Cabochon Surround
Learn to encase cabochons and stones in a clutch of seed beads		 PRINTABLE
Beadpoint
So similar to traditional needlepoint; if you're a stitcher, you'll love this wonderful Victorian technique. 		PRINTABLE
VIDEO
Peyote Stitch
Versatile diagonal weave, easy to do, a must for all dedicated beaders. Even and odd count.		 VIDEO
PRINTABLE EVEN COUNT
Brick Stitch
Similar in appearance to peyote, but firmer and more shapable. Great for 3-D patterns.		 PRINTABLE
VIDEO
Tubular Bead Crochet
Yes, you can do this. Our animated primers are for right-handed and left-handed learners. 		PRINTABLE
ANIMATED RIGHT HANDED.
ANIMATED LEFT HANDED.
TUBE INVISIBLE JOIN
Surface Beading
Learn to sew beads on various surfaces in techniques similar to embroidery.
PRINTABLE
ANIMATED
Loom Weaving
One of beading's most venerable techniques. You'll be looming in minutes. 		PRINTABLE
VIDEO
Basic Spiral Weave
Wonderfully versatile; great for necklace bands. Endless possibilities for embellishment. 		PRINTABLE
VIDEO
Tapestry Bead Crochet
Only basic crochet skills are needed to create lovely beaded fabric with single crochet		 PRINTABLE
Russian Spiral
Create a more substantial spiral with this variation of the basic spiral		 PRINTABLE
Daisy Chain
This simple technique for "flowered" strands is easy to do and extremely versatile		 PRINTABLE
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