micro beads

[queen bee]

What are some of the different uses for micro beads? Also, how do you attach them?

[Qbee]

You can attach microbeads with stick strip or terrifically tacky tape. If you only have the strip you can place them side by side to cover a bigger area. Terrifically tacky tape is also sold in sheets.

You can also use them in shaker cards!!

Those are the only two things that I have used them for so far.

Take care, Brenda

[GarnetJ]

I have used the Zig brand two way glue pen to make a "drizzle" on a card. Then pour the beads all over.

[stamper1996]

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Originally Posted by GarnetJ

I have used the Zig brand two way glue pen to make a "drizzle" on a card. Then pour the beads all over.

I've done this technique using crystal effects too.

I've also bought some of the larger seed beads and attached them to specific areas on a card using the glue pen or CE (such as the center of flowers, the collar on Cool cat, etc.)

[auntie65]

you can use terrifically tacky tape to bead onto pens. I'm sure the instructions are on the site somewhere.

[janabannana]

I use crystal effects too. The beads will not fall off, and it gives a really cool look to your project.

[Vegastamper]

You can also adhere them with glassy glaze (ultrathick embossing powder). Sprinkle them on when the ep is still warm and sticky.

[jkincolorado]

Suzanne~

Those are O'So CUTE!!! Great job

[seewah]

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Originally Posted by queenpennywise

For more ideas on what to do with Micro Beads, you can join the Penny Wise Arts Yahoo group -- where it's all about the beads baby!!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PennyWiseArts/

We have weekly classes that incorporate micro beads in some way, and the files and photos are filled to the brim with ideas to boggle your mind!!

Right now I am making ornaments for Christmas,... take two glass slides and sandwhich a picture in between them (vintage holiday photo, family photo, anything!) then run 1/4" O'So Sticky Tape all the way around the edges to hold them together and dip into colored micro beads! A tiny strip of tape over the top makes a hanger - beaded inside and out! They are really pretty and O'So EASY!!

Is the 1/2 inch tacky tape too wide to use on slides? I found some at Michael's today and wasn't sure which one to buy. The 1/4 inch just looks like it isn't wide enough when using beads ... and the 1/2 inch looks kind of wide.

Also, when using foil tape, what is the correct width to use on slide mounts? And where do you find copper or silver foil tape? I looked at Michael's, Joann's and WR Crafts today ... and NOBODY carries it! :(

Thanks for your help!