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Saving Money On Production with Cynthia Deis

Name: Cynthia Deis Business: Owner of Ornamentea and Panopolie—two brick-and-mortar bead shops in Raleigh, North Carolina—and the Ornamentea website, www.ornamentea.com . Contact: Ornamentea, 509 N. West St., Raleigh, NC 27603, (919) 834-6260;...

Published May 12, 2009 7:56 AM by Michelle Mach

Filed under: Stringing
One-Drop Peyote Stitch

One-drop peyote stitch begins by stringing an even number of beads to create the first two rows. For step-by-step instructions, see even-count peyote . See Peyote Stitch

Published Feb 27, 2009 12:19 PM by Michelle Mach

Filed under: Peyote stitch, Stringing, Bead-weaving
Wireguard

Wireguards provide a smooth metal channel to protect the stringing material from chaffing against a connector. String a crimp tube, then pass up through one half of the guard and down the other half. Pass the guard and wire through the loop of the connector...

Published Feb 23, 2009 9:53 AM by Michelle Mach

Filed under: Stringing
Square Knot

A square knot is the classic sturdy knot suitable for most stringing materials. Make an overhand knot, passing through the right end over the left end. Make another overhand knot, this time passing the left end over the right end. Pull tight. See knotting

Published Feb 19, 2009 1:19 PM by Michelle Mach

Filed under: Stringing
Lark's Head Knot

Lark's head knots are great for securing stringing material to another piece, such as a ring or a donut: Fold the stringing material in half. Pass the fold through a ring or donut, then pull the ends through the loop created and pull snug. See Knotting

Published Feb 19, 2009 1:17 PM by Michelle Mach

Filed under: Stringing, How To Bead
Overhand Knot

The overhand knot is the basic knot for tying off thread: Make a loop with the stringing material. Pass the cord that lies behind the loop over the front cord then through the loop and pull snug. See Knotting

Published Feb 19, 2009 1:08 PM by Michelle Mach

Filed under: Stringing
Beading Techniques, Tools, and How-To Articles

Check these pages for instructions, illustrations, related articles/magazines/books, and occasional videos on how to create jewelry, whether you favor bead stitching, stringing, or wireworking. You'll also find links to selected articles on selling...

Published Feb 19, 2009 9:45 AM by Michelle Mach

Filed under: Peyote stitch, Herringbone Stitch, Stringing, Pearls, Bead Crochet, Bead Embroidery, Brick Stitch, Glass Beads, Wire Jewelry, Bead Making, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, How To Bead, Polymer Clay Beads, Fabric Beads, Beading Tools, Mixed Media Jewelry, Ceramic Beads, Chain Maille
Thread

Thread is one option for stringing material. Popular types include braided thread, nylon thread, pearl cotton, quilting thread, and silk thread. Thread will often need to be conditioned with a wax or conditioner before use to protect it from fraying and...

Published Feb 13, 2009 2:34 PM by Michelle Mach

Filed under: Stringing, Pearls, Beading Tools, Jean Campbell
Right-Angle Weave (Double Needle)

Using two needles, one on each end of the thread, string three beads on one of the needles and slide them to the center of the thread. String a fourth bead, passing one needle through from left to right and passing the other needle through from right...

Published May 15, 2008 2:25 PM by Kat

Filed under: Stringing
Surgeon's Knot

The surgeon’s knot is very secure and therefore good for finishing off most stringing materials. Tie an overhand knot, right over left, but instead of one twist over the left cord, make at least two. Tie another overhand knot, left over right, and...

Published May 15, 2008 2:23 PM by Kat

Filed under: Stringing
A Quick Guide to Bead Speak (A Beginner's Glossary)

Are you new to beading? Are you wondering what can you do with all those beads you have stashed away? Beading Daily contributing editor Sandi Wiseheart shares a quick overview of some common beading techniques: Stringing: This is the first thing most...

Published May 15, 2008 7:15 AM by Jason

Filed under: Peyote stitch, Stringing, Bead Crochet, Brick Stitch, Bead Knitting, Wire Jewelry, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead-weaving, How To Bead, Beading Tools, Chain Maille, Crystals

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