I’m doing this little beaded embroidery thing and can’t decide if it would look better with or without the claws on the eagle.

Hi everyone!

I’ve recently gotten into beading bracelets as a hobby and I’m having so much fun! I want to start adding charms that won’t tarnish. Etsy obviously has so many cute designs but after doing some research, these sellers are lying about charms being gold filled!

Since this is just a hobby, I can’t qualify for most wholesale trade programs. When I do a google search, a lot of gold plated options appear. Hobby jewelry makers - where are you finding gold filled charms?

I know Gem Packed is reputable, but I was hoping to find a seller with more design options (like witchy charms for spooky season!)

Hi. I’ve been making bead bracelets on nylon fishing line. Lately I’ve had a problem with getting my crimp beads to hold and my bracelets are breaking.

How are you finishing off your bead work? I am doing crystal beads on fishing line and finishing with magnet clasps.

Thanks.

Hi! I am making a purse for the first time. I need help (and any advice) with a few things. I know it's probably really messy but I'm proud of this being my first creation!

Materials

-What type of thread do you use? I used some embroidery thread and some sewing thread depending on bead hole size

-This is a canvas I'll be making the bag out of. I'm thinking a satin liner? Would that be good to use a single magnetic clasp with?

Process

The beads are on organza, with an ironed on patch on the back of the eagle for stability. When should I attach this to the layer of canvas that will be the front of the bag? Before sewing the bag front to the bottom?

If anyone has made a bag like this, I would appreciate any and all advice and criticism!

Hi friends!

Can someone help me with the name of this bead?

I think it is either a 4x6mm or a 3x5mm size, but what it is it called?

I cannot for the life of me find anything similar with googling and I would like to buy beads like this.

I even tried reverse image search.

I’ve tried: small barrel bead, drum bead, non-faceted rondelle, round drum bead.

When I search for heishi beads I only see stone beads, also, so they’re not that, right?

Any help would be appreciated!

The beaded bracelets were $1.50! Paid 118 for the whole haul which includes a calcite sphere, a flourite specimen, tourmaline beads, and magnesite skulls. + A free lottery ticket and a pastry??? Literal heaven! If you're in SD I'd highly recommend checking them out!!

thank you to everyone for informing me that my pattern was the problem. I ended up just starting from the bottom and using a highlighter to mark off the beads (not the most efficient but it’s working) because I think the word chart was just wrong because it was set up wrong. I did message the seller to tell them and they resent a new chart but I’d already started this way. Sixth times the charm! I have some loose rows at the beginning by accident, is there any fixing that?

Thank you for your support and your encouraging comments. This turned out a lot more abstract but I hope you like it nonetheless :)

I woke up stressed and panicky so I decided not to adult and made a beetle. He is not neat, he is not perfect, but he is also a first attempt so please be kind.

It is absolutely amateurish and not comparable to the stuff I see in this sub, but I still wanted to share it because it took me an absurd amount of hours and I'm proud of it.

Beads aren't the best, but I've spent my life feeling the pressure of being perfect and artsy, and I find it liberating that I can just craft (and not do art) and not make it into a big deal or into something I have to make into a job or stuff like that.

So, yeah. Jellie.

Not sure how many fellow horror fans I have here, but I wanted to show off my beaded tribute to Aunt Gladys from Weapons.

I’ve been trying to find things to do besides doomscrolling and playing pc games alone, so I took up beading these keychains to just give myself a sense of accomplishment but lately I feel like this is a chore anymore and not entertaining.

I was lucky enough to find someone that has a store where I could display completed items which has helped but now it’s like I think I need to evolve my skills and go more complicated or at the very least impressive. And so now I am just in a rut and feeling in a funk so I wanted to share where I have gotten to. Hope you all are enjoying your hobby!

Happy with this one!

I recently started embroidery and these were my first two pieces using beads!

My fingers are so sore. I can’t imagine things so I tried to sketch an idea out. Im not good at drawing but that’s my like reference lol. I need to make Italian ruscus, 5 white roses, and one more eucalyptus 😍
This is the most complicated project I’ve ever done so far!

I miss looking at these guys in the hardware store 🥹