[lace] Spangling without wire
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 Chepstow Fair and am thoroougly spent out :-) I have been saving up 2GBP coins for over a year with a view to buying a set of Gravestock drawers. I am now the proud owner of a tall set in walnut and it is just beautiful. Since he has retired/is retiring I reckoned this was my last chance. I also bought a plywood circle with non slip material on top and a circular clamp on the bottom so I can use my tripod stand without having to attach the little circles to the bases of my pillows. I'm delighted with that. I've also bought various patterns and kits from roseground and Christine Springett for Christmas decorations - plus thread and a couple of bobbins... As you can gather I had a good day and I hope the vendors did, too. I don't think there were as many customers as I have seen in the past; I just hope we don't lose this opportunity to see before we buy through lack of support. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Spangling without wire
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 thoughts on this? Use crimping beads too so no more knots :) Jenny Brandis Kununurra Kid Kununurra, Western Australia [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.brandis.com.au/craft/lace.html - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Spangling without wire
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 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Spangling without wire
My experience (limited) with beading nylon is that you either have to tie a firm knot which is fairly unattractive on something as small as a spangle, or you have to use crimps, which look fine in jewelry, but not so fine on a spangle. If you could resolve those issues, then I think it would work fine. Clay - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 11:01 AM 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 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 Chepstow Fair and am thoroougly spent out :-) I have been saving up 2GBP coins for over a year with a view to buying a set of Gravestock drawers. I am now the proud owner of a tall set in walnut and it is just beautiful. Since he has retired/is retiring I reckoned this was my last chance. I also bought a plywood circle with non slip material on top and a circular clamp on the bottom so I can use my tripod stand without having to attach the little circles to the bases of my pillows. I'm delighted with that. I've also bought various patterns and kits from roseground and Christine Springett for Christmas decorations - plus thread and a couple of bobbins... As you can gather I had a good day and I hope the vendors did, too. I don't think there were as many customers as I have seen in the past; I just hope we don't lose this opportunity to see before we buy through lack of support. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Spangling without wire
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 don't really need any more equipment (though I always have room for more bobbins and books!) I keep hearing people say that there are new young lacemakers coming up, but I don't very often see them. However, it is great fun, and I really enjoy going, and it would be a huge shame if events like this declined due to lack of customers - those of us who live in rural areas away from suppliers have to rely on them if we want to see before we buy. Dee Palin Gloucestershire - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Spangling without wire
I agree that hiding the knot - or join - within the center bead or within the hole in the bobbin is the preferred method of spangling. If you can do that with any sturdy material - brass wire, fishing/beading filament, or the tiger tail used for jewelry, then you have almost unlimited choices!! The key, of course, is being able to make a knot that will STAY, and not relax and then come loose. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA - Original Message - From: Angel Skubic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Clay Blackwell' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; lace@arachne.com Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 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 (or fancy hang man noose type of knots?)I just stick to hiding the knots inside a bead for spangles. Cearbhael -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clay Blackwell Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 12:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Spangling without wire My experience (limited) with beading nylon is that you either have to tie a firm knot which is fairly unattractive on something as small as a spangle, or you have to use crimps, which look fine in jewelry, but not so fine on a spangle. If you could resolve those issues, then I think it would work fine. Clay - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 11:01 AM 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 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 Chepstow Fair and am thoroougly spent out :-) I have been saving up 2GBP coins for over a year with a view to buying a set of Gravestock drawers. I am now the proud owner of a tall set in walnut and it is just beautiful. Since he has retired/is retiring I reckoned this was my last chance. I also bought a plywood circle with non slip material on top and a circular clamp on the bottom so I can use my tripod stand without having to attach the little circles to the bases of my pillows. I'm delighted with that. I've also bought various patterns and kits from roseground and Christine Springett for Christmas decorations - plus thread and a couple of bobbins... As you can gather I had a good day and I hope the vendors did, too. I don't think there were as many customers as I have seen in the past; I just hope we don't lose this opportunity to see before we buy through lack of support. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
