Learn To Bead

Beadwork and Jewelry Making are all about applying your creativity and creating wonders. Our tutorials and kits are here to help you learn how to make the kinds of choices jewelry artists make when creating jewelry. Our program is... - Focused on teaching how to make smart choices - Developmentally-based, where you learn skills in an orderly way, and understand how skills build upon each other - Easy to follow We teach from what is called The Design Approach. This approach teaches you how to make choices about function and appeal, movement and context, when you construct a piece of jewelry. http://www.landofodds.com http://bedazzledbeads.com http://warrenfeldjewelry.com

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Session 17B: Choosing and Using Other Jewelry Findings: Controllers and Adapters http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

There are lots of other little pieces beaders and jewelry makers use  in the construction of their pieces. These are called Jewelry Findings.  They are called Jewelry Findings because up until the late 1990’s,  most of the pieces didn’t exist. Jewelry makers had to find things and make them work.  We have already discussed clasps. Here we discuss all the other types of findings,  like end bars, separator bars, cones, crimp ends, clamps, bails, rings, connectors and the like.

This ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Class  is a series of 18 video tutorials with over 5 1/2 hours  of introductory materials about all types of  beads, metals, clasps and stringing materials for the beader and jewelry maker.  These tutorials are taught from the "Design Perspective."  That is, these tutorials are designed to teach you  the kinds of choices Beaders and Jewelry Artists make  when creating jewelry. These tutorials are not only a presentation  of facts and information. They are also an introduction to ideas about design,  and they are a tale of how one begins to learn  and to work with beads and make jewelry.  These tutorials are meant to be viewed in the order presented,  because the information and ideas build upon one another.  And while you may not be fully interested in each and every topic,  it is worth your while not to skip any section. Everything inter-relates. This entire Orientation series is also  available for purchase on DVD.

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Session 17A: Choosing and Using Other Jewelry Findings: Preparers http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

There are lots of other little pieces beaders and jewelry makers use  in the construction of their pieces. These are called Jewelry Findings.  They are called Jewelry Findings because up until the late 1990’s,  most of the pieces didn’t exist. Jewelry makers had to find things and make them work.  We have already discussed clasps. Here we discuss all the other types of findings,  like end bars, separator bars, cones, crimp ends, clamps, bails, rings, connectors and the like.

This ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Class  is a series of 18 video tutorials with over 5 1/2 hours  of introductory materials about all types of  beads, metals, clasps and stringing materials for the beader and jewelry maker.  These tutorials are taught from the "Design Perspective."  That is, these tutorials are designed to teach you  the kinds of choices Beaders and Jewelry Artists make  when creating jewelry. These tutorials are not only a presentation  of facts and information. They are also an introduction to ideas about design,  and they are a tale of how one begins to learn  and to work with beads and make jewelry.  These tutorials are meant to be viewed in the order presented,  because the information and ideas build upon one another.  And while you may not be fully interested in each and every topic,  it is worth your while not to skip any section. Everything inter-relates. This entire Orientation series is also  available for purchase on DVD.

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Session 16:  Choosing and Using Clasps http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

The two most important choices the jewelry designer needs to make first,  or at least concurrently with the design process,  are the choice of stringing material and the choice of clasp. This detailed discussion focuses on clasps.  We go clasp-type by clasp-type, how they are used, and the pros and cons for using them.

This ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Class  is a series of 18 video tutorials with over 5 1/2 hours  of introductory materials about all types of  beads, metals, clasps and stringing materials for the beader and jewelry maker.  These tutorials are taught from the "Design Perspective."  That is, these tutorials are designed to teach you  the kinds of choices Beaders and Jewelry Artists make  when creating jewelry. These tutorials are not only a presentation  of facts and information. They are also an introduction to ideas about design,  and they are a tale of how one begins to learn  and to work with beads and make jewelry.  These tutorials are meant to be viewed in the order presented,  because the information and ideas build upon one another.  And while you may not be fully interested in each and every topic,  it is worth your while not to skip any section. Everything inter-relates. This entire Orientation series is also  available for purchase on DVD.

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Session 15: Managing "Support Systems" and Areas of Potential Weakness http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

It is important to understand the architectural basis of each  and any technique you might employ. That means, you understand how that technique enhances things  like movement, drape, flow and durability. And that means,  you understand how that technique might diminish these kinds of things.  Such understanding begins with a discussion of support systems  and how to manage potential areas of weakness.

This ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Class  is a series of 18 video tutorials with over 5 1/2 hours  of introductory materials about all types of  beads, metals, clasps and stringing materials for the beader and jewelry maker.  These tutorials are taught from the "Design Perspective."  That is, these tutorials are designed to teach you  the kinds of choices Beaders and Jewelry Artists make  when creating jewelry. These tutorials are not only a presentation  of facts and information. They are also an introduction to ideas about design,  and they are a tale of how one begins to learn  and to work with beads and make jewelry.  These tutorials are meant to be viewed in the order presented,  because the information and ideas build upon one another.  And while you may not be fully interested in each and every topic,  it is worth your while not to skip any section. Everything inter-relates. This entire Orientation series is also  available for purchase on DVD.

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY MAKING Session 14:  3 Philosophical Approaches To Beading and Jewelry Making http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

There are 3 very different approaches for teaching beading and jewelry making. These are, the Craft Approach, the Art Tradition, or the Art and Design Perspective. It matters less which approach  you learn under or prefer to work within. It matters more that you attune your ear, so to speak, to what approach the teacher or how-to-book author is coming from, because, based on the approach, they give you very different advice about what things you should be doing.

This ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Class  is a series of 18 video tutorials with over 5 1/2 hours  of introductory materials about all types of  beads, metals, clasps and stringing materials for the beader and jewelry maker.  These tutorials are taught from the "Design Perspective."  That is, these tutorials are designed to teach you  the kinds of choices Beaders and Jewelry Artists make  when creating jewelry. These tutorials are not only a presentation  of facts and information. They are also an introduction to ideas about design,  and they are a tale of how one begins to learn  and to work with beads and make jewelry.  These tutorials are meant to be viewed in the order presented,  because the information and ideas build upon one another.  And while you may not be fully interested in each and every topic,  it is worth your while not to skip any section. Everything inter-relates. This entire Orientation series is also  available for purchase on DVD.

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY MAKING Session 13: Types of Beading and Jewelry Making http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

Beading and jewelry making, as hobbies, avocations or careers,  are very creative, very challenging, very rewarding,  and can be very relaxing, as well.  There are many different types or methods of beading and jewelry making.  We cover bead stringing, bead weaving, wire working, among other types.

This ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Class  is a series of 18 video tutorials with over 5 1/2 hours  of introductory materials about all types of  beads, metals, clasps and stringing materials for the beader and jewelry maker.  These tutorials are taught from the "Design Perspective."  That is, these tutorials are designed to teach you  the kinds of choices Beaders and Jewelry Artists make  when creating jewelry. These tutorials are not only a presentation  of facts and information. They are also an introduction to ideas about design,  and they are a tale of how one begins to learn  and to work with beads and make jewelry.  These tutorials are meant to be viewed in the order presented,  because the information and ideas build upon one another.  And while you may not be fully interested in each and every topic,  it is worth your while not to skip any section. Everything inter-relates. This entire Orientation series is also  available for purchase on DVD.

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Session 12: Adhesives http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

We cover such topics as What glues work best when,  and Why super glue and hot glue have very limited uses in jewelry making.

Over the years, I have found that people who bead and make jewelry  have not necessarily learned how to make the best chocies, when it comes to decide  what beads, clasps, other findings and stringing materials to include,  and what not to include, in a piece.  People too often do not understand quality issues. Many people are  uninformed about workable materials and strategies to make their pieces  more durable, more drape-able, and better able to move with the person, as the jewelry is worn. Our program is organized around the "Design Perspective." Teach in this approach  focuses on how best to make chocies about function, movement, beauty and appeal, the mechanics of  construction, implementing techniques, and selecting materials.

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Session 11: Tools http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

Different beading and jewelry making tasks require the use of different sets of tools.  We cover the full range of tools, from beading needles to chain nose and other types of pliers  to cutters, and specialized tools like crimping pliers, loopers and looms.

This ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Class  is a series of 18 video tutorials with over 5 1/2 hours  of introductory materials about all types of  beads, metals, clasps and stringing materials for the beader and jewelry maker.  These tutorials are taught from the "Design Perspective."  That is, these tutorials are designed to teach you  the kinds of choices Beaders and Jewelry Artists make  when creating jewelry. These tutorials are not only a presentation  of facts and information. They are also an introduction to ideas about design,  and they are a tale of how one begins to learn  and to work with beads and make jewelry.  These tutorials are meant to be viewed in the order presented,  because the information and ideas build upon one another.  And while you may not be fully interested in each and every topic,  it is worth your while not to skip any section. Everything inter-relates. This entire Orientation series is also  available for purchase on DVD.

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Session 10: Choosing Stringing Materials http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

There are many different kinds of stringing materials, in all different qualities.  Each year they come out with new ones. The correct choice of stringing material  will be critical to the success of your piece. There are advantages and disadvantages  associated with each type of stringing material. These materials include beading thread,  beading cord, cable wires, cable threads, elastic string, memory wire and hard wire.

This ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Class  is a series of 18 video tutorials with over 5 1/2 hours  of introductory materials about all types of  beads, metals, clasps and stringing materials for the beader and jewelry maker.  These tutorials are taught from the "Design Perspective."  That is, these tutorials are designed to teach you  the kinds of choices Beaders and Jewelry Artists make  when creating jewelry. These tutorials are not only a presentation  of facts and information. They are also an introduction to ideas about design,  and they are a tale of how one begins to learn  and to work with beads and make jewelry.  These tutorials are meant to be viewed in the order presented,  because the information and ideas build upon one another.  And while you may not be fully interested in each and every topic,  it is worth your while not to skip any section. Everything inter-relates. This entire Orientation series is also  available for purchase on DVD.

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Session 9: Introduction to Clasps http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

There are many, many different types of clasps.  They come in all different prices. Each has pros and cons.  Some work better in certain situations than others. This section is a very brief overview.  In Part 16, I go into much more detail about choosing clasps.

This ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Class  is a series of 18 video tutorials with over 5 1/2 hours  of introductory materials about all types of  beads, metals, clasps and stringing materials for the beader and jewelry maker.  These tutorials are taught from the "Design Perspective."  That is, these tutorials are designed to teach you  the kinds of choices Beaders and Jewelry Artists make  when creating jewelry. These tutorials are not only a presentation  of facts and information. They are also an introduction to ideas about design,  and they are a tale of how one begins to learn  and to work with beads and make jewelry.  These tutorials are meant to be viewed in the order presented,  because the information and ideas build upon one another.  And while you may not be fully interested in each and every topic,  it is worth your while not to skip any section. Everything inter-relates. This entire Orientation series is also  available for purchase on DVD.

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Session 8: Metal and Metal Beads http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

When working with metals and metal beads,  it is important to know what the metal is, and what happens to it over time.  And if it has some kind of finish, what happens to that over time.

This ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Class  is a series of 18 video tutorials with over 5 1/2 hours  of introductory materials about all types of  beads, metals, clasps and stringing materials for the beader and jewelry maker.  These tutorials are taught from the "Design Perspective."  That is, these tutorials are designed to teach you  the kinds of choices Beaders and Jewelry Artists make  when creating jewelry. These tutorials are not only a presentation  of facts and information. They are also an introduction to ideas about design,  and they are a tale of how one begins to learn  and to work with beads and make jewelry.  These tutorials are meant to be viewed in the order presented,  because the information and ideas build upon one another.  And while you may not be fully interested in each and every topic,  it is worth your while not to skip any section. Everything inter-relates. This entire Orientation series is also  available for purchase on DVD.

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Session 7: Seed and Cylinder Beads http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

Seed beads are little beads that come in all different shapes and colors.  Some work well in jewelry. Others do not. Lower quality seed beads break too easily,  colors may fade or bleed out or rub off; are very irregular;  or have extremely sharp holes. When working with seed beads,  it is important to understand how the quality of the beads you buy  will affect your finished piece.

This ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Class  is a series of 18 video tutorials with over 5 1/2 hours  of introductory materials about all types of  beads, metals, clasps and stringing materials for the beader and jewelry maker.  These tutorials are taught from the "Design Perspective."  That is, these tutorials are designed to teach you  the kinds of choices Beaders and Jewelry Artists make  when creating jewelry. These tutorials are not only a presentation  of facts and information. They are also an introduction to ideas about design,  and they are a tale of how one begins to learn  and to work with beads and make jewelry.  These tutorials are meant to be viewed in the order presented,  because the information and ideas build upon one another.  And while you may not be fully interested in each and every topic,  it is worth your while not to skip any section. Everything inter-relates. This entire Orientation series is also  available for purchase on DVD.

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Session 6: Crystal Beads http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

Crystal beads are very, very popular. People value the extraordinary  brightness of crystal beads, so much so,  that they are often blinded to the wide variety of quality of crystal beads sold in the marketplace.

This ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Class  is a series of 18 video tutorials with over 5 1/2 hours  of introductory materials about all types of  beads, metals, clasps and stringing materials for the beader and jewelry maker.  These tutorials are taught from the "Design Perspective."  That is, these tutorials are designed to teach you  the kinds of choices Beaders and Jewelry Artists make  when creating jewelry. These tutorials are not only a presentation  of facts and information. They are also an introduction to ideas about design,  and they are a tale of how one begins to learn  and to work with beads and make jewelry.  These tutorials are meant to be viewed in the order presented,  because the information and ideas build upon one another.  And while you may not be fully interested in each and every topic,  it is worth your while not to skip any section. Everything inter-relates. This entire Orientation series is also  available for purchase on DVD.

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Session 5: Lampwork Beads http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

There are many ways to make glass beads by hand.  One way is called lampworking. If you understand how these are made,  you will understand why some lampwork beads  crack, chip and break easily, and others do not.

This ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Class  is a series of 18 video tutorials with over 5 1/2 hours  of introductory materials about all types of  beads, metals, clasps and stringing materials for the beader and jewelry maker.  These tutorials are taught from the "Design Perspective."  That is, these tutorials are designed to teach you  the kinds of choices Beaders and Jewelry Artists make  when creating jewelry. These tutorials are not only a presentation  of facts and information. They are also an introduction to ideas about design,  and they are a tale of how one begins to learn  and to work with beads and make jewelry.  These tutorials are meant to be viewed in the order presented,  because the information and ideas build upon one another.  And while you may not be fully interested in each and every topic,  it is worth your while not to skip any section. Everything inter-relates. This entire Orientation series is also  available for purchase on DVD.

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ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Session 4: Glass Beads http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm

Glass beads are made in many different countries in many different  styles, sizes and shapes. Not every glass bead, however, is alike in quality and usefulness, when making jewelry.

This ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS Class  is a series of 18 video tutorials with over 5 1/2 hours  of introductory materials about all types of  beads, metals, clasps and stringing materials for the beader and jewelry maker.  These tutorials are taught from the "Design Perspective."  That is, these tutorials are designed to teach you  the kinds of choices Beaders and Jewelry Artists make  when creating jewelry. These tutorials are not only a presentation  of facts and information. They are also an introduction to ideas about design,  and they are a tale of how one begins to learn  and to work with beads and make jewelry.  These tutorials are meant to be viewed in the order presented,  because the information and ideas build upon one another.  And while you may not be fully interested in each and every topic,  it is worth your while not to skip any section. Everything inter-relates. This entire Orientation series is also  available for purchase on DVD.