Guide To Beadwork

Sharing my love of beads, beading, jewelry making and beadweaving by answering questions on those topics.

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Tile, Tila and Half-Tila Bead Patterns - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Free-Bead-Patterns, #Patterns-Using-Specific-Bead, #Tila-Bead-Jewelry-Patterns, #Two-Hole-Bead-Patterns

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Bracelet-339b-150x79.jpg I’ve been so preoccupied with SuperDuos and all the other new beads that keep coming out, I haven’t played with Tiles or Tilas lately. I’ve hardly used Half Tilas at all. Guess I better get busy with some of these patterns! http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/05/tile-tila-and-half-tila-bead-patterns/

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Pendant Bead Patterns - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Beaded-Pendant-Patterns, #Free-Bead-Patterns, #General-Beading-Patterns

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/star_rivoli_2-150x113.jpg Back to one of my favorite beading subjects – pendants. Did you miss making your mother something for Mother’s Day? Got any weddings or graduations coming up where a personalized gift would be appropriate? Pendants are great and fast!! http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/05/pendant-bead-patterns-4/

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Bead Crochet Tutorials - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Bead-Crochet-Tutorials, #Free-Bead-Patterns, #Jewelry-Making-Specific-Techniques

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_2299-150x75.jpg It’s Bead Crochet today! OK, so I don’t do it, but it is so pretty. It’s definitely on my beading bucket list, along with 94 bazillion other things. So get your crochet needles ready, pick a project and DO IT! http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/04/bead-crochet-tutorials-4/

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Double Needle Right Angle Weave - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Free-Bead-Patterns, #Right-Angle-Weave-Seed-Bead-Patterns, #Specific-Bead-Weaving-Stitches

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/swarovski-crystal-150x109.jpg While we all (should) know how to do Right Angle Weave (RAW), perhaps you have come across “Two Needle” or Double Right Angle Weave, also known as Cross Weave. Here are 4 written tutorials and 2 video tutorials to get you started. http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/04/double-needle-right-angle-weave/

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Crystal Bead Jewelry Tutorials - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Crystal-Bead-Jewelry-Tutorials, #Free-Bead-Patterns, #Patterns-Using-Specific-Bead

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/EasyCrystal_WEB-150x150.jpg Who doesn’t like crystals?? Well, I have met a few beaders who don’t…what’s up with that? Here’s some great free patterns for using all those shiny crystals in your bead stash. http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/03/crystal-bead-jewelry-tutorials-5/

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Mixed Media Jewelry Tutorials - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Free-Tips, #Mixed-Media-Tutorials, #Wire-and-Metal-Tutorials

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Boho-Layered-Necklace-3.2-113x150.jpg You just never know what people will put into their mixed media jewelry. Besides beads (of course), there are found objects, polymer clay, resin, cloth, paper, leather, ribbons, etc. You probably have some items or materials lying around the house you could use to make your own unique... http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/03/mixed-media-jewelry-tutorials-6/

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Beaded Balls Tutorials - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Beaded-Bead-Tutorials, #Free-Bead-Patterns, #General-Beading-Patterns

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Beaded-Necklace-Designs-–-How-to-Make-a-Beaded-Ball-Pendant-Necklace-for-Halloween-step1-31-e1456692415942-150x150.jpg Aren’t beaded beads fun? They can be the focus of a necklace or bracelet. They can be earrings. You can string a bunch of them for a necklace or bracelet. And they are great for using up leftover beads! http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/03/beaded-balls-tutorials/

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Peyote Stitch Bead Patterns - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Free-Bead-Patterns, #Peyote-Stitch-Bead-Patterns, #Specific-Bead-Weaving-Stitches

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/00_PeyoteBezel-148x150.jpg What? You haven’t learned Peyote stitch yet? There’s no better time than now. I have several different beginner’s tutorials, so if one doesn’t make the lightbulb go off for you, try another. Everyone learns in different ways, so don’t give up if one tutorial doesn’t work for you. http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/02/peyote-stitch-bead-patterns-7/

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Seed Bead Bracelet Patterns - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Free-Bead-Patterns, #General-Beading-Patterns, #Seed-Bead-Bracelet-Patterns

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/110935_2F2015-09-10-085547-2-150x100.jpg Can you ever have enough bracelets? Seems like no matter how many I make, I’m always missing the color I need to match a necklace, or earrings or outfit. Or I have the color with gold, but I want it with silver. Good excuse to make some more! http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/02/seed-bead-bracelet-patterns-9/

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Multiple Hole Seed Bead Patterns - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Four-Hole-Bead-Patterns, #Free-Bead-Patterns, #Patterns-Using-Specific-Bead, #Tila-Bead-Jewelry-Patterns, #Twins-and-SuperDuos-Bead-Patterns, #Two-Hole-Bead-Patterns

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tila-filtered-132x150.jpg Found some really cool stuff today. A ton of free patterns at Bead Smith which are just fantastic, using a variety of two-hole beads. And I can’t wait to make the Loves Whisper earrings from Eureka Crystal Beads. http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/02/multiple-hole-seed-bead-patterns-2/

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Beadweaving Tutorials - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Beadweaving-Tutorials, #Free-Bead-Patterns, #Jewelry-Making-Specific-Techniques

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/EveningSparkleBracelet-150x112.jpg Today, I’ve got links to pages full of free bead weaving tutorials. Some are patterns, and some are beginner’s tutorials in basic stitches. Dive in and make something new!! http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/02/beadweaving-tutorials-4/

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Herringbone Bead Patterns - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Free-Bead-Patterns, #Herringbone-Bead-Patterns, #Specific-Bead-Weaving-Stitches

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mb_green_flat_hbone.14941528_std-150x28.jpg Herringbone stitch results in a very classic look for your jewelry. It is also very easy to play around with the beads, colors and bead sizes to get a very different look using the exact same pattern. If you like to experiment, Herringbone might be the stitch for you. http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/02/herringbone-bead-patterns-3/

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Wire Jewelry Tutorials - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Free-Bead-Patterns, #Wire-and-Metal-Tutorials, #Wire-Jewelry-Tutorials

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FWJP-00-Basic-Skills-Tools-150x112.jpg What a collection of Wire Tutorials I have for you today. It’s actually a collection of collections! There are so many tutorials, patterns and tips your head may explode!! But don’t let that happen – make some cool wire jewelry instead. http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/02/wire-jewelry-tutorials-4/

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Tila and Half-Tila Beaded Jewelry Patterns - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Free-Bead-Patterns, #Patterns-Using-Specific-Bead, #Tila-Bead-Jewelry-Patterns

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Day-6-Bracelet-150x63.jpg Tila Beads started the two-hole bead craze. Now it’s hard to keep up with all the new shapes of bead, many of them two-holed. Let’s go back to the beginning and make something with the Tilas we still have in our stash! http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/01/tila-and-half-tila-beaded-jewelry-patterns/

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3D Bead Patterns - Guide To Beadwork Blog #3D-Beading-Patterns, #Free-Bead-Patterns, #Jewelry-Making-Specific-Techniques

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/paonphoto-150x99.jpg 3D beading can be a challenging, but it is a beading skill that you will be happy you learned. Not everyone wears jewelry, but who wouldn’t want a 3D beaded version of their favorite animal, hobby or object? http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/01/3d-bead-patterns-2/

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Seed Bead Patterns - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Free-Bead-Patterns, #General-Beading-Patterns, #Seed-Bead-Patterns

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/artbeads_2397_6076708122-150x113.jpg Happy New Year!! Sorry if you missed me last week. Today, I have some seed bead patterns – 2 bracelets, 2 earrings and 2 necklaces. Start your New Year with some new jewelry!! http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2016/01/seed-bead-patterns-6/

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Bead Crochet Tips and Tricks - Guide To Beadwork Blog #Bead-Crochet-Tutorials, #Free-Bead-Patterns, #Jewelry-Making-Specific-Techniques

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MG_0061-150x98.jpg While Bead Crochet is a mystery to me, I know there are those of you who love it. Instead of actual patterns, I’ve gathered basic tutorials, how-to’s, tips and techniques. Even if you are a experienced, I hope you learn something that helps! http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/wp/2015/12/bead-crochet-tips-and-tricks/