Why brick stitch is better than peyote stitch might seem controversial statement. Especially since I would say that Peyote stitch is my favourite stitch. It’s easier to teach, and satisfyingly quick to bead, once you’ve got going. However there are some things that brick stitch is just better suited to. For example when you’re making … Read more
Learn how to use the bead-weaving technique of brick stitch to create a hexagon shape with our step-by-step tutorial. Difficulty: Beginner (some previous bead-weaving would be helpful) What you will make: A hexagon shape made out of Delica beads using a beading technique called brick stitch. You will learn: How to get started, increase, decrease … Read more
DB002 blue iris miyuki cut delica are precision made, cylinder shaped beads. This allows them to fit together perfectly when woven, making them ideal for beadweaving. When beadweaving you need to use a strong, thin thread such as Miyuki beading thread, Wildfire or Fireline. There are approx. 1000 delica beads per 5g. When strung on … Read more
This Loopy Earrings Project uses a basic brick stitch foundation row around a closed link, followed by loops of beads which give the project it’s name. The design is easy to adapt to make long, short, simple or full. You can also attach your preferred ear wire to them. Perfect for refreshing your wardrobe, making … Read more
The DB141 Transparent Crystal Miyuki beads are precision made, cylinder shaped beads. This allows them to fit together perfectly when woven, making them ideal for bead weaving. There are approx. 1000 beads per 5g. When strung on a single strand, 5g of beads are approximately 1.2 metres in length. These delicas measure approx. 1.5mm in … Read more
When we received our recent large delivery of Preciosa Czech glass beads with brand new Bugle bead in, I was very excited to have a play. I intended to make a quick example of how you could use them to feature in our newsletter. Which then turned into making bugle bead earrings in 3 different … Read more
Here’s a fun festive freebie for you this Christmas & it’s a cracker of a project, quite literally! Learn how to make a Brick Stitch beaded Christmas Cracker with our free pattern. This little Brick stitch charm is ideal for festive earrings or a necklace. They’re perfect to create using our Delica bead mixes, below. … Read more
These size 15 spice Miyuki seed beads are a blue/grey colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage of … Read more
These size 15 slate Miyuki seed beads are a blue/grey colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage of … Read more
These size 15 lavendar Miyuki seed beads are a muted purple colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage … Read more
These size 15 eucalyptus Miyuki seed beads are a muted blue/green colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage … Read more
These 15/0 Sage Miyuki seed beads are a muted green colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage of … Read more
These size 15 Peony Miyuki seed beads are a muted orange colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage … Read more
These size 11 spice Miyuki seed beads are a muted orange colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage … Read more
These size 11 slate Miyuki seed beads are a blue/grey colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage of … Read more
These size 11 lavendar Miyuki seed beads are a muted purple colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage … Read more
These size 11 eucalyptus Miyuki seed beads are a muted blue/green colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage … Read more
These size 11 Sage Miyuki seed beads are a muted green colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage … Read more
These size 11 Peony Miyuki seed beads are a muted orange colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage … Read more
These size 8 spice Miyuki seed beads are a blue/grey colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage of … Read more
These size 8 slate Miyuki seed beads are a blue/grey colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage of … Read more
These size 8 lavendar Miyuki seed beads are a muted purple colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage … Read more
These size 8 eucalyptus Miyuki seed beads are a muted blue/green colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage … Read more
These size 8 Sage Miyuki seed beads are a muted green colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage … Read more
These size 8 Peony Miyuki seed beads are a muted orange colour. They are manufactured by Miyuki beads in Japan and are part of their May 2021 jade colours launch. Miyuki is known for their Delica bead range but also manufacture seed beads in a variety of sizes and in a huge colour range. The advantage … Read more
This Miyuki Delica Bead Ocean Mix is an ideal way of getting a mix of colours of Delica beads that tone well together. Delica beads a have a uniform cylindrical shape making them ideal for bead weaving. Perfect for starting out with peyote or brick stitch or growing your stash of jewellery making supplies. The … Read more
We are currently half way through International Beading week. This is a great initiative from the Beadworkers guild to help encourage people to take up beading. Which always makes me think about the advice we give to new beaders who visit us in our shop or at bead shows. Kits provide a great way of … Read more
We are in the process of re-formatting all our free projects into our new, more user-friendly project gallery page! How To Leaflet Our how to leaflet contains information for you to get to grips with the basics of jewellery making. It details the basic tools and components used for making earrings, bracelets and necklaces as … Read more