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Seed Bead Size Chart

Seed Bead Size Chart

With seed bead sizing, the rule is the larger the size number, the smaller the bead. Czech seed beads are often sold in hanks, which are made of 12 strands, folded in half into a bundle, so that there are...

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Brick Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns

Brick Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns

Free Brick Stitch Beading Weaving Patterns: Brick stitch is a strong basic stitch with lots of versatility. Finished pieces resemble peyote stitch with their staggered rows, but the construction of brick stitch allows far more control over the shape of...

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Circular Brick Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns

Circular Brick Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns

Free Circular Brick Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns As the name suggests, circular brick stitch is a variation of the popular brick stitch used to make shapes and patterns in bead weaving. Instead of being arranged "bricked" together in rows, your...

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Square Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns

Square Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns

Free Square Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns Square stitch is a beautiful basic stitch in which beads stack up next to each other in straight, grid-like rows. Because of its even structure, square stitch resembles loom weaving more than any other...

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Peyote Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns

Peyote Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns

Free Peyote Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns Flat, even-count peyote stitch is one of the most popular bead weaving stitches, and it's easy to see why. Commonly referred to as just peyote stitch, this simple back-and-forth stitch creates staggered horizontal rows...

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Herringbone Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns

Herringbone Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns

Free Herringbone Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns Herringbone stitch, also called Ndebele, is a striking bead weaving stitch with a unique, tiled look. This technique earned its name because each pair of beads lies at an angle, resembling the backbone of...

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