I just saw this in the Garage on LE
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50972&stc=1&d=1195931148
Does anyone here make them? Or know where to buy them in the U.K. as I am drooling and I must must have one! ;D
Ooooooh! Are there any carpenters in the house?! They look really good.
I have a terrific display stand made by Jim at BlueMoon. It looks like an abacus when full.
ooooo that is gorgeous!! I am going to talk to my family, one of them must know how to use a saw!!!!!
Not what you were after but I thought they were great.
http://mybeadrack.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10 (http://mybeadrack.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10)
:)
Quote from: Carrie-Jane on November 25, 2007, 09:38:49 PM
http://mybeadrack.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10 (http://mybeadrack.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10)
:)
Grate site!! Thank you for the link Carrie-Jane, maybe I am only after 2 stepped ones now....and a heart shped one for my own growing beadie collection!!
Do like that Oak Rack, its lovely. Makes me want to have woodwork lessons now!
Found these ones:
http://www.lampworkbeaddisplay.com/catalog.php?category=7 (http://www.lampworkbeaddisplay.com/catalog.php?category=7)
The design is fairly simple I think and could be made up at home fairly easily.? (Says me!??)
They are really sweet :) Look easy enough to have a go at at home, but I have never picked up a drill in my life ??? ;D ;)
It is always customs that kills me when I order from the U.S.A. ::)
I would love to buy from Europe, or have something wonderful crafted at home.
Hi,
If it helps any handy people out there, here's a useful looking set of instructions:
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68594 (http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68594)
... very nearly tempted to try my hand at woodwork... ;)
Cheers,
Janie
This one shows fairly clearly how such a thing could be constructed... (this from a woman who's never handled any woodworking tools larger than a hacksaw in her entire life!)
http://www.austinbluemoon.com/images/Beadrack.jpg (http://www.austinbluemoon.com/images/Beadrack.jpg)
Janie
The one in the Jolene´s message looks like one I saw sometime in WetCanvas. It was old message and I do not remember who had made it. He/she planned to start making and selling them, if I remember correct and asked opinions.
I'm trying to talk hubby into doing this but I'm not getting very far! Maybe I should get the tools out myself.... :o
Quote from: beadysam on November 26, 2007, 10:54:05 AM
Maybe I should get the tools out myself.... :o
Go on Sam - you could make a fortune from us lot........ ;) :D
Quote from: strawackie on November 26, 2007, 05:59:15 PM
Quote from: beadysam on November 26, 2007, 10:54:05 AM
Maybe I should get the tools out myself.... :o
Go on Sam - you could make a fortune from us lot........ ;) :D
Its tempting... :-\
i have asked my hubby and he having a go this weekend, will post piccies up when he done and if you like i could talk nicely to him!!!! ;)
OOOhhh! just seen the ones on the link Carrie Jane put up and he gonna have a go at one of the carousels as well!!!! Well seeing as i have taken the shed over thought i could make him feel useful!!!!!
P
Quote from: saffie on November 27, 2007, 10:41:31 PM
i have asked my hubby and he having a go this weekend, will post piccies up when he done and if you like i could talk nicely to him!!!! ;)
Post us up some pics of his handywork please? ;D
Quote from: Jolene on November 25, 2007, 07:33:38 PM
I just saw this in the Garage on LE
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50972&stc=1&d=1195931148
Does anyone here make them? Or know where to buy them in the U.K. as I am drooling and I must must have one! ;D
Graeme just said 'yeah, ok' so I don't suppose they are that tricky to make. Mind you, his dad's a carpenter.
How about this for a completely recycled bead stand :)
Ok it needs a bit of work but I usually throw the stands out as I only use the knives that come on them.
The wire is bent mandrels so can be any length. I'm thinking of drilling holes for more mandrel bits just offset a bit. Then just need to cover the gap in the handle now where I took off the knife hanger shelf thingy (sorry about the technical blurb :D)
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/dinah46/Bead%20Stand/BeadCarousel2.jpg) (http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/dinah46/Bead%20Stand/BeadCarousel1.jpg)
It looks exactly like my kitchen roll holder!
What a good idea.
And to think I was actually in the charity shop this morning dropping off some old clothes! I could have looked for another one.
I feel a Sunday car boot morning rummage coming on, weather permitting!
;D
Quote from: Carrie-Jane on November 28, 2007, 01:42:36 PM
It looks exactly like my kitchen roll holder!
What a good idea.
And to think I was actually in the charity shop this morning dropping off some old clothes! I could have looked for another one.
I feel a Sunday car boot morning rummage coming on, weather permitting!
;D
I have actually used them as toilet roll and kitchen roll holders and for necklace holders while I'm making up necklaces as all the handles screw together. I hate throwing things away but I'm at a loss what else to use them for - polite answers only required ::)
Just a note to say that Saffie's Hubby is Brilliant. I have just had two of his Handcrafted display stands delivered today and they are Top Notch. Thank you guys ;D
welcome Jo. He fairly chuffed as well bless him!!! think he may be addicted to wood!!!! (not sure if that sounds right or not!) anyway cos i feel able to i will just shamelessly advertise the new thread in the for sale section if anyone else is interested. i can provide more!!!!
Thanks again Jo, please post piccies when you have stained them
Saffie
Will do :) I think I am gonna show off my bead collection on them at the same time
oh god yes definitely, every opportunity!!! ;D
Jeribeads on the "New York suppliers" thread have the acrylic bead stands, just in case anyone is still looking as Rocio have run out.
Quote from: dinah46 on November 28, 2007, 01:25:32 PM
How about this for a completely recycled bead stand :)
Ok it needs a bit of work but I usually throw the stands out as I only use the knives that come on them.
The wire is bent mandrels so can be any length. I'm thinking of drilling holes for more mandrel bits just offset a bit. Then just need to cover the gap in the handle now where I took off the knife hanger shelf thingy (sorry about the technical blurb :D)
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/dinah46/Bead%20Stand/BeadCarousel2.jpg) (http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/dinah46/Bead%20Stand/BeadCarousel1.jpg)
Everything looks good to me.Good Design.
Good luck at your upcoming ideas! I hope all your hard work pays off...I think your displays will really stand out! It is such a great use of a natural material and it does "elevate" the piece, both in the rich appearance and the height, giving much more interest to a table display! Great Job!
Going back to the abacus idea, I have just got an Ikea child's abacus to pull apart and redo as a bead rack.
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90064846
Trouble is it's obviously quite well made, they don't want you to able to break it and swallow the beads!
This is such an ancient thread ???
Can I just say that although I was quite pleased with my recycled 'bead stand' I have now bought one of Manda's and I love it :D
The abacus is a great idea! Given that I've often thought of making a posh abacus for my nephew (he's only 3 and I've already got him addicted to glass beads :D ) I can't think why I never thought of using an abacus for bead display!
Ooh yeah, love the abacus. Typical though, when you want Ikea to build it for you they don't, when you wanna pull it apart, ya can't ;D
Quote from: dinah46 on February 23, 2010, 11:41:51 AM
This is such an ancient thread ???
Can I just say that although I was quite pleased with my recycled 'bead stand' I have now bought one of Manda's and I love it :D
Thanks Dinah ;D these are our stands for any one new ;)
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/Muddimers1/IMG_6248.gif)
www.mangobeads.co.uk
Quote from: MangoBeads on February 23, 2010, 03:19:15 PM
Quote from: dinah46 on February 23, 2010, 11:41:51 AM
This is such an ancient thread ???
Can I just say that although I was quite pleased with my recycled 'bead stand' I have now bought one of Manda's and I love it :D
Thanks Dinah ;D these are our stands for any one new ;)
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/Muddimers1/IMG_6248.gif)
www.mangobeads.co.uk
and fab they are too Manda, I love my mixed mandrel one.
Brilliant ! ;)