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ropeadope Elite user Mississippi 453 Posts 
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I guess you are aware kevinjanet that this post ended over 3 years ago? You must have really gone back in the posts to look for pearl poodles.
Anyway, since you revived it, for anyone still interested in these type of tricks I would like to recommend the late Bruce Posgate`s little spiral bound book; NECKLACE TRICKERY. Copyright 1982, if you can find it. It doesn't have pearl poodle descriptions or other shapes, but has a large amount of things you can do with beads and bangles concernng linking, unlinkng, penetrations and complete routines.I met Bruce at the 1971 IBM convention and he was such a likable and fun guy. ;>) Also your timing of your beads post is excellent. I live in New Orleans and Mobile,Al. Mardi Gras territory and beads is a topical subject this time of the year,especially this year, because Mardi Gras season starts early this coming year, in late January. And if anyone who has not enjoyed this carnival party atmosphere and likes to party should not miss it. Mombo, mombo, mombo............ Thanks for the bead link, looks like a great source. And Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! John
Nothing is better than more.
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kevinjanet New user 23 Posts
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I know it's an old topic but I have had trouble all year since Jo-ann fabrics stopped carrying their pearls. I tried other suppliers but got pearls that were too brittle or otherwise unsuitable. So now, if anybody searches for Peal Poodles on the Café, at least they will get a current supplier.
Ps the "Necklace trickery" book sounds good hope I can find it! |
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dedikc Veteran user France (Lyon) 344 Posts
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The search fonction is made to make this old thread alive, isn't it?
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H2Odesign Regular user the Armpit of the Panhandle 193 Posts
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On 2009-12-18 18:37, dedikc wrote: Indeed it has! Quote:
On 2009-12-17 11:40, kevinjanet wrote: Unfortunately, this link only gives access to pearls on string, but not wired beads as the entire book of recently published Zoo Magic would lead to believe are available. I have searched all local craft stores and the internet, but to no avail. Perhaps someone has found a source for them that I'm not aware of. Short of calling the "former" manufacturer (admittedly something I've yet to do), all that's left is to make my own. The lack of availability of the wired pearls renders the above book useful only for one-up models. Larry |
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts
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When I buy beads I buy a lot. I'm running out of them, and you guys are starting to scare me. I'm going out this weekend to find a fabric store that still sells these beads, and I will report back later to tell you what I found.
I am used to having a line of little girls waiting for their poodle. This is very disappointing news to hear.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
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Trekdad Elite user Telford, PA 445 Posts
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Al -- you showed me this once, and I immediately went to Walmart and stocked up on all of their reels of the correct size. (I just couldn't find quality ones that didn't crack at Joanne's). I went back to WM last week, and they still have plenty of stock (at least in the Harleysville store).
Quote: On 2010-07-09 13:04, Al Angello wrote:
Barnhardt: You have tested this theory?
Klaatu: I find it works well enough to get me from one planet to the next. The Day the Earth Stood Still |
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts
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Trekdan thank you
Walmart Harleysville, Pa. is about 8 miles away from my house, so I will be starting my quest there tomorrow. Usually they can't believe it that I want to buy a whole reel of beads, and you bought all of their reels. LOL that's too funny
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
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H2Odesign Regular user the Armpit of the Panhandle 193 Posts
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On 2010-07-09 15:59, Trekdad wrote: Trekdad: Just to be sure, would that be the wired beads? What brand does WMart carry? The WMart in my neighborhood closed out their fabric section several years ago, but their is another one on my town's periphery. Thanks for the help Larry |
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Trekdad Elite user Telford, PA 445 Posts
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Well, when you refer to wired, I assume it's the "stringed" beads. So, yes, these are the beads on string/thread in large lengths that you cut up into the correct segments.
Quote: On 2010-07-09 19:37, H2Odesign wrote:
Barnhardt: You have tested this theory?
Klaatu: I find it works well enough to get me from one planet to the next. The Day the Earth Stood Still |
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Trekdad Elite user Telford, PA 445 Posts
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The Walmart Brand is "Wrights", "Creative Classics", fused pearls #2898521030
Barnhardt: You have tested this theory?
Klaatu: I find it works well enough to get me from one planet to the next. The Day the Earth Stood Still |
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H2Odesign Regular user the Armpit of the Panhandle 193 Posts
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Quote: Perhaps I've caused a little confusion.
On 2010-07-11 09:44, Trekdad wrote: In Neale's Zoo Magic, he uses beads strung on a wire that are then posable. Such as the Gumby in my cat's toy box. These bead strands on wire allow for a greater variety of shapes, as the wire simulates the air pressure in balloons. Traditionally, these strands were used for decorating, but are now nowhere to be found (or my online search skills needed improvement). Maybe still these are the beads you found at WMart? Thanks again, Larry PS Quote:
On 2006-08-12 00:27, magicbern wrote: I really liked Gallagher's idea on the extra bead for the poodle dropping. Quite original! |
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts
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H2Odesign
The pearl poodle is made with beads that are strung on a string. I have never seen, or heard of beads on a wire before.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
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H2Odesign Regular user the Armpit of the Panhandle 193 Posts
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On 2010-07-11 12:47, Al Angello wrote: I've been making poodles from string pearl strands, but the above mentioned book by Robert E. Neale, Zoo Magic, has a fresh take on this method. Al, I believe you have this book. I was just referring to the much earlier hits on this thread. But I guess I should have followed the recommendations. This book was disappointing; normally I have high expectations from Neale. He is a great creative thinker; and I did expect more from this book. By the way Al, did you figure out the pearl snowflake? Is it just a star? Larry |
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts
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Larry
I have the zoo magic book, and I was disappointed with it too. The snowflake is taught in the mardi gras bead book, I have that book, and I was not impressed with it either. What I have found useful is rudolph the red nose reindeer during the Christmas season.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
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H2Odesign Regular user the Armpit of the Panhandle 193 Posts
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Thanks Al,
Perhaps I can find the Mardi Gras book in the state library. |
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts
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Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
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Larry Davidson Inner circle Boynton Beach, FL 5270 Posts
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This is an old thread, but I just wanted to let everyone know who’s interested that I finally found a source for strung, plastic pearls that work perfectly for making a poodle!
I’ve been looking since 2006, and I’ve spent way too much money on pearls that didn’t end up working because they were strung too close together, causing the string to break when you perform the twists. This new product is 65 feet (20 meters) of strung pearls for less than $13, and they work perfectly! They are, though, strung a little further apart than the pearls that I used in my Scripted Insanity DVDs, so I just perform each twist twice instead of once with this new product. PM me if you’re interested in the source. Larry |
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ringmaster Inner circle Memphis, Down in Dixie 1974 Posts
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Https://www.instructables.com/id/Mardi-G......ecklace/
Call it a snowflake.
One of the last living 10-in-one performers. I wanted to be in show business the worst way, and that was it.
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AndyMo805 New user San Luis Obispo, CA 43 Posts
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Amazing how a quick search can revive a Great thread! Thanks guys! Larry Davidson... in posts from way back you mentioned a DVD. Is it still available? Download? Thanks!
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bluesmagic Loyal user 257 Posts
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I found a way to make 2 kissing poodles with a string of 34 beads. It's a nice one. To make it just do as usual with 17 beads but do it 2 times in a row and at the end make the heads face one towards the other (just twisting them in place).
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