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2008-06-30, 12:10pm
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Squares not dots?(Kabs creative concepts)
I found a pic on Kabs creative concepts and saw these gorgeous beads
called "colorful day" Hope you dont mind Kerry
http://kabsconcepts.blogspot.com/sea...max-results=20
How do u make the dots into squares does anyone else use this technique?
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2008-06-30, 12:47pm
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I think you could pull out the four corners from a circle with a tool.
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2008-06-30, 1:06pm
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ive tried that but doesnt really work hers are very sharp shaped
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2008-06-30, 1:21pm
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practice, practice, practice
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2008-06-30, 1:54pm
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I'm not really sure which beads on the blog your talking about. Is it the first ones? I know that to make dots look square you would say put six dot around your bead and then alternately between them on each side put smaller dots the same color as the bead, It will cause the main dots to square up. Hope that helps.
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2008-06-30, 5:18pm
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ive tried that but doesnt really work hers are very sharp shaped
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Thats because it takes her ages to do it! Really it is just a question of taking your time and pulling the corners, then a bit in the middle etc etc.
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2008-06-30, 11:52pm
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try making a dot not melting it in, and marvering and pushing it with a razor or paddle. just heat minimally so you don't melt it in.
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2008-07-01, 12:39am
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Have you asked Kerry herself if she wants to share how she did them?
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2008-07-01, 2:37am
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Have you asked Kerry herself if she wants to share how she did them?
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i cant seem to find an email address on her blog im not sure if she has any other sites!
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2008-07-01, 3:23am
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I've seen some of her posts in the gallery I believe, you could pm her.
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2008-07-01, 4:12am
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HEY, I am here!
Angie, I just got your email and sent a reply. I figured I would pop in here and share details.
Square dots are tricky, you need good heat control, but once you get them... they are easy. It does take practice!
1)Make a large raised dot.
2)Flatten the dot without melting it in.
3)Use a pick to push out the 4 corners.
4)Sharpen the sides by using the edge of a paddle (I have a small metal paddle for this.)
5)Flatten again.
Here are photos of beads with square dots!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kabscon...7601613527314/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kabscon...7601613527314/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kabscon...7601613527314/
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2008-07-01, 4:24am
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Thanks for sharing your technique, Kerry! Those squares are uber cool!
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2008-07-01, 4:38am
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I am a small metal paddle for this
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hm I never would have figured you are a small metal paddle.
Thanks for sharing your technique, your beads are amazing!
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2008-07-01, 4:59am
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hm I never would have figured you are a small metal paddle.
Thanks for sharing your technique, your beads are amazing!
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LOL!!
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2008-07-01, 7:36am
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Kerry those are awesome beads and this is the first I've seen your blog so I am glad I came upon this thread!
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2008-07-01, 10:36am
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Kerry thank you ever so much for sharing!!!
Them beads are amazing, i cant stop looking at them, and ive never seen squares before only dots. and ive tried your technique and im doing ok need more practise now
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2008-07-01, 11:13am
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that's very nice of you, Kerry
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2008-07-01, 3:23pm
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Kerry,
It is very generous of you to share your techniques. Love the Attic Finds set.
Joyce
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2008-07-02, 4:16am
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Thanks so much everyone.
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