Seed Beading Projects and Information
Learn what you need to get started making seed bead jewelry, techniques, stitches, and projects for those who like those tiny little glass beads.
Making a Beaded Bead
This technique is amazing and a great way to learn or practice a bead weaving stitch called peyote. You literally weave tiny seed beads together to form a tube-shaped bead.
This technique is amazing and a great way to learn or practice a bead weaving stitch called peyote. You literally weave tiny seed beads together to form a tube-shaped bead.
How to Bead a Ruffle Around a Cab
This seed bead technique can add a little extra to a beaded cabochon.
This seed bead technique can add a little extra to a beaded cabochon.
How to Bead Around a Cabochon
Incorporating cabochons is a great way to expand on seed beaded jewelry designs, and the basic technique is not that difficult to master.
Incorporating cabochons is a great way to expand on seed beaded jewelry designs, and the basic technique is not that difficult to master.
Spring Fling Beaded Flower
Inspired by a piece of jewelry worn by Drew Barrymore, I created this flower using Japanese seed beads and colored wire. Make one for Easter or for your mom on Mothers' Day.
Inspired by a piece of jewelry worn by Drew Barrymore, I created this flower using Japanese seed beads and colored wire. Make one for Easter or for your mom on Mothers' Day.
Quartz Crystal and Seed Bead Pendant
Use the ladder and brick stitch to make a pouch for a beautiful gemstone crystal. Then add a bail so you can wear it as a pendant.
Use the ladder and brick stitch to make a pouch for a beautiful gemstone crystal. Then add a bail so you can wear it as a pendant.
Crystal Doll Cell Phone Charm
Use this cute little seed bead charm to dangle from your cell phone or incorporate it into a piece of jewelry such as a necklace, bracelet, or earrings.
Use this cute little seed bead charm to dangle from your cell phone or incorporate it into a piece of jewelry such as a necklace, bracelet, or earrings.
Fringe Earrings 101
Anyone who has ever done much seed beading has probably made these Fringe Earrings. Though a project for the beginner, I still like making them and get compliments whenever I wear a pair.
Anyone who has ever done much seed beading has probably made these Fringe Earrings. Though a project for the beginner, I still like making them and get compliments whenever I wear a pair.
Get Started: Seed Bead Jewelry
Find out about the tools, supplies, and some tips you need to get started making seed bead jewelry.
Find out about the tools, supplies, and some tips you need to get started making seed bead jewelry.
Ladder Stitch
An important stitched used for many seed beading projects, the ladder stitch is easy to learn with these step by step instructions.
An important stitched used for many seed beading projects, the ladder stitch is easy to learn with these step by step instructions.
Crystal Pendant
Use the ladder and brick stitch to make a pouch for a beautiful crystal. Then add a bale so you can wear it as a pendant.
Use the ladder and brick stitch to make a pouch for a beautiful crystal. Then add a bale so you can wear it as a pendant.
Do theTwist
This twisted bead stitch is a beader's favorite. It uses seed beads and other beads such as stone and glass to make an eye-popping design.
This twisted bead stitch is a beader's favorite. It uses seed beads and other beads such as stone and glass to make an eye-popping design.
No-Hassel Tassel Necklace
You don't need to be an expert seed beader to make this really easy project and the results are stunning.
You don't need to be an expert seed beader to make this really easy project and the results are stunning.
Tassel Necklace
Combine your choice of large glass and small seed beads to make lots of these tassel necklaces.
Combine your choice of large glass and small seed beads to make lots of these tassel necklaces.
Yoga Necklace
This is another great project that you don't have to an expert seed beader to do, but the result is a wonderful necklace that allows you to combine all kinds of beads from seed to crystal to stones.
This is another great project that you don't have to an expert seed beader to do, but the result is a wonderful necklace that allows you to combine all kinds of beads from seed to crystal to stones.
Flower Petal Ornament Cover
If you love the look of seed bead ornament covers, but don't have lots of time or patience, then try this quick and easy project.
If you love the look of seed bead ornament covers, but don't have lots of time or patience, then try this quick and easy project.
Flower Strap
When you make an amulet bag, you need a cool strap to enhance it. These instructions show you how to use Miyuki fringe beads to make a strap that looks like it's got little flowers growing out of it.
When you make an amulet bag, you need a cool strap to enhance it. These instructions show you how to use Miyuki fringe beads to make a strap that looks like it's got little flowers growing out of it.
Ribbon Amulet
Beautiful ribbon combine with pretty seed beads to make this amulet necklace.
Beautiful ribbon combine with pretty seed beads to make this amulet necklace.
Brick Stitch in a Nutshell
Learn this important stitch. It's easy, especially with these fully-illustrated instructions.
Learn this important stitch. It's easy, especially with these fully-illustrated instructions.
Brick Stitch Tree Ornament
Make a little beaded tree for your tree. You can zap this up in minutes!
Make a little beaded tree for your tree. You can zap this up in minutes!
US Peyote Flag
You can show your patriotism or support for America by making this quick and easy peyote US flag. Then attach it to a pin back and wear it with pride.
You can show your patriotism or support for America by making this quick and easy peyote US flag. Then attach it to a pin back and wear it with pride.
Beaded Beads
Use beads to make more beads. This is also a great way to learn and practice peyote.
Use beads to make more beads. This is also a great way to learn and practice peyote.
Beadecked Bead Books
I was thrilled to find that Laura Jansen has created lots of books of beaded ornament covers: The Beadecked Ornament. Each book offers different designs that all work around the same idea of using beads to cover those dull bulb ornaments.
I was thrilled to find that Laura Jansen has created lots of books of beaded ornament covers: The Beadecked Ornament. Each book offers different designs that all work around the same idea of using beads to cover those dull bulb ornaments.
African Amulet Necklace
You can make some fabulous amulet necklaces using this cool stitch that originates from South Africa.
You can make some fabulous amulet necklaces using this cool stitch that originates from South Africa.
Beaded Ornament Cover
I adapted this beaded ornament cover from instructions I received from Pamela Welborn, who has allowed me to post it here for you.
I adapted this beaded ornament cover from instructions I received from Pamela Welborn, who has allowed me to post it here for you.
Beading Around a Cab
I have had a number of readers ask how to bead around a cab, and though this isn’t the only way to do it, it's one way you can incorporate cabs into your beaded jewelry.
I have had a number of readers ask how to bead around a cab, and though this isn’t the only way to do it, it's one way you can incorporate cabs into your beaded jewelry.
Cocktail Mix Cord
I love these "Cocktail Beaded Cords" because when you can’t decided what to add, you don’t have to. You just added everything!
I love these "Cocktail Beaded Cords" because when you can’t decided what to add, you don’t have to. You just added everything!
Spooky Spider
Here's a spooky spider you can make by using some craft wire and beads.
Here's a spooky spider you can make by using some craft wire and beads.
Beaded Cab Barrette
Use your choice of stone or glass cabs to add to a barrette and then bead around it.
Use your choice of stone or glass cabs to add to a barrette and then bead around it.
Tacky Beaded Bead
Adhere seed beads to a wooden bead using Terrifically Taky Tape
Adhere seed beads to a wooden bead using Terrifically Taky Tape
Bead and Wire Lariat
While flipping through a few fashion magazines, I noticed that some of the lariat designs available include a simple strand connected to a loop of some kind. So that was the seed that planted my Wire & Bead Lariat design.
While flipping through a few fashion magazines, I noticed that some of the lariat designs available include a simple strand connected to a loop of some kind. So that was the seed that planted my Wire & Bead Lariat design.
Chunky, Funky Heart Necklace
Use chunky beads in earth tones to create this non-traditional Valentine's theme heart necklace.
Use chunky beads in earth tones to create this non-traditional Valentine's theme heart necklace.
Center Piece Necklace
This is a design that combines a number of different jewelry techniques: beading, fusing, wire, and casting. You can make some of the components on this necklace yourself, or buy them already made.
This is a design that combines a number of different jewelry techniques: beading, fusing, wire, and casting. You can make some of the components on this necklace yourself, or buy them already made.
Beaded Elegance by Cheryl Assemi
Primarily using crystal beads, pearls, and seed beads as filler beads, 12 projects are detailed with step by step instructions and helpful illustrations in this jewelry making book.
Primarily using crystal beads, pearls, and seed beads as filler beads, 12 projects are detailed with step by step instructions and helpful illustrations in this jewelry making book.
Coiling Pony Tail Holder
Jazz up a simple elastic pony tail holder with wire and a mix of seed beads.
Jazz up a simple elastic pony tail holder with wire and a mix of seed beads.
Patience Pays Off: Seed Bead Kit Review
Ready to Bead offers kits for the seed beader. Here's a review of one of the company's seed bead bracelet kits.
Ready to Bead offers kits for the seed beader. Here's a review of one of the company's seed bead bracelet kits.