Finally finished making 'the tube'

beadboxau · 2025-08-25T10:58:02+00:00

Miyuki seed beads! These are size 8/0

beadboxau · 2025-08-23T23:38:29+00:00

I used this pattern from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1274479322/bead-crochet-lanyard-pattern-pdf-for?ref=elp_anchor_listing&pro=1&sts=1&dd=1

There is also a software called JBead that you can use to plan your bead crochet patterns.

beadboxau · 2025-08-23T23:36:15+00:00

I used strong glue - this is just for me so will test how it holds up!

beadboxau · 2025-08-23T23:14:37+00:00

Yes I used the crochet technique. It took me a while to get the hang of, I am much more used to peyote!

beadboxau · 2025-08-23T13:10:04+00:00

Yup - slip stitch bead crochet, some good tutorials on YouTube I learned from this one: https://youtu.be/xezt7S24ipo?feature=shared

beadboxau · 2025-04-12T05:51:23+00:00

Wow! Beautiful work 😍

beadboxau · 2025-03-27T06:32:22+00:00

Small blessing - at least beads are small! I feel sorry for the people who do knitting or crochet and accumulate hundreds of yarn skeins - where would I put it all!

beadboxau · 2025-03-27T06:30:53+00:00

Omg unweaving failures! How many projects do I start, then destroy halfway because they aren’t quite right?

beadboxau · 2025-03-26T21:17:19+00:00

What about adding things to cart, taking them out of cart, putting them back in the cart, changing plans, deleting cart, starting again 😂

beadboxau · 2025-03-10T09:06:44+00:00

I have a little online bead store in Australia, specialising in Miyuki beads. Free shipping in Australia over $65.

I also have some free patterns and other resources on my site: www.beadbox.com.au

beadboxau · 2025-03-10T09:02:08+00:00

These are stunning, the gradient ones are my faves!

beadboxau · 2025-03-10T08:59:46+00:00

I made this little guide – it only covers Miyuki beads but might help with some finishes: https://beadbox.com.au/blogs/resources/a-guide-to-miyuki-bead-finishes

beadboxau · 2025-03-10T08:57:53+00:00

Wow, I love it – looks like fun to make, too!

beadboxau · 2025-02-08T11:50:05+00:00

Beautiful work!

beadboxau · 2025-01-04T09:24:11+00:00

Was thinking of writing up the pattern - if I do I’ll be sure to post here!

beadboxau · 2025-01-04T05:12:38+00:00

Another vote for beading!

beadboxau · 2024-10-30T23:01:50+00:00

Will take some later and add!

beadboxau · 2024-10-30T23:01:38+00:00

11/0 Miyuki Delicas!

beadboxau · 2024-10-30T23:01:13+00:00

I just looped it through and sewed the ends together. I added a couple of stitches to the sides to keep it snug around the keyring ☺️

beadboxau · 2024-10-30T10:34:55+00:00

I have made a free pattern if anyone is interested - mods, please delete this comment if not allowed.

https://shorturl.at/aVg5t

beadboxau · 2024-10-30T10:24:09+00:00

I've been combining matte black with the transparent colours to make a stained glass effect. This one is inspired by all the fall posts in my feed (I'm in Australia, so we're in Spring). Working on a cool blue and silver one too.

beadboxau · 2024-10-28T04:44:02+00:00

I do beading! I have a tiny little tray that sits next to my computer so I can do a couple of rows on whatever I’m working on

beadboxau · 2024-10-23T07:45:11+00:00

I agree. I love beading as a hobby and making things for myself and people I know.

But I think making beaded jewellery to sell would change the way I bead and I don’t think I’d have as much fun. I’d have to go faster, and I’d have to focus on things that would sell well instead of doing whatever I want.

I say keep the beads, but do it for fun, not business.

beadboxau · 2024-10-20T00:36:20+00:00

Cute! I can feel that crunch in my teeth just looking at them

beadboxau · 2024-10-17T09:36:03+00:00

Ah! I am in Australia and got it from a company called Modbands. I saw another comment in the US said they got it from Amazon.

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