The best of the basics online

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 Making
Some harder-to-find seed bead instructions
Beading Help Web
Well-written articles and tutorials geared mostly for beginners
Jewelry Making at About.com
Tutorials and tips on all aspects of the art, including business
BeadStyle Magazine
Some good tips on working with wire

Bead&Button Techniques
Pdf downloads of instructions available
Ruby Fischer’s Tutorials
Well-illustrated instructions for lots of designs


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