How-Tos on Seed Beading

Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Echoing the beauty of old tribal jewelry, this set features traditional colors of seed beads and an inverted crescent, known as Naja, rendered in tigereye.

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Bracelet and Earring Set

Antique brass-plated components and earth-toned Tila beads give this jewelry set ruggedly rustic appeal.

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Bracelet

Braid with all the colors of autumnal transformation in this beaded kumihimo bracelet project. The gentle gradient is completed with a mix of antiqued metal leaf charms

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Bracelet

Create a stunning presentation by crafting this beautiful bracelet using the prismatic right-angle weave technique, combined with your choice of exquisite seed beads.

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Bracelet

Use beads to create the woven-like pattern of this bracelet. Experiment with different color palettes to bring it through all four seasons.

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Bracelet

Use the tubular chenille stitch to re-create this lively bracelet featuring pastel colors and a sweet floral turtle.

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Bracelet and Earring Set

This beaded bracelet is right on trend with popular geometric jewelry styles.

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Earrings

Like a trailing firework, these earrings bring an explosive burst of color and texture to any outfit.

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Single-Strand Necklace

Transform Czech half-moon beads into a stunning amulet in this design. Learn how to make this necklace your own with this free project.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Embrace the geometric jewelry trend with this beaded triangular jewelry set.

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Earrings

Honeybee earstuds bring a touch of sweetness to these floral earrings made with petal-like Pip beads and juicy honey-yellow crystals.

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Earrings

Vivid blue seed beads match the marbled colors of lapis lazuli and sunset dumortierite. The sunburst shape of these hoop earrings falls right in line with modern trends.

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Bracelet

Feel as light and free as a bug fluttering along in the breeze wearing this bracelet. Seed beads in bee colors are sure to make people buzz about this design.

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Bracelet

Let the good times roll with a Mardi Gras inspired bracelet project. Of course, you can change the color scheme to fit any holiday, occasion or favorite combinations.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

The custom design possibilities with crafting paper and glass cabochon focals is endless. This design showcases a floral motif with coordinating beads.

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How to Set Up a Beading Loom

Not sure how to set up the threads on a loom for weaving? In-house jewelry designer Rose shows you just how easy setting up a loom--or warping--can be.

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How to Make a Right-Angle Weave

A versatile stitch for jewelry makers, right-angle weave can be used with seed beads, crystals and more. Learn this stitch with these step-by-step instructions.

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Bracelet

Peyote stitching, even thousands of years later, continues to be a staple way to create beaded jewelry. See how Delica® beads can take peyote stitch bracelets to new heights.

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Three-Piece Bracelet and Earring Set

Tila beads in on-trend purple, gold and copper tones compose a funky jewelry set, especially when paired with a matching druzy centerpiece.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Stitched seed beads in stunning pastels look like lace and provide a colorful accent to matching crystal points and gold-tone metal.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Intricate beadwork meets one-of-a-kind style in this project. A sweet, beaded-tassel necklace and earrings are the perfect complement to a variety of looks.

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How to Create a Ladder Stitch

This set of instructions--complete with animated visuals--explains the single-needle ladder stitch process in a simple, understandable way.

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Stitching and Wire-Working Techniques

This informative resource contains videos and illustrated instructions on several stitching basics, including loom work, ladder stitch, herringbone stitch and more.

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Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

The magnificence of nature can be found anywhere--even in this design. Follow along with these design instructions to carry such beauty around with you.

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Secrets to Seed Beading Video 10: Back Stitch, Couching, Edging Necklace

Rose shows you how to combine techniques with back stitching to create this colorful cabochon necklace.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

The cubic right-angle weave is a beautiful seed bead stitch for necklace and earring designs.

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Earrings

See how jewelry designer LauraLynn creates this earring set using colorful Delica® seed beads for a bright and cheerful design.

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Secrets to Seed Beading Video 9: Peyote, Chenille, Picot Edge Necklace

Follow Rose as she shows you how to create a bezel for a cabochon using peyote stitch and then combine it with other techniques to form this elegant 80s-style necklace.

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Cuff Bracelet

This western-inspired embroidered bracelet is bursting with warm, sunny colors and antique copper-plated brass. A beautifully bold piece for scorching summer fashion.

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Key Ring

Pony up to this ace-high design! This bead loom key ring combines traditional colors and leather fringe for an authentic western look. Customize colors and material to create your own personalized design.

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Triple-Strand Necklace

Designer-artist Sherry Serafini shows you how to use seed bead embroidery to create this uniquely beautiful pendant that doubles as a brooch.

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Secrets to Seed Beading Video 1: Quilling a Suncatcher

Rose kicks off episode one of the seed beads series with a simple suncatcher project. Learn how to use a variation of ladder stitch and more!

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Secrets to Seed Beading Video 2: Stitching Fringe Earrings

In part 2 of the Secrets to Seed Beading series, learn how to use the ladder, brick and fringe stitches to create a pair of vibrant earrings.

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Bracelet

Classic rose-gold hues form an elaborate lattice framed by regal burgundy and purple for a bracelet that is as intricate as it is breathtaking.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Make waves with this gorgeous beaded kumihimo necklace and lampworked glass focal that evokes the bubbling foam of crashing waves.

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Secrets to Seed Beading Video 3: Tubular Netting Stitch Bottle Necklace

Learn how to create a beaded net to hold a tiny glass bottle then, fill it up with gemstones, mementos, medicines or anything else!

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Secrets to Seed Beading Video 8: 3-D Peyote (Flat Cellini Spiral) Bracelet

Rose shows you how varying bead sizes in a flat Cellini spiral can have a magical 3-D effect on the look of your bracelet.

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Secrets to Seed Beading Video 7: Spiral Herringbone Stitch Necklace

Follow along to create this fierce fashion accessory using the spiral herringbone stitch.

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Secrets to Seed Beading Video 4: Creating and Looming Custom Patterns

Learn how to use a custom pattern to create this beautiful bracelet on a beading loom.

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Secrets to Seed Beading Video 6: Odd Count Peyote Stitch Necklace

Rose is back for the 6th project in our Secrets to Seed Beading series to teach you odd count peyote AND filled tubular netting stitch.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Put a splash of fun and funky color into your wardrobe with this lively jewelry project.

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Secrets to Seed Beading Video 5: Even-Count Peyote Stitch Bracelet

Rose teaches you how to make this beaded bracelet with even count peyote stitch. This graphic pattern is a great way to learn this versatile and must-know technique.

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Earrings

Create colorful earrings that are easy to personalize using a rainbow of Czech fire-polished glass beads! Change the length from short and sassy to shoulder-duster dramatic.

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Earrings

Stud earrings are always in style. Re-make these luxurious looking earrings using Dyna-Mites™ seed beads and Crystal Passions® pearls.

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Multi-Strand Bracelet

Create a distinctive multi-strand bracelet using Tila seed beads. Follow along with the video to learn the proper weaving pattern.

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Bracelet

Gold hues really shine with blue-green seed beads that catch the eye, giving this bracelet a sense of light and motion.

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Belt

Go beyond the basic bracelet and continue your pattern with this beautiful seed bead belt design.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

This design bursts into a vibrant kaleidoscope of colors, adorned with seed beads and Celestial Crystal® beads.

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How to Bead a Daisy Chain Stitch

Follow along with Rose in this step-by-step video as she teaches the daisy chain seed bead stitch that is perfect for creating cute DIY bracelets and necklaces. This fun, beading technique is a must-try!

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Belt Buckle

Buckle-up with this petroglyph-inspired seed bead design perfect for Western styles.

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Earrings

Deep red garnet beads hang like little pomegranates from these fun seed-beaded hoops.

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Earrings

Sapphire beads nestle among crystal pearls and rainbow-finished clear seed beads, dangling from ear wires set with cubic zirconia.

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Single-Strand Necklace

The Maori believe whales are the descendants of Tangaroa, the god of the oceans who transported the first man safely to New Zealand's island shores. The tail is seen as a symbol of strength.

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Bracelet

Create the colorful mosaic look of this bracelet with DiamonDuo™ beads. The faceted front provides extra dimension and play of light.

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Bracelet

Make this Potawatomi stitch seed bead bracelet that’s full of color and fun.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Similar to the spiral rope technique, this beautiful seed bead jewelry set is created using the dot stitch.

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Bracelet

The daisy chain stitch seed bead bracelet makes darling display on the wrist.

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Bracelet

Create a bright handmade bracelet, including the clasp, by following our free step-by-step instructions.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Carved camel-bone flowers are surrounded by colorful seed beads in intricate patterns.

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Bracelet

Faceted beads framed by Toho™ seed beads make a beautiful centerpiece for this elegant statement bracelet.

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Choker-Style Necklace and Earring Set

Interlocking circles make for a striking modern style in silver, ruby and black glass seed beads.

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Bracelet and Earring Set

Learn the art of creating a stunning peridot bracelet and earring set inspired by August’s birthstone.

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How to Create the Fringe Stitch

Fringe is a great way to add stylish movement to jewelry designs. Rose walks you through each step of how to make fringe with seed beads in this quick tutorial.

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Printable Seed Bead Graph Paper

Seed beading can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, especially when making your own patterns. With these free, printable PDF patterns, your experience can be even better.

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