The peyote stitch is an easy and enjoyable bead stitch to learn. Beginner beaders to advanced fall in love with the peyote stitch because of its versatility, flexiblity and beauty. The peyote stitch almost feels like fabric and can be use to make chokers, beaded purses... and endless bead designs [Posted On: 2006-01-24 ]
Weaving beads into shapes can open up the possibilities for your bead designs. This bead pattern will show you how to weave a diamond motif out of crystal bicones and rounds. You can use this motif as a focal point for a necklace or bracelet... as a dangle for earrings... or repeat the design for [Posted On: 2006-01-07 ]
To create a simple loop you should use 20 guage wire or a head pin. You would use a head pin if you only need one side of your bead(s) to have a loop. You would use the wire if you need to create loops on both ends of the bead. As you can see, a head pin is perfect for creating dangles for e [Posted On: 2006-01-09 ]
A toggle necklace is a beaded necklace that has the toggle in the front of the piece as a dramatic focal point. Follow these easy step by step instructions to make a beautiful glass beaded toggle necklace.
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Glass Beads bead stringing wire toggle clasp set < [Posted On: 2006-01-01 ]
To be successful with your beading projects, it's a good idea to understand the beading tools available to you... and what they are used for. Plus, next to each "must have" tool is an **. The other tools you can pick up as you gain more experience.
Making a bracelet or necklace out of one material can be quick and easy. Glass beads can be beautiful strung together... in all one color or in a variety of hues. Make a collection of glass beads and follow these instructions to make a simple beaded bracelet or necklace.