Beading macrame has never been so alive with possibilities! If you see a pattern or tutorial that you want to make, remember to send us your materials list. We will supply everything you need in a kit. The rest is up to you! Beading Macrame was last modified: September 17th,…
Bead weaving techniques: beaded bezels. Reuse stones and crystals by adding a bezel and make an interesting piece of jewellery. It’s easy when you know how Bead Weaving Techniques: Beaded Bezels was last modified: September 10th, 2018 by Wendy Maddox
Regular articles on great design ideas from some very talented beaders. Read on, learn more, and be inspired at www.thebeadfairy.co.uk/blogs/ Bead Weaving Inspiration: Beadopedia was last modified: September 19th, 2018 by Wendy Maddox
This bead weaving technique is easy to learn and very versatile. The stitch is also known as Ndebele. The angled line of the beads is like a fish bone. Hence the name herringbone stitch. There are several forms of this bead weaving technique: flat, tubular and twisted or spiral. Achieve…
Buying Miyuki Beads. You may only need a few beads for a particular project. Send us a copy of your materials list and we can provide just what you need. Buying Miyuki Beads was last modified: August 26th, 2018 by Wendy Maddox
Where did beads originate from? Since early man beads have existed in various forms such as pieces of bone, shells, and stones. Therefore it is safe to say that beads originate from wherever man does. A bead can be considered as anything that can be attached to decorate something else.…
If someone asked me what do you make with your beads, I would say I make bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants, rings, charms and the occasional beaded box or kaleidocycle, but I often wonder what other beaders make. After all, there are similar craft techniques that also use beads such as…
Hi Beaders. Peyote stitch is my favourite this week because it is so simple to learn. It is also versatile and can be used in many ways. Peyote pieces can be flat as in cuff bracelets, shaped as in squares, triangles etc and even multidimensional shapes. Beautiful flowers can also…
As a beader myself I am already addicted to the lovely colours, finishes and sparkles available in these little glass wonders. With no local bead supplier in the Fareham area, I buy online, but if I wanted to browse in person the nearest bead shop is in Southampton. As well…
Hi beaders. My favourite beading technique for this week is cubic right angle weave, often shortened to CRAW. Variations of the stitch involve adding facets to the beadwork as in modified right angle weave (MRAW) and prismatic right angle weave (PRAW) but let’s focus on CRAW for now. This lovely…
Each week I will be posting about my favourites, which can be beads, techniques, patterns or designers This is the Cobalt 4mm Czech fire polished bead. I have chosen it as my favourite for this week because it is such a gorgeous colour and I absolutely love it! The depth…
OK. So the original plan was to use biodegradable potato starch cellophane baggies for the seed beads but my start up budget wouldn’t stretch that far. And with an event coming up on Saturday I had to come up with some packaging ideas fast! Introducing my eco friendly handmade seed…
