Sequin Work - Page 3

**walela49** · 04-22-2005, 11:45 AM

yeah, I had to reduce the file size down alot to fit it in the attached file size limits...sorry!

AngieBuns · 04-23-2005, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by walela49

Ok, I just went shopping for sequins today and here's what I found:

Walmart SuperCenter: no sequins at all
Michaels: Westrim Crafts brand in separate colors or bulk/multicolor at around .59 to 1.99 per bag
Joann's Fabric & Crafts: don't remember the brand, same selection, same price
Hobby Lobby: Crafts Etc. brand (and I think Crafts Etc has a website), lots of separate colors, 2 bags for $1, and bulk/multicolor (don't remember the price).

As for quality, they all looked pretty much the same.

What do you use to back the choker, headband etc? and how do you get your lines and design so nice and neat? Just saw the set you have in the trading post for sale, very nice!

**walela49** · 04-24-2005, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AngieBuns

What do you use to back the choker, headband etc? and how do you get your lines and design so nice and neat? Just saw the set you have in the trading post for sale, very nice!

I back the choker and headband with the same buckskin I used for the demo piece...same methods, too (trace it, glue it, edge bead it).

As for designs and lines, I guess my secret is practice, practice, practice...and I've learned to keep my patterns on the simple side. Broad, bold patterns with thicker lines seem to work better for sequins.

Have you started your stuff yet?????

**walela49** · 04-24-2005, 12:54 AM

here are a couple pics of a sequined headband........

**walela49** · 04-24-2005, 01:04 AM

here are a couple pics of a choker...I forgot to mention that I actually don't edge bead the choker cuz it'll pinch your neck all to hell. I just whip stitch the edges of the choker with beading thread, but I do edge bead the choker drop....

AngieBuns · 04-24-2005, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by walela49

I back the choker and headband with the same buckskin I used for the demo piece...same methods, too (trace it, glue it, edge bead it).

As for designs and lines, I guess my secret is practice, practice, practice...and I've learned to keep my patterns on the simple side. Broad, bold patterns with thicker lines seem to work better for sequins.

Have you started your stuff yet?????

No I haven't, but I am heading up to Walmart today to see what I can find

Material wise, and then get to work, even if its only one barrette, I really want to get started. You are just brilliant with this, and dayum that cam you have has excellent resolution... just being nosy what kind is it?

**walela49** · 04-24-2005, 12:26 PM

it's a Kodak Easy Share DX4530, 5.0 megapixel.

one expensize a$$ camera that I sure didn't buy...my parents gave it to us for Christmas cuz they wanted lots of pictures of their new granddaughter!!!!

AngieBuns · 04-24-2005, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by walela49

it's a Kodak Easy Share DX4530, 5.0 megapixel.

one expensize a$$ camera that I sure didn't buy...my parents gave it to us for Christmas cuz they wanted lots of pictures of their new granddaughter!!!!

Very nice, I was almost drooling

Wish for one, but ah well!

**walela49** · 04-26-2005, 06:26 PM

here's another idea for sequins....

try running a line of sequins around the hem of your skirt or arm shawl. It'll shine in the light like rhinestones at a fraction of the cost!

**walela49** · 04-28-2005, 01:32 PM

ok, here's a completed set that I sold recently (to a girl who's gonna wear it this weekend at the GON...so if you're judging, vote for HER....aaaayyyyyeeeee!).

or see the full sized image in my gallery:
http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...00&ppuser=7787

**walela49** · 04-28-2005, 01:34 PM

and here's a new set currently for sale in the trading post

or see the full sized image in my gallery at:
http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...00&ppuser=7787

Blackbear · 04-28-2005, 10:13 PM

I really like that star set!

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