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Learn tips and techniques for hand sewing beads onto garments and into jewelry. Discover how to use a bead loom and what it means to crochet with beads.
Sewing beads are a great project for embellishing clothing and decorating household items. You can add beads to your window treatments. You can add beads to your table Read More
Whether it’s a craft or something to wear, beads can add a beautiful finishing touch. Sewing the beads on, rather than gluing them, will prevent losing the beads Read More
Learn how to sew beads on old clothing in this free video clip about recycling clothes into new fashions. Read More
Curtains in author Mark Twain's Connecticut mansion sparkled with thousands of tiny beads embroidered onto the fabric. For a touch of Victorian elegance, add beads as you sew. Read More
Learn how to add beads to a beaded bookmark in this free video clip about handcrafted bookmarks. Read More
Use a crimp bead on the bottom of your nylon string to keep beads on. Learn how to securely bead curtain tiebacks in this free craft video about making beaded window valances. Read More
Are you tired of the same old dull pillow adorning your bed? Would you like to dress the pillow up and learn how to adorn any cloth accessory in your home? You can use Read More
Embellishing a garment with bead work takes a little time but the final product gives you an entirely new look. To learn how to sew beads to a garment, just follow the Read More
Admiring those beautiful beaded handbags that never, ever go out of style? Here are several ways you can add a beaded handbag to your cache of stunning accessories, and you Read More
You can use a brick stitch to make a simple bracelet, as a base for more intricate beading, or to compose the long chains in a necklace. Brick stitching is a beading Read More
One of the fun things about crafting is combining tools and materials that would not normally go together. Crocheting with wire is not new in the general scheme of things, Read More
A cross between connect the dots and paint by numbers, beaded card embroidery uses basic designs as a framework for stunning bead mosaics. These works of bead art can vary Read More
Native American bead work is both beautiful and historically significant. One of the best ways to recreate the look is to use a Native American-style bead loom. Read More
Loom beading is a great style to start with if you are interested in bead weaving of any type. Not only are the basic looms safe and easy enough for children to use, the Read More
The old way of making beaded fringe involved making individual lengths of beads on thread before sewing the threads onto the piece you were fringing. An easier way is to Read More
Add a special touch to your crocheted items with beads. You can crochet the beads right into your work, which attaches them securely and saves the time it would take to sew Read More
It is easy to make a stylish crocheted bracelet, and the only tools you need are your own fingers. Add some brightly colored beads to give the bracelet some pizazz. Read on Read More
Crocheting fringe onto a belly dance scarf can be challenging, but the outcome is stunning. Adding Egyptian coins, beads and metallic thread can enhance the scarf's unique Read More
Beadwork is an exciting craft that enables enthusiasts to produce a variety of eye-catching items, from jewelry to clothing. Beading looms are used to create flat strips of Read More
Bead Looms have been used by Native Americans to create beaded designs for hair and other decorative uses. There are many uses for bead looms including making artistic Read More
Vintage Beaded Gloves
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