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alb · Marc Jacobs

question for people who make jewelry

gingembre1 · Kate Spade

They have them at Michael's - I can't remember what it's called, but it's pretty cheap. It should be in the same section as all their beading/stringing supplies. They should have them at any big craft store.

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

Here is a link to Jo-Ann's. They referred to it as a bead board.

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat2119&PRODID=prd27770

They have a bunch at Amazon it you look up Bead board.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=bead+board

-- Edited by greendiamond on Tuesday 15th of March 2011 02:25:54 PM

alb · Marc Jacobs

gingembre1 wrote:

They have them at Michael's - I can't remember what it's called, but it's pretty cheap. It should be in the same section as all their beading/stringing supplies. They should have them at any big craft store.

Thanks. I couldn't find it on their website (looked under tools, storage, etc.). I'm going to go look at acmoore.com now.

alb · Marc Jacobs

greendiamond wrote:

Here is a link to Jo-Ann's. They referred to it as a bead board.

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat2119&PRODID=prd27770

They have a bunch at Amazon it you look up Bead board.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=bead+board

-- Edited by greendiamond on Tuesday 15th of March 2011 02:25:54 PM

Thanks, greendiamond! Just saw your post. I order from Amazon all the time so I'm going to put one in my cart right now. Appreciate it!

Yana · Dooney & Bourke

My friend has it, she got me into this beading thing, I looked for it too, never found it, but if you find it - very convinient, it also holds it in a way that you can see symmetrical lines, place accents - just comfortable for assembly. Try it in the stores that sell beading tools.

alb · Marc Jacobs

Thanks, Yana! I'm going to order one of the ones from Amazon. Have you made a lot of pieces yet? This is addictive! I'm always looking for inspiration - J Crew is my main source right now. I also like kepdesigns.com. What do you use for inspiration??

Yana · Dooney & Bourke

Hi!
It's addictive, but with the kids around I stopped, also started studying ( went to grad school), so no time. Also, I prefer to buy beads at the jewelry show - it only arrives once in 3 months here, but it's the best ( international gem and jewerly show - google this name - it has the best prices and everything you need for it, besides some real already made pieces, like antiques and modern jewerly, but in LA - it's a drag for me, with 2 kids, never have time or money....)
HOwever, on the inspiration topic: I'd watch tv - interesting ideas on women on tv mostly, whethere actresses, tv personalities, in magazines it looks different. Also, made a few according to my needs & taste. The funny or sad thing is that I almost don't wear what i made...although it's all natural stones ( turqouise, fresh water pearls, coral, amber, agat, etc...)sometimes....Anyhow, it's some sort of occupational therapy with the benefit:))) so, enjoy!

alb · Marc Jacobs

Thanks, Yana! I can understand how it would be hard to do this with kids. I have to wait until after they've gone to sleep or they go nuts over all the beads! I will google the international gem and jewelry show - sounds promising! Thanks again.