Comments on: Been There, Done That http://blog.auntiesbeads.com/2009/05/01/been-there-done-that/ We're Beaders Too! Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:55:45 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: auntiesbeads http://blog.auntiesbeads.com/2009/05/01/been-there-done-that/#comment-390 auntiesbeads Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:55:45 +0000 http://blog.auntiesbeads.com/?p=178#comment-390 Hi! You will fall in love with beading quickly :) Some advice that helped me is to purchase these basic tools: <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=603be1de-6278-48e0-98fd-9854f30f7c1b" rel="nofollow">Beadalon Designer Bead Crimper</a> <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=91636213-84c7-4d28-a61e-d4ec5a091407" rel="nofollow">Nipper Tool</a> <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=66cc0b75-6eba-4aa4-96a6-de6c94e53121" rel="nofollow">Round Nose Pliers</a> or <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=cecc0b2b-c46c-43cb-8308-e018f0320770" rel="nofollow">Mini Round Nose Pliers</a> <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=4a5fa6fe-fc66-405b-9bc4-c75ea1604bda" rel="nofollow">Flat Nose Pliers</a> <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=d6b96ca4-9500-41bf-b877-7a20a194c68a" rel="nofollow">Bead Mat, 3 Pack</a> <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=c35434c5-a61a-4e17-9e48-987631706087" rel="nofollow">Beadalon 49-strand Wire, 30 ft., .015</a> <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=5f117398-305d-41b4-bdd3-94fcf9da1350" rel="nofollow">Crimp Beads, Bag of 50, 2 x 2mm</a> <strong>Optional: </strong> <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=5cc7e952-e14f-42b4-95a5-23c34b89eead" rel="nofollow">Sterling Silver Open Bead Crimp Cover, 3.2 mm, Bag of 10</a> <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=f71b1d23-94fc-474c-a462-a8b1de1d2c89" rel="nofollow">1 1/2 Inch Sterling Silver Head Pins, 22 Gauge, Bag of 10</a> <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=68fe1e91-6134-4118-b890-a63628ed19ad" rel="nofollow">2 Inch Silver Eye Pins, 24 Gauge, Bag of 10</a> <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=6f1d324d-0fcc-4054-84fa-0df0cef986f3" rel="nofollow">Sterling Silver Split Rings, Bag of 10, 6 mm</a> <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=330f7049-f295-4a6e-afd3-c718af6003d3" rel="nofollow">Clear Acrylic Bead Organizer Box</a> and <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=3dc16c87-7045-4f2e-b839-f7f3ac26c0bc" rel="nofollow">Plastic Flip Top Rectangle Tube with Cap, Small, 7/16x1x1 </a> <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=f3b9dba6-c956-4786-a381-3faae605ddd7" rel="nofollow">Sterling Silver Jump Rings, Open, Bag of 10, 6mm, 20 Gauge</a> Check out our <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Category.aspx?ID=9cac5bca-d677-4ff6-ad2b-72558e3751dc" rel="nofollow">KarlaKam videos</a> for tips on crimping, wire wrapping and other basic techniques. We also have videos showing more advanced techniques for when you're ready. Don't forget to check out the project of the week on the homepage every Monday for design ideas to spark your creativity! Have fun and don't hesitate to contact the design team with any questions or comments. Hi! You will fall in love with beading quickly :) Some advice that helped me is to purchase these basic tools:

Beadalon Designer Bead Crimper
Nipper Tool
Round Nose Pliers or Mini Round Nose Pliers
Flat Nose Pliers
Bead Mat, 3 Pack
Beadalon 49-strand Wire, 30 ft., .015
Crimp Beads, Bag of 50, 2 x 2mm

Optional:
Sterling Silver Open Bead Crimp Cover, 3.2 mm, Bag of 10
1 1/2 Inch Sterling Silver Head Pins, 22 Gauge, Bag of 10
2 Inch Silver Eye Pins, 24 Gauge, Bag of 10
Sterling Silver Split Rings, Bag of 10, 6 mm
Clear Acrylic Bead Organizer Box and Plastic Flip Top Rectangle Tube with Cap, Small, 7/16×1x1
Sterling Silver Jump Rings, Open, Bag of 10, 6mm, 20 Gauge

Check out our KarlaKam videos for tips on crimping, wire wrapping and other basic techniques. We also have videos showing more advanced techniques for when you’re ready.

Don’t forget to check out the project of the week on the homepage every Monday for design ideas to spark your creativity!

Have fun and don’t hesitate to contact the design team with any questions or comments.

]]> By: Marcia http://blog.auntiesbeads.com/2009/05/01/been-there-done-that/#comment-384 Marcia Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:32:55 +0000 http://blog.auntiesbeads.com/?p=178#comment-384 Hi, this will be my first time beading. I wanted to give it a try. Does anone have any advice for me? Hi, this will be my first time beading. I wanted to give it a try. Does anone have any advice for me?

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