2. Bring the needle back up through this bead, and leave a 6 inch tail. This is your stop bead. It will allow you to work and your other beads won’t slide off. You will need to slip this off after you finish your bead.
Making a Beaded Bead
By Tammy Powley, About.com Guide
1. Thread your needle, and slip on one bead.
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