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- Beading Is Fun Home
A great resource site for beading enthusiasts. Loads of articles, tips, suggested books and resources to beaders of all levels of experience.
- Beading Ideas
One of the things I really love about beading is that you can create almost anything with beads. You're only limited by your imagination. In this section of the website I've put together a bunch of interesting articles about all sorts of different beading creations and projects.
- Alphabet Beads
How would you like to spell out your affection to your parents, siblings, relatives, and friends? Certainly, the standard ways of letting them know how much we care through email and greeting cards will make their day, but you'll produce custom-made happiness when your loved one receives a special piece made by you with their name on it.
- Bead Earrings
Bead earrings are a trendy and fun way to accessorize your outfit. What started as a crafting idea has blossomed into a wide variety of fun and fashionable earrings. You can buy or make funky earrings to express your personality, or more expensive bead earrings are available with beads, gold, and crystals coming together to form pretty designs.
- Bead Embroidery
It you are a self-confessed creative soul, then you will surely find some ways and means to unleash that creativity inside you. There are some people who have found several outlets to unravel their flair for the arts. One of which is through bead embroidery.
- Beaded Handbags
A beaded handbag can make a great accent piece to your outfit. They range from small, seed bead covered clutches to handbags made of larger beads that are perhaps a carryall, so you can match your party outfit with a black beaded clutch, or try a larger beaded handbag for your day in shorts and flip-flops at the beach.
- Beaded Lanyards
The typical lanyard is a length of basic rope, wire, or cloth that is designed to secure a small object. They are often purchased in large quantities and are fairly inexpensive. Many employees wear lanyards around their neck to secure identification badges while on the job.
- Beading Looms The Basics
The beading loom is something that you can work with in order to create something special for yourself, and so you should know something about which the better ones are before purchasing one. It is obvious that one of the first things that you will need to look for before buying such a loom is that it should be sturdy as well as made in a proper fashion.
- Costume and Cubic Zirconia Jewelry
Costume jewelry is sometimes referred to as "fake jewelry" by some well meaning but unknowing individuals. Costume jewelry is crafted from among other items, rhinestones, glass stones and gold plated metal or sterling silver.
- Crochet Beads
The colorful styles of today combined with the easy accessibility of all sorts of beads makes it natural to want to add lots of beading to any crochet project. As with all things crochet, the process is easier than the finished project makes it look. Just remember when you choose the materials for your project that the beads have to fit on the thread or yarn that you will be using so make sure the hole in the bead is the right size.
- Macrame
There are some simple Macramé basics that you’ll need to know to get you started. The more confident that you are about the process of Macramé the more fun you’ll have as you complete one project after another.
- Seed Beading
Using small, tiny beads in homemade designs is called seed beading, and its popularity around the world may surprise you. Seed beads are commonly round, about a millimeter in length, and they have a small hole drilled straight through them.
- Using Beads in Cross Stitch
Many people like to add embellishments to their cross stitch, and a great way to do this is with beads. In many situations, it’s also another way to avoid doing the dreaded French knot!
- Vintage Beaded Bags
Have you ever gone to an estate sale or auction and wondered if that beaded bag that seems such a deal is really valuable? To be able to tell, first you need to know a little about the history of the beaded bag.
- Beading Information
Beading is a fascinating subject, and at this website I have put together a bunch of great beading articles.
- Amber
Amber is a fascinating material, so unique and beautiful in its appearance that it has its own color named after it. Although amber bracelets and amber pendants use amber as a precious gem, it is not properly a gemstone at all, but rather fossilized resin which is millions of years old.
- American Indian Beadwork
American Indian beadwork is a popular collector’s item. Intricately beaded pieces of clothing, moccasins, and ceremonial head dresses are striking, and make a nice addition to any collection.
- Antique Bracelet
Valuing an antique bracelet can be difficult. There are many factors that help determine the value of an antique bracelet, but some are more difficult than others to decipher.
- Beading Birthday Parties
You can have fun and make money at the same time by serving the "birthday party activity" niche. Make-and-take gemstone beaded bracelets are a very popular party activity.
- Beading - Finishing Your Piece
When you're planning a piece of jewelry, it's loads of fun to choose the right beads and work out how you're going to put them all together for the final result. But there's another element you need to consider - how are you going to finish off your piece?
- Beading Projects Are Fun
Beading projects can be very entertaining for people of all ages, and these projects often result in very wonderful products. Beading projects are designed for people of all ages and all skill levels. Most of the beading projects are identified by the end product, and the skill level necessary to complete the beading project.
- Beading Supplies
While I am way more into needlepoint and embroidery, and since my beading experience is practically as pitiful as my knowledge of beading supplies is, I had the fortunate experience of working on a piece that called for said beading supplies. In other words, I got an instant lesson or two.
- Beading Thread
Walk into any beading store, and once you can tear your gaze away from the amazing variety of beads, you might manage to find the thread section. This is a great opportunity to get completely bamboozled. There are many different types of threads used in beading, so how do you work out which one you need for your project? Let's take a look at what's available.
- Beading Tools
If you're just starting out in beading, then one of the worst things you can do is walk into a beading store and look at all the tools that are available! There are all sorts of specialized tools, and when you're new to beading, it's impossible to know which ones you really need.
- Bead Jewelry Designs
I never thought that my passion for bead jewelry designs could ever be turned in to a profession, but thanks to the internet, it recently has. I have been able to sell several beaded necklace designs for a lucrative profit, designs which are enjoyable for me to make in the first place.
- Bead Jewelry Making
Bead jewelry making and design is gaining popularity among crafters across the United States. This challenging art form can be very frustrating but very rewarding as well. You may feel overwhelmed by the many patterns and designs that bead jewelry making have to offer but stick with it. A dilemma can be your best friend.
- Bead Store
Whether you already enjoy making jewelry, or just want to learn how, your first stop should be at a bead store. You can visit a local bead store or find one online. Just make sure you have plenty of time to browse.
- Beads
A bead can be used as an ornament on clothing, or to make several other items. It is a small, decorative object that is pierced for threading or stringing, and several beads can be threaded together on a string to form a necklace. It is a common form of jewelry among women, and can be crafted in different ways to suit their personalities. And if you think beads are for only making jewelry then you are in for a big surprise.
- Beads - Then And Now
Far back in the mists of prehistory, some caveman looked at a small animal neck-bone and decided it would look good strung on a vine with others like it.
- Blue Topaz
The birthstone for the month of November, and the official stone for the ‘Lone Star’ state of Texas, Topaz is the most popular and widely used gemstone today.
- Blue Topaz Sources
- Bracelet Making
A wonderful and entertaining hobby can be found in bracelet making, but if you are just starting out it everything can be too much! There are many different components to consider when doing bracelet making.
- Creating Your Own Jewelry
Do you have a better way to accessorize yourself than with a nice piece of jewelry? The problem is that sometimes costume jewelry can also be extremely expensive. Nevertheless, you have another alternative to buying them you can make them. It is easy to learn how to create your own jewelry.
- Cubic Zirconia
Most people know that cubic zirconia is commonly synthesized in a lab for commercial use as a diamond substitute. Most people don’t know, however, that cubic zirconia is actually a naturally occurring gemstone in its own right.
- Earrings
When we think beads, we normally think of bracelets, anklets, hair ornaments and necklaces. What about beaded earrings? Well, earrings are mostly made of metal, enamel and precious stones, some of us think. Earrings are fancy and expensive!
- Gemstones and Jewelry Terms
There are heaps of different terms used in the world of gemstones and jewelry - find out what some of the most common ones mean!
- History of Beads
What do you think the earliest recorded use of beads is – is your first thought perhaps beadwork created by the Egyptians? Yes, there certainly were a lot of beaded items in Egyptian times, but beadwork has been found dating back to the Stone Age. Even in caveman times, men and women were interested in improving their clothing and appearance with the use of beads. This article helps you to discover the history of beads.
- Jewelry Cleaner
Jewelry cleaner can be used to make all your jewelry sparkle as though it were new, but there are different sorts of jewelry cleaner. Depending on what you want cleaned, you need to find the right jewelry cleaner to do the job.
- Jewelry Display
The set-up of a jewelry display plays an important part in sales.The jewelry itself should be the main focus, but the jewelry display is used to catch a person's eye and heart. There are a few tricks that can be used to make sure that your jewelry display is one that does both, as long as there is quality jewelry inside!
- Making Beaded Jewelry
Making beaded jewelry is an inexpensive and fun hobby that nearly anyone can do. The materials needed are readily accessible and cost very little money. Aside from the requisite thread, needle and the beads, there are also some other materials that the hobbyist can use in making beaded jewelry. Hobbyists can also experiment with various beading techniques to make interesting and unique creations.
- Opal Bracelet Jewelry
An opal bracelet is a beautiful accessory and can be reasonably priced as well. Opal which ranges in color from a light blue to a dark blue, orange, red, and violet is a beautiful stone. The opal is a nice smooth stone which can make for great jewelry.
- Sign of the Times
When you hear the word “beads,” do you immediately think of jewelry? Or do you think of Rosary beads or some other non-jewelry use of beads—beaded dresses, headbands, belts? Perhaps you think of a country and western outfit, a studded, head-to-toe piece of jewelry.
- Size Matters
Picking out beads is one of the most enjoyable parts of making your own jewelry. There are so many color combinations, complementary beads, beautiful handcrafted beads and unique beads; it’s easy to get lost in the process of looking at beads.
- Storing Jewelry
Do you have trouble trying to store jewellery without it getting all tangled, earrings separated from each other, tipping out your whole jewellery box just to find one piece of jewellery?? Well here are some tips for on storing your jewellery in a neat and decorative fashion.
- Turquoise
Turquoise, derived from the French word for Turkish has been adored since before 4000 BC. A lot of the early European turquoise came from the Middle East in what today is known as the country of Turkey. That is where the stone’s name hails from. It is said to have healing properties, therefore beneficial to human wellness by keeping the blood pure and blood pressure low.
- Types of Beads
Walking into a bead shop can be a wonderful experience - so many colors, shapes and designs. It's almost impossible not to get incredibly inspired, and it's just as hard to walk out without having spent more than you intended! But when you're confronted with so many beads, it can be helpful to have some idea of what the different types of beads are, and how they're used. That way you can choose the right sort for your project.
- Wholesale Jewelry Beads
When purchasing wholesale jewelry beads, you must use care. You don’t want to end up with beads that aren’t worth anything to you! Selecting beads takes a lot of thought – we aren’t talking about plastic beads that children use to make jewelry. We are talking about quality beads used to make grown up jewelry!
- Beading Resources
Listing of various resources useful for beading enthusiasts.
- Ulimate Bead Guide
The Ultimate Bead Lover's Guide is a wonderful resource for learning about beading. It covers everything you need to know to get started in beading, as well as lots of more advanced hints and ideas.
- Bead and Button
This magazine is definitely one you want to be reading. Loads of great beading ideas, information and news.
- Beads of Glass
- Running Your Home Craft Business
You can earn a great income doing something you love!
Join the thousands of people that have started their own fun,
profitable home craft business.
- Sell Your Beads
This resource covers nearly everything you need to know about getting up and started in your own Beading Business
- Wire Sculpture
Creating your own jewelry is amazing fun, but for most of us who are addicted to beads, the thought of using wire sculpting to create jewelry can seem a little scary. It appears a lot more complicated than threading a bunch of beads together.
- Beading Books
Listing of various books and other resources useful for beading enthusiasts.
- Bead Fantasies
In this book are 70 projects with detailed instructions and illustrations to help you copy the steps easily.
- Bead On A Wire
This is a fabulous resource if you're interested in wire and bead
craft.
- Exquisite Beaded Jewelry
Lynda's book contains 15 great projects for you to complete. Even better, they are graded for all skill levels, from beginner right through to advanced. So there's something here to challenge everyone.
- Getting Started Stringing Beads
The art of crafting beautiful string and bead creations is explained in this step-by-step guide for novice beaders.
- Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies
The thing I like about this book is that it includes lots of simple projects you can do, including pins, key chains, wine charms and items for the home, as well as more traditional jewelry. If you want to expand your range of beading pieces, or just want to get started with some basic projects, this book is for you.
- Discover Your Genius
Imagine unleashing your creativity by letting your imagination enjoy the benefits of the type of mental play that helped inspire the theory of relativity. Or evaluating your business climate with...
- Master Reader
The highly effective techniques in Master Reader will cut your reading time in half!
- Creative Mind System
The programme uses breakthrough audio processes which stimulate the Creative mind pattern in your own brainwaves, which brings you to a natural state of heightened creativity
- Thinking For A Change
11 Ways Highly Successful People Approach Life and Work
- The Creative Process In The Individual
Do you envy those people who always seem to be creative? Do you ever wish you could unlock your own creative juices? You are just minutes away from finding out everything you need to know.
- How to Think Like Einstein
Learn the techniques used by Einstein and other great geniuses to expand your mind
- Brainwave Suite
Lush ambient music combined with natural brainwave frequencies...
- Brainwave Symphony
Natural brainwave frequencies combined with specially chosen works of Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Bach and other great masters lets you orchestrate your state of mind.
- Brainwave Journey
Natural brainwave frequencies combined with guided imagery and ambient music take you on an inner journey of the mind, body, heart and spirit...
- Be Creative
Release your imagination and recognise your creative intelligence.
- Beading Tips
A selection of useful and interesting beading tips.
- Beading Chart
Using a beading chart can make life so much easier - and there's more than one way to create one.
- Beading places to go
Interesting places for beaders to visit.
- Beading Tool Ideas
- Buying Beads
- Cheap Beads
As all beading enthusiasts know, at some point buying beads starts to cost a fair bit of money. So it would be great to find a way to buy beads cheaply!
- Dropped Your Beads
That moment we all dread - a container of tiny seed beads has just
tipped all over the carpet. What to do? Find the answer here.
- Graph Paper
Using graph paper and where to find the graph paper.
- Large Holed Beads
Handy tip for working with large holed beads.
- Opening Jump Rings
Handy tip for opening jump rings when beading.
- Seed Beads
Seed beads can be tricky little things, this tip helps solve that problem!
- Sorting Beads
Sorting beads, particularly tiny ones, can be really difficult - this tip gives you some ideas on how to do it quickly and easily.
- Storing Beads
Heaps of great ideas for storing your beads, including items you already have around the home.
- Threading Needles
A tip about how to thread a needle easily.
- Washing Beads
Tip on how to wash your beads.
- Which Needle
Using needles for beading can be painful - who hasn't pricked their fingers at some time?
- Work Surface
Having a good work surface is an important part of beading. This tip gives you ideas on what to use.
- Working with Beads
Great ideas for managing your beads without dropping them.
- Working With Leather
Threading beads onto leather and working with leather can be a bit tricky. How to solve that problem!
- Beading Projects
Instructions on how to complete different beading projects.
- Beaded Christmas Ornament
If you want to add some creative sparkle to your holiday tree that is truly unique you may want to consider the beaded Christmas ornament. There are many different styles and designs available. You can choose ones that are pre-made by crafters as well as professionals or you can make this beautiful holiday decoration on your own.
- Beading Garments - Getting Started
If you've seen someone wearing a beaded garment, then you may have been inspired to make one for yourself. Done correctly, it's a wonderful way to liven up your wardrobe and have a collection of clothing that is unique and individual. But there are a few basics that you need to keep in mind when you're getting ready to bead a garment.
- Bead Patterns
The wonderful thing about this 45,000-year-old craft is that beginners can experiment on any design as well, using their own creativity and the following bead patterns. You can customize these beads patterns according to the style you want to emphasize or your choice of beads. Here are some bead patterns that you can work on during your past time.
- Christmas Beading Projects Video
This video contains a couple of really simple and easy beading projects you can do with your kids for Christmas. There's also a couple of more advanced ideas.
- Christmas Ornaments
Christmas ornaments made from ordinary pipe cleaners and inexpensive acrylic beads are very pretty and easy to make. They look quite impressive yet are easy enough for small children to make. This is one Christmas craft idea to use again and again. Older people will enjoy making this Christmas craft, too, which can be varied to make a number of different sparkling ornaments for your Christmas tree.
- Flower Pot Wind Chimes
These natural-looking flower pot wind chimes will add a touch of charm to any porch or breezeway. They are simple to make, and can be left out in all weathers. Best of all, they cost you nearly nothing!
- Gemstone Necklace
With gemstone beads, every bead is precious. Every bead is beautiful. A little more effort is needed when stringing a gemstone necklace together.
- Hoop Earrings
Years ago, a friend of mine taught me some simple beading techniques. You can make all sorts of shapes using beading wire and beads. The simplest is a hoop.
- Old Watch to Gorgeous Bracelet
What do you do when the straps of your watch come apart?
You could send it for repairs, or simply change the strap. Or, you could transform that old watch into a stunning bracelet with gemstone beads.
- Peyote Stitch Beading Techniques
- Square Stitch Beading For Beginners
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