Beadwork/Expert Profile
Expertise
I have been beading for over 16 years and teaching beading for about 14 years. I especially love Japanese seed beads in size 11 and size 15. Not a delica fan but maybe someday... I especially love teaching other people about beading.
Experience in the area
I teach the following stitches/projects: peyote, brick, netting, St Petersberg chain, spiral rope, dutch spiral, beaded pens, beaded Christmas ornaments, earrings, pouches, necklaces, bracelets - just about anything beaded, I have tried it.
Publications
I have had 7 articles published by Jewelry Crafts Magazine and one by Bead & Button Magazine.
Awards and Honors
2nd place Professional Beadwork in the Gems and Minerals section Los Angeles County Fair 1998
3rd place Professional Beadwork in the Gems and Minerals section Los Angeles County Fair 1999
What do you like about this subject?
I love the feel and the colors of beads. They sparkle and entrance you. They are very addicting.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Stitch I need to learn more about is Ndebele. I will when I have a project that "needs" it. I can do it but don't feel proficient with it yet, also more about sculptural peyote.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Seed beads go through a process that takes over a month to make them.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Copyright is the hottest bead topic
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Kathy | 02/18/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much, Pamela. The information is ..... |
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| Kathy | 09/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | You're a lifesaver! This is exactly what ..... |
| Gary | 09/10/08 | 10 | 8 | 10 | I appreciate your quick response. I will ..... |
| Marsha | 07/30/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for getting back ..... |
Recent Answers from Pamela Welborn
2010-02-16 Beading Thread:
There are a couple schools of thought on conditioning thread. I don't care for the feel of the thread after it's conditioned. You can use many things bees wax or thread heaven are the most common
2009-11-19 Square Stitch:
Well you didn't say how wide the bracelet is so that would effect which clasp I would choose but I will show you links to a few of my favorite clasps. I too don't care for the peyote toggle bar and loop
2009-11-08 Stretch rings:
I'm sorry but I don't use stretchy cord. I weave with needle and thread. here are a couple links I found with a quick google search. I hope something here helps! http://www.ehow.com/how_5512746_make-beaded-stretch-ring
2009-10-06 Beading:
Well this is not generally in my realm of knowledge but I have seen something similar done. There is a product made just for what you want to do. you can see them here: http://www.blockheadstamps
2009-08-14 Small beaded lizard:
Well if you used seed beads to make a beaded lizard that was meant to be made with larger beads, it might work. Here are some links with projects like I am describing. You might be able to find free
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