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Stitch up a Double woven Bead chain : Tutorial

This is a tutorial to weave beads into a double strand completely joined together. This chain can be used as purse handles, embellishments for clothes and other accessories, making necklaces, bracelets, etc. Supplies needed for making this chain – You can use any type of round beads for making this type of chain, but they … Read more

5 Simple Designs for Beaded Tapes & How to make your own designs

Bling is all the trend nowadays and beaded tapes can be the ultimate in bling. If you want to bring in that 2000s flashiness that is all the rage now, incorporate these shimmery beaded tapes in your fashion. They can also look understated and elegant when made with subtle colored beads and used as trims … Read more

Beaded Snowflakes – Easy Tutorials

Here are some easy ways to make beaded snowflakes. Wire frame beaded snowflake Cut out 3 equal length wires. Remember, a snowflake has 6 spokes. Make a metal frame for your snowflake by twisting these 3 long metal wires by the middle. Add beads on this frame – you can use big and small beads … Read more

What do you need to do Beading on clothes

If you love crafts and beautiful things, you will love beading and bead weaving. It is a guarantee from me. And the best thing is that most of the things needed to start beading are quite inexpensive and easily available. Supplies and Tools needed for Beadwork Beads Round seed beads and cylinder beads are the … Read more

Weave your own Beaded Tape on a loom

Bead weaving on a loom – this is the easiest way to create beautiful flat, rectangular strip/tape of beads- you can use it for making jewelry, as an embellishment on clothes, as a belt, or even as bag straps. You can sew this tape to the material of your project or tie it into bead … Read more