2 Beading Ideas With Specific Directions!
Beading ideas for kids and adults: If thin you'll find these beading crafts very helpful in your arts and crafts project goals. You might even be able to sell them. Beading Craft Ideas Project 1: Bead Basket
You need - Silamide, Nymo or any nylon beading thread in size A - for size 6, 8 and 11 seed beads
- 00 nylon beading thread for smaller beads
- Beading needles - size 11/12 for seed beads
- Beading needles - size 13-16 for smaller beads
Beading idea project 1: What to do - Take 54" of beading thread. Insert it in the 11/12 needle. Don't double the thread, or knot.
- Leave 4" of thread end clear, and string 18 seed beads.
- Make a circle by re-inserting the needle into the first bead that you threaded, and pull tight - to make the first row of the basket.
- Thread two new beads onto the long bit of thread resulting from step 3. Loop thread around the nearest bead from the initial 18 beads.
- Pull the thread tight. Pull the needle through the next bead.
- Thread 1 new bead, and loop it around the bead through which you ran the thread last. Bring it out through next bead.
- Thread 2 new beads and loop it around the bead through which you ran the thread last. Bring it out through the next bead.
- Repeat steps 6-7 alternatively with all the 18 beads - the new beads will stick out atop them.
- When done, run the beading thread through these new beads and pull tight to form the second row.
- Follow steps 4-9 to make more new rows, until the basket is complete.
- Weave any loose leftover thread through the beads in the basket.
- Using more beads, close the basket bottom.
Beading Ideas Tip: As you work, grip the 4" short thread end tight (or use a gripping tool), or the beads will loosen.
Basket Handle - Double the thread and sew it tight into one side of the basket. Weave the thread up to the basket opening.
- String 20-24 beads onto the thread.
- Take the bead row to other side of the basket and sew it tight to form the handle.
- Keep re-threading the handle until it becomes strong.
- Sew thread into the middle of the basket. Cut off extra bit. Add more beads for a thicker handle.
Decorate the basket with smaller beads.
Beading Ideas Project 2: Simple Beaded Jewelery
You need - Silver or gold elastic thread
- Medium sized beads
- Scissors
What to do for this beading project: - Decide the jewellery you want.
- Measure and cut approximate length of thread; keep a little thread extra.
- Tie a bead at one end of the thread, to stop the other beads from falling.
- Thread the other beads. Make small knots on either side of the beads to keep them from falling.
- For a bracelet, anklet or ring, tie the ends together when done for a snug fit. For necklaces, make a simple clasp by forming a loop on one end, to slip over bead at other end. Cut off extra thread.
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