Before we start our lessons, i will mention the basic tools/materials for bead making which are the following:
Now let's know these tools and their use:
Beading needles look like normal sewing needles except they are more flexible, thin and have much smaller thread holes (eyes). They are maining use for make seed beads patterns.
Here are a few tips to thread a needle:
1. Stretch the thread between your hands to flatten the thread and remove stretch and then use a sharp scissor to make a clean angled cut on the end of the thread.
2. Moisten the tip of the thread (usually by licking it). You can also try moistening the eye of the needle.
3. Flatten the tread tip. Some people do so between their teeth, others use their thumb and index finger.
4. Hold the thread between the thumb and index fingertip of your dominant hand with only a small amount of tread visible (about 1/8”) and the flat side vertical.
5. Hold the needle with the other hand so the eye is turned toward you and you can see into the eye.
6. Slide the tip of the thread into the eye of the needle. Or slide the needle onto the thread. Try it both ways and see which works better for you. A white background helps.
- Beading Needles
- Beading thread such as fishing line, tiger tail etc
- Cutter
- Head Pins
- Crimping Pliers
- Stoppers
- Tape rule/Ruler
- Bead Caps
Now let's know these tools and their use:
- Beading Needles
Beading needles look like normal sewing needles except they are more flexible, thin and have much smaller thread holes (eyes). They are maining use for make seed beads patterns.
Here are a few tips to thread a needle:
1. Stretch the thread between your hands to flatten the thread and remove stretch and then use a sharp scissor to make a clean angled cut on the end of the thread.
2. Moisten the tip of the thread (usually by licking it). You can also try moistening the eye of the needle.
3. Flatten the tread tip. Some people do so between their teeth, others use their thumb and index finger.
4. Hold the thread between the thumb and index fingertip of your dominant hand with only a small amount of tread visible (about 1/8”) and the flat side vertical.
5. Hold the needle with the other hand so the eye is turned toward you and you can see into the eye.
6. Slide the tip of the thread into the eye of the needle. Or slide the needle onto the thread. Try it both ways and see which works better for you. A white background helps.
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