Tag Archives: Beading Kit
Video Tutorial – Techniques: Ladder Stitch
In this video I demonstrate Ladder Stitch. This is such an important foundation stitch as a starting point for some other stitches e.g., Brick Stitch and Herringbone Stitch; it’s also a great way of extending beadwork, so it’s important structurally. … Continue reading
Video Tutorial – Techniques: Odd Count Peyote Stitch
This Beadschool tutorial is about Odd Count Peyote Stitch. The clue is in the name – you are working in rows of an odd number of beads. Flat, odd count Peyote stitch (just like even count) is great for making … Continue reading
Video Tutorial – Techniques: Even Count Peyote Stitch
This Beadschool tutorial is about Even Count Peyote Stitch – that means you are working on rows of an even number of beads. Flat, even count Peyote stitch is great for making little bracelets, book marks, wall-hangings, beaded book covers, … Continue reading
Video Tutorial – Materials: Fireline
Fireline is a great beading thread although it was developed as a fishing line so it comes in many strengths. The main ones used in beadwork are 4lb and 6lb. It’s strong and quite resilient when using crystals (even good … Continue reading
Video Tutorial – Materials: Needle Sizes
In this video I discuss needle sizes and choosing the right ones to use for different bead sizes. The needles range from size 10 to size 16 and the seed beads range from size 8 to size 20. A helpful … Continue reading
Video Tutorial – Materials: Bent needles
Almost every beadworker has bent needles in their stash, because they’re so handy for getting into awkward little places. Beading long term with a bent needle can cause problems to your finger and thumb joints because you may be holding … Continue reading
Video Tutorial – Tips & Tricks: The best way to pick up beads.
I see many students who are new to beading, struggling to pick up their seed beads and crystals. Try this really helpful technique and you’ll never look back! In this video I’m wearing: Isabella necklace in the Aqua colourway. I’ll be … Continue reading
Video Tutorial – Tips & Tricks: The Weaver’s Knot
The Weaver’s Knot is a great way to avoid having to sew loose ends into your beadwork. It’s perfect to use with Peyote stitch and Netting if your seed beads aren’t too small and the thread is fine enough. I … Continue reading
Video Tutorial – Tips & Tricks: The best way to thread a needle.
As a beadwork tutor, I see many of my students struggling to thread a needle, which takes up a lot of their precious workshop time and can be a great source of frustration. Frequently I see the thread being brought … Continue reading
Video Tutorial – Tips & Tricks: How to join in a new thread.
This video tutorial is about how to join in a new thread. It’s inevitable that, at some point whilst beading, you’ll need to join in a new thread. Many beadworkers, both beginners and more advanced, can find it a little … Continue reading