tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5864779402333312640.post3892892680276334041..comments2023-09-10T11:32:25.238-04:00Comments on Beads Beading Beaded, with Erin Simonetti: Questions: --"What Loom is best, for a first experience?"--"How well do Bead Pattern Programs work?"ERIN SIMONETTIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11687332719722205417noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5864779402333312640.post-7199084987930664072012-12-25T08:37:33.835-05:002012-12-25T08:37:33.835-05:00I love your projects:) Best regards from Poland:))...I love your projects:) Best regards from Poland:)))Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361579209369375808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5864779402333312640.post-45893237914651347492012-11-05T21:55:14.551-05:002012-11-05T21:55:14.551-05:00I'm sooo jealous of those who are able to atte...I'm sooo jealous of those who are able to attend! LOVE my Mirrix looms, but would love to hear about any other loom that would be better for earrings, which I love to make.<br /><br />As soon as I get home from my trip (this Friday) I'm going to begin studying the beading software seriously. I'll be in touch!<br /><br />Have a great time with your program. I can't imagine a better person for the job.<br /><br />Dixie Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09850515515833253987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5864779402333312640.post-58844835757353378042012-11-05T15:19:17.858-05:002012-11-05T15:19:17.858-05:00No, haven't entertained that idea. I really wi...No, haven't entertained that idea. I really wish you were here too. YOU would really be interested in seeing all the looms up close. I bought a Rick's loom, Versa Loom and some other interesting looms, from the web, working with them in hopes I can share tips on how to set them up best. So far, I have decided that the looms, which offer a no-warp finish, seem to be killer for beading earrings on the loom! More later, as I am sure others will offer their thoughts, in the meeting, so I can play on what 'I' learn too! :DERIN SIMONETTIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11687332719722205417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5864779402333312640.post-35968862157541474172012-11-05T15:05:47.699-05:002012-11-05T15:05:47.699-05:00All the best Erin -I wish I could be there to hear...All the best Erin -I wish I could be there to hear you talk about the looms and techniques - will you consider taping the talk?Caron Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886280666539278601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5864779402333312640.post-68806945494610430372012-11-05T14:44:39.235-05:002012-11-05T14:44:39.235-05:00Exactly right! That is something I think is a good...Exactly right! That is something I think is a good way to go about a new craft too. The small wire craft loom surely will give you the essence of weaving on a loom. But when you find you enjoy this process, then nothing beats a small upgrade to a sturdier, well warp tension control and loom table to handle much more. <br /><br />I'll also be sharing how a wire loom can be upgraded by just securing it to a lap board, so it is not apt to twist the warp tension out of control. Believe it or not, the upgraded loom, I would suggest may cost no more than $18.00 above what you spent to buy the craft wire type! Since it is a 'one time' purchase, for your bead studio, getting the right one, to meet many years of need is worth while checking out. <br /><br />It would be so cool if you could share in this night of discussion!ERIN SIMONETTIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11687332719722205417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5864779402333312640.post-54622808351347103932012-11-05T14:15:04.056-05:002012-11-05T14:15:04.056-05:00My first bead loom was one of those cheap metal on...My first bead loom was one of those cheap metal ones you buy at a hobby shop. 25+ years ago there were not a lot of other choices. Worked just fine. I was not making anything large. Honestly, it was a good starter as I did not need to invest a lot of money to determine if I even liked the technique. Just my two cents.KJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02839682837427981888noreply@blogger.com