See beading diagrams, instructional videos and project tutorials for the most popular and fundamental bead weaving stitches. Once mastered, slight modifications and variations of these standard stitches can be made to create new patterns. Tip: Click on the "Filed in" tags at the top of any article to find similar topics.
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Many of our jewelry making projects involve bead weaving seed beads and other beads together. Learn some of the stitches used to make these pieces and get on your way to designing your own beautiful beaded jewelry. Each article contains diagrams, instructional videos, a variety of free beading patterns, and more.
Interested in weaving on a bead loom? See our Bead Looming 101 guide for all things looming including a free blank loom grid to print out and fill in with your own designs and patterns.
All you really need to bead weave are some seed beads, a needle and thread. Czech glass beads are also popular for bead weaving. Depending on your project, you may want to add clasps, cord ends, and other embellishments, but you can make a complete project without these.
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