The main problem with using fishing line or other similar fibers is making a
secure knot. Glue or heat is needed to be certain it won't just undo itself.
If you have solved the knot problem and like the flexible spangles, then use
them.
I use fishing line and never had a spangle break on me
Dear Marianne,
I once did exactly as you have done and the beading thread is very
successful. However, it started to break earlier this year (after
about 3 or 4 years of constant use) so I've now gone back to the wire.
David in Ballarat, AUS
Is there a specific reason why spangles are
Hi,
Is there a specific reason why spangles are done with wire and not Nymo
beading thread? Is it just tradition, or does it have to do with something
else. I figure since a lot of beading is done with the Nymo thread, it must
be strong enough for spangling as well. I am having a very hard
Hello Marianne and everyone
Wire used to be used all the time because that's what was available.
Fishing line/monofilament, dental floss, beading thread, wire - use
whatever you like that works for you :)
I like the way of the beads on wire and that is my preference.
I find with the others the
I prefer to use wire, and have switched from brass to 0.40 or 0.45mm
stainless steel wire: it is stronger and keeps its shape well.
Just have to remember to use hardened cutters or riks the wrath of my
husband for ruining another pair of expensive pliers.
Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK
Marianne, you could always try the Christine Springett way of spangling
where the wire ends are inside the large bead at the bottom and cannot catch
on anything, its a bit tricky at first but once you get used to it I think
its the best way.
Sue M Harvey
Norfolk UK
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I have found that the spangles done with Nemo do not hold up well. The wires
last much longer.
Liz
Raleigh, NC, USA
Marianne Gallant m...@shaw.ca wrote:
Hi,
Is there a specific reason why spangles are done with wire and not Nymo
beading thread?
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Must be the fishy swimming tendency that stops Nemo staying tied : )
Sorry - couldn't resist the reference to finding Nemo
Obviously spellchecker got to Nymo!
Sue
sueba...@comcast.net
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I have found that the spangles done with Nemo do not hold up well. The
wires
I think the spangling method depends on who taught you. I was taught to use
wire, so that's what I usually use. I tried various methods, and learned
different ways of dealing with problems. I like to have the wire go through
the bobbin hole twice and fasten on each side. However, some
Once it started I am sure that both fashion and pretty entered into the
spangling equation.
From Brian and Jean
Cooranbong. Australia
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Looks a great spangling method to me. Think I shall have to give that a go.
I hate spangling.
Claire Allen
Kent, UK
www.bonitocrafts.co.uk
Crafty stuff I want to show off.
On 24 Sep 2010, at 14:42, Rebecca Mikkelsen wrote:
How to spangle with beading wire (tiger tail) and crimp beads:
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Your instructions are very well explained, Rebecca. I use the same method,
just with the following comments:
I use .38 Tiger Tail beading wire, bought through eBay in 100m rolls very
cheaply (also my crimps). I find buying shorter lengths in bead shops far
too expensive.
I use gold seed beads
G'day all,
I have been spangling with beading wire (we call it tiger tail here in NZ)
for some time and Rebecca has pretty much described the method I use. I
have been very happy with the spangles done this way. I do put a crimp in
between the beads where the ends have been run through (
Dear Arachnids
I am surprised at the comments about preferring stiff wire so that the
spangles do not distort. I much prefer wire that allows me to squeeze the
spangle across its width so that the beads meet, making the spangle long and
narrow. This allows the bobbins to lie closer together a
I got fed up with the brass wire for spangling: it breaks easily and
distorts the spangles.
I now use either 0.45mm or 0.4mm stainless steel wire, depending on the hole
size in the beads. It is so much stronger and also more rigid so does not
distort the spangles.
Agnes Boddington - Elloughton
In message 33aafb0947da42dfa1f24878441c8...@weatherwax, Agnes
Boddington ag...@weatherwax.karoo.co.uk writes
I got fed up with the brass wire for spangling: it breaks easily and
distorts the spangles.
I've been using brass wire since I started making lace, 21 years ago -
and have, in that
On 30 Dec 2007, at 08:41, Karen wrote:
And how do you tie the fishing line so
that it doesn't open up again?
I switched to fishing line some years ago and love it. I make a
surgeon's knot - left over right, right over left and over left
again, pull tightly. I've only had one come undone
Hey Jane,
I believe Winslow Bobbins are going to be a vendor at convention in Rockford.
Why not drop them an email and ask them to bring extra spools of wire for sale.
Janice
I wish at least one of our lace vendors would carry the stainless
steel wire that the Winslow's have. I tried finding
People have 'talked' on the list about spangling using fishing line. What
about spangling using beading nylon? I have got a lot of that and it is
presumably pretty strong since it is used to make necklaces, braclets etc.
Does
anyone have any thoughts on this?
I'm not long back from the
At 11:01 PM 20/05/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
People have 'talked' on the list about spangling using fishing line. What
about spangling using beading nylon? I have got a lot of that and it is
presumably pretty strong since it is used to make necklaces,
braclets etc. Does
anyone have any
Jenny Brandis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Use crimping beads too so no more knots :)
I like the idea of no knots but what are crimping beads?
jenny barron
Scotland
no rain here but a little chilly for May
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Subject: [lace] Spangling without wire
People have 'talked' on the list about spangling using fishing line. What
about spangling using beading nylon? I have got
Just my two-penny-worth about Chepstow.
I too enjoyed my visit, but was disappointed at the numbers of visitors
there, although I have to admit I went rather later than I usually do, and
apparently it had been quite busy in the morning. I am afraid I am rapidly
coming to the point where I
5:46 PM
Subject: RE: [lace] Spangling without wire
I use fishing line and need to hide the knot inside a bead. I would
think that I would do the same thing with beading nylon. I am not fond
of the look of crimp beads in jewelry...would rather learn how to do
wrapping with wire on the end
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