tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2465789206319703084.post5170709550645270115..comments2023-12-21T15:04:40.020-08:00Comments on 2007 Bead Journal Project: Task lighting: for beaders and for reptiles?BJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02315156102917298319noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2465789206319703084.post-16648053035678734842007-10-27T07:29:00.000-07:002007-10-27T07:29:00.000-07:00What I have are two table lamps - one is an OTT "s...What I have are two table lamps - one is an OTT "style" that I bought at Staples. I replaced the light bulb with an Ott light bulb, bought with the coupon at Joann's. That's on my right side. On my left I have a lamp that fits the same bulb - again, just from the office supply store, but the arm swings out and closer to my beadwork. I replaced the over head light bult with a screw in flourescent bulb in a daylight spectrum that really seems to have helped me.<BR/><BR/>From outside, my bead room glows in the night like a firefly!!!The bad Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872470421712970604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2465789206319703084.post-61746699945874186802007-10-23T13:58:00.000-07:002007-10-23T13:58:00.000-07:00Freebird, I'm going to go out and find a reptile b...Freebird, I'm going to go out and find a reptile bulb. I really want to know if the wattage/illumination is equal or better than a crafters bulb. <BR/><BR/>I'll let you know what I find.vivagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869897494047218024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2465789206319703084.post-41128703345252176862007-10-21T21:19:00.000-07:002007-10-21T21:19:00.000-07:00I have the 13 watt OTT and it's not enough. I tho...I have the 13 watt OTT and it's not enough. I thought I was the only one having trouble seeing with the OTT alone. I feel better knowing I am not alone although I wish none of us were in this boat. I didn't realize their would be so much difference between 13 and 18 watt bulbs. I have no experience with reptile or other bulbs so can't help you Vivage but this discussion has helped me.Timareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769047120660859743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2465789206319703084.post-6411615526671092512007-10-20T16:13:00.000-07:002007-10-20T16:13:00.000-07:00Vivage -- I guess it's a matter of where our needs...Vivage -- I guess it's a matter of where our needs and preferences lie. For me, the cost of the new lamp was minimal in terms of being able to finally see what I am doing when beading. Previously the tiniest of details were simply a blur and a start of a headache.<BR/><BR/>One of our daughters used to keep several aquariums with exotic frogs and the lights you are referencing. I don't remember them being any brighter than the 18-watt full spectrum bulb I am using.<BR/><BR/>Good luck in making the choice that is right for you.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Kathy V in NMKVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893455571484379148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2465789206319703084.post-28786110446932196442007-10-20T11:41:00.000-07:002007-10-20T11:41:00.000-07:00I think a lot of our concepts about having it all ...I think a lot of our concepts about having it all may have gotten in our way. Joann's definitely has coupons, but watch out because some things are not covered by the coupons. Also going back to the first statement, I'm not sure you can have it all when it comes to lighting, meaning perhaps we can't have the best energy saving with also having good light. It was interesting reading about the reptiles and their lighting, and how much we cross over, I don't know, but we do use frogs as a telltale species for genetic changes that might affect people!Mary Timmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610970753020969331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2465789206319703084.post-62216552685028487452007-10-20T11:23:00.000-07:002007-10-20T11:23:00.000-07:00In terms of lamps at a lower cost...Joann's Fabric...In terms of lamps at a lower cost...<BR/><A HREF="http://www.joann.com" REL="nofollow">Joann's Fabrics on-line</A> allows you to sign up for emails in which they give a lot of coupons, some with 50% off items they sell. Some coupons are for their website only and some are for on-line or their stores. They sell these lamps and if you get the coupons, you might be able to get them for less. But their initial price might be higher so one still needs to shop.<BR/><BR/>As long as I'm talking about Joann's...<BR/>I love the seed bead storage system from <A HREF="http://www.WhimBeads.com" REL="nofollow">Out on a Whim (WhimBeads.com)</A> - it's the rectangular soft plastic flip tubes (4 sizes) that fit into a 4x6 box they also sell. Well, these fit great into <A HREF="http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat2119&PRODID=prd45972" REL="nofollow"> Joann's Jewelry Tote</A>. 24 boxes fit in the bottom portion with room for 12 more on the top. This can certainly be gotten with their coupons for less than retail and it's well worth the price, if you travel with your beads. I own two of these, which I originally used for full time storage until I graduated to a cabinet and now use these for travel.<BR/><BR/>Hope this helps someone. Have a Beady Good Day. KarenKaren L. Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144153947163903113noreply@blogger.com