6 Ways to Finish Tubular Bead Stitches
Not quite sure how to bring your tubular bead project to a close? Never fear! Rose is here to teach you 6 great options for putting the finishing touches onto your fabulous beaded pieces!
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Find free seed bead patterns and instructions, as well as hundreds of design inspirations and tutorials. From peyote stitch to loom work to brick stitch and beyond, we are here to help.
What's in My Seed Beading Tool Kit?
Set yourself up for seed beading success with this peek inside Rose's seed bead tool kit. Get a closer look at the items she uses like beading mats, needles and more. Start with this video when building your seed bead tookbox or fill in any gaps.
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Herringbone Stitch
Add the spiral herringbone stitch to your seed bead repertoire. Whether you’re just getting started or are a seed bead pro, find everything you need to know in one place.
How to Create a Seed Beaded Toggle Clasp
Learn how to make your own seed beaded toggle clasps for the ultimate in one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Seed Beading 101: How to Make a Brick Stitch
The brick stitch is ideal for a myriad of seed bead patterns. Watch this video to learn how to incorporate it into your jewelry designs.
Top 10 Seed Beading Tools
Work smarter, not harder when making seed bead jewelry. The tiny beads can present unique challenges, so here are specialty tools and templates that make all the difference.
How to Create a Pondo Stitch
Join Rose in this easy beading tutorial to learn the Pondo stitch—a versatile and uncomplicated technique perfect for designing popular seed bead bracelets, necklaces, and more. Discover the joy of creating stunning beadwork with this step-by-step Pondo stitch guide.
How to Create the Circular Brick Stitch
Join Rose to learn how to make the circular brick stitch. This technique creates wonderfully intricate designs to be used on their own or around cabochons and focal beads.
Featured Design Inspiration
Santa's Garland Bracelet
Create a little Christmas beading magic. We made a list (and checked it twice) of easy-to-follow project instructions for this festive seed beaded bracelet. Make one for yourself or as gifts for a friend.
Helpful Technique: How to Finish Your Seed Bead Bracelet
The perfect closure is the cherry on top of your jewelry design. Explore different ways to give your seed bead jewelry the best finishing touch with slide clasps, crimp ends, and more.
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Earrings
Candy canes and holly are given new sophistication in these sweet holiday earrings, crafted with sparkling crystal beads and silver-plated findings.
Ornament
Give the term "Snow Angel" a whole new meaning with this design. Lois Thome hand-stitched Delica® seed beads to create a sweet angel ornament.
Ornament
Make a merry mosaic ornament with Miyuki seed beads, then trim the tree with Czech fire-polished glass beads as the final touch.
Bib-Style Necklace
Experience the electrifying beauty of Mihaela Georgescu's stunning bib-style necklace, featuring an electric neon green background punctuated with brilliant reds, aptly named "Ecstatic Flame."
Bracelet and Earrings Set
Create a boho-inspired seed bead jewelry set for an on-trend look. Substitute your own color palette for unlimited style options.
Bracelet
Gold hues really shine with blue-green seed beads that catch the eye, giving this bracelet a sense of light and motion.
Bracelet
Make one-of-a-kind seed bead bracelets with beaded toggles using brick stitch and peyote.