One Way of Backing a barrette - Page 3

**Azhe'ni** · 06-01-2004, 10:24 AM

What's that crib liner everyone is talking bout?

Blackbear I do use a marker. LOL It does come in handy.

urbanndn · 06-01-2004, 06:08 PM

Crib liner is that thick fabric u put between the crib matress andthe sheet. They used called lap pads. U can buy them at walmart for like 9$ and u get like 2 or 3 pieces almost the size of a crib matress. U can use it for beading anything. It doesn't unravel at the edges and is thicker than canvas. I made a pair of moccs. out of them 21/2yrs. ago and I haven't had to mend them once.Saves a lot of time and easier on the fingers,Not to mention cheaper

Summerwaters · 08-21-2004, 02:57 PM

That barrette is so beautiful and professionally made! You're a true artist! I wish I could learn beading. Any suggestions for a novice? How to get started in Beading 101. I love stuff like this! You Rock!

From a Mixed Breed/part Tuscarora Sister!

Summerwaters :Wave :indian2:

Blackbear · 08-22-2004, 05:54 PM

how about looking in the archives for a thread entitled bead applique that I did, combine that with this backing a barrette and you will be on your way to making barrettes!

Blackbear · 08-22-2004, 05:57 PM

Also there are many beginner books and instructions online in different areas.... I would suggest Horace Goohue's book of offloom beading to get you started with some basic things like daisy chains, and peyote stitch. It's a really good book and easy to understand. as for instructional websites.. just type into your browser , beadwork + how to and see alll the sites that come up.. also you can check the links section here at pws.com and see who has what listed...you'd be surprised. then go buy you some beads, needles and thread and try it out!

Summerwaters · 08-23-2004, 06:48 PM

I will look for that Horace Goodhue's book. I'm probably little old to start this craft, but willing to try! Yet when I see your beadwork, I admit it gets my adrenaline going. I feel I can at least inquire/read about it, and try! Thanks So Much Once Again!

Summerwaters :Wave :indian2:

Blackbear · 08-24-2004, 03:37 AM

No one is ever too old to learn how to bead!

myrnie1209 · 09-13-2004, 07:28 PM

thank you. you have help me alot with this. Im a beginner at beading and your advise will help alot. Nice work

Whispering Eagle · 03-16-2005, 01:33 PM

Wow, thanks for alll the hints for making such a perfect barrette. I never would have thought of using an old card on the inside to stiffen it. I hope your barrette won, it is so awesome!

Whispering Eagle

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Originally Posted by Blackbear

The finished product:

size 13 cut beads with size 11 surrounding the centerpiece. The centerpiece is a polished free form mother of pearl piece with a light pink and seafoam cast to it naturally. There are two sizes of fresh water pearl on either side, with the smaller two surrounded by antique elephant ivory beads. I'm thinking of submitting this one to State Fair this year.

Blackbear · 03-30-2005, 04:43 AM

I got a blue ribbon for it! :D I so proud! And then I gave it to my aunt to give to her granddaughter. You know, old card is great, and so is the plastic from lids like butter tubs, yogurt lids (local dairy here puts a plastic lid on their yogurt cups) cottage cheese. It's about the same thickness as milk jug. But as others will tell you, the trick to that is to cut it about 2mm smaller than your beadwork so you don't have to run the needle through it and it's a little sturdier. I don't use old cards much anymore unless i need a backing that large.

Whispering Eagle · 03-31-2005, 03:13 PM

That is so awesome that you won! How cool. I quess I understand about the plastic lids. I am going to attempt to make a barrette. I only have one and it is just too big. I want to make a smaller one, and also want eagle feathers in the pattern. Do you know of a good place to find great patterns (other than out of a tired brain LOL!)? 
Again, I am happy that you won at the fair with your beautiful barrette!
Whispering Eagle

Blackbear · 03-31-2005, 10:34 PM

www.beadpatterns.com

Whispering Eagle · 04-01-2005, 08:37 AM

I want to thank you for this site for beading. It looks fantastic. You are so kind. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness...keep up the good work on your barrettes! I hope you win another one at your fair again this year!

 Whispering Eagle

Blackbear · 04-06-2005, 04:50 AM

Not sure if I'm putting in a barrette... I have a beaded picture frame I'm entering this year.. was going to last year but the dates and times for entry were'nt very clear and I missed the deadline.

Whispering Eagle · 04-06-2005, 09:06 PM

I would love to see a photo of the picture frame when you are finished, if you wish to share. You are so talented. I admire your work. I still have not attempted a barrette. Guess I am just afraid that if it is not perfect, I will not like it.....wish I were not a perfectionist! LOL

Whispering Eagle

08-21-2004, 02:57 PM	#43 (permalink)
Summerwaters Junior Dancer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 167	Blackbear your work is beautiful! That barrette is so beautiful and professionally made! You're a true artist! I wish I could learn beading. Any suggestions for a novice? How to get started in Beading 101. I love stuff like this! You Rock! From a Mixed Breed/part Tuscarora Sister! Summerwaters :Wave :indian2:

08-22-2004, 05:54 PM	#44 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,618	how about looking in the archives for a thread entitled bead applique that I did, combine that with this backing a barrette and you will be on your way to making barrettes! __________________ Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.

08-22-2004, 05:57 PM	#45 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,618	Also there are many beginner books and instructions online in different areas.... I would suggest Horace Goohue's book of offloom beading to get you started with some basic things like daisy chains, and peyote stitch. It's a really good book and easy to understand. as for instructional websites.. just type into your browser , beadwork + how to and see alll the sites that come up.. also you can check the links section here at pws.com and see who has what listed...you'd be surprised. then go buy you some beads, needles and thread and try it out! __________________ Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.

08-23-2004, 06:48 PM	#46 (permalink)
Summerwaters Junior Dancer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 167	Thank you so much Blackbear, for your valued advice! I will look for that Horace Goodhue's book. I'm probably little old to start this craft, but willing to try! Yet when I see your beadwork, I admit it gets my adrenaline going. I feel I can at least inquire/read about it, and try! Thanks So Much Once Again! Summerwaters :Wave :indian2:

08-24-2004, 03:37 AM	#47 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,618	No one is ever too old to learn how to bead! __________________ Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.

06-01-2004, 10:24 AM	#41 (permalink)
Azhe'ni Shuut uup..are ya serious Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,338	What's that crib liner everyone is talking bout? Blackbear I do use a marker. LOL It does come in handy.

06-01-2004, 06:08 PM	#42 (permalink)
urbanndn Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: big lights, big city Posts: 9	Crib liner is that thick fabric u put between the crib matress andthe sheet. They used called lap pads. U can buy them at walmart for like 9$ and u get like 2 or 3 pieces almost the size of a crib matress. U can use it for beading anything. It doesn't unravel at the edges and is thicker than canvas. I made a pair of moccs. out of them 21/2yrs. ago and I haven't had to mend them once.Saves a lot of time and easier on the fingers,Not to mention cheaper

09-13-2004, 07:28 PM	#48 (permalink)
myrnie1209 Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 44	thank you. you have help me alot with this. Im a beginner at beading and your advise will help alot. Nice work

03-30-2005, 04:43 AM	#50 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,618	I got a blue ribbon for it! :D I so proud! And then I gave it to my aunt to give to her granddaughter. You know, old card is great, and so is the plastic from lids like butter tubs, yogurt lids (local dairy here puts a plastic lid on their yogurt cups) cottage cheese. It's about the same thickness as milk jug. But as others will tell you, the trick to that is to cut it about 2mm smaller than your beadwork so you don't have to run the needle through it and it's a little sturdier. I don't use old cards much anymore unless i need a backing that large. __________________ Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.

03-31-2005, 03:13 PM	#51 (permalink)
Whispering Eagle Soar like an Eagle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: AL Posts: 321	I am so proud for you! <B>That is so awesome that you won! How cool. I quess I understand about the plastic lids. I am going to attempt to make a barrette. I only have one and it is just too big. I want to make a smaller one, and also want eagle feathers in the pattern. Do you know of a good place to find great patterns (other than out of a tired brain LOL!)? <B><P> <B>Again, I am happy that you won at the fair with your beautiful barrette!<B><P> <B>Whispering Eagle<B>

03-31-2005, 10:34 PM	#52 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,618	www.beadpatterns.com __________________ Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.

04-01-2005, 08:37 AM	#53 (permalink)
Whispering Eagle Soar like an Eagle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: AL Posts: 321	Good Morning and THANK YOU! <B> I want to thank you for this site for beading. It looks fantastic. You are so kind. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness...keep up the good work on your barrettes! I hope you win another one at your fair again this year!<B><P> <B> Whispering Eagle <B>

04-06-2005, 04:50 AM	#54 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,618	Not sure if I'm putting in a barrette... I have a beaded picture frame I'm entering this year.. was going to last year but the dates and times for entry were'nt very clear and I missed the deadline. __________________ Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.

04-06-2005, 09:06 PM	#55 (permalink)
Whispering Eagle Soar like an Eagle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: AL Posts: 321	I would love to see a photo of the picture frame when you are finished, if you wish to share. You are so talented. I admire your work. I still have not attempted a barrette. Guess I am just afraid that if it is not perfect, I will not like it.....wish I were not a perfectionist! LOL Whispering Eagle

04-06-2005, 10:40 PM	#56 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,618