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2012-03-16, 1:24pm
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bead embroidery
What needles do you use with lacy stiff stuff. The wide eye needle I use are nearly impossible and I believe they are size 10 I cant thread them with breaking the needle or bending significantly. I am using a needle threader. It shouldn't be this hard... help!!!!!!!!!
Thanks in advance
Deb
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2012-03-16, 4:20pm
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what size beads you using? poss a shorts sewing needle will work better than a beading needle. terry
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2012-03-16, 5:56pm
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I just use regular beading needles w/ Lacy's Stiff Stuff, either 10 or 12 depending on the beads I'm using. What kind of thread are you using? I find that threading is just practice, practice, practice. If I'm having trouble, I'll flatten the thread, hold it in my non-dominant hand between thumb and forefinger with just an edge sticking up, then lower the needle onto the thread. Lacy's is great to work with for bead embroidery.
Good luck,
Peggy
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2012-03-16, 5:56pm
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Hi Deb - this is Robert's wife Camille. I do a fair amount of bead embroidery with Lacy's. I've found that I need to change needles fairly often as the stiff stuff seems to dull the points pretty quickly. I generally use what is sold as a "pony" neelde, size 12, or if I'm feeling rich I'll use a John James English beading needle also size 12. I haven't tried sharps, but can't see why they wouldn't work. Either way, I prefer a REALLY sharp needle point and change needles when the resistance becomes too much. I don't like fighting with my beadwork! Hope this helps!
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2012-03-16, 6:01pm
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Oh yeah, Peggy is right. Thread makes a BIG difference. I use One G thread and much prefer it to any of the others. The braided or twisted threads have a real grab to them that works great for off loom weaving but totally bites when doing embroidery. I also do not wax thread when using Lacy's, it only makes a mess. I like a slick, non-textured thread for embroidery. If you don't use the One G, nymo works pretty well, too.
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2012-03-17, 11:02am
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I ve been using silamide but threading through needles usually bends the needle. As i said i just started bead embroidery so might not be using right equipment. Thanks alll
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2012-03-17, 2:39pm
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you don't thread your needle, you needle your thread.
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2012-03-17, 3:50pm
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Many needles have a right and a wrong side. Someitmes turning the needle over to the other side helps.
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2012-03-17, 4:15pm
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Hi,
I use the needle threaders by Clover. They are the only ones that will thread a sharp type needle without breaking....at least for me....
Joan
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2012-03-18, 7:15am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaterwunky
I ve been using silamide but threading through needles usually bends the needle. As i said i just started bead embroidery so might not be using right equipment. Thanks alll
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Silamide has a textured surface is thinner, which makes it great for weaving but not so much for embroidery. 1G is a lot better for embroidery.
Camille
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2012-03-19, 6:29pm
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I'm with Camille. One G thread is the best!
Peggy
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