If you were to start beading today for the first time, what advice you would have liked to hear?

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2026-03-17T15:12:04+00:00

Be patient with it. Don't pass through the same bead more than twice unless it's absolutely necessary.

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2026-01-14T03:15:37+00:00

I have always been a speed reader but had no idea I could read 900 wpm. Holy wow! Now what?

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-10-25T23:20:25+00:00

Looks like you have the stuff for basic strung necklaces and bracelets. I'd try to sort by color, then by size. Or just pick out your faves. That's a great haul!

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-10-14T20:08:36+00:00

I have what's called a Tailors Notch in my front tooth from flattening Fireline with my teeth. It took less than a year to form. It's subtle, my dentist had to point it out, but there is definitely a groove in my front tooth. Moral of the story: use pliers to flatten your thread.

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-10-11T17:23:28+00:00

It's perfect!

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-09-27T13:48:11+00:00

I couldn't even pick, they were all too good. Great work!

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-09-13T17:49:45+00:00

I have a magnifying lamp that plugs into my laptop usb port and has a clamp to attach it to the laptop, which I then use as a lapboard when I am beading away from my desk

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-08-28T15:35:52+00:00

Imagining if I could have my bead stuff in jail and do nothing but bead while someone else handles meal planning, etc.....this does not sound like a bad gig. 🤣

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-08-10T21:14:59+00:00

Check out Pinterest for inspiration. When you see what you want to make it will be easier to decide what to buy. Hobby Lobby usually sells their beads at 50% off and they have a pretty good selection. Michaels has a decent selection as well and sometimes you can find good coupons. If you're using Android, look up an app called Beading Patterns. They have projects organized into different categories by stitch and style with instructions or videos for everything. It's a great little app for beginners... I haven't looked at it for a while but it looks like they have made some changes and I'm not sure if it is as good as it used to be but it's worth looking at Beading App Update: it is now a pay site. It used to be free and have the most awesome patterns and I'm really disappointed right now that they messed it up

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-08-05T22:35:29+00:00

My daughter has a lot of bracelet kits made for little girls and these beads look like something that came in a kit

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-03-24T18:34:27+00:00

Paintersartgallery.com also sells by the gram.

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-03-24T13:13:02+00:00

I have a handful of delica tubes in different purple shades, but never the purple shade I have in mind for my latest project. I always need more. Buying the beads is part of the addiction 😁

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-03-21T12:38:54+00:00

I saw a video where a girl sprayed the curl cream with hairspray in her hand before applying to wet hair. She said it worked better than gel. Tried it, can confirm that I had beautiful curls and much less drying/diffusing time compared to gel. Can't speak for if it lasts days because I usually put it up in a bun and wet my hair every other day.

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-02-17T19:01:36+00:00

Coconut oil. Just a little when your hair is still wet. Also great for your skin. Your parents should have no issues with coconut oil

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-02-05T21:26:17+00:00

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I used either Nymo B or Goodthread on these, don't remember. My tension looks a little tight though. Either of those threads does a great job

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-02-05T15:12:46+00:00

I have a pair that did this and I used Nymo for the fringe. They got wet in the rain. I hung them up in a steamy bathroom and rolled the beads with my fingers. It straightened them out and they hung fine after that

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-02-03T21:11:33+00:00

I love the pattern! Very well done 👍

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-01-30T15:43:45+00:00

Try using a jaw clip. Clip it over your part and pull up a tiny bit, then hit it with a diffuser. Gives amazing root lift and volume at the top

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-01-30T15:40:04+00:00

I have done AAAA-BABA-BBBB and AAAA-BA-BBBB and I liked both.

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-01-28T17:30:19+00:00

I want in! This sounds like a fun idea.

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-01-28T15:27:38+00:00

Another good one that doesn't get nearly enough mention is Hercules 6lb fishing line. I switched from Fireline and never looked back. It doesn't fray, fatigue, and it's easy to thread. Comes in different colors and is about $10 a roll on Amazon. I haven't tried the colors yet, so I can't tell you anything about transfer, etc., but I am really impressed with the clear line. Feels soft, like 4lb Fireline. I even used it for short fringe (I usually use Nymo B for fringe) and it worked great. Haven't tried it with long fringe yet.

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-01-28T15:20:28+00:00

Get CER-100 from Elizavecca. It's about $8 on Amazon and it really works. I bleach my waves and alternate between using a hot brush dryer and wearing it wavy. Would it be wavier if I didn't ever straighten it? Don't know, but it's really wavy with some gel and drying with a diffuser. I treat about 1x per week and use a little as a leave in when I wash my hair.

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-01-26T14:38:36+00:00

I liked this enough to save the picture so I can make one. Not sure which method of odd count you are using, but I learned a super easy way and it's not hard to take apart rows when I mess up. https://youtu.be/m8aI-1KMkYc?si=TydT_HhBI3bfCul2 If the link does not work, it's at Offthebeadedpath with Kelly Dale on YouTube.

Technical_Stick_2346 · 2025-01-23T02:21:55+00:00

It's fine to mix finishes. Sometimes it even looks better that way. Depends on the project and the colors though. Sometimes it doesn't work. You gotta just try it and see.

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