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Your Guide to Handmade Beads: Enamel Beads, Fabric Beads, Polymer Clay Projects, and More
In ancient times, handmade beads were made from organic materials such as nuts, seeds, and shells will small holes drilled into them. As technology developed, skilled artisans were able to create more intricate handmade beads, carving them from stone and other solid materials. These beads were so valuable that they were often traded as currency. People have even attached a spiritual significance to some handmade beads, believing they would bring luck, prosperity, or protect the wearer from evil spirits. Today, modern advances in machinery and materials allow beads to be churned out in the hundreds and thousands, and shipped around the world.
The experts at Beading Daily gathered up this collection of resources to help beaders of all abilities celebrate the creative joys of handmade beads. Learn the ins and outs of buying handmade beads, then dive into a bead-making tutorial for some serious project inspiration. Included in this free eBook are instructions for using a variety of handmade beads including silk/fabric beads, polymer clay beads, enamel beads, and mixed media handmade beads. Enjoy the all the expert techniques and tips you will discover in this free collection and start creating handmade beads when you download your free bead-making tutorial today!
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Claim your free eBook to be inspired to make and use handmade beads!
If you love making and using handmade beads, then this lovely collection of five handmade bead projects plus bonus guide to buying handmade beads is a must-have. Each of these delightful projects comes with intuitive instructions and truly unique inspiration!
How fun will it be when you can proudly tell those admiring your newest creation: "I made it myself"! Along with this FREE eBook of projects to buy, make, and use handmade beads, you'll also receive a free membership to our Beading Daily community. Your membership provides you access to our free projects library, our beading community blogs, and our daily email newsletter with all sorts of tips, tricks, and more free projects!
Whether you are just starting to use handmade beads or are have been making them for years, you're sure to enjoy this collection of five free projects plus bonus buyer's guide from the experts at Beading Daily. |
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With your FREE copy of
Your Guide to Handmade Beads:
Enamel Beads, Fabric Beads, Polymer Clay Projects,
and More from Beading Daily,
you'll be on your way to making and using beautiful handmade beads in creative ways that are sure to get you noticed!
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Article #1: Buying Handmade Beads
"Buyer's Guide to Handmade Beads" by Jean Campbell
Handmade beads can be found in local shops, at trade shows, online, and nearly everywhere beads are sold. Understanding the types of materials used, especially in glass/enamel beads and clay beads, is vital knowledge to have when selecting the best handmade beads for your designs. In this informative article, expert Jean Campbell discusses different material possibilities for many common handmade beads. Start with the three types of glass for lampworked beads, move onto handcarved beads, then learn the types of oven-fired beads, including ceramic beads and polymer clay beads. With this handy guide you will be on your way to understanding the basics of handmade beads in no time. Download your free eBook to get Jean's bonus guide! |
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Project #1: Enameling to Make Enamel Beads
"Enameled Filigree Beads" by Pam East
While at a bead event, Pam was challenged by a fellow artist to enamel his signature filigree handmade beads. After grabbing her torch and powdered enamel, she gave it a try and to her surprise, it worked beautifully. Her technique is so straightforward, that even beginners will feel confident creating these enamel beads. Learn how easy this process of enameling handmade beads can be, and get tips from expert Pam East when you download this eBook! |
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Project #2: Making Fabric Beads into Jewelry
"Sassy Silky Bead Angel Dangles" by Kristal Wick
Once you've learned how to make fabric beads, you will need a place to showcase them! Handmade silk/fabric beads can be fun to use in designs of all sorts including bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Kristal's Wicks easy dangle project is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a quick design idea using those handmade fabric beads. Get her fast and fabulous instructions for using your fabric beads when you download your free handmade beads eBook! |
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Project #3: Making Fabric Beads into Jewelry
"Firecracker " by Jamie Hogsett
When you pair the creativity of making fabric beads with unusual and texture-rich elements, you end up with a piece of jewelry with a personality all its own. And that is exactly what Jamie did with this fabric beads project! Grab your handmade silk fabric beads and some yarn (such as the novelty eyelash yarn used here) and combine them together with fire-polished beads for a necklace with sparkle and shine. The possibilities for design are endless once you have the basic process down. Download your free handmade beads eBook to get this project and many more! |
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Project #4: Altering Clay Beads using Mixed Media
"The Lure of Charms: How to Make a Text Bead" by Belinda Spiwak
Charms come in all shapes, sizes, and materials, and can be purchased, modified, and handmade to fit your exact needs. To celebrate the 'charming' nature of handmade beads, Belinda took her love of found objects and easy projects, and combined them into this quick bead-making tutorial. Simply start with an oblong bead, add items such as paper, text, and fabric, and follow her simple bead making tutorial instructions and voila, a handmade bead is born. Discover the magic of making handmade beads with her easy to follow instructions, all in one easy to use free resource you can download today!
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Project #5: Making Clay Beads and Polymer Clay Designs
"Bella Hope" by Debbie Blair
If you've ever wondered how to make clay beads, we've got the perfect place for you to get started. Debbie's project covers the basics of how to make clay beads and polymer clay projects, including manipulating and using the clay, baking, and adding embellishments. The beauty of polymer clay projects is that once you understand the basics, you can create all sorts of polymer clay designs, from clay beads to figurines (like this angel). Start making polymer clay beads today using the inspiration in this beautiful polymer clay project, when you download this free resource on handmade beads! |
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Can't wait to start one of these projects using handmade beads? Get your collection now!
Your Guide to Handmade Beads: Enamel Beads, Fabric Beads,
Polymer Clay Projects, and More
Start one or try all five of these projects to use and make handmade beads today and see how addictive they can be. Show off your creative abilities by customizing each design to bring just the right touch to any outfit. Get this entire collection of five projects plus bonus buyer's guide when you download this free eBook today!
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To begin, flip to Jean Campbell's Buyer's Guide to Handmade Beads, and learn the differences between types of glass beads, oven-fired beads (such as polymer clay beads) and hand carved beads. Once you understand what the materials mean for the usage, stability, and longevity, you can begin making better informed buying decisions for handmade beads of all sorts.
Now you are ready to move on to creating and using handmade beads. Learn Pam East's simple approach to creating enamel beads using basic enameling techniques. Then join Kristal Wick for a lesson in using silk/fabric beads for a fun dangle, or create Jaime Hogsett's whimsical design, pairing fabric beads with novelty eyelash yarn for a one-of-a-kind look. Dabble in the art of mixed media with Belinda Spiwak's text beads project, which requires only pre-made stoneware beads, gel medium, ink, some bits of paper, and a little imagination.
The next bead-making tutorial from Debbie Blair covers how make polymer clay beads, a process that is both simple to understand and useful for all sorts of projects (like her beautiful angel). Get all five free projects for handmade beads plus Jean's informative buyer's guide, all in one handy collection when you download your free eBook! |
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With so many ideas to pick from, which bead-buying, bead-using, or bead-making tutorial will you dive into first? From making polymer clay beads and polymer clay projects, to making fabric beads into pieces of jewelry, this eBook has a little bit of something for everyone.
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