Learning the Basics
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
Stretch String Basics
(Bracelets, Anklets, Necklaces)
Jewelry Stringing Basics
(Necklace, Bracelets with Crimping & Clasps)
Earring Basics
(Add a Charm, Load a Hoop, Make a Charm, Simple Link to Link, Loop to Loop, Accent and Hoops)
Bead Weaving Basic
Peyote, Flat Even Count, Tubular Odd Count (Using Needle and Thread)
Brick (Using Needle and Thread) – Bead Weaving Basic
Ladder (Using Needle and Thread) – Bead Weaving Basic
Spiral (Using Needle and Thread) – Bead Weaving Basic
Herringbone (Using Needle and Thread) – Bead Weaving Basic
Daisy Chain (Using Needle and Thread) – Bead Weaving Basic
Tying Basics
(Macrame slide knots, and Leather Wrap Bracelets)
Wire Wrapping Basic
(Simple Link to Link, Loop to Loop, Memory Wire and Hoops)