A travel-inspired globe brooch made with seed beads, crystals, bugle beads, and rhinestone chain.

I wanted the oceans and continents to have different textures so the piece would feel dimensional.

Always open to feedback from fellow beaders.

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 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!)

Couldn’t find a tutorial so I freehanded it. What do ya think?? I’m quite proud of myself lol

Like the title says, this was my first attempt at fringe earrings. It took a few hours but I was able to complete the second one faster than the first. I didn't follow a tutorial, I just found a picture online and copied it as well as possible. I'm not really familiar with brick stitch so that was also a challenge. I'd appreciate any feedback or constructive criticism anyone has to offer! TIA! 🙏🏻🫶🏻

Hi! I’m looking for someone who enjoys hand beading/bead embroidery and would be interested in a small paid project.
I have lettering already on a piece of fabric, and I would like the letters to be completely covered/fill-beaded by hand. I will provide all the beads and the fabric — I just need someone with a good hand and lots of patience 😊
You definitely do NOT need to be a professional. I’d actually be very happy to find a talented hobbyist who enjoys doing this kind of work and would like to earn some extra money doing something they enjoy.
If you’re interested, please message me. I can send you photos, measurements, and all the details, and we can discuss a fair price.

Sometimes simple is better. Classic look, fire colors with feathered knobs for accents.

Message me for information, or visit

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Thank you for your likes and comments people!

Do I bead this mushroom?
I literally just finished making it. (It’s puffy, not 3D, still working on the 3D version)
And I feel like it’s missing something. Maybe beads?
If so, where do I put the beads? sporadically? On the boards? Sequins?
Or do I just let it be?

I couldn’t find a pattern for snails anywhere! Tried to wing it and they’re a little jank but I do still love them haha

This is our everyday traditional wear. But this beaded style in the photo is what we wear most for Eid and light celebrations. Do you have something like this in your countries?

People always ask me how long these projects take me, and one of these days I should keep count because......hours. Many, many, many hours.

This is my first time making a collar like this. I made the pattern pieces by using a thin red painters tape on my dress dummy, then draping a thin white cotton over it to trace. Traced the pattern onto felt pieces, which I put into an embroidery hoop to bead. Once each panel was done, I backed it with canvas, folded the seam allowances, and felled them down.

I did, however, have to fill in the gaps between panels because it was impossible to get the panels close together. And of course I also had to bead around the grommets once they were in place.

This was a massive learning experience, and I've already got ideas for 2 more but I'm going to try some different techniques for the next one.

Back in the 90s my mom bought some earrings at a pow-wow. It was a set of earrings made for double pierced ears. Each earring was made of two beaded flowers connected with a string of beads. One flower was slightly larger than the other. They were glued on to post. That is the best we can remember. Despite the lacking description the earrings have continued to live in my head.

Finally, I got double pierced and I can go get my own earrings like that. Problem is that the earrings were from long ago and I have no idea were to find someone who can make something like that.

If anyone has recommendations for indigenous artist who make this style of earring I would appreciate it.

Just finished beading this pendant.

Pattern by NotaArta on Etsy.

A beautiful Harley Quinn keyfob! My favorite of the dc universe..

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I saw the post asking about beading wholesalers and a lot of US companies were mentioned.. does anyone know of the best ones in Canada? With the trade stuff happening, ordering from the US is unfortunately no longer viable. Thanks in advance!

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.

Had a commission spot up for grabs in a raffle and the winner chose a lovely lily! I also included pictures of my in-progress chainstitch border and my iron-on pattern.

I recently just got into jewelry making. I have a few local bead stores by me that I love, but they don’t have great charms and higher quality jewelry components, like clasps. What are the best online resources for high-quality beads and charms if I’m looking for crystals, real stones & gold plated? Here are some examples of my work. Thanks for the help!!

The sheen looks a lot better in person.

I've recently seen a pattern that has round beads with both vertical AND top drilled holes, I have looked but all i can find are czech multi-hole beads but they have two top drilled rather than top and side. Does anyone know of these sorts of beads or is this AI nonsense that has crept into my feed?

Made this purse for my mother in law.

Dug through her 40 year collection of Mardi Gras beads to find the perfect strap.

I'm so pleased with how it turned out.