tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post6455708489683473701..comments2022-12-13T03:04:22.158-07:00Comments on The Real Leopardstripes: Easy stacking bracelets- simple sparklies for the working woman!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14198762779253659811noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-35525709546829768742016-04-18T13:41:36.727-06:002016-04-18T13:41:36.727-06:00Good luck with organizing your new digs- I hate mo...Good luck with organizing your new digs- I hate moving!!! ;) Enjoy! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198762779253659811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-37672010914550922452016-04-14T16:18:40.829-06:002016-04-14T16:18:40.829-06:00I found your tutorial about a year ago and bought ...I found your tutorial about a year ago and bought the welding wire from Tractor Supply. I found the heat shrink tubing and knew I was in business. Uh, wrong. I could not longer locate your tutorial UNTIL TODAY and I am sooooooooo excited!!! i felt like I have won the lottery!! I can't wait to try this if I can now reassemble all of the necessary equipment. Unfortunately I moved in the interim and my new bead room looks like a bomb hit it. I am hoping to locate everything this weekend and then have some fun! Thank you so much for this tutorial. Can't wait to see some of your others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-85175095760727756012015-07-03T10:41:17.628-06:002015-07-03T10:41:17.628-06:00Having worked in electronics for many years I know...Having worked in electronics for many years I know that you can safely use a hair dryer on high to shrink the tubing; it also comes in many colors! Happy beading!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-43712111335434089052015-05-08T09:12:28.464-06:002015-05-08T09:12:28.464-06:00I think crystals would work wonderfully for this! ...I think crystals would work wonderfully for this! I'd recommend, though, that you not use the types with specialized finishes (i.e., aurora borealis, or other surface treatments of the glass). I've used seed beads with AB, and they've been fine, but I think maybe I just got lucky, LOL! Check to make sure that they're not just painted with color, too- I recently got some cut-crystal beads from a dubious dealer, and guess what? The glass isn't colored all the way through. Something like that won't hold up in the long run. But you should be good to go, if you use the good ones- glass is pretty much impervious to most chemicals. Thanks for commenting, and when you make some of these, let us know how they turned out! :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198762779253659811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-31765898463256846022015-05-07T18:22:03.829-06:002015-05-07T18:22:03.829-06:00Wow! Thank you for answering my comment. I have a...Wow! Thank you for answering my comment. I have actually ordered some heat shrink in different colors for the ends - haven't gotten it yet. BUT, I wanted to ask you - could you use crystals instead - they are glass but I don't know if they would be able to hold up in a dishwasher or bleach. Got any thoughts on that?kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170988877540460420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-6770008697166833462015-05-02T19:54:48.766-06:002015-05-02T19:54:48.766-06:00Wow, you scored a BARGAIN on the wire- that's ...Wow, you scored a BARGAIN on the wire- that's awesome! Hope you have as much fun with them as I do- they're such a great way to use just a couple-few inches of beads. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198762779253659811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-89171379615674185032015-05-02T17:42:40.148-06:002015-05-02T17:42:40.148-06:00I just made my first one. The roll of 110 ft wire...I just made my first one. The roll of 110 ft wire was about $5 - not bad and the heat shrink was about $2. Very neat! Thanks!kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170988877540460420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-24868755468991750472014-03-14T09:00:29.969-06:002014-03-14T09:00:29.969-06:00Thanks! Hope you have a beautiful day, too! :)Thanks! Hope you have a beautiful day, too! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198762779253659811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-60793543236720773432014-03-14T03:21:21.003-06:002014-03-14T03:21:21.003-06:00Thank you for this tutorial :)
With photos it'...Thank you for this tutorial :)<br />With photos it's easy, no need to translate haha!!!<br /><br />Have a beautiful day :DAlthéa Vestrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590711678941515182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-34111552428334363192013-09-12T09:13:44.525-06:002013-09-12T09:13:44.525-06:00Thanks so much- you made my day! (Still recovering...Thanks so much- you made my day! (Still recovering from the first cold/flu of the school year...) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198762779253659811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-44431606413241180092013-09-12T08:28:36.891-06:002013-09-12T08:28:36.891-06:00I love all the hints! Great images too. Never thou...I love all the hints! Great images too. Never thought about using heat shrink tubing (we have tons of it and use it all the time in electronics). On that note, you've given me a bunch of new ideas. Thanks for the post and I love everything you made using this simple technique. Have a nice day!Laura Dhttp://www.ladisireflections.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-1586801527833439632013-09-11T15:59:17.913-06:002013-09-11T15:59:17.913-06:00Glad you like 'em- you can do so much with the...Glad you like 'em- you can do so much with these, and they're so easy. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198762779253659811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-35490897726312209292013-09-11T15:54:22.544-06:002013-09-11T15:54:22.544-06:00Wow. Love this idea. I am going to print it and ...Wow. Love this idea. I am going to print it and try it sometime when I get a chance to find the wire and stuff needed. Sounds so fun! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-47242681187249122632013-06-14T16:14:25.522-06:002013-06-14T16:14:25.522-06:00Cool! Feel free to send me any pics- I'll post...Cool! Feel free to send me any pics- I'll post them on the blog! And thank you- I love hearing from folks, it makes doing the tutorials worthwhile. Have a great weekend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198762779253659811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-1481998800658471322013-06-13T21:45:18.036-06:002013-06-13T21:45:18.036-06:00Love, love, love this tutorial. YOu make it look s...Love, love, love this tutorial. YOu make it look so easy! going to try this - this weekend!!! what a wonderful way to make cool beaded bangles!!! thanks so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-26649028315685362492013-05-29T16:45:20.900-06:002013-05-29T16:45:20.900-06:00A 2-lb. package of MIG wire is a LOT of wire- I...A 2-lb. package of MIG wire is a LOT of wire- I'm still using the same roll I bought 20+ years ago, with no signs of running out. The 2-lb. is the standard roll over here in the States. I'm not sure how many feet/meters it is, to be honest. You could easily use copper craft wire- but bear in mind that it will not be as durable, or as springy. And you probably won't want to subject them to quite as much rough handling or throw 'em in the dishwasher...however, you'd be able to skip the heat-shrink, because with a softer wire like copper, you can make much tidier wrapped loops and hooks. Most craft wires and copper wires have a non-tarnish coating, so oxidization shouldn't be a major issue. Let me know how it works out! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198762779253659811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-51743960260009294902013-05-29T02:17:00.160-06:002013-05-29T02:17:00.160-06:00is there a substitute for welding wire? or what in...is there a substitute for welding wire? or what in the package size of welding wire do you get? I live in australia and stainless steel wire is quite pricey but i can get copper coated and ones like that but i don't know if it would rust?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12129046738080190640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-65174581530264713922013-05-28T15:08:42.335-06:002013-05-28T15:08:42.335-06:00No, thank YOU- it's been a rough few days here...No, thank YOU- it's been a rough few days here at Casa Rodman, and this brightens my day! Yes, there are a bunch more tutorials- at the top of the page, click on "tutorials" in the "View Posts By Topic" thingy on the right-hand side. There's going to be more of 'em soon! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198762779253659811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-85932271563384947752013-05-24T21:35:48.013-06:002013-05-24T21:35:48.013-06:00thanks, I enjoyed your instructions and sense of h...thanks, I enjoyed your instructions and sense of humor so much and look forward to doing this! Do you have any other tutorials you are willing to share with us? Much appreciated!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10996934218353369287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-62938210678694879492013-05-22T11:24:54.887-06:002013-05-22T11:24:54.887-06:00Yeah! First place to check is any welding supplier...Yeah! First place to check is any welding suppliers in your area- you may be surprised how many are out there. Your second option is to find a vendor online- you're looking for stainless MIG wire, 308L .030" or .035" (although the .035" is going to be a little heavier, and thus more springy). I found two very good prices for this on eBay- here's the listings: <br /><br />http://www.ebay.com/itm/ER-308-308L-STAINLESS-MIG-WIRE-030-X-2-SPOOL-/130480040658?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e61376ad2<br /><br />http://www.ebay.com/itm/ER308L-030-2lb-Stainless-Steel-MiG-welding-wire-/190835501660?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6eaeaa5c<br /><br />Both of these are at a very decent price. The going rate is generally from about $20-$25, but you may find an even better price at a local supply shop. Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198762779253659811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-65645547522053659302013-05-22T08:48:17.073-06:002013-05-22T08:48:17.073-06:00Can you tell us where we can get the stainless ste...Can you tell us where we can get the stainless steel welding wire? I sort of doubt my local Lowe's or Home Depot carries it. Not at their websites anyway. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-24616810589125400452013-04-17T15:11:55.947-06:002013-04-17T15:11:55.947-06:00Teariana- you can thank my old friend, James, who ...Teariana- you can thank my old friend, James, who taught me that almost any tool that you might not have can be improvised- hope you have fun making and wearing them!<br /><br />Rhonda- you're welcome! You won't regret making these- they really are tough, and much, much more sanitary than woven friendship bracelets- don't be surprised if coworkers ask you to make them for THEM, too. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198762779253659811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-71192513095971502842013-04-17T08:50:12.553-06:002013-04-17T08:50:12.553-06:00Oh my that is awesome, that would be so perfect fo...Oh my that is awesome, that would be so perfect for where I work at. It's dirty and people wear their bracelets there, but they get so dirty. This would be fabulous to make. Thank you for sharing this. Rhondanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520437534861996592.post-38997908801688863722013-04-17T00:39:29.008-06:002013-04-17T00:39:29.008-06:00Looks dangerous but what the hay, pretty nice when...Looks dangerous but what the hay, pretty nice when done. I have some of that shrink tubing around here, couldn't figure out how to make it work without one of them expensive hot air doo-hickeys, whew! What a relief, now if I could just find what I did with them. Lol. I've been wanting to make some thin, stackable bangles and these are definitely up my alley.tearianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248223756084934noreply@blogger.com