Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Seoul these days!
I want to make cherry blossoms that don't fall at home, so I'm trying to create design patterns! I'm debating whether it's better to do a gradient.
I'll upload another picture if it progresses further!
So I've made my first beaded project from tiny beads and an online tutorial, using elastic thread because it lent itself way more easily to the task than the stiff thread.
Then I read that elastic thread degrades and breaks over quite a short amount of time actually, whoops! I tried starting another fish with stiff thread and I'm DYING, the rows look like shit, it's so much harder. Apparently you have to be a master of tension control and I'm not...yet. Any tips or general advice?
P.S. What diameter of Fireline is best for 11/0 beads?
I’ve only been beading since December but here are just a sample of the earrings I’ve made so far! Top row is some of the first earrings I’ve made and the last row is the most recent
Hi all,
I just finished these mini cherry blossoms but I'm not sure what to do with them now... Does anyone of you have some ideas for me? 😬
(posted this on r/DIYJewelryMaking as well)
I am in desperate need for a step by step visual tutorial for this bracelet. I’ve looked everywhere online but can’t find a translation (instructions are in French) or video tutorial for this, only pinterest posts of this exact image! I feel like by looking at the photo I’d be able to get the initial outer layer done but when it comes to the center weaving portion and basically everything represented by the green in the image, I’m lost.
Is anyone aware of a more explanatory guide for this or know of a similar tutorial available? I’m more of a visual learner.
I managed to make it with this technique! Thank you for the help. I'm glad I didn't give up the hope and I plan making more in the future.
who's more likely to wear it, Kleopatra or Aphrodite?
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Hi beading community!
I love seeing all you make here as someone who is just beginning their journey with beading.
I have been developing my craft around bead embroidery but recently have been fixated on the idea of trying a peyote stitch build of a lighter case.
I have tried with my size 11 round chezch beads and my nylon beading thread but can’t seem to get any hold or structure.
I tried to pivot to 10lbs fishing wire but find I can’t feed it through my 10/13 beading needles to use.
I have been looking online for ideas on what materials may be better with little luck.
Any tips would be so appreciated just so I can get off the ground. Also welcome thoughts on if doing a tube peyote or flat peyote may be better/easier?
Thanks so much!