Beading

I’m obsessed with beading at the moment!

This is a collection of notes/items related to beading and beading supplies.

Supplies I Like

Beads

• Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 (purchasing in person at A Bead Source in Portland)

• Chandelier Parts - Large Glass Round Beads (used for seed bead forms)

Other Supplies

• Amazon - Miyuki beading thread

• Amazon - ivory bead thread

• Amazon - bulk clear iridescent beads

• Amazon - triangular bead trays and tweezers

• Amazon - beading needles

• Amazon - bead organizer

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Tutorials and Patterns

• Hands of Julia - lots of good patterns including little fish

• ThreadABead - lots of good patterns

• Beading Graph Paper - free pdfs to make your own patterns

• “Crochet” Granny Square Delica Bracelet - can also repurpose as small pendant

• Etsy Patterns

  • 3D Opossum - haven’t tried yet

  • Peyote Floral Bracelet - haven’t tried yet

  • Blue Swirly Bead Crochet Bag - haven’t tried yet

  • Floral Bead Crochet Wallet - haven’t tried yet

  • Bead Crochet Frog Coin Purse - haven’t tried yet

• YouTube Tutorials

  • Pearl Bag - haven’t tried yet

  • Beaded Everyday Bag - haven’t tried yet

  • Beaded Bag with Handle - haven’t tried yet

  • Beaded Backpack - haven’t tried yet

  • Beaded Trinket Box - haven’t tried yet

  • Crocodile Charm - haven’t tried yet

  • 3D Beaded Cat Pattern - good pattern