Beaded Beads Tutorials (11/23/2015)
Now that you are starting to think about Christmas presents, here is a quick idea. Beaded beads are very fast and don’t have to cost a lot. Just pick one, make a bunch of them, and use them for pendants and/or earrings.
Beaded Sultan Bead Tutorial
http://abeadersblog.blogspot.com/ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 06:44:00 -0700
Recently I saw an amazing beaded bead on BeadsForBrains365. Mandy gave the web link http://manogyongyei.blogspot.com/2009/01/sultan-bogy.html where she had found the pattern, only the instructions were a little sketchy and also in Hungarian. I sat down and tried to walk my way through the sketches. After much trial and error this is what I came up with.
http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 07:26:15 -0700
Four of our best designers offer their professional advice on successfully crafting your own handmade jewelry. Make beads from step-by-step patterns, specifically designed for you to create and enjoy! The variety of patterns and projects come with great step-by-step instructions, colored diagrams, and materials and tools lists. Learn how to make beads using tubular peyote, herringbone, ladder, square, and brick stitches.
Peyote Stitch Bead Patterns (11/20/2015)
If you don’t know peyote stitch yet, you really need to learn it. Yes, it can be hard to start, but in the long run you will be glad you learned it. Here are some peyote stitch patterns to get you started – even a couple of basics for those just starting with the stitch.
Peyote Stitch Gradation Bead Pattern
Get Back to the Basics with Peyote Stitch Bead Patterns
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/ Mon, 04 May 2015 07:00:38 -0700
If you’ve perused beading patterns at all, it’s likely you’ve come across peyote stitch. Peyote stitch is one of the most useful seed bead techniques out there. Once you learn, you can create practically any peyote stitch bead pattern, whether it’s a patterned cuff, a fun shape like a butterfly, or a tubular necklace.
Learn The Basics Of Three-Drop Peyote Stitch
http://cs.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/bnb/b/beadandbutton/default.aspx Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:13:00 -0800
Peyote stitch is often considered a beading favorite, but have you ever tried your hand at making a project using three-drop peyote stitch? It isn’t as intimidating as it might sound and is actually quite fun! Here is a short, laid-back video demonstrating the basics of three-drop peyote stitch. The video refers to the Santa Baby bracelet designed by Josie Fabre. It’s an extremely darling design, and I just know you are going to want to make it!
Seed Bead Bracelet Patterns (11/16/2015)
For some reason, I’m on a seed bead bracelet kick. They are usually fast, and usually you can gather your materials from stash. Here are some great ones for you to try:
Fall Flower Friendship Bracelet Pattern
Fall Flower Friendship Bracelet Pattern
http://www.craftpaperscissors.com/ Mon, 28 Sep 2015 05:00:59 -0700
Warm neutrals and soft colors are perfect for fall craft projects, especially when they bring to mind the fall harvest. This easy peyote stitch DIY bracelet project combines delicious orange and yellow with pastel neutrals to make a pretty autumn DIY accessory.
Egyptian Jewel Friendship Bracelet Pattern
http://www.craftpaperscissors.com/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 05:00:00 -0700
This petite beaded DIY bracelet features a classic Egyptian pattern found on ancient vessels and jewelry boxes, as well as modern artwork inspired by Ancient Egypt. The square stitch pattern is easy to stitch up and it finishes with a cute button clasp. Read on to find out how to make a friendship bracelet with helpful friendship bracelet instructions.
Multiple Hole Seed Bead Patterns (11/13/2015)
There are so many talented bead artists out there. And what a nice thing they do for us by giving us free patterns. Please make sure you support those artists by buy some of the patterns they sell so they can keep making us the free ones also.
Herringbone Rope with Twin Beads
Herringbone Rope with Twin Beads
http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/ Tue, 23 Sep 2014 23:00:00 -0700
If there’s one thing we beaders can be grateful for, it’s the never-ending source of inspiration that we can find on the internet for our beading projects! Well, I’m always game for a new beading pattern using two-hole seed beads, especially my enormous collection of Twin beads, so I took a stab at working up her tutorial and discovered a fun, easy way to make a new kind of beaded rope using two-hole seed beads.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Czech Mates
http://eurekacrystalbeads.wordpress.com/ Wed, 08 May 2013 14:22:43 -0700
Our Czech Mates Two Hole Beads have been getting a lot of attention lately because of their unique properties, two holes and the variety of beautiful colors and finishes available. But we still get people asking questions about them so we’re going to answer some of them right here. If you’re still stumped and need more direction, check out our Tutorial page for step by step instructions on how to make the above bracelet using Two Hole Tiles and Two Hole Bricks as well as seed beads.
One of my favorite go-to beading resources is Inspirational Beading. Mortira vanPelt never fails to present fun, colorful projects. The free patterns are very well written and photographed. I’m featuring 6 of her projects today:
Leaf Fringe
http://inspirationalbeading.blogspot.com/ Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:08:00 -0800
Fringe is a beader’s best friend. Whether you specialize in embroidery, loom work, or beadweaving, chances are, you’ll want to add a bit of trim to your designs from time to time. There are many different techniques and styles of fringe to choose from. One of the easiest and most interesting, is leafy fringe.
http://inspirationalbeading.blogspot.com/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:00 -0700
One of the most important stitches that any beadweaver will learn is the versatile and endlessly useful peyote stitch. Also called gourd stitch, the seemingly simple pick-up-one-skip-one pattern can be one of the most frustrating to master. Although the basic concept is easy enough to understand, finding the right tension and making the beads go where they should takes a lot of practice.
