Introduction to Seed Beads
Introduction to Seed Beads
This is a great class to watch for all skill levels of seed beaders. If you haven’t done any seed bead work, Laura covers the basics such as: tools and materials, different types of seed beads, flat and odd count peyote stitch, tubular even and odd count peyote stitch, and threading a needle. This class is also great for those experienced seed beaders looking for a re-cap on the basics. Join Laura and learn about different sizes of seed beads, threads, needles and the difference between Czech and Japanese seed beads.
This class has a running time of 29 minutes.
Tools
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Small sharp scissors
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English or Indian beading needles sizes 10, 12 or 13
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Work surface Something to lay your beads on so they don't travel all over the table. A piece of velvet or a small flat dish will work great.
Materials
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Seed beads A variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Size 11 or 8 seed beads are a nice size to learn on.
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Wax Thread Heaven, Beeswax, or Micro-Cystalline Wax
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Beading threads Silamide, One-G, Nymo, C-Lon, and/or FireLine
Extremely well explained. Easy to follow instructions. Greatly appreciate this even though I've done both odd and even flat peyote stitch. This gave me even more clarity. I would appreciate an explanation as to which weight thread or line to use with which beads. Thanks for this video!
07/27/2015
Barbara Burnett
Thank You! What a great easy to follow tutorial! Glad to have found this site!
09/04/2015
Naturally RAW
I am a novice to bead weaving . This video gave me basics to build on. Very clear diections. Thank you!
04/01/2016
Erin Grimshaw
I am absolutely new to any sort of beading or jewelry making, this is one of the best videos I have found that has really helped me understand. Though, unless I missed it, I'm still not quite sure how to know what length of thread I need for a piece. I'll keep digging for that answer. But thank you tons!
01/16/2017
Kate
I couldn't thread my needles easily, thought it was my eyesight. This presentation on "needle the thread" was fantastic. Now all I need is wax.
12/27/2019
wanda
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