Beading Ideas

Welcome to my site about beading. If you are new to the craft of beading you are in for a treat as you are about to find that stringing beads together is a great fun way to explore you creativity. Once you become a beader you will find that your new hobby will have a calming effect on you as you become absorbed in this creative hobby.

You may choose to string beads together to make yourself a colorful necklace, bracelet or earings. You may even wish to make your own household beaded furnishing such as cushions. It's up to you whether you make beaded creations for your own personal use or whether you will sell them or give them away to your friends.

Beading is an easy hobby to get started with as the basics are very easy to get to grips with. You will have great fun getting started and it won't cost you a great deal of money either.

I hope that you will find my beading ideas of interest. The articles on this website have been categorized as follows:

About Beads

Beading has been around since ancient times and is a universal art that is and has been known to all cultures and civilizations. Find out about the history of beading. Find out how to get started in beading, the tools you need, the different types of beads available as they come in all different shapes, sizes, colors, styles and materials. Why not start your new hobby off with a beading kit?

Beaded Jewelry

You may choose to string beads together to make yourself a colorful necklace, bracelet or earings. Or you may choose to give them away to your friends as presents. You can sell your beaded creations to make money. How to teach your daughter to make beaded jewelry.

Glass Beading

Once you have become fairly adept at beadwork you might like to try using glass beads. Glass beads are beautiful and can be very expensive. If you are really serious about beading you might wish to learn how to make your own glass beads by learning lampworking skills.

Beaded Bracelets

I love beaded bracelets. Beaded bracelets can be made for wearing either on the wrist or around the ankles. Discover how to make your own. Why not treat yourself to a designer beaded bracelet?

Beading Supplies

Discover what materials and tools you will need for beadmaking and where to get them. You will need tools, materials and beads. You might also be interested in buying ready made beaded jewelry. Find out where you can buy some amazing beadwork items.

Crystal Beads

Crystal beads are beautiful. Find out where to find crystal beads and how to use them. Find out where you buy some wonderful crysal bead jewelry.