Wearing All the Hats!

Being the wearer of all the hats in a business is a daunting task. While there was a time that I was able to "do it all," both efficiently and easily, that time has long since gone by! Most days I am harried and trying to do "enough" and that means that there is just not enough time to get to everything I would like to or need to do in that short 24 hour period.

The hat that I prefer!

What is Tiger Tail and How to String Beads With It

I personally like working with beading cable which is also called "Tiger Tail" when creating necklaces, bracelets and some anklets.  Beading cable is nylon coated cable that has been twisted together from multiple strands and is readily available in 3, 7, 19, 21 and 49 strands and ranges from .3 to 1 mm thick. The more strands present in the finished cable, the stronger and more flexible the wire will be. I find that a .18 mm wire with 7 strands is usually best for my projects and use it extensively. Occasionally I will use a smaller diameter wire for very fine holed beads like some small pearls.

Beading cable on a spool