Updated Articles and Resources
- How to Make a Project Bead Kit on About.comCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 20:17:45 EST
Items to include when making a project specific beading kit for a friend or for yourself… - How to Make a Beginner's Beading Kit on About.com…Created: 2009-11-06 @ 19:23:39 EST Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 19:27:36 EST
A list of items that can be included in a beading kit for a beginner to get them started. Includes information about each item and links to product reviews and online shopping… - Thread Zap Thread Burner by BeadSmith Product Review on About.com…Created: 2009-11-06 @ 18:47:31 EST
A product review of the Thread Zap Thread Burner by BeadSmith on About.com… - "Beaded Opulence" by Marcia DeCosterCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 16:10:54 EST
A book review of "Beaded Opulence" by Marcia DeCoster, part of the Lark Books "Beadweaving Master Class" series… - Book Review: "Zulu Inspired Beadwork: Weaving Techniques and Project…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 23:11:19 EST
A review of the book "Zulu Inspired Beadwork: Weaving Techniques and Projects" by Diane Fitzgerald… - Ten Books That Belong on Every Beader's Bookshelf…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 13:18:58 EST
This is a list of micro-reviews of my picks for the Top 10 beading books that belong on every beader's bookshelf… - Clasps for Your Beadwork: The Perfect EndingCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 13:16:47 EST
Descriptions of many of the different types of clasps available and the best way to use them in your beadwork… - How to Make Your Own Peyote Stitch Toggle Clasp…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 13:15:48 EST
Directions for making your own toggle clasp using peyote stitch and Japanese cylinder beads… - How to Overcome Beader's BlockCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 13:15:13 EST
Some helpful ideas and tips for overcoming the dreaded Beader's Block - it has happened to us all!… - How to Create a Place to BeadCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 13:14:39 EST
A few suggestions for creating your ideal place to bead, whether it be at home or on the road… - How to Have a Beading PartyCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 13:14:07 EST
Some ideas for throwing your own informal beading get-together with friends… - The Do's and Don'ts of Buying Beads at a Show…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 13:10:48 EST
Some tips for making your next bead-buying excursion at a bead show more enjoyable and easier on your wallet… - Art Deco Beaded NecklaceCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 13:09:58 EST
A free set of instructions to make a lovely Art Deco-style necklace using Japanese cylinder beads, Swarovski crystals and vintage glass beads… - Ocean Beaded Beads Kits by Chris PrussingCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 13:08:00 EST
A review of the Ocean Beaded Beads kit designed and sold by Chris Prussing… - Bead and Button's Special Issue "Jewelry Designs With Art Glass Bead…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 13:07:34 EST
A review of Bead and Button's special issue "Jewelry Designs with Art Glass Beads"… - Beadwork Magazine Presents 41 Favorite Jewelry Designs…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 13:06:54 EST
A review of the collector's edition special issue "Beadwork Presents 41 Favorite Jewelry Designs" published by Interweave Press, October 2009… - O. Berseten Component Kit Review on About.com…Created: 2009-10-31 @ 11:08:09 EDT
A review of the O. Bersten Component Kit by Rachel Nelson-Smith… - Wire Work Tools and PliersCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 10:14:58 EDT
A gallery of images showcasing the different types of wire work pliers with some information on their uses… - Wire Work Tools and PliersCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 10:13:45 EDT
A gallery of images showcasing the different types of wire work pliers with some information on their uses… - Wire Work Tools and PliersCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 10:11:19 EDT
A gallery of images showcasing the different types of wire work pliers with some information on their uses… - Wire Work Tools and PliersCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 10:08:22 EDT
A gallery of images showcasing the different types of wire work pliers with some information on their uses… - Wire Work Tools and PliersCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 10:05:47 EDT
A gallery of images showcasing the different types of wire work pliers with some information on their uses… - Wire Work Tools and PliersCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 10:03:10 EDT
A gallery of images showcasing the different types of wire work pliers with some information on their uses… - Wire Work Tools and PliersCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 10:01:22 EDT
A gallery of images showcasing the different types of wire work pliers with some information on their uses… - Wire Work Tools and PliersCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 09:56:52 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 09:56:52 EDT
A gallery of images showcasing the different types of wire work pliers with some information on their uses… - How to Use Crimp Beads and a Crimping PliersCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 09:19:21 EDT
A free step by step tutorial that illustrates the proper way to use crimp tubes and crimping pliers… - How to Make a Basic LoopCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 08:57:08 EDT
Step by step directions for how to make a basic loop using wire… - How to Make a Wrapped LoopCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 08:28:11 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 08:28:42 EDT
Step by step directions for how to make a wrapped loop out of wire… - Russian Style Netted FlowersCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 14:55:33 EDT
A step by step tutorial for making netted Russian-style flowers… - Russian Style Peyote Stitched LeavesCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 13:45:41 EDT
A step by step tutorial on how to create beautiful 3-dimensional Russian style leaves using peyote stitch… - Making Russian Leaves with St. Petersburg Stitch…Created: 2009-10-14 @ 12:59:02 EDT
A tutorial on how to make Russian-style beadwoven leaves using St. Petersburg stitch… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-10-02 @ 16:58:24 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Dreams 2010 CalendarCreated: 2009-10-02 @ 16:54:11 EDT
A review of the 2010 Bead Dreams calendar published by Bead & Button magazine… - Book Review: Mastering BeadworkCreated: 2009-10-02 @ 16:53:29 EDT
A book review of "Mastering Beadwork: A Comprehensive Guide to Off-Loom Techniques" by Carol Huber Cypher… - Book Review: 101 Wire EarringsCreated: 2009-10-02 @ 16:52:35 EDT
A book review of "101 Wire Earrings" by Denise Peck, published by Interweave Press… - Trade Bead and Tibetan Coin NecklaceCreated: 2009-10-02 @ 16:51:22 EDT
Trade Bead and Tibetan Coin Necklace: Make a beautiful, ethnic-style necklace using antique trade beads and Tibetan silver coins using simple stringing and wire-wrapping techniques… - Fandango Beaded Tassel Pendant Part IICreated: 2009-09-30 @ 16:17:09 EDT
The second part of free instructions to create the Fandango Chain Tassel Pendant designed by Jennifer VanBenschoten for About.com… - Fandango Chain Tassel PendantCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 16:06:35 EDT Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 16:19:12 EDT
Free pattern to make the Fandango Chain Tassel Pendant, designed by Jennifer VanBenschoten for About.com… - Diamonds and Pearls Necklace Part II - Stringing the PearlsCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 14:15:01 EDT
The second part of the beaded necklace project "Diamonds and Pearls" designed by Jennifer VanBenschoten for About.com… - Diamonds and Pearls Necklace Part I - Brick Stitch DiamondsCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:24:01 EDT Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 14:17:13 EDT
The first of two parts of instructions for creating the Diamonds and Pearls Necklace, designed by Jennifer VanBenschoten for About.com… - The Ootheca Cuff Kit by Rachel Nelson-SmithCreated: 2009-09-28 @ 21:16:05 EDT
A review of the Ootheca Cuff beading kit, designed by Rachel Nelson-Smith… - Color Report for Beaders, Fall/Winter 2009 by Margie DeebCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 09:20:33 EDT
A review of the Fall/Winter 2009 Color Report for Bead Artists by Margie Deeb… - Free Beading Patterns on About.comCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 21:08:57 EDT
Free beading patterns for beginning as well as advanced beaders that cover a wide range of stitches, styles and projects… - Beadwork on About.com - Tools, Supplies and MoreCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 20:57:04 EDT Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 20:57:32 EDT
Everything you need to create beautiful beadwork. Information about findings, tools, books, beading kits, and all sorts of bead-related products… - Beadwork on About.comCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 20:36:16 EDT
Everything you need to know about off-loom beadweaving, including stitch tutorials, free patterns and directions, reviews of beading books, kits and tools, and helpful advice and suggestions for or… - Sands of Time NecklaceCreated: 2009-09-14 @ 20:27:32 EDT
Step by step instructions to create the Sands of Time Necklace using vintage glass beads and African sand cast beads… - How to Make a Seed Bead MixCreated: 2009-09-14 @ 20:06:07 EDT
Step by step instructions for how to make your own custom and unique mixes of seed beads… - Book Review: Teach Yourself Visually - BeadworkCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 21:17:16 EDT Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 21:18:11 EDT
A review of the book "Teach Yourself Visually Beadwork: Learning Off-Loom Beading Techniques One Stitch at a Time", by Chris Franchetti Michaels… - Book Review: Seed Bead Fusion by Rachel Nelson-SmithCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 14:00:06 EDT
A review of the book "Seed Bead Fusion" by Rachel Nelson-Smith, published by Interweave Press, August 2009… - Designer's Workpads from Designer's FindingsCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 08:46:31 EDT
A product review of the Deluxe Bead Traveler workpad from Designer's Findings. … - Easy Netted Necklace for Fall, Part 2 - Attaching the MotifsCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 10:48:56 EDT
Free beading pattern for Part 2 of the Easy Netted Necklace for Fall, joining the netted motifs together to form the necklace. … - Easy Netted Necklace for Fall, Part 1 - Netted MotifsCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 10:27:50 EDT
Free step by step directions for how to make the netted motifs that are used in the Easy Netted Necklace for Fall pattern… - Gotham City Brick Stitch NecklaceCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 10:14:33 EDT
Free step by step directions for how to make the Gotham City Necklace, designed by Jennifer VanBenschoten, using brick stitch triangles made from size 8 Delica beads and vintage marquis shaped 2-ho… - Increasing and Decreasing on the Edges of Brick StitchCreated: 2009-08-29 @ 21:21:48 EDT
Step by step instructions on how to make increases and decreases on the outside edges of brick stitch. … - How to Make a 2-Strand Clasp from a 2-Hole BeadCreated: 2009-08-29 @ 21:09:34 EDT
A step by step set of instructions on how to make a wire-wrapped 2-strand clasp out of a set of 2-hole beads… - Vertical Netting TutorialCreated: 2009-08-29 @ 20:41:42 EDT
A basic tutorial for how to do the off-loom beading stitch known as vertical netting. Vertical netting is worked up and down instead of across. … - Buy the Kit: Isabella Kit Product ReviewCreated: 2009-08-29 @ 19:47:36 EDT
A review of the kit for the Isabella amulet bag, designed by Lanai Kinsky and offered through Nikia Angel's business, Buy the Kit… - The Original Paper Bead Roller KitCreated: 2009-08-29 @ 18:10:26 EDT
A review of the Original Paper Bead Roller Kit to make your own rolled paper beads. A fun kit and a fun way to make your own beads… - The Paper Bead Roller Gallery Created: 2009-08-29 @ 16:45:26 EDT Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 16:45:44 EDT
A gallery of photos courtesy of Vicki Dehne, the originator of the Paper Bead Roller… - The Paper Bead Roller Gallery Created: 2009-08-29 @ 16:45:15 EDT
A gallery of photos courtesy of Vicki Dehne, the originator of the Paper Bead Roller… - The Paper Bead Roller Gallery Created: 2009-08-29 @ 16:45:03 EDT
A gallery of photos courtesy of Vicki Dehne, the originator of the Paper Bead Roller… - The Paper Bead Roller Gallery Created: 2009-08-29 @ 16:44:50 EDT
A gallery of photos courtesy of Vicki Dehne, the originator of the Paper Bead Roller… - The Paper Bead Roller Gallery Created: 2009-08-29 @ 16:44:41 EDT
A gallery of photos courtesy of Vicki Dehne, the originator of the Paper Bead Roller… - The Paper Bead Roller Gallery Created: 2009-08-29 @ 16:19:49 EDT Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 16:19:49 EDT
A gallery of photos courtesy of Vicki Dehne, the originator of the Paper Bead Roller… - Making Paper BeadsCreated: 2009-08-29 @ 15:42:22 EDT
Step by step instructions on how to make your own rolled paper beads using the Paper Bead Roller… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 20:00:46 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 20:00:10 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:59:41 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:59:07 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:58:01 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:57:34 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:56:12 EDT Updated: 2009-08-25 @ 19:56:55 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:55:48 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:55:20 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:54:49 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:53:00 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:52:33 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:51:37 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:50:14 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:49:47 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:49:05 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:48:32 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:47:42 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:47:06 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:46:21 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:45:39 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:44:48 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:44:05 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:43:07 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:42:03 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:41:23 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:40:37 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:39:53 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:37:21 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:36:39 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Interweave's Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:34:26 EDT
A gallery of images taken by Jennifer VanBenschoten during Bead Fest Philadelphia, August 20-23, 2009… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:32:29 EDT
A gallery of images taken by Jennifer VanBenschoten during Bead Fest Philadelphia, August 20-23, 2009… - Artisan Clay by Kristie RoederCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 19:30:53 EDT
A gallery of images from Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009… - Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009 Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 19:28:09 EDT
If you couldn't make it to Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009, here is a gallery of images from the show… - Byzantine MedallionCreated: 2009-08-07 @ 21:49:22 EDT
Make this beautiful beadwoven pendant using sparkling Swarovski crystals and a variation of herringbone stitch. This project is suitable for an intermediate or advanced beader… - Cha-Cha Brick Stitch EarringsCreated: 2009-08-07 @ 21:46:17 EDT
A free pattern to make a pair of fun brick stitch earrings using seed beads and chunky glass drops… - Tubular Odd Count PeyoteCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 15:07:49 EDT
A step-by-step tutorial on how to do the off-loom beading stitch tubular odd count peyote… - Tubular Even Count Peyote StitchCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 15:00:26 EDT
A step-by-step tutorial on how to do the off-loom beadweaving stitch tubular even count peyote… - Spiral Rope TutorialCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 14:52:44 EDT
A step-by-step tutorial on how to do the very simple spiral rope stitch… - Spiral Rope TutorialCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 18:29:29 EDT Updated: 2009-07-29 @ 18:44:38 EDT
A free step-by-step tutorial on how to make a spiral rope… - Twisted Tubular Herringbone TutorialCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 13:24:52 EDT
A step-by-step set of directions on how to to the off-loom beadweaving stitch known as twisted herringbone. The herringbone stitch is also known as Ndebele stitch, and has its roots in the traditi… - Tubular Herringbone TutorialCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 13:15:13 EDT
A step-by-step tutorial on how to do tubular herringbone (Ndebele) stitch. This is a very popular off-loom beadweaving stitch that has it's roots in the traditions of the Ndebele tribe of South Af… - Flat Ndebele Stitch Using a Traditional StartCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 14:55:51 EDT
A step by step tutorial on how to do flat Ndebele stitch using a traditional South African start instead of using ladder stitch… - Flat Ndebele (Herringbone) Stitch - Ladder Stitch StartCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 14:40:24 EDT
A free tutorial on how to do flat Ndebele stitch using a ladder stitch start. (Also known as herringbone stitch.)… - The Scoop on Seed BeadsUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 13:18:12 EST
10 Commonly-Asked Questions About Seed Beads and Their Answers… - Store Beads - How to Store Your Bead StashUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 13:16:17 EST
A few helpful tips for figuring out what kinds of storage solutions are available and what might work best for you… - How to Care For Your BeadworkUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 13:13:36 EST
A list of suggestions on how to take care of your beadwork and ensure that it can be enjoyed for many years to come… - Beading on a BudgetUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 13:12:38 EST
Worried about finances but still want to make new pieces of beadwork? Try some of these suggestions for making your beading dollar go further… - 5 Tips for Learning a New Beading StitchUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 13:12:16 EST
This is a list of five tricks that I have learned over the years as a self-taught bead artist to help you make the process of learning a new beadweaving stitch easier and more satisfying… - 5 Tips for Better Beading ClassesUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 13:11:48 EST
A few helpful suggestions to keep in mind when signing up and attending a beading class… - 5 Beadweaving Must-Have ToolsUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 13:11:20 EST
A list of 5 essential tools to make beadweaving easier for everyone from beginners on up to advanced beaders… - Review of Toho's New Hybrid Seed BeadsUpdated: 2009-10-02 @ 16:57:11 EDT
A product review of the new Hybrid Seed Beads created by the legendary Toho Company of Japan. … - Beaded Phoenix Reference Chart Poster & BrochureUpdated: 2009-10-02 @ 16:56:22 EDT
A review of the Bead & String Reference Chart Poster and brochure by Beaded Phoenix…