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Description from Melody F: Tiny seed beads make wonderful designs, and the smaller the bead the better the "resolution" for making a picture. However, those little beads, especially the 15/0 ones, and even the 11/0 beads sometimes, look like dust to me and are almost impossible for me to handle. I buy 8/0 seed beads, since they are manageable, and come in many beautiful colors. But I admire the beadwork of those whose eyes and hands can master those miniscule beads.
Chatter
- dolllady aka Pam on “M Schwab's Pick #2”:
“Beautiful pick ! I see some amazing pieces living in this pick.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Dance”:
“Great variety of square beads, clasp, and focals. Another possible title would be Square Dancing.…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “Morning Coffee”:
“There's something wonderful about a beautiful sunny morning and a good cup of coffee. Your…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “Custom Bracelet”:
“I think this combination will make a very lovely piece and I hope that you will…” read »
- Chali-o on “Afternoon Tea”:
“Like Pam said, pinkies up. I like the afternoon blue sky and the green mix of…” read »
- MH on “Night witch”:
“congratulations!!!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Midas' Jewel Box”:
“Congrats on your golden POD!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Afternoon Tea”:
“Beautiful tea time pick! We musn't forget to hold out the pinky on the…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Morning Coffee”:
“Very pretty pick! The golden yellow and brown are great together.…” read »
- Jean C on “Midas' Jewel Box”:
“Beautiful Pick - Congratulations!…” read »
- Althea A on “Peacock Feather”:
“Pam, we raise chickens and one day we went out to feed them and there was…” read »
- Chali-o on “Flutterby Kisses”:
“so pretty and feminine in blue, great combos…” read »
- Chali-o on “My Wish List”:
“great mix of beads with the raku pieces. POD vote from me …” read »
- Chali-o on “MIDNIGHT BLISS”:
“love the druzy rounds, they look like a galaxy splitting across the universe. Congrats…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Peacock Feather”:
“Oh this will make beautiful peacock necklace. When I'd feel out of sorts I loved…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Black and Gold”:
“Stunning pick! You have such good taste in putting beads together. This one is…” read »
- Island Deb on “chrysoprase and lavender”:
“This went right into my Favs, love it!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “MIDNIGHT BLISS”:
“Congrats on your Midnight POD!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Custom Bracelet”:
“On I love the multi beryl beads with the olivine leaves and the strawberry flowers. …” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “chrysoprase and lavender”:
“What a great pick! These colors were made to compliment each other.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “My Wish List”:
“Perfect wish list! It is such a great idea to make a running wish list.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Traffic Lights”:
“Perfect pick! I think cars should be equipped with a permanent sticker explaining the traffic…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Peaches and Cream”:
“This is a great aromatic fruity style pick!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Birds, Bees, Flowers, Trees”:
“What a wonderful collection of nature at its best! I see many wonderful pieces in…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “My Wish List”:
“Hope you are able to get some of these beautiful beads from your Wish List--it's always…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “Traffic Lights”:
“You nailed it! What a fun pick!…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “Peaches and Cream”:
“This yummy pick is mouthwatering!…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “Birds, Bees, Flowers, Trees”:
“A lovely array of each element. This will make some fun pieces for spring!…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “chrysoprase and lavender”:
“I absolutely love these two colors together. When I was a kid, I had a…” read »
- MH on “MIDNIGHT BLISS”:
“Very pretty- congratulations!!…” read »
- FromTheBunker on “MIDNIGHT BLISS”:
“Lovely, dark and deep. Beautiful.…” read »
- MH on “Blue Days”:
“Love your blues- congratulations!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Tink Goes Shopping”:
“Tink will love her new jewelry from this pick…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Flutterby Kisses”:
“What glorious beads and colors! They will make wonderful spring and summer pieces!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Seeing Eye to Eye”:
“Beautiful shapes to resemble the eyes. Those eyes are watching you.…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “Blue Days”:
“Congratulations on your beautiful blue POD!…” read »
- Jean C on “Blue Days”:
“Beautiful Blue Beads - Congratulations!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Blue Days”:
“We finally had those lovely blue skies yesterday for a short time. Today is cloudy…” read »
- Phoenix on “Birdie Visits Emerald City”:
“That bird sure gets around! The greens look so regal. And it reminds me…” read »
- Phoenix on “Blue Days”:
“What a beautiful pick! And YES! We need more clear, blue skies to lift…” read »
Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
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On Dec 04, 2022 at 12:39 pm #
EPBCornell says:Melody, I hear you! I used to have the best eyes for superfine work and tiny things, and I love and admire work with fine detail. But my eyes are not what they were, and worse my hands have an inherited tremor that is getting progressively shakier. Threading any seed beads, especially those 15/0’s, has become quite inefficient & frustrating. 8/0’s still make great beadweaving projects, and their thicker, rounder shape can make them feel a little more akin to lampwork, especially with the beads of one color that are lined in another color. Those are my favorites.
On Dec 04, 2022 at 1:23 pm #
FromTheBunker says:I concur! I can still manage 11/0, but the 15s are beyond my 70 y/o fingers.
On Dec 04, 2022 at 2:41 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:I agree that it is harder to see smaller beads. I ever felt that I could use 15/0 beads. Now these 70 year old eyes have developed macular druzen & cataracts. 11/0 are looking like 15/0 used to look. Maybe when I get my cataracts removed it will be better.
On Dec 04, 2022 at 3:39 pm #
Melody F says:Good to know that I am not alone with this limitation. EBPCornell, I also have an involuntary movement, more of a twitch than a tremor, and it is small but irritating and bad for painting and beading. But I did make over 50 stretch bracelets this summer, and a dozen or more necklaces. Pam, I have cataracts too. FromTheBunker I enjoy your posts a lot! Keep on!