tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post5731628149429089309..comments2024-03-28T12:37:52.778-04:00Comments on Art Bead Scene Blog: Sunday with Cindy: Beadmaker Tip Alert and Carmi's Fiber NecklaceHeather Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-84923524802102746752009-04-23T12:41:00.000-04:002009-04-23T12:41:00.000-04:00That is very cool information Cindy! Being a polym...That is very cool information Cindy! Being a polymer clay bead making girl, I didn't realize that all glass beads weren't annealed. I just assumed they had to be or they cracked before they were taken off the mandrel. Good to know about the big box beads though. Had no idea they could crack and become a problem after wearing them!Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutorhttp://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-pillow-beads-jewelry-projects/3784/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-63602210902448670462009-04-22T08:35:00.000-04:002009-04-22T08:35:00.000-04:00Wow, wonderful post with lots of great info! I li...Wow, wonderful post with lots of great info! I live in a small town of less than 3,000, and only a handful of people here are willing to pay for quality handmade beads even if I explain the dangers of buying cheap glass beads. They are willing to risk it. <br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to search and bring us all this great information!<br /><br />AliceAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-1334711107864634112009-04-21T17:42:00.000-04:002009-04-21T17:42:00.000-04:00I'm definitely a "quality" over "quantity" kind of...I'm definitely a "quality" over "quantity" kind of girl in my beading supplies. It makes a huge difference in the end result.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160484237115178910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-26464354430763606622009-04-20T17:41:00.000-04:002009-04-20T17:41:00.000-04:00Wish I had know 3 years ago.I thought Fire Mountai...Wish I had know 3 years ago.I thought Fire Mountain was the best thing in my world.Well,I started ground up,self taught,with a lot of words of wisdome from Heather Powers.I now have a big box of cheap,but it cost alot!,beads that I could never give away,definitly not sell in my shop.But I know,now.And,Cindy,one of your beads is still a favorite,thank you!Gail W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-47900525363399440882009-04-20T12:54:00.000-04:002009-04-20T12:54:00.000-04:00Hey Cindy! Thanks for the tip about the annealing....Hey Cindy! Thanks for the tip about the annealing...those of us who appreciate the work that a bead artist does but who don't actually make the beads now have another reason why we purchase high quality materials...and another reason to tell customers why we are different...and worth it! Enjoy the day! ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-42014000885741826812009-04-20T10:39:00.000-04:002009-04-20T10:39:00.000-04:00Thanks for this post Cindy. It is a pet peeve of m...Thanks for this post Cindy. It is a pet peeve of mine that in bead stores that sell mass produced lampwork beads there is never any mention of the fact they are not annealed properly. I did notice recently in a rings and things catalog that there was a boxed alert that the lampwork was not kiln annealed. Its like anything else you get what you pay for.Gardannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627322636329214313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-79958055731820016642009-04-19T19:16:00.000-04:002009-04-19T19:16:00.000-04:00Hi Tamdoll!
Glad you're enjoying the blog - we lo...Hi Tamdoll!<br /><br />Glad you're enjoying the blog - we love having you! We strive to inspire and show others how to use art beads in their crafts and jewelry. <br /><br />Look forward to seeing your around "The Scene!" :-)<br /><br />CindyCindy Gimbronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625146240609776265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-39759509732049894172009-04-19T16:27:00.000-04:002009-04-19T16:27:00.000-04:00Loving every post on this blog, thanks for being h...Loving every post on this blog, thanks for being here! I use beads as accents in some of the things I make and am finding the posts and links to be so inspiring.<br />Thanks!tamdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13727285004604363601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-10368025634277969492009-04-19T12:00:00.000-04:002009-04-19T12:00:00.000-04:00Hi Sue,
Amen! Cheaper isn't always better. Sellin...Hi Sue,<br /><br />Amen! Cheaper isn't always better. Selling jewelry with un-annealed beads is a dissatisfied customer waiting to happen. Investing a few extra $$ into kiln annealed beads is worth the $$ and more importantly customer satisfaction!<br /><br />Thanks for the comment :-)<br />CindyCindy Gimbronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625146240609776265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-47942748611717406822009-04-19T11:20:00.000-04:002009-04-19T11:20:00.000-04:00Thanks for this post, Cindy! I hate to see people...Thanks for this post, Cindy! I hate to see people buying lampworked beads at the big box stores, because I know someday they are going to be very disappointed, or their customer will be very disappointed!SueBeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864619666721794935noreply@blogger.com