This page contains craft projects and tips about beadwork crafts.
Making Beaded BookmarksMaking beaded bookmarks is a fun craft that can be elaborate or easy enough for children to do themselves. This is a page about making beaded bookmarks.
Making a Safety Pin AngelThis is a page about making a safety pin angel. These little angels are perfect to wear at Christmastime or to add to packages or ornaments on the tree.
Making a Kandi Cuff BraceletThis is a page about making a kandi cuff bracelet. Using the peyote beading stitch, you can create a custom patterned bracelet. Stretching string and and colorful plastic pony beads are all that's needed.
How to Make an Easy Beaded Key RingIt's east to decorate your keychain with a few beads and some string. Here is how to make an easy beaded key ring for yourself or as a gift.
Beaded Minecraft Creeper Kandi CuffHere is a perfect kanji cuff to make for a Minecraft fan. This is a page about beaded Minecraft creeper kandi cuff.
Threading Beads on Elastic Stretch CordStretch elastic cord can be used to make bracelets and other craft project but it can sometimes be difficult to thread smaller beads or findings. This is a page about threading beads on elastic stretch cord.
Making a Beaded DragonflyThis is a page about making a beaded dragonfly. Beading is a diverse craft with projects for all skills levels, including many projects perfect for children.
Crafts Using Tri-Beads?This is a page about crafts using tri-beads. Plastic tri-beads are used for making a variety of craft projects.
What To Do With Many Bracelets?I make bracelets all the time. I have quite a few at the moment and just bought more gorgeous beads. Any ideas what I can do with all these? I've given as gifts quite a bit, so I don't want to continue that. Not looking to sell. Any ideas offered would be greatly appreciated.
Diamond Beaded BagI ordered an inexpensive "diamond bead" kit from China and although I didn't much care for the cat design, I figured I could come up with a way to learn how to do the craft and make something other than a picture. I ended up decorating a cute cell phone purse for my grandaughter.
Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Fishing LineYou don't need an elastic band to make a bracelet stretch. I came up with a special stringing of beads on a fishing line, which made this bracelet not only stretchable, but also original looking.
Leather Cord and Beads BraceletWhy spend money on jewelry when you can make it yourself? Leather cord, some pearlescent beads and a little patience and you will get a great bracelet. I really like the combination of leather and pearlescent beads.
Making A Beading LoomMaking beaded bracelets and chokers is a longstanding craft that has delighted children and adults for years. The first thing you need is a loom. This tutorial can guide you through the steps needed to make your own.
Bead and Ribbon BookmarksRibbons and cords lie nicely between the pages. The beads not only make the bookmarks look pretty, but they also function as weights to hold the bookmark in place. Make them for gifts for friends and family.
Personalized Beaded Badge HolderThis is a fun project to make for yourself or other professionals who routinely wear a badge at work. You can include their name, position, and interests to make it really personal and special. This is a page about making a personalized beaded badge holder.
Basic Tools and Findings for BeadingWhen beginning a new craft, such as beading, it is a good idea to identify and purchase at least the basic tools and supplies so that you can get started creating. This is a page about basic tools and findings for beading.
Making Beaded BraceletsA popular jewelry craft project is the making of beaded bracelets. They can be simple or complex. Stretch line is commonly used but waxed thread or even wire can also be used to great effect.
Beaded SocksDecorating plain socks with beads turns the mundane into a unique clothing item. This is a page about beaded socks.
Making Beaded Butterfly Napkin RingsThis is a page about butterfly napkin rings. These lovely butterfly napkin rings add nice flair to your table setting.
Making a Beaded 9-11 Lapel PinThis is a page about making a beaded 9-11 lapel pin. These little lapel pins are an easy craft for kids or seniors, in remembrance of the tragedies of September, 11, 2001.
Making a Beaded KeychainThis is a page about making a beaded keychain. Making a beaded keychain is a relatively simple, but creative, craft suitable for beginning and more advanced beaders.
Beading Tools?What is a beading ring and how to use it?
Pattern for Tri Bead Keychain People?I have been searching all over for patterns for keychain people using tri beads. I used to have a keychain like that in the 70s as a child and teenager. I don't know what happened to it. Please does anyone have any info that can help me?
Making a Ribbon-Covered NecklaceThis is a page about making a ribbon-covered necklace. An inexpensive, personalized necklace can be fashioned with large wooden beads and stiff ribbon.
Beading Tips and TricksThis is a page about beading tips and tricks. Whether using large or small beads, there are ways to make it easier to complete your projects.
Making Beaded Conch Key ChainsThis is a page about making beaded conch key chains. A creative craft project made with inexpensive materials and a little hot glue.
Making a Beaded CrossThis is a page about making a beaded cross. Making a beaded cross is a fast, easy project that is excellent for craft fairs and gift giving.
Making Beaded Hair SticksThis is a page about making beaded hair sticks. Decorative hair sticks can help make a hair style elegant.
Making a Beaded TiaraThis is a page about making a beaded tiara. Whether creating a tiara for a little princess, a costume, or even a bride this can be a fun project.
Crafts Using Pony BeadsThis is a page about crafts using pony beads. From simple bracelets to complex clothing and accessory designs, these large beads are a colorful and fun to craft with. Use pony beads for a variety of crafts that are great for kids and adults alike.
Making Wine Glass CharmsThis page is about making wine glass charms. A personalized or holiday wine glass can be created with the addition of beads.
Learning to BeadThis is a page about learning to bead. Beading is a popular craft that lends itself to making a wide variety of beautiful items.
Making Beaded EarringsThere are beautiful beads of many sizes available to fashion your own earrings. This page is about making beaded earrings.
Beaded Wire Craft IdeasThis page contains beaded wire craft ideas. A variety of useful items can be created with wire and beads.
Making Cornstarch BeadsAn easy fun way to make your own custom beads. This page is about making cornstarch beads.
Making an Acrylic Bead Hot Pan Pad?I have a friend who has a beautiful two color faceted acrylic bead hot pan pad. I have looked on the internet, but I can't seem to find a pattern. It has 6 sides and is so beautiful.
Making Beaded Flowers?I saw a beaded flower on a page here at Thriftyfun and I would like step by step instructions on how to make it. Thank you and have a nice day.
Stringing Beads With Small Holes?I'm trying to find out what people use to string beads with fairly small holes onto faux suede ribbon or silk ribbon. Can anyone advise me?
Cousins Crafts Beaded Grandfather Clock Pattern?I would like to know if anybody has the pattern for a beaded grandfather clock. The clock is small, made with clear acrylic beads and fits on a shelf or mantle piece. The original pattern was put out about 10 years ago by Cousins Crafts.
Free Patterns for Beading Loom?I am looking for free patterns for a beading loom. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Jewelry Making and Beading Projects for Beginners?I have just started yet another craft, beading/jewelry making. I would like to know if anyone knows of any good websites that offer patterns for beginning beaders and or jewelry making.
Good Beadwork Supply and How To SiteHere is a great site for crafters doing bead work, they also feature beading projects.
French Beaded Flower Projects?Do you know where I can find french beaded flowers projects like in the picture?
Beaded Rainbow Window SparklerA cheery beaded rainbow that you can hang in your window.
Beaded Flowers?I am looking for patterns for making beaded boquets or flower stems.
Patterns for Crafts Made Out of Beads?I am looking for crafts patterns to make things out of beads. Wind chimes and anything else.
Beaded Thong BookmarksBeaded bookmarks--often marketed as "Book Thongs" and sold for seven to ten dollars at bookstores, but easy to make and an excellent project to use up odd bead leftovers from other projects. These also make lovely gifts--especially if you are also giving a book!
Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Fishing LineYou don't need an elastic band to make a bracelet stretch. I came up with a special way of stringing of beads on a fishing line, which made this bracelet not only stretchable, but also original looking.
Pink and Pearls NecklaceGlass pink beads mixed with pearls make this a beautiful necklace! I bought the pink beads from Wal-Mart (craft section). The pearls came from a yard sale and the metal wire came from another craft project.
Beaded SocksSocks that have beads around the top. They make great gifts for co-workers for birthdays or Christmas. I found socks that were 10 pairs for $7. The beads, needles and string cost about $7.
Leather Cord and Beads BraceletWhy spend money on jewelry when you can make it yourself? Leather cord, some pearlescent beads and a little patience and you will get a great bracelet. I really like the combination of leather and pearlescent beads.
Simple Asymmetrical Beaded NecklaceI found these cute glass mushroom beads and decided to make a funky little necklace with them. This would make a great starter project for someone new to beading or for a child.
Making a Wire and Safety Pin Beaded Basket?Does anyone have the pattern for the beaded basket that uses wire and safety pins?
Making Beaded Jewelry?I am looking for instructions and patterns for making beautiful beaded jewelry.
Wholesale Acrylic Beads?I need quality wholesale lightweight acrylic beads in bulk lots. Not the ugly plastic beads you find at the craft store, but nice looking plastic beads. I would prefer they come strung on cord and not loose. But any kind will do as long as they look nice and are fairly cheap.
Making Beaded Bookmarks?What size of waxed linen string is best for beaded bookmarks?
Pattern for Tri-Bead Chain?Does anyone have a pattern for the little people keychains that are made with tri beads. My great grandmother used to make them and give them to us as kids and I would love to pass them on to my grandkids.
Tri-bead Craft Patterns?Does anyone have any patterns for tri-bead crafts?
