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on “Two-Row Pave Bracelet”:“I am in the process of making a third bracelet. The first two each had…” read »
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“Ali, would you say that fine silver 24 gauge and up would be as safe as…” read »
- on “Apply Gilders Paste To A Stamped Blank”:
“LauraW- you could, but you may want to "tooth" the piece up a bit, so that…” read »
- on “StazOn Ink Basics”:
“Well, Staz On is solvent based permanent ink ideal for non-porous and semi-porous surfaces... so I…” read »
- on “Using a Hand Punch”:
“The EuroTool punch plier can handle up to 18 gauge!…” read »
on “Using ‘Swellegant’ Metal Coatings & Colorants”:“LOVE the informative design tip spiced with humor!!! YOU ROCK!!…” read »
on “StazOn Ink Basics”:“When using this ink on leather, is there some type of sealant one could put on…” read »
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“thank you for this tutorial! I have a question-when I first started designing my own…” read »
- on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:
“perfect tutorial/video! The first one I made is still doing quite well, but the working…” read »
- on “Knitting on a Spool with Soft Flex Beading Wire”:
“I love it-looks very relaxing, like kumihimo can be, I like the questions asked, but…” read »
- on “Using the Wire Twister Tool”:
“I use a household power drill. Just insert the wire(s) into the tip and tighten.…” read »
on “Make a Transparent Resin Frame”:“super cool and simple! endless possibilities with this technique if using shapes created with heavier gauge…” read »
on “Using the Wire Twister Tool”:“Interesting tool,but I find my power drill works fast and you can put multi wires in…” read »
- on “Wire Wrapped Cover on a Teardrop”:
“Looks great, KRode!…” read »
on “Vintaj Metallic Patina effects”:“I plan to buy these products. I love the way the Patina looks and these videos…” read »
- on “Wire Wrapped Cover on a Teardrop”:
“I like the messy version and the regular one depending on the look of the piece.…” read »
on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:“k ty…” read »
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“I'm interested in getting the paper bead making kit and one of the brass or bronze…” read »
- on “Using the Wire Twister Tool”:
“I love the tool and it's a great video! Thanks for all the helpful videos! Wire gauges…” read »
on “Using Lillypilly Metal Sheets & Discs”:“Just checked into the larger sheets. It doesn't appear that we'll be able to get 6x6,…” read »
- on “Make a Wire Wrapped Bead Link”:
“Thank you. E.W.…” read »
- on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:
“if you're looking for a quick easy glue option, the hypo cement or LimaStudios tends to…” read »
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“Dutchy-- My favorites are the hypo cement or our very own LimaStudios epoxy: http://www.limabeads.com/Adhesives-C3769…” read »
- on “Making a Memory Wire bracelet”:
“I'm new to jewelry making and have so much to learn. You mentioned using glue at…” read »
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“Thanks so much! My Mom picked up some beautiful donut pendants for me and I…” read »
- on “How to make a paper bead”:
“I recently made 2 necklaces w/matching earrings with my first paper beads.sold both sets within a…” read »
- on “How to make a paper bead”:
“I,too, would like to know when you have these kits back in stock. Thanks!!…” read »
on “Decorivets!”:“This is a great tutorial; to the point and simply put.…” read »
- on “How to make a paper bead”:
“I want to try making the paper beads.When will the kit be back in stock?Can you…” read »
- on “Stamping Blanks”:
“Want to start doing this.Really like this.Only site that I have found the supplies.Thanks Lima Beads!…” read »
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Alcohol inks are great to use on metal. We'll show you everything you need to get started using them in your projects.
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On Nov 10, 2011 at 9:49 pm #
ZUBEAJAY says:IS THERE SUPPOSED TO BE ANY SOUND ON THESE ?
On Nov 10, 2011 at 10:39 pm #
qltldy10 says:I am hearing the sound fine!
On Nov 16, 2011 at 9:11 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:I’ve been using these inks on metal for a while! Nice to see Lima Beads picking these up, and making the individual colors available. Now I can get just my favorite colors replenished! Yaaay!
On Nov 22, 2011 at 2:31 pm #
IndigoEarth says:Very Cool! Love it
Thanks for sharing!
On Nov 24, 2011 at 5:44 am #
Rachael G says:THANK YOU! Oh my gosh, I am so excited about this! Been creating jewelry for a few years now and never heard of this……..I stumbled on it just in time for Christmas:) Thank you, Lima Beads…..you’re all awesome!
On Nov 24, 2011 at 11:43 am #
Mixed Kreations says:Wow! This is really cool. Thank you for sharing.
On Nov 29, 2011 at 2:31 pm #
Aby Cat says:Does the color rub off or wash off the metal?
On Nov 30, 2011 at 4:12 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:@AbyCat – I have only seen the colors fade a little, but if you spray it with a little clear coat they don’t fade.
I love this stuff.
On Dec 01, 2011 at 1:00 pm #
L PERRY says:I’m glad to be aboard looking forward to getting started
On Dec 02, 2011 at 12:05 am #
Ali says:Hi everyone!
I too love working with the alcohol inks and have tested a lot of sealers trying to find the right one to use on metal for my jewelry. I am very happy with the results that the Claudine Hellmuth multi-mediums have given – http://www.limabeads.com/Sealers-C5667
Best of Luck!
On Jan 01, 2012 at 8:03 am #
Zoraida b says:These are awesome. I had never heard of them and now I’ll have to experiment with this coloring medium. I have so many things to learn here. Love it!
On Jan 05, 2012 at 10:46 pm #
Designs by Ayanna says:I am so excited about using the alcohol inks. The design using the pendant was a hit with me. I am a lover of pendants. Thank you Lima Beads you have gain a customer and a great fan. Here goes my monies LOL.
On Feb 12, 2012 at 4:38 pm #
J owens says:So good to hear AND see this technique! Many thanks from Kansas.
On Mar 08, 2012 at 3:42 pm #
nboyd says:Can’t wait to use some of these. I have been making jewellery for a few years now, but this just adds an extra dimension to jewellery. Thanks for your informative notes and video.
On Mar 10, 2012 at 1:02 am #
Genice I says:very good instuctions for the beginners like myself thanks a million
On Mar 24, 2012 at 9:44 am #
Gwendolyn Y says:I am very excite to learn about this. Can’t wait to try it.
On Mar 27, 2012 at 3:26 pm #
K Fuchs says:Yowza!! I’m really excited to take my crafting to a new level. I am a beginner metal embosser and as my granddaughter grows I really hope to make her some personalized little baubles. Kathy
On Apr 05, 2012 at 6:08 am #
Hannahfaerie says:Very cool!
On Apr 22, 2012 at 7:01 pm #
Batticat says:Does this work on pewter? I love the Green Girl Studios creations and have many. I would like to brighten them up a little, but not cover the metal entirely.
On Jun 27, 2012 at 9:41 am #
DB says:I plan to try using these techniques on a restoration. I have a pendant which was a gift long ago, and will try restoring it using the alcohol ink.
On Jul 13, 2012 at 8:52 am #
A Milam says:I’m (impatiently) waiting for my Vintaj Patinas to arrive in the mail…can’t wait to try them. I’m hoping I can use them on plated metals as well as raw brass. Does anyone know if they work on plated metals???
On Nov 12, 2012 at 2:50 pm #
Kate says:@AMilam: excellent question. The Vintaj Patinas need to bond with the metal and our plated pieces generally have an “anti tarnish” coating on them, rendering them impervious to these patinas. However, an alcohol ink or gilders paste could certainly be used to color these plated metals.