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z. Bead Mat Tray – changeable, non-slip DIY

by Filed Under: CREATIONS, HOW TO, Misc - How To, Miscellaneous

Do you love your bead mat? Oh yes!  Do you hate your bead mat slipping as you work? Oh yes yes yes!

Well, I had enough. I wanted to make a bead mat tray that would be:

  • be non-slip
  • capable of holding multiple bead mats
  • thick enough that when I pin something to it, there is enough depth to hold it
  • heavy enough that it won’t lift up when I move or take pins out
  • and as a bonus – able to easily change bead mats for different coloured ones.

So here is my functional DIY bead mat tray.  I have tested it daily for a couple of months now and am very happy with its functionality.

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DIY: Bead Mat Tray ; non-slip and changeable (ch0339)

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Pliers Stand Holder – Simple How To

by Filed Under: HOW TO, Misc - How To

I decided to make my own pliers stand (alternatively called “pliers holder” or “pliers rack”).  It was easier than I expected. And sturdier.

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How to make Sturdy, Easy Pliers Stand

I have been driven nosy and crazy with my various make-do pliers stands.  First it was buckets, then whatever wooden canister holder, then just plonking them into a tools bucket.  But as many know, the more you have need of your tools – the more specialized and plentiful they get. And in the middle of a project, to be able to lay your hands quickly on the right tool, is a heaven-sent. And then to be able to store them, visually accessible and safely – that is another god sent.

But pliers stands or pliers holders are not cheap.  Plus, even after paying the price, they have limited capacity.  (You know your collection will continue to grow despite your best restraint).  So being able to make your own pliers stand – easily, is a big bonus.

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Triangle Shape with Peyote Stitch – How To

by Filed Under: Beading Tips Techniques, HOW TO

Always useful to be able to create beaded shapes. Helps the fulfullment of particular designs. This is a simple primer or reminder of how to create triangle shape with peyote stitch.

 

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How to make beaded Triangle Shape

Basically it is standard 1-bead peyote along straight edges and insert 2 beads at the points (just as if you are working a Herringbone stitch).

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zz.Organised Pin Cushion – Ever So Useful

by Filed Under: CREATIONS, HOW TO, Misc - How To, Miscellaneous

Ah, don’t turn your eyes away because I seem like a lowly and ugly pin cushion. I am only a beta version. I have been on trial for a month or so. And I have made Helena so very happy!

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Organised, multi-function Pin Cushion (ch0388)

I am a pin cushion which:

  • is weighted
  • is segmented to be easily organised
  • has anti-rust capabilities
  • can magnetically hold small work scissors
  • and helps sharpen needles

I have been made to please. And I have and I do! Daily!

Helena thinks I am quite amazing (tho she does not, as yet, appreciate my lack of good looks).

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etsy on trial

by Filed Under: General

I have finally put some new active listings on etsy. Time to put etsy on trial. Again. It has been more than 4 or 5 years since I had an active store on etsy.

So today, the store really reopens. To start off, I have listed DISCOUNTED items – discounted up to 40%. That is a good way to celebrate a new possible path, right?

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Etsy store – on trial

As selling is not my main focus, I am looking around for a reliable, safe, easy-to-manage way to conduct occasional sales.  Sure, I have my own store up and running – which comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. Same with Etsy.  Hence: etsy on trial.  I guess in a few months, I will be able to report back as to how this new experiment goes.

Meanwhile, if you get to read this in time, – a great time to celebrate with me and grab some huge discounts 😀

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