Imran ali asked:


Beaded jewelry is appreciated all over the world because it comes in many different colors, can be easily matched with any outfit and most of all it is totally affordable. A beautiful beaded necklace is not very difficult to make at home. All you need is a sample pattern, some colorful beads or crystals, a string and a toggle clasp. Thousands of lovely designs are available on the internet which can be utilized to make gorgeous and one-of-a-kind beaded jewelry articles. Handcrafted jewelry is attractive because it also reflects your inner taste and personality. You can choose personalized charms and lovely beads to make a choker at home that expresses your style.

Strong, nylon-covered wires or strings are often used for making beaded chokers. These wires are flexible so that one can easily twist and turn them to create wonderful designs. There are many types of beads available on the market that can be used for making beaded jewelry articles. Some of the popular ones include glass beads, luster beads, pony beads, seed beads, and faceted beads. If you are making a personalized choker or bracelet you can also choose alphabet beads made of plastic. These beads are available in packs and are priced by weight. They are quite inexpensive.

Some other types of beads are also utilized by jewelry makers all over the world. These beads, although not very popular, are simply exquisite. A gorgeous beaded necklace can be made by using these beads which include cloisonné beads, lampwork beads, bugle beads, vintage beads and lead crystal beads. In addition to these, artificial gemstone beads are also commonly used to impart an expensive look to the choker. Fake pearls and simulated gemstones including diamond simulates come under this category. Artistic jewelry articles are made by using furnace glass beads and vintage beads.

First of all you need to determine the length of your choker. There are different styles of necklaces and all are prepared by using different string lengths. For example there is a Y-shaped choker which can be made with a dangling crystal pendant or a large gemstone. A briolette wrap necklace is another choice which can be made by using wire techniques. These techniques include how to make a simple, double or a wrapped loop, how to make a spiral and a connector, how to make a briolette wrap and how to make jump rings. You need to master these simple tricks to make lovely beaded jewelry at home.

So, you see there are countless ways of making a gorgeous and unique beaded necklace with your own hands. Once you have perfected the basic steps needed to create a beaded jewelry article, you would want to try many different patterns and artwork to turn your imagination into lovely pieces of jewelry. Beaded chokers are admired all over the world and they can also be given as memorable gifts on all occasions. If you also want to make your own personalized beaded choker, check out various options available along with the collection of multi-colored, beautiful beads and crystals.



Leslie

lain_xiii asked:


I need to make a stockpile of ornaments for this year’s xmas tree and I am having trouble finding patterns for things like beaded dragonflies, spiders, butterflies, flowers lady bugs and so on. Please help! Any patterns are appreciated!

Kathy

Eric J. Slarkowski asked:


Beaded curtains, so popular in the sixties, are back once again. Now we can once again use this exciting treatment in the 21st century, and with new designs and materials, using beaded curtains is better than ever. There are beautiful designs that use light and prisms to create a special effect in your home or apartment. You can use beaded curtains on windows, or as room dividers. You’ll be back to calling them “groovy” once again. How to put them to use? One of the most dramatic ways you can use beaded curtains is as a full drape. Hang long, colorful beads from the top of the window right down to the floor for a really special effect. If you do this in a doorway, or even between different areas of a room to set them off from the rest of the room, without cutting out light and view.

Some of the newer designs can be hung in such a way that you can create a complete mosaic design with the beads. You can make an elaborate design by mixing a lot of different colors and shapes, or you can keep it simple using the same strings of beads next to each other. Wooden beads make a beautiful natural looking window covering that goes with very many types of decorating. Some people have used beaded curtains as closet door, even removing the door because of space considerations. Beaded curtains hang in the doorway without taking any extra space. In addition to using a full curtain of beading as a window covering, there are a number of other ways to incorporate beads into the design of the window treatement.

Beads can be sewn onto the edge of the curtain as a fringe, or can be sewn onto the fabric to add sparkle to the curtain. This can be done by using contrasting colors, or using the same colors as the fabric that will reflect light without adding a competing color. These beads can be sprinkled randomly on the curtain, or placed in a predetermined pattern. Beads can also be sewn to the edging of sheers and drapes for an elegant touch.

Putting a fringe of beads on the bottom of a café curtain in a bright family room or sunroom would reall brighten the room up. Using the same kind of fringe on draperies creates a completely different look, with the beads adding elegance to the already elegant fabric. We are seeing a lot of decorative accents being treated with beads nowadays. Throw pillows are edged in beading, and the bottoms of furniture or ottomans can be finished off to match the beads on a drape. If you don’t make your own curtains, you can use ready made curtains and sew beads onto them for a unique customized look.

Some can even be glued on, rather than sewed on, for the really seriously sewing impaired. Sewing beads on, however will look more professional, and hold up in the dry cleaners or washing machine better. Using beads in your decorating is a fun and easy way to give your home a new face-lift. The cost of adding beads as curtains or other decorative features is minimal and you can do so many things to make them different such as using them on closets, or pulling them back to put a glow of light and color into your room.



Peggy

Ally G asked:


I’m specifically looking for beading brick stitch patterns. I would like to do more christmas themed ones and I am having a hard time finding them.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

Alvin

StormHound asked:


I’m taking up bead jewelery making but there are so many types & brands of wires, I’m not sure what to start with and don’t have the money to buy many different kinds. I’m looking for something strong, but flexible.

Clara

shantha g asked:


In our house woodwork was done for the cupboards and lofts.Our carpenter pasted the edges with something and painted it to avoid cracking or peeling or lifting of mica sheet.Is it sufficient (In a shop, I saw long stretches of pastic and wood strips).Please clearly explain the different types of beading , its uses and its advantages.

Esther

deedeeliscious asked:


I design and make costume jewelry of various kinds,the most difficult to work with is wire and since ending up with wounds has been inevitable over the years,I’d like to ask if there are professional gloves that I could use for work-the kind that will allow me to feel my materials and yet provide me the protection I need.Thanks.

Robert

hikari_lumi asked:


I’m trying to make a pinhole camera, and have run into a snag. I’m using a #13 beading needle to make my hole, and don’t know the diameter of the needle, so I can’t do my calculations to work out what the exposure times need to be. Does anyone happen to know what the diameter of a #13 is, as I’m not having much luck in finding it online?

Jessie

Sally Hughes asked:


When it comes to trying to find presents for friends and family it is nice to be able to find something a little bit different and unusual. When it comes to buying gifts for women beaded jewellery is always a good choice.

You will find a huge range of beaded jewellery available in many designs and styles and you will find beaded earrings, beaded necklaces and beaded bracelets. Any of these pieces of beaded jewellery will make a beautiful present.

If it is a young girl that you are looking for a present for then you might want to have a look at a pair of beaded earrings. These will come in many shapes and sizes. If it is a young girl you may want to go for a fun and funky pair that have been handmade from bright beads. Or if the receiver of your present is someone older maybe they would like a classic pair of beaded earrings handmade from pearls or made from crystals.

If you are looking for a present for older women then maybe a beaded bracelet would be a good choice. There are many available in many designs using an eclectic mix of beads in their designs. You may want to go for a classic beaded bracelet made from semi-precious beads like Rose Quartz, Tigers Eye, Turquoise or Carnelian. These can come with either a gold or silver clasp or there are many beaded bracelets that are strung on elastic so that when it comes to buying that present it does not matter if you know the size of the ladies wrist.

There are so many places to look when you are looking for that piece of beaded jewellery for your present. The internet is a good place to start looking for a piece of beaded jewellery; there are many internet sites that specialise in selling their beaded jewellery online. This is an easy way to do your present shopping as it can be done in the comfort of your own home. Many of the internet sites will gift wrap your present so that that is on less job for you to do when giving your gift.

Maybe it is a beaded necklace that will be the ideal gift. Again you will find many different types, styles and designs. Classic beaded necklaces that have been crafted from pearls and crystals will make a beautiful present for that sophisticated lady or what about looking for a beaded necklace made from jet beads, now that will be a very special present. If it is for a teenage girl you are looking for a present for then a bright and funky piece that has been made from a collection of glass beads that have been strung together to create fun and fashionable necklaces that would please any young girl.

So which ever piece of beaded jewellery you are looking for, beaded earrings, beaded bracelet or a beaded necklace I am sure that it will be a beautiful present.



Karl

alyssa j asked:


essential beading materials, techniques and also helpful beading websites would be cool.

Jonathan