: Linda Heinzman http://blog.auntiesbeads.com/2008/05/05/101-beading-tips/#comment-293 Linda Heinzman Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:38:02 +0000 http://auntiesbeads.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-293 I just wanted to let you know that I can't use silver or gold as I get a rash when I wear it. I have found that I can use stainless steel to wire wrap my rings to wear. The probelem I have is getting different sizes to work with. In my area I can only get 19 guage wire. Can you give me some ideas? I have tried artistic wire and within a couple hours of wearing my finger or neck is green or black. Please help! I also wanted to let you know I really enjoy watching the Karla Kam sites. I watch them over and over my husband just laughs. He says I'm the original re-run lady!! I just wanted to let you know that I can’t use silver or gold as I get a rash when I wear it. I have found that I can use stainless steel to wire wrap my rings to wear. The probelem I have is getting different sizes to work with. In my area I can only get 19 guage wire. Can you give me some ideas? I have tried artistic wire and within a couple hours of wearing my finger or neck is green or black. Please help! I also wanted to let you know I really enjoy watching the Karla Kam sites. I watch them over and over my husband just laughs. He says I’m the original re-run lady!!

]]> By: auntiesbeads http://blog.auntiesbeads.com/2008/05/05/101-beading-tips/#comment-241 auntiesbeads Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:07:31 +0000 http://auntiesbeads.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-241 Fran, Good Catch! Just got it changed. Thanks Fran, Good Catch!

Just got it changed. Thanks

]]> By: Fran http://blog.auntiesbeads.com/2008/05/05/101-beading-tips/#comment-240 Fran Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:54:09 +0000 http://auntiesbeads.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-240 I don't know if anyone checks these...but I'm one of those people who like to point out typos. In tip #7, "your" should be "you're". Just trying to make a great site even better... I don’t know if anyone checks these…but I’m one of those people who like to point out typos. In tip #7, “your” should be “you’re”. Just trying to make a great site even better…

]]> By: Nancy http://blog.auntiesbeads.com/2008/05/05/101-beading-tips/#comment-70 Nancy Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:53:50 +0000 http://auntiesbeads.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-70 I truly love your website! I learn something new every time I log on and always come up with new design ideas based on your huge selection of goodies. You've got me thinking seriously about selling my jewelry. I've dabbled in the craft shows a little, but I'd really like to do it on a consistent level. Thanks so much for all the wonderful ideas and inspiration! The Karla Kams really help so much! I truly love your website! I learn something new every time I log on and always come up with new design ideas based on your huge selection of goodies. You’ve got me thinking seriously about selling my jewelry. I’ve dabbled in the craft shows a little, but I’d really like to do it on a consistent level. Thanks so much for all the wonderful ideas and inspiration! The Karla Kams really help so much!

]]> By: Sherrea Addicks http://blog.auntiesbeads.com/2008/05/05/101-beading-tips/#comment-19 Sherrea Addicks Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:09:11 +0000 http://auntiesbeads.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-19 I would like to tell you how much I enjoy the Karla cam I have learned so much and love working with seed beads thanks for the help Sherrea in Alabama I would like to tell you how much I enjoy the Karla cam I have learned so much and love working with seed beads thanks for the help
Sherrea in Alabama

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