Tips & Techniques
Get tips and techniques to become a better beader at Lima Beads.
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on “Make a Stretch Bracelet”:“Love these..great look..super easy!…” read »
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“I never thought about using a bail slide.Thanks for that idea.…” read »
on “Using a Leather Cord Crimp End”:“You can use Super New glue, just one drop, to an end such as this--https://www.limabeads.com/Antique-Silver-plated-Square-Loop-End-5x8mm-P32130. Of course…” read »
- on “String a Guru Bead on a Mala Necklace”:
“I have big Pearl wirh one hole and I want to use it as pendant on…” read »
- on “Using a Leather Cord Crimp End”:
“Hello, I have a leather band of 5mm I do not know what to buy to…” read »
on “Adding a Focal to Patricia Healey Chain”:“I am a really gigantic fan of Patricia Healey's designs. I really love it that she…” read »
- on “Using ‘Swellegant’ Metal Coatings & Colorants”:
“It would probably be best if you visit Christi Friesen's site & ask the question there.…” read »
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“Can the patina's or Swellegant line be mixed with epoxy to make a color for inlay?…” read »
- on “Crimping Basics”:
“thank you so much for this tutorial! you guys are great! love your site love your…” read »
on “D.I.Y. Tassels”:“I like the twine chosen. The varied pastel colors look so soft and pretty.…” read »
- on “Make a Bolo Necklace”:
“Leave it up to LIMA BEADS to bring us the latest, coolest and best findings and…” read »
on “Using the Snake Knot”:“Oops, wrong pic sent. Square knots between beads...…” read »
- on “Using Collapsible Beading Needles”:
“Love your site. Your selection of charms, beads, and supplies is a feast for jewelry artists.…” read »
- on “Using the Snake Knot”:
“Using Chinese Knotting Cord 0.8mm Tibetan Agate matte 8mm, African Turq 6mm Joesphine macrame knot …” read »
- on “Using the Snake Knot”:
“Love this knot! It holds the bead in place and keeps it from spinning when I…” read »
- on “Using the Snake Knot”:
“Wow this is gonna be fun learning!…” read »
on “Using the Snake Knot”:“I will definitely try this. Tana R -- Thanks for the heads up.…” read »
- on “Using the Snake Knot”:
“8mm gemstone rounds that 2 strands did not fit through that I tried: African Turquoise Tibetan Agate…” read »
- on “Using the Snake Knot”:
“Got my order today to make bracelets using 8mm gemstone rounds, Chinese Knotting Cord 0.8mm using…” read »
- on “Using the Snake Knot”:
“I am definitely going to try this! I love the look of knotted work, but have…” read »
on “Using the Snake Knot”:“Oooooohhhhh ... this looks so cool, absolutely something I'll try.
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on “Using the Snake Knot”:“Thank you for the written and visual instructions for the snake knot! I found the…” read »
- on “Using a Helicopter Punch”:
“I'm using alcohol inks on your blanks and having a great time, experimenting.…” read »
on “DIY Pom-Poms”:“Who knew? A fork of all things! Looks like a fun way to make pom poms.…” read »
- on “DIY Pom-Poms”:
“Depending on where you tie it, you could make tiny tassels too. Thanks for the…” read »
- on “DIY Pom-Poms”:
“Brilliant, with a greater chance of uniformity than i am used to!…” read »
on “DIY Pom-Poms”:“A fork?! Of course! Brilliant! These are too cute! Time to go check out the bakers…” read »
- on “DIY Pom-Poms”:
“What an easy way to make pompoms!…” read »
- on “DIY Pom-Poms”:
“Adorable! I bet these would make cute earrings.…” read »
- on “Coloring Metal with Alcohol Inks”:
“I am excited to start using alcohol inks and especially on metel.…” read »
- on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:
“Hi! Do you have any suggestions on a way to possibly tighten my threat on a…” read »
- on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:
“Great video instructions but I wondered if you have ever created a PDF for it? I…” read »
- on “Rejuvenating Gilders Paste”:
“Alas, I've tried Gamsol too, with the same poor results - grainy, thinly tinted Gamsol. …” read »
- on “Using a Crimp Cover”:
“Great tips maybe my covers won't look so horrible now thanks a lot. Lisa Aceto…” read »
- on “Rejuvenating Gilders Paste”:
“Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! I have been looking for what to do with my…” read »
on “How to Use Colorful Enamel Accents”:“Would love it if they also came in metallics-gold, silver, copper, etc. I'd use a…” read »
- on “Using Tassel Caps”:
“How would you attach a bead/tiny crystal tassel to a tassel cap that does not have…” read »
- on “Wire Wrap a Bail on a Teardrop”:
“I love this. I could make a great pair of earrings with this way of…” read »
- on “String a Guru Bead on a Mala Necklace”:
“Thank goodness you have examples of how to use your products.That puts you head and shoulders…” read »
- on “Make a Stretch Bracelet”:
“These instructions are so easy. I had followed some others, and they were awful! …” read »
About this Tip:
Paint dabbers are a great way to apply paint to your metal objects without creating a huge mess!
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On Nov 12, 2011 at 7:00 pm #
Janna R says:No fuss ,no muss. Not too much… just enough!
Many great colors and you NEED them ALL. (Or at least that is what my voices told me, ha.)
On Nov 26, 2011 at 10:32 pm #
R panter says:OMG YES I WANT EVERY COLOR NEVER SEEN THIS AND IT HAS CHANGED SO MANY JEWELRY IDEAS FOR THE BETTER YEAH
On Feb 27, 2012 at 5:12 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Having a lot of fun with this method. Definitely works best with highly textured pieces. Also, I like to give a light buffing with 0000 steel wool or a polishing cloth when they are completely dry to bring back the shine to the high spots.
Thanks so much for this great technique.
On Mar 08, 2012 at 2:20 pm #
Artful Accents says:After you have let it dry, do you need to seal the paint with any kind of sealer? Thanks!
On Mar 09, 2012 at 9:38 pm #
Jann G says:Having all of these paints (or at least a “set”) is a good idea. Do you sell these in sets; less than buying each one?
On Mar 29, 2013 at 3:45 pm #
Courtney L says:LOVE LOVE LOVE this site. Being a rookie metal stamper this site has provided me with so many new techniques! I am so excited! Thanks so much to you all!
On Jul 14, 2014 at 5:44 pm #
Fern S says:Hi,Everyone I’m new at any kind of Jewelery painting.I’m looking for the right kind of paint ,for painting those ( resin ,acrylic; flowers) that are all different sizes.Thank You,Fern.
On Aug 29, 2014 at 11:02 pm #
K Z says:Love Lima beads so much!
I hope someone can give me a lil tip about paint dabbers- My question is about the texture of the paint… its very very dry and matte.They may have mentioned that but maybe I missed the info before I bought a WHOLE BUNCH of them. ( it certainly isn’t limas fault)Is there something I can add ( sealer or gloss or anything basically) to give a little sheen or glossy appearance?? I can’t use ‘em this way… crumbly looking – well, just bad.)I keep looking at them going to waste. ;(
On Sep 22, 2014 at 3:06 pm #
Wild Mustard says:K Z: after looking around (at Ranger site, other beading sites, random Google questions, and Lima, etc), I think that this product
Mod Podge (gloss-lustre) Glue & Sealer 4 fl. oz.
from Lima might do what you need to do to save your work.