Creative Beading

I’m interested in exchanging ideas with people who are interested in jewelry making. ?

Weather their just starting out, or well into the hobby. I would say that my level of involvement is at a beginners stage. But I have a boat load of supplies accumulated. Seriously, a lot of beads. I would love to see some of the work that people have found, or made themselves. So many of the designs that I find in the books are horrid. Thanks! P.S. if you know of any good websites that are free and provide instructions please let me know.

If you check the library, especially a downtown one, for a lot of designs that are easy and hard. Michael’s and other craft stores sell a lot of design books.
i found though, the best designs come from people not books. try to find a local class or fair and ask the pro’s for some how-to’s and favorite designs. Take those and add your own twist.
I found a website with a resourse of online websites. check those out too.

Iroquois Style Raised Bead Embroidery – Beginner

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making and Beading (Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer) $11.09 wiley publishing jewelry making beading. each skill or technique is defined and described. features detailed color photos that demonstrate each step and helpful tips that provide additional guidance. you will learn to craft designs that are chic but inexpensive. covers tools and supplies bead stringing and weaving wire wrapping and more concise two page lessons show you all the steps to a skill an…

A Complete Guide To Kumihimo On A Braiding Loom: Round, Flat, Square, Hollow, And Beaded Braids And Necklaces $17.95 A traditional Japanese art form accomplished with modern equipment! 88 pages with everything you need to know to turn contemporary cords and ribbons into beautiful braided creations. Necklaces, friendship bracelets, belts, straps, leashes, keychains, gourd embellishments, and many, many other possibilities! Step-by-step instructions for basic and advanced braiding techniques. Using the widely avai…

Dimensional Bead Embroidery: A Reference Guide to Techniques (Lark Jewelry & Beading) $12.94 This guidebook shows beaders how to use old stitches in new ways. Focusing especially on cabochons and large, eye-catching focal beads, the book covers decorative stitches such as fringes, picots and rope edging. Nine illustrated projects include bracelets, necklaces and earrings….

Hello Kitty Chainstitch Sewing Machine & Bead Applicator Activity Set …