My appendages do not seem up to the task either. I have a hard time just picking up beads on a needle.
You folks that can "do" beadwork amaze me no end. The few times I tried I consistantly break threads, break beads, mangle the material, somehow mismatch beads and I end up with bulges and stacks and.....
The absolute worst part - the "completed" pathetic bundle of beads ended up with a rats-nest layer of thread on the backside that almost doubles the thickness of the material in use!
This in spite of hands on instruction, coaching, and supervision from my Lovely Spousal Unit who can "just whip out" lazy stitch, peyote stitch, bead weaving, loom work, and is working on learning quill work (not her favorite)
Beadworkers, I salute you.
I can honestly say that it takes a LOT of practice...obviously a lot more than I've put into it over the years. I haven't yet mastered get one bead in a row straight yet.
yhs
Prof Marvel
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