BEADING MATERIALS/ SUPPLIES

BEADING MATERIALS/ SUPPLIES
There are so many types of beads out there. Here is the list of most commonly used Plastic Beads Gold Beads Pearl Beads Glass Beads Seed Beads Swarovski Crystal Faceted, Fire Polished Pearls Gemstones, and Semi-Precious Gems Metal Beads Lamp work Cloisonné Cabochon Beading Techniques There are also many techniques you can choose from. With the different techniques come different materials you can work with but deciding on a technique to start with will help keep you focused. I’ll list the most common, noting the level of difficulty (in my opinion). Bead Stringing – Beginner Bead Weaving – Intermediate Wire Wrapping – Beginner to Intermediate Advanced – Bead Embroidery Intermediate – Bead Looming Beginner – Bead Macramé Pearl Knotting – Beginner Chain Maille – Intermediate Handmade Findings