Definition: The term "stop bead" is often used in beadwork projects made using seed beads and the beadwork stitches designed to adjoin the beads into a cohesive unit, including Peyote Stitch, Beaded Netting, Brick Stitch, Herringbone Stitch, Right Angle Weave and many more.
A "stop bead" is used to keep the first row, or in the case of Peyote stitch, the first 2 rows, from simply sliding off of the thread as they are worked.
Because knotting thread is rare in beadwork, the term "place your stop bead" is the first line of many a beadwork-related article.
The "stop bead" may be identified as the first bead placed on a thread. Closer inspection will reveal that the bead has several passes of thread through it, which is the method used to secure it to the thread so that it may be removed once the beadwork has been completed.
Often times, the "stop bead" will be an entirely different color from the rest of the beads in a project.
A "stop bead" is used to keep the first row, or in the case of Peyote stitch, the first 2 rows, from simply sliding off of the thread as they are worked.
Because knotting thread is rare in beadwork, the term "place your stop bead" is the first line of many a beadwork-related article.
The "stop bead" may be identified as the first bead placed on a thread. Closer inspection will reveal that the bead has several passes of thread through it, which is the method used to secure it to the thread so that it may be removed once the beadwork has been completed.
Often times, the "stop bead" will be an entirely different color from the rest of the beads in a project.
Pronunciation: stawp beed
Also Known As: Removable Bead, First Bead. Holding Bead, No-Slip Bead
Alternate Spellings: stopper bead
Common Misspellings: stopbead,
Examples: The Amulet Bag body had been beaded, and once the stop bead had been removed and the thread woven in to secure it, the fringe and strap would be added.