Tips & Techniques
Get tips and techniques to become a better beader at Lima Beads.
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“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 »
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“I'm new to jewelry making and have so much to learn. You mentioned using glue at…” read »
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- on “How to make a paper bead”:
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on “Decorivets!”:“This is a great tutorial; to the point and simply put.…” read »
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“I want to try making the paper beads.When will the kit be back in stock?Can you…” read »
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“Want to start doing this.Really like this.Only site that I have found the supplies.Thanks Lima Beads!…” read »
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on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:“I can't wait to try this, I just need to get the right supplies. I have…” read »
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“Also I found awesome buttons for ten cent each at a local thrift shop…” read »
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“This is really cute! love the frog. I'm going to try this for the first time…” read »
on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:“I made a second bracelet using purple fishing line and no needle. I had started…” read »
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“nice n easy,thanks for that vedeo…” read »
- on “How to make a paper bead”:
“I would like to try making paper beads.…” read »
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“i really like the video but cannot stand the music in the background. i find it…” read »
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“how about larger sheets?…” read »
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- on “Make a Birthstone Pendant”:
“This is such a great idea to "personalize" for craft fairs. I could make these up…” read »
- on “Using the Sliding Square Knot”:
“I'm excited to see this demo! I bought a bracelet that was finished this way and…” read »
- on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:
“Carola, We do offer a couple of thread conditioners: http://www.limabeads.com/Thread-Conditioners-C4791 TOHO or C-lon thread is great for seed…” read »
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“Also, do you need to separate the plys, as one would do in an embroidery skein,…” read »
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“Could you just include in the written instructions, under the video, the list for the suggestions…” read »
- on “Setting Rivets with Anvil & Setter Tools”:
“I am just now starting to work with leather. Can't wait to learn these ideas.…” read »
- on “How to make a paper bead”:
“do you have patterns for other shape beads? Or where can I find that?…” read »
on “Creating a Leather Link”:“This makes such a professional-looking component!…” read »
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About this Tip:
It's pretty simple, once you see it-- The anvil and setter tools will have your rivets in place in no time.
Components:
The products featured in this tip are listed below.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Match your rivet to your rotary hole punch. You don't want your hole to be too big or too small, like Goldilocks, you want it just right. The rivet should be flush with the hole punch. |
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Step 2: Align your piece(s) and mark where you'll want the holes. |
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Step 3: Use your rotary hole punch to make your rivet holes. Rivets themselves don't make the hole-- you need to punch it out first! |
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Step 4: Line up both male- and female-parts of the rivet with the punched hole. Place on top of the anvil (I'm using the concave-side up). Place the Setter on top of everything and give it a good whack. Using the concave-side of the anvil allows for the rivet to come flush with the leather cuff I'm using here. Flat edges actually go up into the leather ever so slightly, so you won't risk snagging later when you're wearing your bracelet. Other techniques might recommend the flat side, but I find the concave side works best for this project. |
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Step 5: Perfectly attached! |
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On Feb 15, 2013 at 6:55 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Thank you!! I needed this!!
On Feb 19, 2013 at 3:32 pm #
cuptonmillerlpn says:Hope the extra small rivet setter and dot and rivet anvil are back in stock soon.
On Mar 07, 2013 at 5:03 pm #
J bordonada says:Hello everyone im so glad that I found this site its going to be enjoyable for this new year god bless everyone
On Mar 07, 2013 at 5:05 pm #
J bordonada says:Wow I see alot of things here that I enjoy good to see that
On Mar 25, 2013 at 6:40 pm #
canadiangirl says:thank you i will try this
On Mar 28, 2013 at 8:22 pm #
C Maxey says:I am just now starting to work with leather. Can’t wait to learn these ideas. Thanks