QuickTips Index

Making a Hole in Felted Wool Balls and other Felted Wool Items
I fell in love with these Felted Wool Balls I received from a beading company called [i]Ornamentea[/i], and after having them out on my desk for a while, finally decided on a project for them. Unfortunately, it was not all that easy. The felted wool balls had no holes! Here's how I nailed this little problem.

Use a stronger Nymo thread or C-Lon Thread to Warp Your Bead Loom
Use a stronger thread to warp your bead loom for better success when bead weaving, and fewer problems with your warp threads.

Handle the Bead Mess Blues
Got the "bead mess blues?" Get a handle on your beads, beading projects and beading area with a few of these great bead organization ideas.

Prevent Bugle Beads from Cutting your Thread
Do you love the loom of glass bugle beads but hate the way they cut your thread when you bead with them? Try this tip to help stop the cutting and return the beauty of Bugle Beads to your beadwork.

Bead Mixes are Great for Beginner Projects
Use bead mixes to make an interesteng first project with Peyote or Brick stitch.

Use a Lap Tray to Bead in Comfort
Use a specially designed Lap Tray with a custom-fitted Vellux brand beading surface, so you can to bead in comfort from your own special chair.

Use the Right Thread When Warping Your Loom
Using the right thread to warp your loom will cut down on frustrating and problems when you remove the beadwork from the loom.

Stretching Nymo is a Snap
Stretching Nymo thread before use is necessary. If you don't pre-stretch, it will stretch your beading projects out of shape after you've done all that beading!

Keep Twisted Fringe from Tangling
Quick tip to keep your Amulet Bag fringe from getting tangled while you work.

Bead a Scissors Fob
Bead a little scissors fob with your initials to identify your pair and to keep your scissors from being used for other non beading items