tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006131256529451628.post5229908348233954092..comments2024-03-22T02:48:16.601-05:00Comments on Linda's Crafty Inspirations: Playing with my beads...Arcos & Minoslindalowcarbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594808847717258786noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006131256529451628.post-47379389015351788872016-09-04T09:24:54.075-05:002016-09-04T09:24:54.075-05:00Hi. I don't think it would be practical to cre...Hi. I don't think it would be practical to create a conversion chart or that sort of thing because it's always going to depend on the pattern and often it's necessary to make tweaks to the design to make other beads work right. That's why I make so many samples when I try a new pattern and I blog about them so that everyone can see some of the possible options. When I create a pattern, I usually do mention in the materials list of I know for sure that another kind of beads will work or I'll add a comment at the end, etc.lindalowcarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594808847717258786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006131256529451628.post-48616729455559939242016-09-04T09:17:54.487-05:002016-09-04T09:17:54.487-05:00I've actually never bought a beading magazine....I've actually never bought a beading magazine. I'd rather spend the money on beads or on a really nice pattern that I know I will make over and over again.<br /><br />I agree somewhat with Celticrx about all of the crazy bead shapes they're coming out with. I think I'd be bored using only seed beads but I do usually stick with more traditional beads such as fire polished, bicones, Superduos and druks, etc. I'm having a hard time finding ways to use the Crescent beads so that they don't look like Crescent beads, if you know what I mean. As far as the Arcos beads, they look a little too much like elbow macaroni to me and I can't get that picture out of my head when I see them.<br />lindalowcarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594808847717258786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006131256529451628.post-64616723644869852282016-09-04T09:13:23.695-05:002016-09-04T09:13:23.695-05:00Hi Linda, noticed your very artisic and creative a...Hi Linda, noticed your very artisic and creative ability to subsitute one type of bead for another. At times you mentioned can subsitute diamond duo for __?(____).<br />It would be so helpful if you would or could list some common substitutions. Noting that not all will work, but it would be ideal for those of us who wish to do one of your patterns using our bead stash. I have stopped stashing bead after superduos. Unable to keep up with the frequent bead shapes changes. Thanks much as always look forward to seeing your postings. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006131256529451628.post-24561594699739934432016-09-04T04:48:20.040-05:002016-09-04T04:48:20.040-05:00Always new shapes coming along and some are an acq...Always new shapes coming along and some are an acquired taste I'd say! but maybe they will grow on us? I prefer the Jolie pattern over the other one but it always so interesting to see what you make in your various experiments. Interesting to read the comment from Celticrx - nowadays I try to see what is in a magazine before I buy it.Aquariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975832984643090577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006131256529451628.post-87202930436508993332016-09-03T21:46:52.516-05:002016-09-03T21:46:52.516-05:00I'm a long time Beader, who fell in love with ...I'm a long time Beader, who fell in love with seed beeds and their patterns. Speaking honestly and just for myself, I have come to dread the latest and newest shapes. Wherever does it end? For sure some shapes were and are completly adored. But I have to ask if I'm the only one who is just missing the simplicity and purity of the seed beads of days gone by? I truly believe that there is room for both the beader who cant wait for the next surprising shape as well as those, like myself that just want it simple. Unfortunately, the bead publications are so full of the latest & newest, its a rarity to find a bead pattern with just rocailles or delicas. Today I was thrilled to find one. I'm stopping my yearly subscriptions and will just seek individual patterns or books geared to specfic techniqes. Just my 2 cents worth. Which probably is not worth much, except I feel better, for sharing. Appologies for the length.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com