06-06-2006, 01:06 PM
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beadin' chick
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Newfoundland
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New to the Forum
Hey everyone...been reading here for a while now ...finally decided to say "HI". I stumbed upon this website when i did a search for beadwork. I'm Mi'kmaq from Newfoundland which is on the east coast of Canada. I' ve been beading for 10 years now and i'm always looking for people to discuss stuff with..learn new things etc. This is a great place...you all provide each other with wonderful help, tips and support. And the beadwork is just out of this world. Totally Amazing!!
I hope to get to know you all more and beable to contribute myself with some of my tips and maybe upload some picks of my beadwork if i can figure it out..lol  Nice Meeting you all! Betty aka psxchick |
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06-06-2006, 03:14 PM
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Space Cowboy
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Alaska
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Always good to have new beaders around! Welcome to powwows.com! I have a friend up here(alaska) from there by the name of Paul Pike.
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06-07-2006, 09:27 AM
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beadin' chick
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Newfoundland
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Hey Blackbear and Eagle Plumes..nice to meet you both.
I've been reading a lot on the forums...all the topics..but beadwork is what i'm really interested in. How long have you been beading Black Bear? Do you bead Eagle Plumes? I've been doing beadwork for 10 years ..i'm self-taught and i'm completely addicted to it. This is a awesome place....so glad i've found somewhere i can go to for help or inspiration. The beadwork here is amazing. So what part of Newfoundland is Paul Pike from? I live in Central Newfoundland. Anyway, take care and hope to chat with you both again soon! 
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06-07-2006, 09:44 AM
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Just Bead it!
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: MId-West
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Hi
Hi, PSXchick , Yes I bead have been since I was about 6yrs old and im 34 now, I started small, made my first set of hair ties as a young teen, and Ive beaded complete sets from then on, I was taught the basics by my dad, and from there on worked with my self, and some friends to get to where I am now, I even remember buying a set of brickstitch earings to just take them apart to see how they were put together, and remaking them , then a friend of mine got me a book on it so I diddnt buy anymore to tear apart. Hope to hear from you as well.
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06-07-2006, 02:48 PM
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Space Cowboy
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Alaska
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I'm not sure... darn and I coulda asked him last night LOL! He's a miqmaq too.
I've been beading about 25 years now...
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06-08-2006, 08:35 AM
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beadin' chick
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Newfoundland
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Hey wyo_rose nice to meet you!!
That picture is a beaded wall hanging i did for my best friend. Its a beautiful eagle...with branch fringe .....measures probably...3x4 inches not sure now. It turned out really nice I wanted to make another one but the branch fringe drives me crazy .Purdy ain't it I assume you bead too...i'm been trying to check out everyones gallery. Awesome beadwork here!... Welp time for more coffee talk to you soon! Btw do you guys chat in real time? i noticed there is a "chat" section...was just curious Take Care |
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06-08-2006, 08:52 AM
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Junior Dancer
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 248
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Hi psxchick! Welcome! I haven't posted much lately, but I've been beading about a year now and have been so inspired by the photos posted by the awesome beaders on this site. They have answered so many questions and been so generous with their knowledge . . .
I'm in the Boston, MA area so we're sort of neighbors - LOL! Anyway, you've found a great online community and I'll look forward to seeing your work when you can post a photo. |
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06-08-2006, 02:47 PM
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That wall hanging is purty! I don't even know what branch fringe is, but it goes good with the eagle.
I do bead and have a couple things in my gallery: http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...00&ppuser=4752 |
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06-08-2006, 03:08 PM
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Space Cowboy
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Alaska
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I LOVE doing branch fring!!! I love the way it looks and lays! But yeah it can get rather tedious can't it?
This is branch fringe Wyo-  And look under the bear in this one.. I just did a small portion in branch fringe but in three colors. You can see basically how it's done that way.... 
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06-09-2006, 06:15 AM
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Space Cowboy
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Alaska
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oh meant to also say, you can variate it so much too... instead of doing one or three beads at the end of a branch , I will sometimes add a leaf shaped bead or a top drilled drop bead, and sometimes even a flower bead. It's so versatile and attractive.
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