How To : How To Bead, Bead Making

Spiral Peyote

Michelle Mach — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:33:00 GMT

Add an automatic twist to a peyote tube by using a pattern of varied bead sizes....(read more)

Saving Money On Production with Cynthia Deis

Michelle Mach — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:56:00 GMT

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;...(read more)

Peyote Stitch

Michelle Mach — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:38:00 GMT

There are a number of variations of peyote stitch: Flat peyote stitch Even-count flat peyote stitch Odd-count flat peyote stitch One-drop peyote Two-drop peyote Circular peyote stitch Spiral Peyote Tubular peyote stitch Brick Stitch and Peyote Stitch...(read more)

French Wire

Michelle Mach — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:58:00 GMT

French wire (a.k.a. bullion or gimp) is a fine coil of wire that protects the connecting loop of beading cord or wire where it attaches to a finding. To use, string a bead or crimp tube, a small length of French wire, and the finding; pass back through...(read more)

Right-Angle Weave

Michelle Mach — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:45:00 GMT

There are two types of right-angle weave that produce the same finished beadwork, but that use different thread paths. Some people may use the term "cross-needle weaving" to describe double-needle right-angle weave. Single-needle right-angle...(read more)

Beading Techniques, Tools, and How-To Articles

Michelle Mach — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:45:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Tips for Building Bead Structures

Michelle Mach — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:44:00 GMT

Enjoy these great tips on building bead structures from the October/November 2008 Beadwork Master Class artist, Maggie Meister....(read more)

Pearl Knotting

Kat — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:26:00 GMT

Pearl knotting is traditionally done with silk thread, placing a knot between each bead to prevent them from rubbing against each other. Gently pre-stretch the silk by pulling it inch by inch through your thumb and forefinger. Silk thread generally comes...(read more)

Tubular Peyote

Kat — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:22:00 GMT

String an even number of beads and make a foundation circle by passing through them two more times, exiting from the first bead strung. String 1 bead and pass through the third bead of the foundation circle. String 1 bead and pass through the fifth bead...(read more)

Bead Instructor Tips

Jason — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:15:00 GMT

I asked our Bead Fest instructors to share some of their top beading tips. From beadweaving to wirework to keeping track of your projects, you'll find all sorts of great ideas to make your beading better. Click on the links to learn more about the...(read more)

A Quick Guide to Bead Speak (A Beginner's Glossary)

Jason — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:15:00 GMT

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...(read more)