Tips & Techniques
Get tips and techniques to become a better beader at Lima Beads.
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on “Knitting on a Spool with Soft Flex Beading Wire”:“Interesting! A must try!!…” read »
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“I love these !! I made a pair using resin, and earrings with small round…” read »
on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:“Thank you for such great information. I would like more ideas on a work…” read »
on “Using Lillypilly Metal Sheets & Discs”:“How about cutting them out using a jeweler's saw and then finish the edges off using…” read »
- on “Make a Wire Wrapped Bead Link”:
“I recently bought stones in AZ that are polished and don't have beading holes. I've…” read »
on “Wire Wrap a Bail on a Teardrop”:“I've always been a little afraid to try the wire wraps but this looks so easy…” read »
on “Coloring Brass with Inks and Paints”:“Has anyone tried using regular alcohol with acrylic paint, or do you have to use the…” read »
on “Knitting on a Spool with Soft Flex Beading Wire”:“Tanja, we had the exact same thing when I was a child--big wooden spools from thread…” read »
on “Vintaj Patina Tutorial”:“This looks awesome !!! I can't wait to to try it out ...***squeels *** NEW CRAFTING…” read »
- on “SilverSilk Basics”:
“I just found this stuff Can not wait to use it(sliver silk )…” read »
on “Knitting on a Spool with Soft Flex Beading Wire”:“Almost all that's new is a well forgotten old. Here in Sweden and back home in…” read »
on “Coloring Brass with Inks and Paints”:“Can this technique only be used on brass?…” read »
- on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:
“Thanks for the measurements for the different wraps. This is the first place I have…” read »
on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:“Since Ali is not answering your questions ladies, i'll take a crack since i saw a…” read »
on “Coloring Metal with Alcohol Inks”:“Does this work on pewter? I love the Green Girl Studios creations and have many. I…” read »
on “Vintaj Patina Tutorial”:“Does anyone have an idea on how fast the colors will wear off /lighten if I…” read »
on “Adding a Focal to Patricia Healey Chain”:“This is great! I love the bar chain. Will have to look into that in the…” read »
- on “Knitting on a Spool with Soft Flex Beading Wire”:
“How about threading seed beads in different colours onto one of the wires in a specific…” read »
on “Adding a Focal to Patricia Healey Chain”:“I love Patricia Healey's work..the chain is great.…” read »
- on “Adding a Focal to Patricia Healey Chain”:
“I'm a big fan of the work of Patricia Healey - the new chain and bar…” read »
on “Adding a Focal to Patricia Healey Chain”:“This is very cool. I'm loving the new chain!…” read »
- on “Knitting on a Spool with Soft Flex Beading Wire”:
“Yes,the silver cones,when are you getting them!!!…” read »
on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:“Ali, Your work is just beautiful!! I really admire everything that you post. …” read »
on “Knitting on a Spool with Soft Flex Beading Wire”:“Brings back the old memories of wooden spools of thread!…” read »
- on “Knitting on a Spool with Soft Flex Beading Wire”:
“Brings back the old memories of wooden spools of thread…” read »
- on “Knitting on a Spool with Soft Flex Beading Wire”:
“Love the bracelets, cannot seem to find the beautiful silver cones you have used to finish…” read »
on “Knitting on a Spool with Soft Flex Beading Wire”:“Brings back fond memories - amazing that you can use wire instead of just wool/yarn! …” read »
on “Knitting on a Spool with Soft Flex Beading Wire”:“i love new tools.i very much would love to try this,but not at those prices.great idea.…” read »
on “Knitting on a Spool with Soft Flex Beading Wire”:“I loved working with a stylus when I was a young girl. It is so…” read »
on “Vintaj Patina Tutorial”:“Here I am, ready to go. I am excited and nervous at the same time.…” read »
- on “Vintaj Patina Tutorial”:
“I have been playing around and so far so good. I even colored some mushroom…” read »
on “Vintaj Patina Tutorial”:“I have worked with these patinas on Green Girl Studios pewter, TierraCast, Vintaj Natural Brass &…” read »
- on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:
“Great tute. But it makes it much easier if you clip the bottom ends of your…” read »
- on “Vintaj Patina Tutorial”:
“I am in love with the patinas! But I have a question...what other kinds of metal…” read »
- on “Using the Sliding Square Knot”:
“Interesting, I've never seen a bracelet finished off that way-I like the way it looks. Thanks…” read »
on “Replacing Texture Faces on 9-Head Texture Hammer”:“Just wondering if anyone has used this and there thoughts on it all. thanks!…” read »
- on “Place a Transfer Image onto a Channel Bead”:
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- on “Using a Leather Cord Crimp End”:
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- on “Using the Sliding Square Knot”:
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on “Using a Crimp Cover”:“Thank you! This really helps! I was having a challenging time closing my crimp covers.…” read »
Want a great way to use that leftover Artistic Wire? Try making ornament hangers! It’s a great way to use those few extra inches of wire from another project.
Choosing your Wire
You can use any gauge wire you’d like, although we found that 18 gauge works the best to make a sturdy hanger. If you’re using smaller gauge wire, you can twist them to make a stronger hanger. You don’t want any ornaments hitting the floor!
Stringing the Beads
String your beads directly onto the wire. Shape the wire into a hook, and curl the wire at the ends to prevent the beads from sliding off. Now you’re ready to hang your ornaments!
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On Nov 03, 2011 at 8:51 pm #
NY Bella says:What a great idea! Thanks!
On Nov 03, 2011 at 10:14 pm #
trinkets says:Very nice Ali!
they could be used all year for purposes too
On Nov 03, 2011 at 11:16 pm #
Gayla G says:Fantastic! Using seed beads on the hangars makes this inexpensive and the extra beads and crystals will really play off the lights on your tree. Thanks!
On Nov 03, 2011 at 11:18 pm #
Gayla G says:Oops! I meant hangers not hangars.
On Nov 03, 2011 at 11:41 pm #
Shamrock Girl says:Wonderful idea to use up all those orphan crystals and beads!
On Nov 04, 2011 at 8:40 am #
D Silhanek says:Love this idea! So pretty and simple to make!
On Nov 04, 2011 at 9:58 am #
Elaine O says:NICE! I have been making ornament covers to give as gifts this Christmas and these will add just the right touch. Thanks!
On Nov 10, 2011 at 9:09 pm #
Ali says:Thanks everyone. I think this year I might be making ornaments for several gifts, these hangers will be great little additions to those.
On Dec 02, 2011 at 2:06 am #
C blankenship says:I am now at this , been making nickless and stuff for long time and would like to talk to someone that does the same.
On Dec 02, 2011 at 8:47 am #
Leilanie c says:Thank you Lima beads for sharing the knowledge. Now i am learning, beading is a new hobby to me , i am fond of making my own accessories and i wear them with my office uniform. I am thinking of continuing this hobby so i can have an additional income.
many many thanks, pls do not stop sharing .
On Apr 05, 2012 at 4:55 pm #
wilcher418 says:Love it!!”"”