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How-To Beading Instruction, Articles & Education

Expand your beading know-how with jewelry-making techniques and information every beader should have!

 

 

See more How-To articles in the Bead Scoop archives, below

 


INDEX of Newsletter Articles (most recent listed first)

Volume II, Issue 4: December 2008

  • Did You Know?
    TEN ideas for beaded Christmas gifts!
  • How To...
    Use pinch bails
  • Ask Us!
    What are Ojimes and Netsukes?

Volume II, Issue 3: September 2008

  • Did You Know?
    Jade has a rich history of folklore
  • How To...
    Use our new picture fame charms
  • Ask Us!
    What is Chain Mail?

Volume II, Issue 2: July 2008

  • Did You Know?
    Where fire-polished beads come from?
  • How To...
    Determine the interior diameter of jump rings
  • Ask Us!
    What is Ndebele beadwork?

Volume II, Issue 1: March 2008

  • Did You Know?
    About the Huichol tribe of Mexico
  • How To...
    Use beading chain
  • Ask Us!
    What does "stabilized turquoise" mean?

Volume I, Issue 3: December 2007

  • Did You Know?
    Where freshwater pearls come from
  • How To...
    Use crimp ends on leather cording
  • Ask Us!
    What exactly is a "crystal"?

Volume I, Issue 2: September 2007

  • Did You Know?
    Beads have ben a part of human life for 75,000 years
  • How To...
    Use Wire Protectors with beading wire and crimp beads
  • Ask Us!
    How do I choose the best beading wire?

Volume I, Issue 1: June 2007

  • Did You Know?
    Blue Beads were among the most desirable throughout American History
  • How To...
    Use a cone to finish a multiple-strand necklace or bracelet
  • Ask Us!
    What is the best way to keep my sterling silver jewelry and beads looking fresh and new? They tend to go black from tarnish.

 

 

 

 
 
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