Knotting between beads
Article Abstract:
Beginners should knot between beads when using silk or nylon thread, especially with delicate beads. The thread should also be doubled to ensure strength. Beads with the same hole size make stringing easier and the thread should always be tight to allow the piece to hang properly.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1996
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African medicine bag: intermediate beading project
Article Abstract:
A nine-step process of making an African medicine bag is presented. Tools and materials needed for this project include a hank of striped seed beads, red and black seed beads, African trade beads, charms symbols, Nymo, and English beading needle.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1996
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Peyote-stitched medicine bag
Article Abstract:
The procedure for making a seed bead peyote-stitched medicine bag is presented. The project, which uses several seed beads of different sizes, colors and shapes, is easy if one is adept in the peyote stitch pattern.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1997
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