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Post by longtrail on Feb 20, 2008 11:04:20 GMT -5
I can certainly respect a person who believes he should be paid well for his talents. I am afraid that I would not be able to make a bag that would come close to the cost of one of your beautiful knive and sheath sets. And since paying you the balance would defeat the purpose of me dumping over 300 in beads, I will respectfully and humbly bow out of any trade proposal I may have made. We aren't collectors and we surely don't need a knife of that quality or price. I'd say Paulette got a damn good deal on her trade, and I am happy for her because she sure is proud of the little knife you made for her. I spent so many years making things and practically giving them away because I was afraid to ask what I thought they were worth, it got to the point I went for many years and made nothing to sell. So good for you for asking, and not doubt getting a fair price for your expertice work. lt
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Post by longtrail on Feb 27, 2008 14:08:05 GMT -5
I am giving a go at woodland style beading. This is my first ever attempt. When I recently ordered my seed beads, I don't know what the **** I was thinking because I did not order many colors typically used in Woodland beading. Next time I will. Anyway, this project is turning out sort of modern looking because of the colors I guess. But next time, I'll get it right. This will end up going to my daughter for her cell or whatever. It is sort of an odd size, and duh, duh, duh, I started beading way too close to the bottom of the hide. Again, duh.
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Post by Cody ( The Patriot ) on Feb 27, 2008 14:15:25 GMT -5
Im sure you will over come aint no hill for a Texas girl!
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Post by joanne on Feb 27, 2008 14:30:44 GMT -5
Looks great LT. Are you backstitching this or using two threads. Doesn't matter to me one way or another just curious. Sure does look pretty.
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Post by longtrail on Feb 28, 2008 12:13:26 GMT -5
Finished the bag. It came out thin and long, not a bit like me unfortunately! I dont know if use any traditional method when I bead. On this bag, I would string six beads, lay them on the hide, then go back and loop over every second bead to hold the strand in place. On most of the beads I was able to then pass through the last two beads than put another six on, repete the steps. But the little greasy yellows, are 12/0s and I could not pass through them a second time, so just started the needle as close to the last bead as possible. I think it would do for a fancy eyeglass case or larger cell holder. Next time will start a project not so close to the edge.
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Post by Cody ( The Patriot ) on Feb 28, 2008 13:13:23 GMT -5
Well Vicky Im finding it harder to find hides wide enough to make shirts my self .Prosperity I recon....... yup thats it we just too prosprous.
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Post by joanne on Feb 28, 2008 13:20:46 GMT -5
Oh.. well that's a bit easier I think that trying to manage 2 threads and needles at once seems to me. Your bag came out really good. I like how quick those beads work up. what size are those? When you order beads do you get all the same kind? I noticed that when I ordered beads a couple times before that I would pick different colors from different sources out of the same catalog and they'd all be slightly different in size when they were all supposed to be 'one' size.. hope that makes sense.. anyway I'm definately going to go for a larger bead next time I get some.. Love those big read 'pony beads' on the strap. They remind me of cranberries. Never used the black velvet with the braintan I've made either. Never even gave that a thought but it looks very nice, indeed. Your camera takes great pics. thanks for posting your work.. makes me want to follow your lead. Well time to get back to the new waist pouch I've started. I don't have any beads so it's either fur or antler for decoration.
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Post by longtrail on Feb 29, 2008 10:42:06 GMT -5
P, Most of the beads on this pouch are size 11/0s. except for the greasy yellows which are 12/0s. Yes, I find that all size 11/0s are not the same size as well as for the size 8/0' I used on the previous pouches I have shown. Even those vary is size. I had bought beading needles, which have insanely small holes that drive me totally insane when trying to thread them. I use to do a lot of hand sewing of Missouri River BoatmanShirts etc. and always used whats called QUILTING BETWEENS by DRITZ they come in longs and shorts. I liked the shorts when working with fabric, I have always sewn with a back stitch. But for beading I like the longs. I have size 12 beading needles, the ones that have the small eyes. I found that with a size 10 Dritz quilting needle I could use them on the size11/0s easily, being able to pass through the last two beads, and could use them ont he size 12/0s passing through once, IF I avoided the beads with smaller holes. The eye is larger in the dritz, and easily accept the beading thread I use. So screw those beading needles with the micro friggin eyes. The large red beads are Crow size, at least I think thats what they are called. Took the day off yesterday to work on the article for Native Tech. Just about have it done. I can see how for the novice tanner it is going to seem overwhelming, but for those who are familiar with tanning, it should be easy to follow. I tried to give as much information about each step as I could so there would not be any question as to how things are done. Like Matt said about our first video, "It aint dances with wolves" we dont dress in skins and use flint for scraping the hides but we got lots of comments saying how the information we shared was thorough and I guess that is what counts. Most tanning techniques are about the same, except for the ph-ucker ph-ans out there. Lots of unnecessary crap going on there. But over all it is the same. I need to get some more photos taken to add to the article. I will be interested to get some feed back on it. I'd probably get 100 people writing back and saying "gee, thats exactly how I do it". haha. But for some reason I don't think so. Later grl. lt
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Post by joanne on Feb 29, 2008 14:39:14 GMT -5
I hate like hell to sit and wait forever to see the doctor when the kids are sick but I sure do appreciate it when it comes time for our turn and the professional takes a little time with us and is personable. I can tell just by your reply to me about the daing beads that you really give a shit and took the time out of your day to write to me.. I mean really write. and that is kinda rare. So I'm sure that whatever you put your heart into, you are going to do well.
I think that there was something in your draft that was small and you've already mentioned it here but I think it was largely overlooked and so when someone actually sees you do this and have it explained it will suddenly 'click' and make a significant different with how the skins will behave so.. hey you go for it. I doubt i'll be the only one appreciating it and giving it my best shot. all u can do..
COFFEE TIME!
v.thanks for your time. I'll have to get another catalog.. I liked the weird lookin' beads on your last bag.. never saw those before.. the ones that looked like pewter diamond shape big beads ..those looked cool. you make all this crafting look pretty easy!
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Post by longtrail on Feb 29, 2008 15:47:42 GMT -5
Those are actually brass. I had them on a strand of "old" beads. Old, now go figure. Back east when things say antique, they are usually old. out west when something is called antique, it just means someone was gonna throw it away, someone else scarffed it up and is trying to sell it, that makes it western/antique. All of those brass beads on the strand appeard to me hand made, maybe hammered around something.
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Post by beaudro on Aug 24, 2008 6:45:27 GMT -5
Thats beautiful red thunder, i'm real fond of the quill wraps. your beadwork is real good too.
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Post by joanne2 on Aug 24, 2008 8:46:25 GMT -5
Very nice work. Looks like possible fair trade for buffalo calling stone?
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Post by Buckskin Billy on Aug 24, 2008 9:05:54 GMT -5
very nice work
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Post by longtrail on Aug 24, 2008 15:39:12 GMT -5
Beautiful bag. Love the colors, cheyene pinks and little white hearts etc. And as always, your work is beautiful. lt
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Post by longtrail on Aug 24, 2008 23:11:47 GMT -5
Beautiful knife sheath.
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