How to Make Your Own Beads
If you've ever wanted to learn how to make your own beads out of a variety of different materials, this is where you will find the instruction and inspiration. Make your own beads for your projects using felt, paper, glass and beads.
Making Paper Beads
A gallery of photos courtesy of Vicki Dehne, the originator of the Paper Bead Roller.
A gallery of photos courtesy of Vicki Dehne, the originator of the Paper Bead Roller.
Making Paper Beads
Step by step instructions on how to make your own rolled paper beads using the Paper Bead Roller.
Step by step instructions on how to make your own rolled paper beads using the Paper Bead Roller.
How to Make Your Own Paper Beads
This is a tutorial on how to make your own rolled paper beads. This is a great way to get into making handmade beads, and they can be made from almost any kind of paper. They look wonderful when paired with Swarovski crystals or sterling silver beads.
This is a tutorial on how to make your own rolled paper beads. This is a great way to get into making handmade beads, and they can be made from almost any kind of paper. They look wonderful when paired with Swarovski crystals or sterling silver beads.
Making Polymer Clay Beads
This is a great blog with video tutorials on how to make polymer clay beads. Excellent for the beginner as well as the artist who has some polymer clay experience.
This is a great blog with video tutorials on how to make polymer clay beads. Excellent for the beginner as well as the artist who has some polymer clay experience.
Hot Head Glass - Cindy Jenkins
Cindy Jenkins is the inventor of the Hot Head single fuel torch, and a recognized expert in making glass beads. Her website gives all the inspiration and instruction you will need to start making your own glass beads.
Cindy Jenkins is the inventor of the Hot Head single fuel torch, and a recognized expert in making glass beads. Her website gives all the inspiration and instruction you will need to start making your own glass beads.
Delphi Glass
Delphi Glass is a great supplier for all your fusing and lampworking needs. In addition to carrying a wide range of jewelry making and beading products, they also offer tutorials, project ideas and an online gallery of artisan work for sale.
Delphi Glass is a great supplier for all your fusing and lampworking needs. In addition to carrying a wide range of jewelry making and beading products, they also offer tutorials, project ideas and an online gallery of artisan work for sale.
WigJig
WigJig is a popular wire wrapping tool, and can be used to make many types of beading components - findings, clasps, and even your own wire beads.
WigJig is a popular wire wrapping tool, and can be used to make many types of beading components - findings, clasps, and even your own wire beads.