Beading ?

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lacemaker2004
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Post by lacemaker2004 »

I also understand that delica produces a better more consistent bead that matches colors with Mill hill
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I've been meaning to get one of those bead nabbers. I also thought this little thing would be very useful when using a lot of beads, so that even if you happen to knock them off they stick in the caddy.

http://www.wimblebees.com/pd_A%5Bf%5DY0 ... ky_BOB.htm
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That is a nifty idea, I remember reading a tip a while ago in a mag to line a little tin or box with velvet to stop them rolling around.
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That's a good idea, cheaper too!! :wink:
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