Learning the basics at Bobby Bead is easier than ever! These short and quick tutorials are a meant to help you understand the very basics of bead work. Below are a few categories that we think are the very basics.
Basic Techniques –
Stretch String Basics
(Bracelets, Anklets, Necklaces)
Jewelry Stringing Basics
(Necklace, Bracelets with Crimping & Clasps)
Earring Basics
(Simple Link to Link, Loop to Loop and Hoops)
Bead Weaving Basic Stitches-Peyote-Brick-Ladder-Spiral-Herringbone
(Using Needle and Thread)
Tying Basics
(Macrame slide knots, and Leather Wrap Bracelets)
Wire Wrapping Basic
(Add a Charm, Load a Hoop, Make a Charm, Simple Link to Link, Loop to Loop, Accent and Hoops)
Peyote, Flat Even Count, Tubular Odd Count (Using Needle and Thread)
Brick (Using Needle and Thread)
Ladder (Using Needle and Thread)
Spiral (Using Needle and Thread)
Herringbone (Using Needle and Thread)
Daisy Chain (Using Needle and Thread)
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