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BEAD
STRINGING There
is an art and skill to stringing beads on cord. First, of
course, is the selection of beads for a design, and the selection
of the appropriate stringing material. Then is the selection
of a clasp or closure, appropriate to the design and use of
the piece. This continues with choosing the strategy for stringing
beads with cord, including choices about knotting, braiding,
using multiple strands and a single tie-off, multiple strands
with multiple tie-offs.
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BEAD
STRINGING
Begin
with Basics of Bead Stringing and Attaching Clasps
Then learn to Pearl Knot
Learn the basic steps in Wire Working, and making
a coiled loop
Pick up principles about beads and color, and jewelry
design
Select any electives that you might be interested
in
NOTE: With the descriptions and
instructions for each class, there are suggestions
about which classes to take next.
Sequence: STITCH OF THE MONTH
The
Stitch of the Month curriculum is designed to teach
12 major bead-weaving stitches/techniques in a comparative
context.
This
is perhaps one of the best ways to learn bead weaving.
You learn how to make better choices. You get a clearer
understanding of what each stitch is, how to
manage and control it, and what your project and design
options are, when you learn them comparatively, rather
than in isolation from each other.
Each
class is devoted to explaining a little of the history
of the stitch and the how-to basics of doing the stitch.
Students then practice with variations on the stitch,
such as increasing/decreasing, flat vs. tubular vs.
circular, and the like. Students are guided in creating
a bracelet, using the stitch, and usually one or more
variations of the stitch.
The
student will typically cover this information in each
class:
1. The history of the stitch
2. Learning the basic stitch
a) How to start the stitch-project
b) How to implement the basic
stitch throughout the project
c) The most appropriate kinds
of materials (beads, findings,
stringing materials) for
this stitch
d) The most appropriate kinds
of projects for this stitch
3. Increasing and Decreasing using the stitch
4. Finishing off the piece (clasps, edges, embellishment,
fringes, and the like)
5. How to read a pattern for this stitch
6. An introduction to other variations using this
stitch
7. Making a bracelet, using this stitch
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BW1.01
Square Stitch Bracelet
BEGINNER |
*LTB-bw101-INST
Instructions, 13pages
*LTB-bw101-KIT-A
Chartreuse/Orange/Fuchsia
*LTB-bw101-KIT-B
colors |
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BW1.02
Square Stitch Bracelet
BEGINNER |
*LTB-bw102-INST
Instructions
*LTB-bw102-KITA
Chartreuse/Orange/Fuchsia
*LTB-bw102-KITB
colors |
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BW1.03
Square Stitch Bracelet
BEGINNER |
*LTB-bw103-INST
Instructions
*LTB-bw103-KITA
Chartreuse/Orange/Fuchsia
*LTB-bw103-KITB
colors |
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BW1.04
Square Stitch Bracelet
BEGINNER |
*LTB-bw104-INST
Instructions
*LTB-bw104-KITA
Chartreuse/Orange/Fuchsia
*LTB-bw104-KITB
colors |
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BW1.05
Square Stitch Bracelet
BEGINNER |
*LTB-bw105-INST
Instructions
*LTB-bw105-KITA
Chartreuse/Orange/Fuchsia
*LTB-bw105-KITB
colors |
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BW1.06
Square Stitch Bracelet
BEGINNER |
*LTB-bw106-INST
Instructions
*LTB-bw106-KITA
Chartreuse/Orange/Fuchsia
*LTB-bw106-KITB
colors |
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BW1.07
Square Stitch Bracelet
BEGINNER |
*LTB-bw107-INST
Instructions
*LTB-bw107-KITA
Chartreuse/Orange/Fuchsia
*LTB-bw107-KITB
colors |
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BW1.08
Square Stitch Bracelet
BEGINNER |
*LTB-bw108-INST
Instructions
*LTB-bw108-KITA
Chartreuse/Orange/Fuchsia
*LTB-bw108-KITB
colors |
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BW1.09
Square Stitch Bracelet
BEGINNER |
*LTB-bw109-INST
Instructions
*LTB-bw109-KITA
Chartreuse/Orange/Fuchsia
*LTB-bw109-KITB
colors |
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BW1.10
Square Stitch Bracelet
BEGINNER |
*LTB-bw110-INST
Instructions
*LTB-bw110-KITA
Chartreuse/Orange/Fuchsia
*LTB-bw110-KITB
colors |
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BW1.11
Square Stitch Bracelet
BEGINNER |
*LTB-bw111-INST
Instructions
*LTB-bw111-KITA
Chartreuse/Orange/Fuchsia
*LTB-bw111-KITB
colors |
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BW1.12
Square Stitch Bracelet
BEGINNER |
*LTB-bw112-INST
Instructions
*LTB-bw112-KITA
Chartreuse/Orange/Fuchsia
*LTB-bw112-KITB
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BEAD
WEAVING
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See
all available Instructions and Kits
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Goals for
Bead Stringing
CRITICAL
SKILLS TO LEARN:
- Knowing what all the parts (jewelry findings)
are, how they are used, and their strengths
and weaknesses
- Knowing about the quality of beads, and
what happens to beads (and their finishes)
over time
- Knowing about the quality of metals, and
what happens to metals (and their finishes)
over time
- Knowing about stringing materials, and when
and when not to use specific ones
- Some understanding of how and when to use
different types of glues
- Some understanding of tools and needles
- Understanding how to choose clasps, and
what a "clasp assembly" and what
a "support system" are
- Learning how to use cable wires, crimp beads,
crimp covers and horseshoes in crimping
- Learning how to use needle, thread and beeswax
in bead stringing
- Learning how to put knots between beads
- Learning about wires, metals, tools to make
shapes and structural components, including
loops and coiled loops
- Learning basics of jewelry design principles
--- Learning how the bead asserts its need
for color
--- Principles of Composition
--- Principles of Form and Function
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SUPPLIES
AND TOOLS
To KEEP ON HAND
An assortment of
Czech Glass and Austrian crystal beads in your favorite
colors and some variety of sizes (3mm to 12mm)
An assortment of Gemstone and Pearl beads
An assortment of metal beads, in many finishes
Some seed beads to use as spacers
Quality crimp beads
Cable wires, either Flex Wire and/or Professional/Artistic
cable wires
Nymo or C-Lon Beading Thread, size D, in black,
white and some favorite colors
FireLine Cable Thread, size D, in smoke grey and
crystal
Beeswax
Several Size #10, #12 and #13 English Beading Needles
As assortment of
clasps that you like to work with, in several finishes.
Chain nose pliers
(smooth inside jaws)
Round nose pliers
Side Cutters or Flush Cutters
Crimp Pliers
Bead Stoppers or Hemostats
Nail File Set
Bead Board
Work surface
Scissors
Ruler
Thread zapper or bic lighter
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Our
LEARN
TO BEAD program
is based on
The Design Approach:
- Focused on teaching how to make smart choices
- Developmentally-based, where you learn skills
in an orderly way, and understand how skills build
upon each other
- Easy to follow
You may purchase:
o Written instructions for each lesson
o Kits of Supplies
o Recommended Books
Visit
our LearnToBead
Blog
See
all available Instructions and Kits
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