Teeny weeny seed beads

mamma-P · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:39 pm Post subject: Teeny weeny seed beads

For anyone who is interested I stumbled across this ebay shop in the States ( I think Confused

) They sell really teeny size 24 seed beads among all kinds of treasures Very Happy

I don't use seedies myself but thought some of you might be interested.

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lebeado · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:45 pm Post subject:

Goodness. I don't think I'd be able to see them, even with specs on top of contacts!

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LoopyLou · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:48 pm Post subject:

Jeez, I definitely wouldn't be able to see them. I struggle with the 15's Laughing

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*Crafty Carol* · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:55 pm Post subject:

LoopyLou wrote:

Jeez, I definitely wouldn't be able to see them. I struggle with the 15's Laughing

lmao, yeah me too Lou lol. I would be there for an age trying to stitch those little pests hehe.

There are probably some really brave seed beaders (like lynn hehe) that will be glad to see this post though.

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DragonflyLynne · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:15 am Post subject: Re: Teeny weeny seed beads

mamma-P wrote:

For anyone who is interested I stumbled across this ebay shop in the States ( I think Confused

) They sell really teeny size 24 seed beads among all kinds of treasures Very Happy

I don't use seedies myself but thought some of you might be interested.

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I bought some of these a few years ago at Bead Expo, "just because" along with some 00 nymo and size 16 needles. I don't suppose I'll ever be able to thread the needles! LOL! The beads are like grains of sand, and I just HAD to have them!

Daisy

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I have got some 16's and I find those hard! Its the needles and thread thats the problem, not theeyes. Ha, who am I kidding Laughing

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mamma-P · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:00 pm Post subject:

I did wonder how on earth you would use them as I couldn't imagine a needle thin enough to go through the holes! I can't even thread my sewing needle. Laughing

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tanok · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:06 pm Post subject:

These are the sort of teeny weenies that Nemeton would create something astoundingly beautiful and intricate out of to stun us all

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Cherie · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:01 pm Post subject:

OOOOOH me me me. I feel as though size 15s are tennis balls now. Off to have a look

Been and had a look and they only seem to have white in teeny tiny. Already have loads of 22 and other similar sizes in different colours. If anyone in UK supplies size 24 in different colours i would love to buy some from you.

Janey · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject:

Cherie wrote:

OOOOOH me me me. I feel as though size 15s are tennis balls now. Off to have a look.

I love the 15s but the thought of threading the needle youd need for anything smaller would drive me potty!! I so need a magnifier...and a half decent light Very Happy

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peter · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:18 pm Post subject:

I always use a 12/13 for size 15s.

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DragonflyLynne · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:50 pm Post subject:

peter wrote:

I always use a 12/13 for size 15s.

Why? They are much bigger. Just wondering! Daisy

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peter · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:22 pm Post subject:

I break 15s when trying to get around rivolis - it's the tension thing again! Very Happy

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DragonflyLynne · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject:

Aha! I see. Daisy

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OriginalSin · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:53 pm Post subject:

I got a hold of some 24K goldplated size 24 seed beads from the early 1900's and they are TINY...I don't think 00 Nymo will go through them more than once.

I bought the 000 Nymo and size 16 needles, but since I actually plan on using these seed beads, I've been brainstorming on how to make things easier on myself. The fist thing that comes to mind is that it will no doubt take a full day just to thread a size 16 needle. I've decided that it would be much easier to stiffen the end of the thread with glue and go needle-less.

I'd sure love to hear what any of you, if any of you, planned to make with or have made with these beads. I bought them specifically to make bezels for my smaller gemstones - I used to do smithing and have a number of quality faceted semi-precious stones that are too small to be bezeled securely with 15s....the size 24s are just the trick...now I just need to get up the courage Smile

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