How to make a beaded box: online beading class for beginners
Have you been wondering how to make a beaded box? Are you afraid that this is too difficult for you? Well, this online beading class is aimed at beginners. So, this is exactly what...
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How to string a necklace: free tutorial
I was recently asked how to string a necklace with beads. This question came from a lady who was quite new to beading and jewellery making. She understood the basic principles, but was looking...
Stranded Wire for Beading
Stranded wire is something you may want to use if you wish to make jewelry. It is super-strong, but also flexible. So, this makes it perfect for stringing to create necklaces and bracelets. Let...
Crimp Covers: What are they? How do you use them?
If you enjoy stringing beads, you probably already use crimps. But do you also use crimp covers? Did you even know these things existed? Well, they do, and they’re there to give your jewellery...
What is BeadTool4?
Good question: what is BeadTool4? If you’re a designer, you may know. Even if you don’t design and sell tutorials, this could really help your beading. So, what’s it all about? What is BeadTool4?...
How to choose bead colours
How to choose bead colours is my online class that will solve your beading colour problems. Now, an awful lot of beaders struggle with colour. So, if this is you, you’re not alone. But...
Online Beading Classes
Have you thought about trying any online beading classes? Do you know what they involve? Would they be right for you? These are the questions I’ll be answering here today. So, you can decide...
Beaded Cactus Patterns
Just the other day, I was having a chat with a friend, about house plants. You see, I’m not very good at keeping mine alive… I struggle to give them the correct amount of...
How to shape square stitch in beading
In my last blog, I taught you how to work in basic square stitch. Now, it’s time to learn how to shape square stitch. So, this basically means how to increase and decrease at...
How to do square stitch with seed beads
In this free tutorial, I’m going to show you how to do square stitch with seed beads. So, you will be learning how to create a basic strip. You can use this to create...
Easy beading tool holder to make
Do you have a load of empty reels of fireline that you’re not sure what to do with? Or, do you struggle with losing your beading tools? Well, I’ve got one solution to solve...
How to create a bead colour bible
Have you ever wondered how to create a bead colour bible? Do you even know what I’m talking about here? And is this something you need? Well, I’m going to be answering all those...
How to draw beading diagrams
Do you need to learn how to draw beading diagrams? Then, I’ve got the perfect solution for you, right here. If you don’t want to hang around reading an article, then you can use...
Finding Bead Colors That Look Good Together
Do you have trouble finding bead colors that look good together? Are you one of those beaders who feels like their finished pieces always seem to have color clashes? Well, if you said ‘yes’,...
How to get over beaders block
Have you ever had a spell where your beads just lose their appeal? You pick up tutorials, but can’t seem to find the will to get started. Your beading mat seems to be calling,...
Finishing Bead Embroidery Projects
Well, hopefully you have been following through all the posts in this section. So, that means you’re ready to find out about finishing bead embroidery projects. You’ll be pleased to hear that this is...
Bead Embroidery Techniques
Now comes the fun part. I’m going to teach you a lot of the basic bead embroidery techniques. So, armed with these, you can begin to create your first design. You may be working...
Starting Bead Embroidery Projects
So, if you’ve been following through this section on bead embroidery, you’ve gathered your materials. Which means you’re probably wondering about starting bead embroidery projects. What do you need to plan? How do you...
Bead Embroidery Materials
If you’re new to bead embroidery, then where do you start? I suggest your first task would be to gather together these bead embroidery materials. But what are they? Happily, you probably already have...
What is bead embroidery?
So, your starter for ten… Can you tell me, what is bead embroidery? No? Then, you’ve come to the right place to find out. This post will give you a bit of background into...
Stringing Beads to Make Jewellery
When most people talk about jewellery making, they are often thinking of stringing beads onto some kind of material. So, what skills do you need to create jewellery that way? You may want some...
Pru Mcrae: meet a Kumihimo expert
Today, I’m really thrilled to introduce you to a Kumihimo expert – Pru Mcrae! She has spent over a decade studying Kumihimo and bringing us beautiful projects to try. She is also a published...
2020 Colour of the Year
OK, so we’re a quarter of the way through this year. Maybe I’m a bit late in talking about the 2020 colour of the year. But it’s always good to have a conversation about...
Making Basic Jewellery – Simple Techniques
There are two main ways of making basic jewellery. One involves stringing beads and I have dealt with that in a separate post. The other involves working with simple tools and findings in various...
Michelle Sepanski, Moderne Kumihimo Artist
In my first blog, I promised you some interviews with Kumihimo experts! So, let me introduce you to Michelle Sepanski. If you know anything about this talented artist, you may also know her brand...
Kumihimo Projects: Inspiration for you
I thought I would finish up by showing you some of the Kumihimo projects that I made when I first started out. I’m hoping this may give you a few ideas to try. First...
Kumihimo End Caps: Free Tutorial
Do you enjoy Kumihimo? Are you able to use a needle and thread? Then, check out this free tutorial for making your own Kumihimo end caps. All you need are a few seed beads...
Materials for Kumihimo
In my last post, we took a look at the basic Kumihimo tools. So, now you’ve got those together, you need to gather up your materials for Kumihimo. This is just a very brief...
Basic Kumihimo Tools
Now, as I said in my last blog post, I’m a beginner when it comes to Kumihimo. So, the information I’m sharing here is enough to get you started. But I will be calling...
Starting Kumihimo Projects
Now this is going to be the first in a series of posts for my new technique section: Kumihimo. I will be taking you through some of the basics later on. But for now,...
Delica Bead Codes
There are many reasons why I love Delicas… The colour range. How easy they are to use. That beautiful ‘click’ you get as they slot into place on a project… And the Delica bead...
Beading Project for Spring (in Lockdown)
Now, are you someone for whom this strange situation has freed up more time? Or do you feel like you’re busier than ever? I’m talking to people who fall into both camps. But whichever...
Advanced Beading: what is it?
I think most people have an idea about what they think advanced beading entails. So, according to that idea, they may or may not consider themselves to be advanced beaders. But are you judging...
How fast do you bead?
This is a light-hearted post, especially for you if you are feeling overwhelmed. Inspired by a thread I saw a while back on social media, I wondered how fast do you bead? Now, let...
Magnifiers for Beading
I’ve just had a question from Marina about which is the most comfortable out of the available magnifiers for beading. Now, I am going to start by confessing that I have never used a...
ZannahMakes by Susannah Thomson
Now, I’m trying to remember when I first ‘met’ Susannah Thomson from ZannahMakes. I think it was when I put together the original directory of beading designers on here. Anyway, I was struck by...
Beginners Guide to Japanese Braiding
I’m sure a lot of you will be familiar with Kumihimo. I’ve featured another brilliant book on here not so long ago. But how much do you know about Japanese braiding? If you’re not...
Using Peyote Pattern Charts
Today, I’m addressing another question from a beader on my mailing list. (Just use this link if you want to join and receive great beading tips delivered to your inbox for free, every month)....
How to Choose Beading Thread
I’ve chosen to write this post in answer to Jane, who asked a great question on the ‘Create Your World of Beads‘ page. Now, Jane noted that I almost always use 4lb Fireline for...
Essential Spring Beading Patterns
The ‘official’ start of Spring may not be for another couple of weeks. But I’ve got your back here with these essential Spring beading patterns that you’re going to want to begin right away....
Bead Loom Tips
I’ve been putting together a section about Bead Loom Weaving. Now, this isn’t my forte, so I called in a couple of experts. And I’m super-excited to share these amazing bead loom tips from...
Erin Simonetti: Bead Loom Weaving Master
Since I’ve been putting together a little section about bead loom weaving, I just had to introduce you to Erin Simonetti. Now, you might already know her beautiful bead loom work. But if you...
How to finish a big beading project…without getting overwhelmed
Today, I want to talk about something that might be holding your beading back. Big projects. Specifically, how to finish a big beading project without getting overwhelmed. Now, if you’re at all familiar with...
How to Finish a Bead Loom Bracelet
I know I left you hanging over the past few weeks…but hopefully, you’ve had the time to use the free pattern. So, now Caroline is back to show you how to finish a bead...
Best Festive Colour Schemes
Are you someone who feels like you struggle to come up with colour schemes for beading? Well, let me ask you this: how do you do with festive colours? Do, you have a scheme...
Quick and Easy Beaded Christmas Decorations
If you’re anything like me, every year, you make a resolution to start beading your Christmas decorations nice and early. But, December arrives, and you still haven’t started… So, that’s why it’s great to...
Perfect Colour Scheme for Beading
I’m writing this post as a response to one of the questions that landed here. It’s not the first time I’ve been asked about choosing colour schemes for beading. Nor, I suspect, will it...
How to start a bead loom project
Welcome to the second in the series of Bead Loom Weaving posts by guest, Caroline French. (You can find the rest of the series here). In this post, Caroline is going to teach you...
Getting Started with Bead Loom Weaving
OK, so you’re thinking of getting started with bead loom weaving… What do you need to think about? What tools and materials should you be buying? If this is you, then Caroline French has...
Caroline French, Bead Loom Artist
Bead Loom weaving seems, to me, to be growing in popularity. So, if you’re already a fan, you’re going to love this interview with leading British bead loom weaver, Caroline French. If you have...
