Tela New Tute

[las]

OK .
My pic should be up and ready for some CC.


Thanks

Lee-Ann

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[Tela]

Lee-Ann, I think the biggest problem with the beads is there isn't anything behind them. I think you made the frame too big. When the frame is the right size there is a channel that the beads rest in. I can't tell for sure from the picture, but that seems to be the biggest trouble. If the bead holes are really big that would be trouble, too. Your cab may be too thin and maybe that's why there is no gap behind your wire or the frame is just too big. You see at the top that there is a small gap? That tells me that the frame is too big.

It is a pretty piece and salvageable. You should be able to undo the bead wire and do it again. Tape your bail together first. Try some smaller beads on this piece if you want to redo it and they should look a lot more sturdy. Right now the beads you have on there aren't being supported by anything.

I hope that was helpful.

[las]

Ok Now the pendanat is back to Nude.

As you can see there are a few marks form me wrestling and so forth.
But I want to understand what I have done and need to do to solve this little issue.

I will try to add aonother pic so you can see the sides in all their glory.
Thanks Tela.

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[las]

OK . Go to town !!!

sorry about the quality of the pic but I think you will get enough to CC.

(Goes to show how much trouble it is to take good pics in the tute !)

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[Tela]

Well, it looks like everything is right to me, as far as the gap you need. Now I can see it, your gap is actually a little big, but that should be ok. It looks like the cab sides are more straight than domed. Is that right?

[las]

Hi Tela, Yes it more straight thatn domed. Or is that dooomed I just saw Glenda heart. I think I might have too much room on the side. Maybe bigger beads ??
Not sure now.

I will leave pendant on my bench and mull over it for now.
I have not much time at the moment so I will be popping in and out so anysuggetstion will be great. ( Kids back to school next week)
I hope my pics did not give too much away. ( did not think of that till I saw Glenda pics) Sorry .
Lee-Ann

[Tela]

Hi Lee-Ann I have given this a lot of thought. Don't give up! I can say that it seems your cab isn't domed enough. Because it has straight sides, it doesn't leave the right shape for the beads. But, you can still get some beads on it. I am going to suggest three things. You can try to start again with an appropriate cab; or, you can use some beads that have a smaller hole so they won't wiggle around so much; or, you can carefully nip a tiny bit off your prongs and repeat the steps for prongs. That will leave a smaller space for your beads. If you choose to do the last one, choose small beads with small holes and pull the wire tight. It still should work, but won't be 100% right. For the best look, you should try a domed cab. I know that doesn't sound like much help. Sorry. I hope you aren't too frustrated. ((Hugs))

[las]

Defiantly not frustrated.
My father is not well and in hospital ATM so the distraction are great.
Doing this actually makes me calmer. Now I have something productive to do and try, its all just fun and games for me.
So now I have plan A , B and a plan C. Could not be happier. I also have a cab I bought the other day I might try.
I might be making thing worse for my self though
It is smaller and triangular but what the heck......no pain no gain.
Thanks heaps for all your support and feed back.

[Tela]

Hope your dad is better. That would definitely be a distraction!

You have a good attitude! I would try a different shape, why not- as you say, no pain, no gain. LOL!

[glenda]

Hope your dad is on the mend Lee-Ann!

Positive vibes heading your way!!