Understanding Right Angle Weave
Before you start to actually learn Right Angle Weave, there are some things I think you need to know. So, I’m writing this blog to help you with understanding Right Angle Weave structure and...
Before you start to actually learn Right Angle Weave, there are some things I think you need to know. So, I’m writing this blog to help you with understanding Right Angle Weave structure and...
As I’m starting out on an exploration of the various different Right Angle Weave techniques, this seems like an obvious question. What are the best beads for RAW? If you’re very new to beading,...
This is an introductory post to guide you through the best way to learn RAW (Right Angle Weave). I have created a little section on this website that will give you bite-sized lessons in...
I’ve been getting a lot of requests from people who want to try dimensional beading projects. Now, there are a lot of patterns out there. So, I thought why not write a post that...
Have you seen or heard about the Cymbal Elements Beading range? Do, you know what these are? How about where to buy them? Or how to use them? If you answered ‘no’ to any...
Have you got questions about how to use jump rings in jewelry making? One of my ‘Become a Better Beader’ members does. So, I’m guessing she’s not the only one! Now, you can use...
This post is in answer to a question from the ‘Become a Better Beader’ group (you can use this link to join for free if you’re not already a member). One member was keen...
You’ve probably stopped to read this for one of two reasons. Maybe you’re already selling beading patterns and you’re wondering what SEO is and whether you should be using it. Or maybe you have...
I’m writing this post in response to a particular question from a Facebook group. How do you go about reading dimensional Peyote patterns? Surprisingly, this is not an easy question to answer. Beading patterns...
So, you’ve heard people mention these techniques. Maybe you’ve heard them talk about some similarities. So, peyote vs brick stitch… What actually is the difference? How do you know which of these techniques you...
So, here’s a question for you… can you do brick stitch with shaped seed beads? Short answer: yes you can! Longer answer: but not with all shaped seed beads. So, let me explain… How...
So, now you’ve learned the brick stitch basics, it occurs to me there is one lesson I haven’t covered. How to join brick stitch pieces. Happily, this is very simple. You might even be...
You may be familiar with two drop Peyote stitch, but did you know you can also work in two drop brick stitch? Well, you can! So, how would this work? Any beadwork technique that...
In this lesson, I’m going to show you how to work in tubular brick stitch. I also want to talk about shaping a tube, so you can create dimensional work. If you need to...
If you’re following along through all my brick stitch tutorials, I think it’s now time for you to learn circular brick stitch. This is just a ‘baby’ step on from my last tutorial which...
Once you have understood the basics of brick stitch, you are ready to learn about brick stitch increasing and decreasing within a row. This will take a flat, straight strip of brick stitch into...
If you are learning brick stitch, then you will need to learn how to follow a brick stitch pattern. Happily, I have good news for you… Basic brick stitch patterns are really easy to...
Now you’ve learned basic brick stitch, so you can make a straight, flat piece. But what if your pattern calls for some brick stitch shaping? What is it and how would you do it?...
If you’ve just landed here, this free blog is part of my brick stitch series. You can learn brick stitch in all its forms in handy bite-sized lessons. So, this lesson will just cover...
The more you get to know about beading, the more you will realise something: the technique for starting a stitch is often different to the ‘main’ technique. Starting brick stitch is a particularly good...
Maybe you’ve found a pattern that requires brick stitch. Or maybe you have just heard of the technique. So, you’re wondering how to learn brick stitch… Well, you’ve come to the right place! I...
So, now I’ve written blogs to teach you pretty much all the different possibilities with Peyote and seed beads. But have you ever wondered how to do Peyote stitch with SuperDuos – or other...
Picture this: you have a new beading pattern that lists 20 IrisDuo beads in the materials. So, you pop to your LBS, or search online and find a shop selling IrisDuo beads. They sell...
Are you one of those people who quakes in fear at the mention of freeform Peyote stitch? Or do you love the sense of freedom that it brings you? Well, if you fall into...
So, what can I tell you about Paisley Duo beads? Well, they are a shaped seed bead. You can see the shape in the photos, so you don’t need me to explain how it...
Did you know there are two types of triangle Peyote stitch? Well, there are. One is based on circular Peyote and one is based on odd count Peyote. So, let me explain… The two...
Cellini spiral stitch is just a variation of Peyote stitch. You can make a flat Cellini spiral or a tubular version. Obviously, the tubular variation looks like a spiral. The flat variation looks more...
Once you have mastered the flat version, shaping Peyote stitch is the next logical step. So, make sure you are familiar with even count Peyote before you start this little lesson. Now, I’m going...
In essence, two drop Peyote stitch is just a variation of straight or tubular Peyote. So, if you are already familiar with those techniques, learning the two-drop variation will be so easy! If you’re...
Did I just make that up? You might be forgiven for thinking I did. After all, what on earth is peyote stitch in the ditch? Well, you’ve come to the right place to find...
Before you start to learn circular Peyote stitch, you need to understand a couple of basic techniques. First, make sure you have a simple grounding in the basic Peyote technique – use the ‘Learn...
If you’ve been following my Peyote stitch blogs in roughly the order I recommended, you should have learned how to work in flat and tubular Peyote by now. So, it’s time to learn Peyote...
Diamond Peyote stitch is a good technique to move on to when you have learned even count Peyote. It will give you some simple shaping, which you can use to create attractive projects. So,...
Zipping Peyote stitch, also known as ‘zipping up’, is really easy! Hooray! So, I should be able to keep this a short reference blog as I explain how to zip up and why you...
Before you start to actually learn tubular Peyote, I have a couple of pieces of information that I think will help you. So, we’ll cover those first, then move on to learn the technique...
What are RounDuo beads? Where can you buy them? How do you use them? Where can you find patterns and tutorials? If you asked any – or all – of those questions, then you’ve...
You might think that counting Peyote rows is easy. And it is, provided you know this critical trick… Before I share it, let me back up and talk about… Peyote stitch structure If you...
Before you begin to learn odd count Peyote, you need to be familiar with even count Peyote. So, if you are an absolute novice here, please make sure you follow this even count lesson...
This blog will help you to learn even count Peyote. It is the best variation to begin with if you are new to Peyote stitch. Before you start, it may help if you are...
I’ve taught a lot of beginners now and one of the first things they ask is, naturally, what beads to use. Well, that depends on the kind of beading you want to do. So,...
I’ve talked in general terms about what Peyote stitch is on this page. So, in this section of the website, I want to show you how to learn Peyote stitch. Now, Peyote stitch is...
You have just over two weeks until Valentine’s day. So, if you’re looking for a spectacular project, I have five new Valentine beading patterns that you might like to try. This time last year,...
The early part of the year always feels like a time for new beginnings. I think one of the ways a lot of beaders make a new beginning is by looking at their beading...
Are you looking for Iris Duo beads to buy? Or maybe you want some patterns and tutorials that use these beads? Are you simply just curious about what Iris Duos are? Then, you’ve come...
If you’ve found this post, then you are probably wanting to find out about Storm Duo beads. Maybe you don’t know what they are. Or perhaps you want a pattern that uses them, or...
RounTrio beads are an innovation from the Potomac bead company. The name really gives you all the clues you need. This is a round seed bead with three holes through it. Description of RounTrio...
This is both a basic jewelry making book, and a fabulous idea. Aromatherapy Jewelry with Lava Beads teaches you how to make fragranced jewelry. So, for me, this is perfect. I have a few...
I am thrilled to be able to bring you a new beading designer interview. So, let me introduce Cath Thomas beadwork designer extraordinaire! If you don’t already know Cath’s work, you are in for...
As I write this post, the beading community is reeling from the discovery of several scam beading websites. I would like to say this will be an isolated incident that we can clear up....
You might be wondering what on earth a review of Keikos Ikebana is doing on a website about beading… Is it an attempt to cover all Japanese crafts (reference my recent review of this...