Introduction:    Here you will find a collection of illustrated tutorial pages dedicated to teaching the basic techniques of beading. There are many online resources available for beading and jewelry interests - just look at my Resources Page. More advanced training may be obtained from professional teachers and classes.

These pages contain illustrated techniques for various aspects of beading:

• Tools and Supplies - Some of the things you will need to get started.
• General Hints
• Using Jewelers Wire
• Using Needles For Stringing Thread
• Bead Tips - A simple technique for terminating a strand of beads.
• Knotting Between Beads
• Attaching Clasps - Shows how to attach clasps to the ends of bead strands.
• Endless Loop Stringing - The endless loop is a continuous loop of beads without a terminating clasp.
• Knotted Endless Loop Stringing - This technique combines both knotting between beads and an endless loop.
• Making Beaded Ear Rings
• Making Beaded Pendants
• Other Resources - Books, Catalogues, and Online Beading and Jewelry Sites of Interest

Beading Hoops - 47mm

Czech Amethyst with Silver Foil 7/8" x 1/4"

Tear Drop Crystal - Padparadscha AB Swarvoski No. 5500