Semi-beaded mocs

OA_Dancer05 · 08-20-2006, 06:11 PM

Hi everyone,
I am new to beading and was wondering how to go about properly semi- beading a pair of mocs.

Also, what size of beads should I use?

Thanks,
OA_Dancer05

OLChemist · 08-21-2006, 08:06 AM

Semi-beaded? Do you mean partially beaded?

If so, you just make a design that doesn't cover the entire upper. In my experience there are three basic variations, with differing quantities of beadwork: A motif right over the top of the foot; beadwork over the top of the foot and a band around the edge; or completely beaded over the front of the foot but nothing over the back.

Look around you'll see them. And just about any museum collection catalog has pictures old pairs. Please, remember don't copy family designs.

As for size, I'd go no larger than 11/0's. In my opinion smaller is better. Big beads can look cheesy.

wyo_rose · 08-23-2006, 05:56 AM

Aw, come on. Size 10's are perfectly fine, especially for a beginner. The geometric set in my gallery is done is size 10's.

You can call me cheesy, but not my beadwork.

OLChemist · 08-23-2006, 10:47 AM

I am sorry, I certainly was not intending to insult anyone:)

OA_Dancer05 · 08-26-2006, 12:17 AM

Hi everyone,
I have been out of town so sorry I haven't posted sooner.
Thanks for all the input, I am probably going to just put something on the toes of my mocs.
Thanks ya'll,
OA_Dancer05

TallmanFL · 08-26-2006, 07:35 PM

I would say there is a lot of work to be done to do this project right. Just put beads on the toes? That to be honest does not sound good?

1. Make and design the mocs properly. There are tribal variations etc.

2. Don't just put beads on put them on properly with the correct designs and done right. Not as hard as you think.

3. I don't use 10/0 beads either. I prefer 12/0 or smaller. Sorry just my preference.

If you want a couple of mocassin articles send me a private message and I can perhaps send them to you or your parents snail mail.

B

rodond · 08-27-2006, 09:53 AM

o a dancer 5 try ordering thetraditional dancer book from crazy crow it has a lot of how to that you seem to be looking for including beaded moc

wyo_rose · 08-27-2006, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLChemist

I am sorry, I certainly was not intending to insult anyone:)

No offense taken. Granted some bigger bead stuff looks fakey, as does some smaller bead stuff done by non-natives.

But I know lots of peole that use size 10's to get it done!! I think about getting it done while working 45+ hours a week at my job.

OLChemist · 08-27-2006, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyo_rose

But I know lots of peole that use size 10's to get it done!! I think about getting it done while working 45+ hours a week at my job.

I do hear ya' there. I have been beading a yoke in 13/0's for 3 yrs. Right now, I'd use dyed truck tires, LOL.

OA_Dancer05 · 08-27-2006, 08:21 PM

I think I have the book you are talking about and have looked at the beaded pieces many times(and will some more).

I guess what I meant was not beading the whole moccasin, but just the top and part of the sides.

OA_Dancer05

08-20-2006, 06:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
OA_Dancer05 Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Deep woods of Va. Posts: 35	Semi-beaded mocs Hi everyone, I am new to beading and was wondering how to go about properly semi- beading a pair of mocs. Also, what size of beads should I use? Thanks, OA_Dancer05 __________________ "You can't leave footprints in the sands of time by sitting on your butt. And who wants to leave buttprints in the sands of time?" Dance On.

08-26-2006, 12:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
OA_Dancer05 Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Deep woods of Va. Posts: 35	Hi everyone, I have been out of town so sorry I haven't posted sooner. Thanks for all the input, I am probably going to just put something on the toes of my mocs. Thanks ya'll, OA_Dancer05 __________________ "You can't leave footprints in the sands of time by sitting on your butt. And who wants to leave buttprints in the sands of time?" Dance On.

08-26-2006, 07:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
TallmanFL Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orange Park, Florida Posts: 78	I would say there is a lot of work to be done to do this project right. Just put beads on the toes? That to be honest does not sound good? 1. Make and design the mocs properly. There are tribal variations etc. 2. Don't just put beads on put them on properly with the correct designs and done right. Not as hard as you think. 3. I don't use 10/0 beads either. I prefer 12/0 or smaller. Sorry just my preference. If you want a couple of mocassin articles send me a private message and I can perhaps send them to you or your parents snail mail. B __________________ Brian

08-27-2006, 08:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
OA_Dancer05 Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Deep woods of Va. Posts: 35	I think I have the book you are talking about and have looked at the beaded pieces many times(and will some more). I guess what I meant was not beading the whole moccasin, but just the top and part of the sides. OA_Dancer05 __________________ "You can't leave footprints in the sands of time by sitting on your butt. And who wants to leave buttprints in the sands of time?" Dance On.

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08-21-2006, 08:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
OLChemist Pow Wow Committee Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 744	Semi-beaded? Do you mean partially beaded? If so, you just make a design that doesn't cover the entire upper. In my experience there are three basic variations, with differing quantities of beadwork: A motif right over the top of the foot; beadwork over the top of the foot and a band around the edge; or completely beaded over the front of the foot but nothing over the back. Look around you'll see them. And just about any museum collection catalog has pictures old pairs. Please, remember don't copy family designs. As for size, I'd go no larger than 11/0's. In my opinion smaller is better. Big beads can look cheesy.

08-23-2006, 05:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
wyo_rose Teenah's Too Cool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Washakie Posts: 8,037 Blog Entries: 2	Aw, come on. Size 10's are perfectly fine, especially for a beginner. The geometric set in my gallery is done is size 10's. You can call me cheesy, but not my beadwork.

08-23-2006, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
OLChemist Pow Wow Committee Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 744	I am sorry, I certainly was not intending to insult anyone:)

08-27-2006, 09:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
rodond tx straight dancer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: TX Posts: 195	o a dancer 5 try ordering thetraditional dancer book from crazy crow it has a lot of how to that you seem to be looking for including beaded moc

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