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daniel_leavitt2000

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Re: really SMALL chain?
« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2011, 06:44:03 PM »
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So I went to AC Moore today to pick up some supplies. Besides the embarrasment of standing in the bedazzle isle for about 40 minutes, I was finally able to find the flexible needle and beading wire.

I was a bit unimpressed with the needle. The twists are much coarser than in your pic dave, as if it only had about 1/3 of the twists.

The bead wire has a lot of promise. Following the GHQ instructions, I formed the wire with a pair of Xuron ridged pliers. The result is very small, flatish wire with a diagnal cross pattern that looks a like like chain from a distance.
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Re: really SMALL chain?
« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2011, 07:57:55 PM »
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I was a bit unimpressed with the needle. The twists are much coarser than in your pic dave, as if it only had about 1/3 of the twists.

There are many different brands and grades of fineness. I suspect since I found mine at Michael's, it's a matter of who carries what. I'm happy to send you a couple, if you like.

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Re: really SMALL chain?
« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2011, 11:43:09 PM »
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Yeah that would be great. PM sent.
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