Common questions

What string do you use for seed bead bracelets?

What string do you use for seed bead bracelets?

Nymo® nylon beading thread
Nymo® nylon beading thread has become the most popular choice for working with seed beads. It’s lightweight and comes in a variety of thicknesses and colors. Be sure to use beeswax or Thread Magic® to coat and prevent it from fraying.

What size needle do I use for seed beads?

A general rule of thumb: Size 15 seed bead uses size 12 or 13 needle. Size 11 seed bead uses size 12 needle. Size 8 seed bead uses size 8 or 10 needle.

What size cord do I need for seed beads?

0.25mm (0.10”) wire is extremely thin and good for stringing or weaving with seed beads, freshwater pearls and small semi-precious stones. 0.30mm (0.012”) and 0.33mm (0.013”) wire is very thin and good for crystals, seed beads and beads with smaller holes.

Can a seed bead bracelet be worn by a woman?

Follow the easy steps to get this elegant looking piece for yourself. The tiny copper finish beads are complimenting the blue ones nicely to bring out the vintage charm of this pattern. This multi-colored, smart-looking seed bead loom bracelet can be worn by men as well as women.

Where can I find instructions for seed beads?

If you want to look at bracelet instructions that use seed beads, along with other types of beads or beading components, choose the general Bracelet Patterns category.

What kind of beads are used in bracelets?

We love to make bracelets with seed beads, and consequently, most of our bracelet patterns have seed beads of various types and sizes (such as round, Delica, cubes, drops, etc.) worked into them. So, it was difficult for us to decide which bracelet patterns to include in this seed bead bracelet category.

Can you make a four color bead bracelet?

You can use a four-color combination to create an even more striking combination. Just go through the pattern once to find out how simply you can make this stunning bracelet yourself. Makes an excellent last minute gift idea as it does not even take long to finish.

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Ruth Doyle