TAGS: Bead Crafts + Beaded Beads + Peyote stitch

Bead Crochet: It's a Well Done Experience

From Jennifer: Bead crochet was, without a doubt, one of the most difficult beading techniques that I ever learned. But once I mastered it, bead crochet quickly became a source of inspiration and a great way to give my beady brain a well-deserved break...

Published Apr 19, 2013 4:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Peyote stitch, Bead Crochet, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, How To Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Jewelry Making, Beading Daily
Unlock the Potential of New Shaped Beads

Gone are the days when the only shapes of beads we had to choose from were cylinder or round. In the last two years, designers of glass beads have created innovative and exciting shapes of glass beads that have unlimited potential in your own beaded jewelry...

Published Apr 15, 2013 4:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Peyote stitch, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, Glass Beads, Herringbone Stitch, How To Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, Mixed Media Jewelry, Necklace Making, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Jewelry Making, Beading Daily, Beaded Jewelry
Jazz Up Your Bracelet Making Projects with Beautiful Bugle Beads

Kelli Burns' Tuscan Tiles bracelet is a beautiful, stylish way to use copper bugle beads. When I first started learning how to bead, I only thought of using bugle beads as fringe for the dozens of peyote stitch amulet bags that I made. Later, I started...

Published Apr 3, 2013 4:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Bead Embroidery, Peyote stitch, Crystals, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, How To Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, Mixed Media Jewelry, Bracelet Making, Necklace Making, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Beading Daily, Beaded Jewelry
Spool Beaded Beads

Aside from having really cool and gently used clothing, my local thrift shop is a great place to find craft supplies for my beading projects! I love to dig through the bins of sewing notions and craft supplies, looking for unusual items that I can use...

Published Feb 8, 2013 4:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Peyote stitch, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, Stringing, How To Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, Beading Tools, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Beading Daily
Have You Tried Peyote Stitch with Twin Beads Yet?

There's nothing like 650 grams of free Twin beads to get your creativity going, right? Well, last week, I was notified that I was one of four winners of the Preciosa Ornela Beads for Blog Post promotion, and they sent me a box containing 1,000 grams...

Published Jan 16, 2013 2:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Peyote stitch, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, Herringbone Stitch, How To Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Beading Daily
3 Easy Ideas for Mixed Media and Bead Embroidery

If you're looking to branch out into mixed media jewelry in 2013, bead embroidery is one of the easiest ways to get there! Because bead embroidery is such a versatile and fluid beading technique, it's perfect for anyone who wants to experiment...

Published Jan 4, 2013 4:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Bead Embroidery, Peyote stitch, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, How To Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, Beading Tools, Mixed Media Jewelry, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Jewelry Making, Beading Daily, Beaded Jewelry
Free Beaded Bead Project by Carol Huber Cypher

My first attempts at beaded beads weren't exactly pretty. I took some beautifully finished wood beads and proceeded to cover them with some of the ugliest peyote stitch I had ever done! But after making a few of those monstrosities, I started to think...

Published Dec 24, 2012 4:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Peyote stitch, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, How To Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, Beading Tools, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Beading Daily
The Top 12 Beading Daily Blogs of 2012 - And a Giveaway!

Today is 12.12.12! We're almost halfway through December, and there are less than three weeks left in 2012. I always get a little nostalgic in December, and I usually take some time to meditate and reflect on all the wonderful things that have happened...

Published Dec 12, 2012 4:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Chain Maille, Bead Embroidery, Gemstones, Peyote stitch, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, Stringing, Brick Stitch, Glass Beads, Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Steampunk Jewelry, How To Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, Beading Tools, Mixed Media Jewelry, Jewelry Stringing Magazine, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Jewelry Making, Beading Daily, Beaded Jewelry
Learning How to Bead Isn't Just for Beginners!

There's a saying in Zen teachings: "In the beginner's mind, there are many possibilities. But in the expert's mind, there are few." One of the biggest challenges for me as a bead artist, I find, is that I sometimes feel like everything...

Published Dec 10, 2012 4:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Peyote stitch, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, How To Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Jewelry Making, Beading Daily
Five Reasons to Love Seed Bead Patterns

Why do we love seed bead patterns so much? I recently posted something on the Beading Daily Facebook page about NaSeBeMo (National Seed Beading Month) , and I was thrilled to see that there are as many people out there who are obsessed with working with...

Published Nov 7, 2012 4:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Peyote stitch, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, Brick Stitch, Herringbone Stitch, How To Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Jewelry Making, Beading Daily
What's Your Favorite Type of Clasp for Bracelet Making Projects?

No matter how much time and care you put into your bracelet making projects, choosing the right clasp can make all the difference in the world. Choosing a clasp that's easy to work, comfortable, and secure for your bracelet making projects might seem...

Published Nov 2, 2012 4:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Peyote stitch, Pearls, Crystals, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, Stringing, Herringbone Stitch, How To Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, Beading Tools, Bracelet Making, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Beading Daily
Free Blooming Heart Mixed Media Jewelry-Making Project from Nunn Designs

Silly me. All through high school and college, I thought that jewelry making with materials like fiber, clay, fabric, and paper was just a fun way to make jewelry. Little did I know that it's actually mixed media jewelry, and when I need to stretch...

Published Oct 26, 2012 4:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Chain Maille, Gemstones, Peyote stitch, Pearls, Crystals, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, Wire Jewelry, How To Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, Beading Tools, Mixed Media Jewelry, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Jewelry Making, Beading Daily
Reader Photo Gallery Giveaway, Week 2: Show Us Your Best Beaded Beads!

This year, we've been treated to a whole series of great beaded bead projects in each issue of Beadwork magazine as part of their 15th Anniversary Celebration , so I thought it would be fun for the second week of our Reader Photo Gallery Giveaway...

Published Sep 29, 2012 4:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Peyote stitch, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, How To Bead, Bead-weaving, Necklace Making, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Jewelry Making, Beading Daily
The Hardest Part of Necklace Making

Last weekend, I started a new necklace making project using a huge crystal stone and an antique Chinese carving I bought from the FamilyonBikes Etsy shop. Designing the focal point of the necklace was structurally challenging, but I had a clear vision...

Published Sep 21, 2012 4:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Bead Embroidery, Peyote stitch, Pearls, Crystals, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, Stringing, Wire Jewelry, Herringbone Stitch, How To Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, Mixed Media Jewelry, Necklace Making, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Jewelry Making, Beading Daily
Reader Photo Gallery Giveaway, Week 1: Show Us Your Best Bead Embroidery!

One of the things I love about the Beading Daily online community is the Reader Photo Gallery . It's so inspiring for me to look in there every day and see all of the beautiful beaded jewelry made by the members of the Beading Daily community! You...

Published Sep 15, 2012 4:00 AM by Jennifer VanBenschoten

Filed under: Bead Embroidery, Peyote stitch, Beaded Beads, Bead Making, Wire Jewelry, How To Bead, Bead-weaving, Bracelet Making, Earring Making, Necklace Making, Bead Crafts, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beads, Jewelry Making, Beading Daily

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TAGS: Bead Crafts + Beaded Beads + Peyote stitch

Bead Crochet: It's a Well Done Experience

Unlock the Potential of New Shaped Beads

Jazz Up Your Bracelet Making Projects with Beautiful Bugle Beads

Spool Beaded Beads

Have You Tried Peyote Stitch with Twin Beads Yet?

3 Easy Ideas for Mixed Media and Bead Embroidery

Free Beaded Bead Project by Carol Huber Cypher

The Top 12 Beading Daily Blogs of 2012 - And a Giveaway!

Learning How to Bead Isn't Just for Beginners!

Five Reasons to Love Seed Bead Patterns

What's Your Favorite Type of Clasp for Bracelet Making Projects?

Free Blooming Heart Mixed Media Jewelry-Making Project from Nunn Designs

Reader Photo Gallery Giveaway, Week 2: Show Us Your Best Beaded Beads!

The Hardest Part of Necklace Making

Reader Photo Gallery Giveaway, Week 1: Show Us Your Best Bead Embroidery!