| CROCHET TOOLS :: TUBULAR BEAD CROCHET STARTER JIG AND TUTORIAL
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The tubular bead crochet jig and tutorial from StudioDax, patent pending, is a great method and tool to start the bead crochet ropes. If you have struggled with this technique and had a hard time with the first inch, or if you always wanted to learn bead crochet ropes, get a kit and be on your way to learn this wonderful method, the easy way!
In addition crochet hooks perfect for making jewelry with the C-Lon Bead Cords and the other bonded nylon brands, such as Tuff, Mastex or Conso, are also now available here, presented along with recommendations as to best sizes for each type of thread.
Personal Note :: Please read my blog entry on the Bead Crochet Jig and Tutorial for more info. To find out about crochet hooks sizes...> More
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| Tubular Bead Crochet Starter Jig and Tutorial Kit - $25.00 |
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Includes the starter jig, the pdf tutorial on a CD, a clip to hold your loop, a printed material list and a quick reminder of the steps when adding beads.
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| The tutorial is shown for right handed crochet, but the tool is non-directional. Just follow the steps left handed and it works fine.
The tutorial is written for beginners and it is best to start with size 6 seed beads.
Once the technique has been mastered, you can use the jig with any size and types of beads including size 15's.
The CD also includes a tutorial showing how to make a 6 bead around rope using the 5 pin starter jig.
To view or print the tutorial you will need a PDF reader downloadable for free from Adobe. |
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| Deluxe Tubular Bead Crochet Jig and Tutorial Kit + Tools + 1 spool of C-Lon Bead Cord - $36.00 |
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Include the standard kit listed above, plus a #7 Lacis steel crochet hook with a cover, 6 big eye needles to load the beads onto the thread, 2 tapestry needles to finish the project and a beading awl for breaking beads in the event you get the sequence wrong. Plus choose one spool of C-Lon Bead Cord, enough for 8 bangles or more.
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| Choose a neutral cord colors, such as Antique Brown, Blush, Cocoa, Flax, Indigo, Lavender, Sepia, Silver or any color that blends with your beads.
If your crochet is tight, the cord will be barely noticeable, unless of course you work with lots of clear or transparent beads. |
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| CROCHET HOOKS |
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The Lacis Steel Crochet Hooks are inexpensive, but they have a very nice hook profile. They catch the nylon cord nicely and let the cord slide well when pulling the hook. Each hook comes with a metal cap to protect the point. Available from Size 1/2.35mm to 14/0.75mm.
Sizes? See notes regarding sizes
#4 - C-Lon Bead Cord Tex 400
#6, 7 - C-Lon Bead Cord/Nylon18
#8-10 - C-Lon Fine Weight Cord
#10-12 - C-Lon Micro Cord/Nylon69
#14 - Can be used to go through bead holes
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Eleggant Hooks - Interchangeable Ergonomic Crochet Hook was $24.75
On sale for $16.00
Egg-shaped wooden handle designed to fit comfortably into the palm of the hand. This system comes with 6 interchangeable crochet shafts, 3 steel heads, size 1.25 mm, 1.75 mm, 2.25 mm, and 3 aluminum heads Size E/3.5 mm, Size H/5.0 mm and Size J/6 mm.
Personal note :: It is very comfortable, the crochet hooks are very easy to exchange and you can cut your favorite steel crochet hook to fit into this handle. Just cut it right before the flat part where the size is marked. I often switch crochet hooks during a crochet session, it is just like changing shoes... It feels nice and fresh. Not designed for anyone holding their crochet hooks like a pencil...
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The Clover Soft Touch Steel Crochet Hooks are lightweight and ergonomic. They feel incredibly nice in the hand. Each hook comes with a metal cap to protect the point.
Sizes? See notes regarding sizes
#0, 2 - C-Lon Bead Cord Tex 400
#2, 4 - C-Lon Bead Cord/Nylon18
#6, 8 - C-Lon Fine Weight Cord
#8-12 - C-Lon Micro Cord/Nylon69
#14 - Can be used to go through bead holes
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| NEW! Kollage Square Crochet Hooks NEW! |
The Kollage Square Crochet Hooks have very comfortable Rosewood handles, while the shaft and hook are made out of high grade aluminum. The innovative square handle makes it very easy to rotate and to position the crochet hook. This design decreases stress and strain and is ergonomically suited for crochet. These new square crochet hooks are available in US size A-M (2.0 - 9.0 mm) in a 6 inch length. > Kollage Square Needles
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Sizes? See notes regarding sizes
US A - 2.00 mm- C-Lon Bead Cord
US B - 2.25 mm- C-Lon Tex 400 Cord
Not recommended for tubular crochet ropes but it works well for single chain crochet with beads. Larger sizes are fabulous for yarn.
I hope that Kollage will consider making square steel crochet hooks in the future as I love their Rosewood handles!
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| CROCHET SETS |
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Boye Steel Crochet Set - $26.00
14 steel hooks size 1 to 14, from 2.75 mm to 0.75 mm. The universal handle feels good in the hand as it is larger than the regular handle on steel hooks.
The set comes in a small zippered carrying case.
Sizes? See notes regarding sizes
Not sure about sizes, this set gives you all the options for fine crochet.
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Boye Master Crochet Set - $39.00
16 steel crochet hooks size 00 to 14, from 3.50 mm to 0.75 mm. Plus 8 aluminum crochet hooks Size D-K, 3.25 mm to 6.50 mm. The set comes in a padded burgundy leatherette zippered carrying case.
Sizes? See notes regarding sizes
Not sure about sizes, this set gives you all the options.
Personal note :: Add a padding between the crochet hooks so that they do not rub against each other when the set is closed.
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| OTHER TOOLS YOU MAY WANT... |
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Wooden Handle Awl - $3.95
7" long with a point profile that works well for breaking seed beads off the cord without damaging the cord. Made in Pakistan.
Personal note :: Using a wood block, insert point right into the seed bead that needs to be broken. This tool is very useful when making tubular bead crochet ropes.
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| Plus check needles and thread burner for ending cords in the tool section >> Tools |
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Patent Pending - What does it means :: StudioDax has a patent pending on the jig and the actual process taught in the tutorial, so if you are a teacher and you wish to teach this method, you will need to purchase a starter kit for each and everyone of your students or you may be in violation of the patent. Contact us for quantity discount on this item. Thank you for your understanding!
Personal Notes - Other Suppliers :: For my sample bracelet I used Miyuki Beads Size 6 from Caravan Beads and a coral nugget as the focal bead. For the12mm end caps, I ordered the Acorn Top Style Bead Cap from B'Sue Boutiques. Another style you may want to consider is the Ornate Victorian Bead Caps. Both styles cover the ends well, better than filigree bead caps. They are available in a variety of finishes, are inexpressive, and when I ordered them online, they arrived promptly.
Go to B'Sue Boutiques: http://www.bsueboutiques.com/bead_caps.shtml
Steel Crochet Hooks Sizes and Recommendations :: If you thought thread naming was confusing, try crochet hooks sizes. From one brand to another of steel bead crochet, different numbering systems are used and then to complicate thing further no standard exists on how to measure hooks in millimeters. Different manufacturers measure in different ways, so a 1.65mm in one brand may not be the same size in another. Beware of sizes and numbers, try a bunch of hooks until you find your favorites for specific applications.
Single chain crochet with beads is much more forgiving as to size allowing one to use larger hooks. Bead crochet ropes require more adjustments and trials. If you want a tight rope, a smaller hook is required, but of course you do not want too small a hook as it will split the bonded nylon cord or not catch the cord properly.
Other factors are the actual profile and the handle of the hook. For single bead crochet you may prefer a slightly larger hook with a comfortable handle. The Lacis steel hooks has a very nice hook, but the small handle is not always comfortable especially if you hold your hook like a scooper. If you hold it like a pencil then a smaller handles are OK... Adding padding is of course an option to make the handle more comfortable - taping shelf lining padding to the hook handle works well. Another option is to attach the padding with rubber bands, so it is temporary and can be removed.
Keeping all these consideration in mind, my recommendations are best guesses for novices like myself. Your individual crochet style and technique will in the end be the final test!
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