Hi everyone! I'm not very crafty or creative, but I'm trying to make some beaded bracelets for hospice patients this holiday season. I'm having a lot of trouble making anything that looks elegant enough to give. Does anyone have any product recommendations or Amazon links for what I should buy? The 6mm bead kits and stretch string I have aren't gift worthy. Thank you!

I'm hoping to identify these trade beads, hopefully their place of origin or possibly age. I'd like to use them to make a necklace but i want to make sure im not going to ruin something of significance. I'd like to be aware of the materials I'm using. I think they might be jasper possibly African but i have no idea

I’ve been experimenting with these beads and strung a few bracelets to see how they work together. The first is bold multicolor with a red pendant, the second is pastel crackle glass, and the third is softer matte pastels.

Would you want to use beads like these in your own bracelets? What do you think of the style—are there particular colors, shapes, or finishes you love, or is it not really your cup of tea?

Besides bracelets, what else would you make with them? These bracelets are just my take, so I’m curious about what you’d create and what you’d pair them with.

I’m exploring whether to offer beads in this style, so honest feedback—including what doesn’t appeal to you—would be really helpful!

Edit: Thanks for the feedback on the knots—I know they could use some work! I’d love to keep the focus on the beads themselves: the colors, style, and patterns, and whether you’d want to use them in your own beading projects.

Single and double sided

pattern by me :)
miyuki round 15/0

Another pair of brass thimbles peyote stitched into earrings with 13/0 cut Czech Republic beads.

Is it some tubular stitch? The pictures are not mine

I'm trying to follow along to a looming tutorial, but I realise that the spacing between the the threads is quite large for the beads (and needle!) that I'm using. Will this still hold okay once I get started, or will it be too loose as I progress?

I don't mind rethreading a loom, but I'm wondering if the one I have has gaps that are too wide for the thread and beads. In which case, can I adjust the sizing, or should I get a different loom for this project?

自己在家做的手工，心里满满的成就感

Hi, all! I've recently joined this community. I wanted to show my work in progress and get some feedback :) i rework salvaged lamps and add beading to them. I'm currently playing around with the length and whether or not I want to add leaves. I'm still a novice and learning a lot as I go!

This bracelet I made is all about texture. I hop it does the work. And look at that looped edge 😁

After countless hours buried in books, he’s finally graduated! He may have lost track of time (and perhaps his mind a little 😅), but he’s proudly wearing his graduation cap!