In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make a wire-wrapped bead link. This is an essential skill for any beginner.
During our residency we accumulated invaluable insights about Latvian belt making from two very nice people and experienced weavers, Lilija and Laima, who taught us two different techniques of belt…
Learn about the basic types of French beading techniques and get some top tips for working with wire to create your flowers.
Learn how to stamp metal jewelry. This guide is a basic beading class on how to emboss and personalize jewelry. We have videos and an easy to follow explanation of metal stamping supplies to get you going.
Weaving is one of my favorite crafts because it's meditative and challenging, practical and artistic. It combines plain-woven cloth's simple elegance with
Here are step-by-step photos for making continuous string heddles. The kind of thread I use for the heddles depends on the kind of warp yarn I am using. When using medium to heavy-weight mercerized…
Learn how to read an inkle draft, choose an inkle loom, and where to find more information about this weaving method.
This supply list will get you started making beaded jewelry. Soon, you’ll be able to say, “I made it myself!”
Free jewelry making tutorials, craft ideas, design inspirations, DIY, projects, tips and tricks and trends
I have always found winding bobbins by hand intensely therapeutic and deeply relaxing. But it is ultimately quite time consuming and can take a toll on your hands / thumbs / arms. Last year I atte…
Here is a tutorial to make the covered buttons, used in designs such as my Richard the Roundhead Tam, and Scatness Tunic. (These instructions can also be found in my book Colours of Shetland.) You …
Tension is important to ensure that your project ends up the same length as in the pattern. For advice from Maggie Thompson on achieving correct tension and braid length, as well as other kumihimo tips, see “7 Kumihimo Tips and Tricks.”
Every successful beader loves the Super Duo/Twin beading technique that can create some really tubular beaded jewelry designs!
Sometimes lacemakers rush in where angels fear to tread. And that is how my Binche journey started. Last year I attended two days of classes with Tricia Bury and Sue Newell in Cambridge. On day o…
"SWING WOOL PICKER" The Swing Picker has sealed bearings on swing shaft, 350 hardened points, ready to separate your fiber, prep, before carding/spinning. The Picker has removable point plates, if you chose not to be so aggressive in your tease/separation process of the fiber, you have the option to adjust in-feed and swing by mechanical screws to fit your application. Sold with wooden fork to load in-feed for safety and locking pin for storage. Picker is constructed of Hickory and hardwood, size is 14"W, 30"L, 30"H, weight 36 lbs.(ship 65#) and given a rich bath in linseed oil for years of beauty and use. "Caution should be used while operating this unit". More pictures and information available at http://www.southerncomfortproducts.com/ NOTE: SHIPPING COSTS: COST VARIES BY BUYER LOCATION; I SHIP TO MOST PLACES
Create different bracelet styles with a variety of decorative yarns, threads, and beads. Step by step instructions on various knot techniques included.* Made of: Plastic* Use: Bracelet Maker* Size: 10in (L) x 2.5in (W) x 1.3in (H)
It's never too early to start thinking about the holidays and gift giving. If you're looking for the perfect gift for the jewelry maker in your life or if you're treating yourself to new tools for the holidays these are my Top 5 Must Haves for every jewelry maker! Wire for Wrapping! Wire comes in so many colors and s
The beginner's guide to jewelry making tools, plus the 3 must have tools you need to get started making jewelry. Important tool features also reviewed.
When it comes to learning to make jewelry, it doesn't get more basic than the bead. A bead is defined as "a small piece of glass, stone, or similar material, typically round and perforated for threading with others as a necklace or rosary or for sewing onto fabric." I personally tend to think of them as any material with one or more holes running through it. I've been working my way through this basic jewelry-making series. Before getting into some of the skills needed to make jewelry, I feel that it's important to learn the tools and materials that are key to the skill. In previous posts (with corresponding videos) I've covered Jewelry Tools, Materials, and Findings. As well, there was a guest post from Divya that went over Cords, Ribbons, and Laces. Now, it's time to learn a little about beads. I'm only covering the most basic of the basics as beads come in a vast array of materials, shapes, and sizes. I've also created a video with much of this bead basic information for your convenience. As mentioned, beads, in general, come in a wide variety of materials: glass, stone, clay, resin, plastic, bone, wood, fabric, paper, metal, shell, and just about anything else you can find with or put a hole in it. In addition, the shapes are even more varied than the materials. Below is a review of the most basic of shapes because many times different bead suppliers use different terms for the shapes of their beads. I encourage you to explore different online bead shops and take a look at the shapes to see what appeals to you. Seed Beads: Made of glass and tiny in size, these are most often used by artists who enjoy working on bead weaving, loom work, bead embroidery, and other techniques with much detail. Seed beads come in many shapes and sizes as well as a rainbow of colors. E-beads: Belonging to the seed bead family, but slightly larger in size are e-beads. Like the smaller ones, they can be found in plenty of colors and finishes. Their holes do tend to be slightly larger than seed beads. The beads along the bottom of the above picture are more specific in their shapes. Round - simply a sphere, ball-like shape Rondelle or Roundelle - I tend to think of these as smooshed/slightly flattened balls Cube - much like a die, it's six sides of even squares Tube - These might also be called cylinders or any other variety of names depending on the outer shape. Bicone - what it would look like if you joined two cones together by their large circular bottoms (the opposite of an hourglass shape). Briolette - These are often teardrop-shaped with a hole that extends across the thinner portion of the shape so that it hangs from its top. Spacer Beads and Bead Caps tend to be metal elements that are used to accent and separate beads. However, I've seen them made of plastic and glass also. Spacer Beads: Made of a flattened material with a hole through the middle that makes a space between one bead and the next. They can also be called spacers. Bead Caps: These are concave (like a bowl or cup) with a hole in the middle and are intended to cradle one side of a bead. The above elements are not necessarily considered beads but can fall in that general category. Charms: An accent piece that has a loop at the top so that they may hang. (Beads can be made into charms by forming a loop on them with wire. We'll cover that later.) Focals: These are the centerpiece of your jewelry design and what draws your eye. They are the focal-piece of your design. They tend to be larger pieces. While all the ones pictured above are simply large charms, focals can be any kind of element. Cabochons (Cabs): Materials with a flat-back that can be added to a design via gluing, wire-wrapping, or some other method. The key to recognizing these are that they don't have holes like beads or charms and are flat on at least one side. In looking for a more exact definition, I found that cabs made of gemstones are the ones with smooth/domed top surfaces rather than faceted (cut) faces. However, that's not the way I use the term nor the way I've found other artists to use it. That about sums up some of the most key info I can give you about beads. As always, if you have anything to add, any questions, or any corrections; please don't hesitate to let me know!
Beading needles are essential tools for off-loom bead-weaving. They look like regular sewing needles but are more flexible, thinner and have smaller eyes.
Shop for Beading Pliers. Pliers are essential for beading & making wire jewelry. Choosing Jewelry & Beading Pliers Round-nose pliers allow you to make perfect loops. Chain-nose and flat-nose beading pliers have flat surfaces and allow you to firmly grip wire for wire-wrapping. Wire cutters allow you to cut wire flush so it doesn't snag the wearer. Crimping pliers are used with crimp beads and beading wire to add clasps and finish jewelry. Nylon pliers help you grip and bend wire and metal without scratching it. Parallel-jaws pliers are especially helpful for gripping jewelry evenly without damaging it.
Have you ever come across a beading term and you had no idea what it meant? Well click here to check out this beading glossary packed full of common beadweaving terminology you need to know.
This week's Beadalon Facebook Live Video focused on getting back to the basics - how to make professional, quality jewelry that lasts. Beadalon …
We know it’s difficult to insert knots in the string through the tiny holes of the pearls while making rosaries. It’s not only time-consuming but takes a toll on your eyesight as well. Solve these problems with this bead knotting tool. What you’ll get: Create string knots easily: Slide the thread into the bead hole until it is flushed against the other beads. Wound it around your index finger and create a loop before holding the thread with the needle. Then tighten the loop and route it through the Y of the tool. Now push the base upwards until the knot slips off the needle. Create a tight consistent knot every time.
Jewelry Making Kit Beading Repair Tools Craft Supplies Bead DIY Silver Lobster Clasp necklaces, bracelets, earrings jewelry crafts making Jewelry Making Kit Beading Repair Tools Craft Supplies Bead DIY Silver USA Description Material: Electroplating alloy Grids: 15 grids Size: approx. 170*100*23mm Feature: --Beautiful jewelry DIY kit. --Easy to carry, use and storage. --Each finding is packed in small compartment mixed together. --Durable in use. --Suitable for jewelry beading making and repairing. --Used for necklaces, bracelets, earrings making and many other jewelry crafts making. Package list:(As the picture shows) 1)30x 12x7mm lobster clasps 2)The opening ring (4mm 10g , 8mm10g) 3)20x 18x19mm ear hooks 4)20x 10mm horse buckles 5)50x 4x2mm Lobster Clasp 6)70x 22mm pin 7)70x 4x10mm sheep eye nails 8)20x 9x6mm melon buckles 9)200x 2mm positioning beads 10)1x 0.5mm transparent elastic line 11)1x 0.45MM natural steel wire 12)1x 2mm black leather cord 13)1x 0.5x50mm memory traveler 14)1x Brass Ring 15)2x Tweezer 16)2x rulers 17)1x toothless needle-nosed pliers 18)1x Box Note: --1.Please check the description and the pictures before you purchase it. --2. Please allow 0.5-1 inch difference due to manual measurement.(1 inch=2.54cm) --3.Due to the different display and different light, the picture may not reflect the actual color of the item.yes e
There are tools that are absolutely essential when bead weaving and there are some that are very useful. See this list of handy tools to have around.
Dear beaders, today we would like to introduce Toho Japanese Seed Beads to you. We also prepared useful size, shape & color charts....
To make great jewellery, you need good tools. These are the pliers I use and recommend as a basic jewellery toolkit for beginner jewellery makers.
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The beginner's guide to jewelry making tools, plus the 3 must have tools you need to get started making jewelry. Important tool features also reviewed.
To make great jewellery, you need good tools. These are the pliers I use and recommend as a basic jewellery toolkit for beginner jewellery makers.
