How To : stringing

Thread

Michelle M. — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:34:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Crimping

Kat — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:31:00 GMT

String a crimp tube and pass through the connection finding. Pass back through the tube leaving a short tail. Use the back notch of crimping pliers to pinch the tube into a U, leaving a wire on each side of the bend. Rotate the tube 90° and use the...(read more)

Crimp covers

Kat — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:30:00 GMT

Crimp covers hide a 2mm crimp tube and give a professional finish. To attach, gently hold a crimp cover in the front notch of the crimping pliers. Insert the crimped tube and gently squeeze the pliers, encasing the tube inside the cover. See also crimping...(read more)

Stringing

Kat — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:23:00 GMT

Stringing is a technique in which you use a beading wire, needle and thread, or other material to gather beads into a strand. Popular stringing materials include beading wire, braided thread, elastic cord, fiber cord, leather cord, nylon thread, silk...(read more)

Tension Bead

Kat — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:22:00 GMT

A tension bead (or stopper bead) holds your work in place. To make one, string a bead larger than those you are working with, then pass through the bead one or more times, making sure not to split your thread. The bead will be able to slide along, but...(read more)

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

Jason — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:15:00 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)

50 Great Beading Tips from Beadwork Editors

Michelle M. — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:35:00 GMT

The Beadwork editors offer tips on everything from shopping for beads to peyote stitch....(read more)