Ask the Experts Beading Patterns Q&A

I have a bracelet that is made with seed beads. I want to learn to do the pattern so I can make my own. Where would you suggest I look for great patterns to learn from? thanks!

- Cathy

Fire Mountains Gems and Beads' website has a variety of fantastic seed beading how-to videos including step-by-step instructions on Tubular Brick Stitch, Daisy Chain Stitch, Cubic Right Angle Weave, Seed Bead Looming and more. 

In-house jewelry designer Rose takes you on a tour through a series of seed beading off-loom stitches in the Secrets to Seed Beading project collection.

If learning from a book is more your style, we offer seed beading books ranging in skill level from beginner to advanced. 

When you're ready, design your own patterns using the FREE downloadable Printable Seed Bead Graph Paper pdfs for peyote, right-angle weave, herringbone and other stitches.

Visit the Seed Beading Resources page to see tips and techniques, jewelry inspirations and more.

- Michelle Wood, Jewelry-Making Expert