Proudly Introducing... Minibeads!
A couple of nights ago, I was roaming through eBay late at night when I stumbled across these miniature marbles by J. R. Hooper. They were just so cute, I had to have them - so I bought them. I should really stop roaming eBay late at night.
Then, I started thinking to myself...
(Can you guess?)
"Hey, if there can be miniature marbles, why not miniature beads? I wonder if I could make really small beads."
"You already do make really small beads."
"Yeah, I know, but I wonder if I could make... like... really REALLY small beads."
"You already do make really REALLY small beads."
"I mean... like... miniature beads."
"Yes, I know what you mean. You do know it's yourself you're talking to here, right?"
"Yeah, yeah, I know. So... could I?"
"Hey, if anyone could..."
So, the next morning, I was eager to give it a try. I pulled out the thinnest rods I have in all my favorite colors, my 1/16" mandrels that I haven't used in a while, pulled some very thin stringer, even made some tiny twisties... and next thing I know, I am totally hooked, making really really small beads like there's no tomorrow... I wanted to try to stay true to my usual designs, with as much detail as possible, just on a much smaller scale.
Minibeads
Minibeads are quite hard to photograph. I had to take this shot a gazillion times.
They are so cool though. I love them.
I wanna make MORE!!!
Now, all that's left to do is to take these little guys for a test drive, to see how the kind folk over on eBay respond to this concept. I really hope they like them, because I really really want to make more!
Oops, the word "really" appears 12 times in this post
I guess I am REALLY passionate about minibeads.
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COOL! REALLY cool!
just let me get my glasses so i can actually see them!
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Really?
Thanks!
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omg!..... in cm how few many they are??? you should make a photo with your "regular" beads and this babies together
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Hi Vachita!
The measurements: approximately 6 to 7mm (0.25-0.3") in diameter, and 4 to 6mm (0.15-0.25") hole-to-hole.
That's a good idea for a photo... I think I will try it!
Thanks!
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ha!
Wow... they are "REALLY" (number 13 heheh) mini!!!!!
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Gorgeous
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Thanks!
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Sarah,
these are to die for wonderful!!!!! I love little and I am not sure I have seen any this cute and small.
What a great addition to your other beads.
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OMG!!!!! Wonderful. I LOVE tiny beads!!! And these are gorgeous.
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Thanks Debi and Michelle!
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Hey Girl-I LOVE THEM!!!!! I am the mini queen-I just LOVE tiny things and these are FAB!!!!! I just know all your fans are just going to go crazy for them!!!!! Pat on the back on these and all the others!!!!
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Thanks Jan!
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I was watching these wonderful little beauties on ebay you must make more the final price was fantastic. CONGRATS!
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Hey Sarah, Love those miniature beads, they look really nice! Glad you enjoyed the Marbles.
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Thanks J!
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wow love the beads and small marbles (my dollshouse child really wants those!) but I cannot find a website for both of you
Ren
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Hey Ren, I keep a couple local retailers in stock from time to time but I'm totally on Ebay lately. Just search miniature marbles there or look up user ebay user jesnbec73, thats me.
Sarah's glass is all over the net though, she's got some great stuff.
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