{"id":8824,"date":"2010-03-04T03:39:53","date_gmt":"2010-03-04T11:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=8824"},"modified":"2010-03-03T17:26:32","modified_gmt":"2010-03-04T01:26:32","slug":"calla-lily-beads-rainbow-inspirational-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/calla-lily-beads-rainbow-inspirational-colors\/8824\/","title":{"rendered":"Calla Lily Beads in a Rainbow of Inspirational Colors [Q&A]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Polymer <\/span>“<\/span><\/strong>Wish my Mom was still here, she loved lilies… think I will attempt a bouquet of these flowers.” ~Jocelyn-C<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lately we have been moving along so fast with new ideas and techniques, that sometimes even I forget about the great lessons that have already been covered! Mary-U reminded us of this the other day with her comment about the Calla Lily Bead Tutorial<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can’t wait for the opal tute<\/a> but meanwhile, I’m in love! Just got Volume-016 with the Calla Lily beads! Gorgeous! Trawling around I found a website with such breath-takingly beautiful pics of calla lilies I thought you might enjoy it just for the eye candy and for inspiration too if you’re thinking of doing the beads. I had no idea Callas came in so many colours – four different shades of black, just for starters! Hot pinks and oranges, the Green Goddess of course and so many others. An absolute feast for the eyes and a spur to polymer clayers. And I learned a new word, too: that piece that sticks up in the middle is called a ‘spathe’. The calla lily site is referenced here<\/a>.<\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span>~Mary-U<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy, these are great! Wish my Mom was still here, she loved lilies and was one of the few who could get them to grow in her home as potted plants. Home was a jungle, especially in the years we all were in and out of college living situations. She saved more plants… and they loved her for it. As a matter of fact, think I will attempt a bouquet of these lilies to put in one of her miniature vases she collected on her memorial shelf I’ve set up here. It will give me comfort and joy to see them next to her pictures and other memorabilia, daily. <\/span>~Jocelyn-C<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Today’s photo above, shows a collection of polymer clay calla lily beads as a reminder to go ahead and make some up for yourself if you haven’t already. They are honestly one of my favorite beads!<\/span><\/p>\n

The remainder of this article will be for Q&A. I’ll be working this format into other upcoming articles as well, so that everyone gets their questions answered effectively, and in a timely manner. The\u00a0 questions below all have something to do with sourcing supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Q&A-1: Where to Buy Black Anodized Steel Wire:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Where do you buy the steel black wire 19 gauge? I went to Rona and no luck. Do you remember were you got it thanks.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>~Cindy-B<\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Well Cindy, I actually bought my roll of Black Anodized wire at Home Depot<\/a>. It is sometimes called Tie Wire or Binding Wire, and can be\u00a0 found in the lumber, fencing, small hardware departments, or where you would find concrete supplies. If you can not find it there, try a Google search. It can be called “steel wire”, “black anodized steel wire’ or a combination of any of those words. It is a very common all purpose wire that is readily available from quite a few different manufacturers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Q&A-2: Where to Buy Fimo Mix Quick:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Cindy you mentioned a product called Quick Mix in one of your videos. I’ve been trying to find it and cannot find it anywhere. Where is it sold? <\/span><\/span>~Linda-P<\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I bought my Fimo Mix Quick<\/a> at Michaels, Linda. Though for some reason, I haven’t seen it on their shelves lately, in my area. The best way to find stuff that you can’t find in your local craft stores is to do a quick Google search. You are sure to find several online polymer clay stores that would be happy to ship to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Q&A-3: Sourcing Polymer Clay in Argentina:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Cindy. I am from Argentina and I need to know where can I get cheaper polymer clay and who send me to my country. Excuse me for my English, it is basic. All information you can help me I will thank to you. Sincerely,<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>~Sandra-B<\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Although I don’t have a specific answer for you, Sandra, I am re-posting your question here in hopes that someone else from your country will read it and provide some feedback. Anyone?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Q&A-4: Hardware Stores In Atlanta Georgia:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hi Cindy, receive regards and hugs from Guadalajara, Mexico. First of all I want to thank you for all the beautifull things you teach us. My Brother is going to Atlanta Georgia next month and I want him to bring me some 20 gage wire like the one you use in your videos I can’t find those here. You said that in any hardware stores we can find them but can you tell me a name? I want to look for them in internet so he can go easily with the adress or buy in internet. I’ve beeing looking for it and haven’t find them yet, Thank you so much.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>~Marcela-S<\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Again, I’m not the best person to ask for local hardware store references in Atlanta. But I know there are members and readers here that may be able to help you. If anyone can provide Marcela with info, I know she would be grateful.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/td>\n** Calling All Community Members: <\/strong><\/span><\/span>If you have ideas, answers, tips or stories to share in regards to any of the questions or topics posted above, please add your thoughts below. Everyone’s input is greatly appreciated… both here at this post, as well as anywhere else on the site you see people asking for help.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your comments are what makes this place such a fun place to hang out and meet so many supportive polymer clay friends.<\/span><\/td>\n

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