Bead craft involves attaching beads to each other or fabric using needle and thread or wire. Various types of beads are discussed, including seed beads, Japanese beads, Czech beads, and more, each with unique characteristics and uses in beadwork. Additionally, the document covers stringing materials necessary for creating jewelry items like necklaces and bracelets.
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Bead Craft
Bead craft involves attaching beads to each other or fabric using needle and thread or wire. Various types of beads are discussed, including seed beads, Japanese beads, Czech beads, and more, each with unique characteristics and uses in beadwork. Additionally, the document covers stringing materials necessary for creating jewelry items like necklaces and bracelets.
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BEAD
CRAFT BEAD CRAFT
Is the art or craft of attaching
beads to one another or to cloth, usually by the use of needle and thread or soft, flexible wire. SEED BEADS These are small beads in glass, metal or crystal, clear or opaque. They also come in mini size and are used in embroidery on clothes. JAPANESE BEADS Are cylindrical in shape and range in size from 6 (the largest) to 22 (the smallest). They are ideal for all types of beadwork. CZECH BEADS Range in size from 7 to 20. They are usually more doughnut – shaped than Japanese ones, and are best used for off – loom beading and bead embroidery. DELICA BEADS ( ANTIQUE BEADS) These superior beads are perfectly cylindrical shape and have thin walls and large holes. They are ideal for bead weaving where a very flat, smooth finish is required. BUGLE BEADS These are long cylindrical beads available in variety of colors, finishes and twits. They are sized in millimeter the most common sizes being 2mm, 3mm, and 5mm SHAPED BEADS Apart from the usual cylindrical shape, there are also other shapes of beads – triangle, square and hexagonal ( 6 sided) which can give an unusual and different texture FACETED BEADS Crystals are in good example of faceted beads. They are useful as accent or feature beads. They are sized in millimeters from 3mm to 10 mm WOODEN BEADS These may be plain, patterned, or textured. They can be very light colored wood, be glazed with shiny coating or left uncoated and more rustic looking. GEMSTONES Of all kinds are made into beads. Amber is a warm brown gemstone with swirls of neutral colors and is popular for pendants and other beads. Hemalite is an iron ore mineral that can have magnetic as well as a nonmagnetic quality STERLING SILVER Is not only used for chains, but also for beads. Sterling silver beads may be smooth and shiny or have a corrugated or other texture to them. GLASS BEADS Are made in a wide range of colors and styles. Swirled pattered glass beads can have the appearance of polished stones. PORCELAIN BEADS Are often rounded and may be white with dainty Victorian floral designs or they may be in primary colors with more graphic patterns on them. BEADED MAGNET Magnets and poster board make simple bases for designs of white glue, and you can either sprinkle the beads on or dip a glue – covered magnet into a shallow bowl of beads. STRINGING MATERIALS These are materials that needed to hold the beads together, whether you are making necklaces, drop earrings, or bracelets. NYLON AND METALLIC THREAD