Hi
 
I have just come across this website www.craftexpo.co.uk - they look as if they are trying to do something different to all the other shows that you can go to - really looking forward to the one's in Bromley and Tonbridge which are local to me - check it out to see if they have anything near you

Hi,

Does any know of any beading fairs this year in the East Anglia district.  I love going to them but find it hard to find any.

Thanks  Mikki

Hi - I'm new here and to blackwork - I want to give it ago and your answer about the threads is useful - I have a chart which I'm going to use  as a sampler - it is a map of Britain and every county has a different stitch - think it will take an age but we will see!
cheers ross

Hi - is any one out there interested in felting either wet or needle
cheers ross

Hi - I am new here and to beadmaking - have made only 1 nesklace and 1 bracelet
 but it seems great fun - what I really want to do with beads is making 3 D stuff such as dolls and animals and stuff like masks and faces - does anyone else know anything about this ie how one goes about designing a graph for them work out amount of beads ect -
cheers
ross

Hi everyone

Just wanted to let you know that there is a great range of beads and jewellery making supplies online at Bead Central

www.beadcentral.co.uk

Regards,

Sam.

Hi Jean, Thank you for your prompt reply to my problem
I did what you suggested and it worked fine. If only I'd have had this info before I tore all my hair out So now I've started to re-thread with your advice, I've now found the old thread is a kind of string, not nylon etc, and every pearl is divided by a knot so there's no way my fingers will tie all these knots even if the thread I'm now using was thick enough for the said knots to be big enough not to pull through the holes. The `string` had broken at the last three pearls, so I think I'll try and tie / glue the new to the old Take care Jean. Regards. John

Hi John, do not thread the needle, the easest way is to dip one end of the thread into "Bostic Super Glue" which will take a minute or so to dry, it will then be rigid, [if you need, with a knife make a point on the end], then you will be able to pick up 4 - 6 beads or more at a time, all the best, Jean 

I'll try again
I'm trying to thread a very fine needle to re-thread some pearls. The nylon thread splits at the cut end and will not enter the needle no matter what I try. I've even tried melting the thread end but I end up with a `bulbous` end to large for the needle. I also tried a needle threader device but though it enters the needle eye it won't allow the thread to be pulled through because of the added thickness. All tips will be very much appreciated
Regards. John

Hi!

Have recently started making my own jewellery: http://www.amarigems.co.uk

Would like to do more beaded jewellery, does anyone know of any good websites with tutorials/tips on beadwork?

Thanks!