
In the ocean of information that is the world wide web, there are a few websites that rise to the top when it comes to covering the basics of beadwork. Not surprisingly, one of them is the
Beadwork Site at About.com. Paula Morgan has compiled the very best tutorials on just about every aspect of beading that you can imagine: bead weaving stitches, stringing, wire work, and loom weaving. So really, this is the place for you to start.
One other brilliant site has made my list of the best of the best:
Beads East has
animated tutorials on many of the most popular off-loom bead weaving stitches! This is one of Ann Benson’s sites, and if you haven’t seen Ann’s beadwork before, prepare to be amazed!There are a few additional sites that each have great tips to offer:
Bead Jewelry MakingSome harder-to-find seed bead instructions
Beading Help WebWell-written articles and tutorials geared mostly for beginners
Jewelry Making at About.comTutorials and tips on all aspects of the art, including business
BeadStyle MagazineSome good tips on working with wire
Bead&Button TechniquesPdf downloads of instructions available
Ruby Fischer’s TutorialsWell-illustrated instructions for lots of designs
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