Free Handmade Goodies from Sallana

[Sallana]

I have already given away & donated A LOT... but there is still so much that I have to go through before the move. I have been trying to give friends & neighbors the really "good" stuff but you might be able to make use of some of the things that I may end up just throwing in a donation bid (and sometimes I really wonder where that goes). I will be calling the Salvation Army & other places to see what they can take & what local daycare's can use toys, crib etc.

I have 11 nieces & nephews & 2 kids of my own and I seem to have been the dumping ground (since I am the youngest) for everyone's kids stuff. Plus when I had my son, a neighbor dropped off garbage bags filled with boy clothes (since my 1st child was a girl).

As for the charts... yes they do exist.... I am actually looking a ruler that has a bead size chart on it (I make jewelery etc.., it was sent to me be a company that I bought supplies from). By any chance... are you using Blue Moon beads (they come in the tubes).... the problem with them (I just checked my supplies) is that they do not list a mm size.

If you can't find a mm chart for beads... try just finding a mm ruler that you can print out and that should work too.

Since I am new to vaping and don't really have to much "stock" to PIF in that manner... at least maybe I feel I can help in this way for now. In advice (like this) and some supplies to those you are making those items for.

I do definitely appreciate that advice. It helped a lot. I think I do use blue moon beads, actually. At least I know they come in tubes. When I think Blue Moon, though.. I think the really expensive beads that are like, pretty pendants and stuff.

Do you know where I can get the smallest beading cord available? I am looking for something with a little give (not necessarily stretchy, but something with 'give') and also very small. The smallest I've seen is .5mm, but I think I'd like .2mm and I can't find that size other than thread which isn't strong or 'stiff' enough. Thoughts?

 

[sooperdrave]

I do definitely appreciate that advice. It helped a lot. I think I do use blue moon beads, actually. At least I know they come in tubes. When I think Blue Moon, though.. I think the really expensive beads that are like, pretty pendants and stuff.

Do you know where I can get the smallest beading cord available? I am looking for something with a little give (not necessarily stretchy, but something with 'give') and also very small. The smallest I've seen is .5mm, but I think I'd like .2mm and I can't find that size other than thread which isn't strong or 'stiff' enough. Thoughts?

have you tried fishing line?

 

[Ravens Rose]

I do definitely appreciate that advice. It helped a lot. I think I do use blue moon beads, actually. At least I know they come in tubes. When I think Blue Moon, though.. I think the really expensive beads that are like, pretty pendants and stuff.

Do you know where I can get the smallest beading cord available? I am looking for something with a little give (not necessarily stretchy, but something with 'give') and also very small. The smallest I've seen is .5mm, but I think I'd like .2mm and I can't find that size other than thread which isn't strong or 'stiff' enough. Thoughts?

Let me look into a few things & sites... I don't want to send you on a wild goose chase. Some sites I have a wholesale acct to that you may not be able to access.

As for "fishing line" ... I have used it to make certain things but that can be a pain in the .... sometimes, like making the crystal puffy hearts! (lol... make you crossed-eyed after awhile) Let's just say... you ever attempt that... do not use clear crystals the first time!!!


Have you thought about beading wire?

 

[Sallana]

Let me look into a few things & sites... I don't want to send you on a wild goose chase. Some sites I have a wholesale acct to that you may not be able to access.

As for "fishing line" ... I have used it to make certain things but that can be a pain in the .... sometimes, like making the crystal puffy hearts! (lol... make you crossed-eyed after awhile) Let's just say... you ever attempt that... do not use clear crystals the first time!!!

I actually used fishing line for SD's lanyard as the beads were so big and easy to work with. fishing line is too big for the girly lanyards with small beads, though. Needs to be waaaaaaay more flexible and much smaller.

 

[Sallana]

Have you thought about beading wire?

Beading wire is too stiff. I need something more floppy

 

[Ravens Rose]

Beading wire is too stiff. I need something more floppy

They do make very thin flexable beading wire... but I will look in what I have and what I can find for you.

 

[sooperdrave]

I actually used fishing line for SD's lanyard as the beads were so big and easy to work with. fishing line is too big for the girly lanyards with small beads, though. Needs to be waaaaaaay more flexible and much smaller.

have you tried the braided ultra light fishing line? its super thin and very strong.

 

[Ravens Rose]

have you tried the braided ultra light fishing line? its super thin and very strong.

Ok... you are not actually using "fishing line" .. right? They do make a translucent (like fishing line) type of string (if that what you want to call it) for beading. It should most definitely fit most beads that you are using.

 

[Sallana]

Ok... you are not actually using "fishing line" .. right? They do make a translucent (like fishing line) type of string (if that what you want to call it) for beading. It should most definitely fit most beads that you are using.

I did -actually- use fishing line for sooperdrave's lanyard but I do know what cord you are talking about. That's what I've been using and it works good but it's .5mm and I wanted something smaller.

For these lanyards, I have to string some beads twice, sometimes three times, so the cord has to be pretty thin. The .5mm I'm also not sure if it will fit through the hole in a beading needle. We'll see when I get some though.

 

[Ravens Rose]

I did -actually- use fishing line for sooperdrave's lanyard but I do know what cord you are talking about. That's what I've been using and it works good but it's .5mm and I wanted something smaller.

For these lanyards, I have to string some beads twice, sometimes three times, so the cord has to be pretty thin. The .5mm I'm also not sure if it will fit through the hole in a beading needle. We'll see when I get some though.

I see what your saying....(weaving) ... I had to do that with the hearts I made .... that cord is somewhere else.... I will try to see what that is.. but I am not sure I still have the package... hopefully it states it somewhere on it.

 

[sooperdrave]

the braided line im talking about isnt like normal monofilimant fishing line. the 10lb test spiderwire is .10mm thick. most walmarts have it.here is a link to show you what i mean.
Thread, Spiderwire, translucent, 0.10mm ultra-cast invisi-braid, 6-pound test. Sold per 50-yard spool. - Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
i think you can get it on ebay too.

I did -actually- use fishing line for sooperdrave's lanyard but I do know what cord you are talking about. That's what I've been using and it works good but it's .5mm and I wanted something smaller.

For these lanyards, I have to string some beads twice, sometimes three times, so the cord has to be pretty thin. The .5mm I'm also not sure if it will fit through the hole in a beading needle. We'll see when I get some though.

 

[Sallana]

the braided line im talking about isnt like normal monofilimant fishing line. the 10lb test spiderwire is .10mm thick. most walmarts have it.here is a link to show you what i mean.
Thread, Spiderwire, translucent, 0.10mm ultra-cast invisi-braid, 6-pound test. Sold per 50-yard spool. - Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
i think you can get it on ebay too.

Holy ! .1mm!!!! Oh, I will have to get that. That is perfect. Perfect perfect perfect. Thank you so much!

 

[Ravens Rose]

lol... That was one of the sites I was going to check for you tonight. Glad you found it sooperdrave!

 

[sooperdrave]

Holy ! .1mm!!!! Oh, I will have to get that. That is perfect. Perfect perfect perfect. Thank you so much!

i thought you would like that. the spiderwire is VERY strong at that thickness too. it doesnt stretch, but with how strong it is, shouldnt matter. also it is completely limp and has no memory no matter how long it sits on the spool. (i know, i use it for fishing. )
thank you for the lanyard!!!!

 

[Ravens Rose]

i thought you would like that. the spiderwire is VERY strong at that thickness too. it doesnt stretch, but with how strong it is, shouldnt matter. also it is completely limp and has no memory no matter how long it sits on the spool. (i know, i use it for fishing. )
thank you for the lanyard!!!!

I have used it for bead weaving in small beads & crystals... so it should work for her!!

 

[Sallana]

20$ shipped for a 50 yard spool. My husband would kill me. I'll check wal-mart.

 

[DemonCowboy]

well if u'r husband fishes then get it, take a couple yards for u'rself then give the rest to him as a "gift" - that way u did it for HIM - see?

 

[Sallana]

well if u'r husband fishes then get it, take a couple yards for u'rself then give the rest to him as a "gift" - that way u did it for HIM - see?

2 yards yeah. That'd make one lanyard.

 

[sensay]

well if u'r husband fishes then get it, take a couple yards for u'rself then give the rest to him as a "gift" - that way u did it for HIM - see?

lmao!! kinda like when I bought my hubby Greenday rock band for fathersday??lol!!!

 

[Sallana]

lmao!! kinda like when I bought my hubby Greenday rock band for fathersday??lol!!!

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. I never did get Sam to buy that for me. You bored of it yet? I'll take it.