Beaded Keyring Gifts

JailhouseBabe

mary-op wrote: »

Forgive me for being a bit of a numpty in most things..........but what is grosrain ribbon ? Not heard of it before..............couldn't I use normal ribbon as long as it goes through the beads ok ?

Not that I've got any of the beads with letters on but was thinking of having a go with some beads from an old necklace.....the chunky sort.

Lifted from Wikipedia:
"Grosgrain is a type of fabric characterized by its ribbed appearance. In grosgrain the weft is heavier than the warp, creating prominent transverse ribs. It is called a "corded" fabric since the weft resembles a fine cord. Grosgrain is a plain weave corded fabric, with heavier cords than in poplin but lighter than in faille. Grosgrain has a very dull appearance with little luster, however it is also very strong It is a firm, close-woven, fine-corded fabric. While Grosgrain fabric is generally black, it can be many different colors, and grosgrain ribbon comes in a large variety of colors and patterns."

In other words, I guess it's strong enough to hold eyelets/snaps and still hold its shape.

mary-op

JHB -thanks for that. Might ask our craft shop if she's got anything like that

hogshead

Mary you can get grosgrain in most haberdasheries so you'll find it no problem in all colours too.

*Louise*

JailhouseBabe wrote: »

*Louise* - I've just shamelessly nicked your idea!
I had some beads from when DD was little, and have just made a keyring for my friend. I'll take a pic and post it if I remember to buy batteries while I'm out. I've used a grosgrain ribbon that I've had for a while (a cheap roll from Hobbycraft), and used a crop-a-dile to punch the holes and affix 4mm eyelets.

Ohhh I'm so jealous that you've got to play with them before me :rotfl::rotfl:

Please do post a pic

*Louise*

What a lovely way to raise money

And thanks for the tip about the superglue, I have a hot glue gun that might work instead.

Sorry I can't order any from you, it's something I just want to try and make myself, but I'm sure there will be others who like them but don't want the hassle of making them.

I think I will make some extra basic ones ('Mum' 'Dad' etc) and donate them to my DS's shools next fundraiser, way better than baking cakes eh?.

shezmit

i buy all my bits from ebay as its a lot cheaper than hobbycraft and if you want the letter beads i use this site and they are really quick on delivery
http://www.mailorder-beads.co.uk/plastic_index.html

these are fanastic for schools as i sell them to parents as they use them for school bags and coats

JailhouseBabe

Here you go - it's not great, but (IMHO ) not bad for a first attempt!

*Louise*

JailhouseBabe wrote: »

Here you go - it's not great, but (IMHO ) not bad for a first attempt!

That's great :T

Bit of a coincidence....that's my daughter's name so will be the name on the first one I make as well

*Louise*

shezmit - thanks for that link, I have saved it for future use

Crafty_JuJu

JailhouseBabe wrote: »

Here you go - it's not great, but (IMHO ) not bad for a first attempt!

Brill :T defo something I'll be making for my 2 now :T

Shezmit - Thanks for the link