Monday, July 20, 2009

Helpful info when working with Seed Beads...

Here are some websites that I found with helpful seed bead and beading information:
(bracelet above was made by me using a twisted tubular herringbone stitch and 8/0 seed beads)


The Scoop on Seed Beads : info on what seed beads are, finishes, types...etc
Beadopedia: great resource for all types of beading
Seed bead info from Answers.com: has a great size chart
Beading instructions for use with seed beads: has great beading thread size info
The Bead Shop: has great free beading tips and techniques
bead-media.com: beading needle info
Shala's Beadwork and beadedimages.com: great sources for graph paper
Beads East: has my favorite beading tutorials
Rojagato designs blog: info on tubular herringbone
Happy Beading:)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is so beautiful. I thought it was a necklace at first. I would like to see it as a necklace...



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Marjorie said...

It would be pretty as a necklace! Thanks!