Leaves?

[cherry]

How do you make a leaf? Just a simple little leaf. I know there must be a simple way.I have tried by making a dot and pulling one end. But I end up with a glob. Some helpful advice from some of you "smart cookies" out there would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Cherry

[Jennifer Geldard]

I use flat leaf stringer that I make...
1st heat up a good sized blob of your base color....green?
and then flatten it into a lolly-pop ... next I add a stripe(s) of a contrasting color... darker green..sometimes red down the middle.
Heat that up, and flatten again to maintain the lolly-pop shape.
Now heat it all the way through and pull out the stringer slowly.
When you're done it should be a long ribbon.
Then apply dots with a tiny swipe .... press...swipe...
ta da! sweet little leaves.... here's an example on a bead...
distorted because I melted it in for that painted effect, but you get the idea.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/01-Aug-2002/leaf.jpg

[Steve Wright]

I pull thin stringers with two greens, one light and one dark. Then I lay down 4 or 5 parallel stripes with that stringer. I get it hot and rake through it. Fern leaves

Steve

[Studio Marcy]

If you want a raised leaf, you can also crease it down the center. I use a small screwdriver for that.

[BAM]

Jennifer, beautiful as usual!

Did you ever get my e-mail by the way? Had shop questions for you.
Betty

[bluhealer]

Originally posted by MamboBeads
I use a small screwdriver for that.

LOL!:clap: :clap:
I sold auto parts in a former life, and once I discovered glass, the tool truck took on a whole new meaning!!
Shoulda seen those techs staring as I'd race through the shop to catch it!!
Took the Snappy guy a couple of weeks to ask "just what was I DOING with this stuff"
Carolyn

[cherry]

Thanks, you all gave me some great instructions! Can't wait to try them out!

Jennifer your bead is beautiful, thanks for the pix!

Cherry

[Studio Marcy]

Carolyn, I was in construction safety and I'd go through the trade show booths with beads in mind. Came home with a mining drill bit one time and a nice tool bag. I guess my tools are "eclectic".

[cherry]

I made some flat stringer and Yeow! What neat stuff! thanks so much. It works great!

No, don't have pix "yet" but I will have......

Thanks again friends!
Cherry

[b2beads]

Jennifer - I've got to say that's the best (and most beautiful) rose I think I've ever seen! Very painterly! Just wonderful.

No ideas on leaves, but I too look at auto parts stores, hardware stores, welding supply, any store, frankly - with new "intent"...

b2

[Kathy Champion]

Oooohhh pretty bead!

Kathy