Want to learn to Bead

[Cherokee1971]

anyone know of a simple pattern that I could learn how to bead with I do have a beading loom but don't know where to begin or I also have some beads just laying around that I could maybe make something from just need a little help on how to start.

please any info would help

[powwowbum49]

C1971

I am assuming you are wanting to learn how to Loom 'bead', cause there are many forms of bead work and learning to bead leaves things pretty wide open. Have you looked at the thread listed above called introduction to Loom beading by Spottedeagle. This is just what you are looking for in the way of help. Try reading that thread, then if you have more questions fell free to fire away.

[spottedeagle]

Yep I know I'd be glad to help you out if you have any questions. Another one to ask about loom work is Beadman. Haven't seen him around lately though.

[Blackbear]

and there are some free loom patterns at www.beadpatterns.com

[Cherokee1971]

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just wanted to say thanks for all the input . I broke out my beading loom yesterday and just jumped right in and made a bracelet. I didn't take it off the loom yet. I did a pretty easy pattern. I will post the pic in the gallery. I very much liked doing it so I think I will become a beadaholic so I went and searched online for supplies and found seed beads I think for a reasonable price and also a native bead pattern book on ebay.

ok I rambled on enough


So thanks EVERYONE

[spottedeagle]

Glad to have you joining the rest of us beadaholics!!!!

I am glad I was able to help someone else out.

Lord knows there have been plenty of people who have helped me learn more than I imagined when I started 2 years ago.

[spottedeagle]

Your bracelet looks good!!!

[Cherokee1971]

Originally posted by spottedeagle
Your bracelet looks good!!!

Thank You, Very Much :)

[MarthaFlysWithEagles]

I am beading a head band right now..its turqouise, with yellow diamonds with a lil red diamond in the middle....i wonder how much i could get for it? I found some great prices here in a craft store...a pack of seed beads were like 86cent...i was psyched!! so of course i spent 20 bucks in the store...lol

[Cherokee1971]

Originally posted by MarthaFlysWithEagles
I am beading a head band right now..its turqouise, with yellow diamonds with a lil red diamond in the middle....i wonder how much i could get for it? I found some great prices here in a craft store...a pack of seed beads were like 86cent...i was psyched!! so of course i spent 20 bucks in the store...lol

I had found seed beads i think they are size 10/0 for 500gram bag of multi colored I payed 23.00 I didn't think that was a bad price I will see when they get here though

[MarthaFlysWithEagles]

I bought like 15 packs of beads...all different colors, and some are the see thru ones...i am not too fond of those. but i work with them. hmm. i think i might need to talk to someone about my bead loom. I use sinew to make all my jewelry and on my bead loom, i am having trouble in the beginning getting it threaded. (i had to teach my self by looking at a book) so it never taught me how to start the threads. anyone have a clue about what i am talking about? halfthe time i dont even know what i am saying! lol

[Cherokee1971]

Originally posted by MarthaFlysWithEagles
I bought like 15 packs of beads...all different colors, and some are the see thru ones...i am not too fond of those. but i work with them. hmm. i think i might need to talk to someone about my bead loom. I use sinew to make all my jewelry and on my bead loom, i am having trouble in the beginning getting it threaded. (i had to teach my self by looking at a book) so it never taught me how to start the threads. anyone have a clue about what i am talking about? halfthe time i dont even know what i am saying! lol

I said yesterday I think in this post I had gotten some seed beads size 10/0 multicolored that I payed 23.00 for well they just came and the bag filled a butter dish the dish says 7oz. on it and it filled it to the rim. so I think that was a good deal.
I got them on-line from www.auntiesbeads.com in the beads by bulk.

[MarthaFlysWithEagles]

Thank cherokee, I will def. check that site out.

[Runsinthewynd]

how many beads do you thread before going back through the fabric?

[MarthaFlysWithEagles]

I checked that site out and I think I am in trouble....I liked it, I am going to buy a few types off there,,,,,thanks cherokee