Bead Weaving Jewellery for Beginners - Stapleford Library and Learning Centre - Adult Learning

Learn the basics of off-loom beadweaving to create jewellery using a needle and thread to weave glass beads together. In this introduction to beadweaving, you’ll learn how to create beautiful and intricate jewellery pieces using just a needle, thread, and seed beads. You’ll be introduced to essential tools and materials before learning a selection of beginner-friendly beadweaving techniques.

Across the sessions, you’ll make a right-angle weave bracelet, peyote stitch tube beads, and a brick stitch earring or pendant. You’ll also learn how to transform your beadwork into wearable jewellery by adding clasps, ear wires, and other findings.

This course is ideal for complete beginners or those with a little jewellery-making experience who want to explore the world of off-loom beadweaving.

What will learners achieve by the end of the course?

• Identify and correctly use basic beadweaving tools and materials (needle, thread, beads, and findings).

• Complete a right-angle weave bracelet using consistent tension and technique.

• Create peyote stitch tube beads by following bead diagrams.

• Use brick stitch to make a flat beaded shape, such as an earring or pendant.

• Attach appropriate findings to turn your beadwork into finished jewellery

What you will need to bring to the course:

Size 8 seed beads in a range of colours.  

-20 6mm round beads

-Beading needles in size 10 

-Beading thread (Nymo or S-Lon size D)  

-Small scissors 

-Beading mat or tray 

-Basic jewellery making findings including earwires, 5mm jump rings and clasps 

-Jewellery chainnose pliers 

Supplies can be purchased from: 

The Bead Shop Nottingham 

www.spellboundbead.co.uk 

www.beadsunlmited.com 

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