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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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Kumihimo 101: How to Kumihimo

Kumihimo 101: How to Kumihimo

Learn about kumihimo with our free tutorials and instructional videos, then pick up some kumihimo supplies and try this fun and rewarding technique for yourself. What is Kumihimo? Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese form of braiding using multiple strands of...

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Vintaj Patina Mixing Color Chart

Vintaj Patina Mixing Color Chart

Vintaj patinas are available in a multitude of colors, but can also be mixed to create the perfect shade to suit your tastes! Download the PDF below for a reference guide on making alternative colors with Vintaj patinas, then try...

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Product Guide: PRESTIGE Crystal Hotfix Facts & How-tos

Product Guide: PRESTIGE Crystal Hotfix Facts & How-tos

PRESTIGE crystal flatback rhinestones have a premium hotfix glue on the back. Benefits include flexible application temperatures and shorter application times plus improved adhesion and increased quality. The primer’s neutral shade of gray ensures that it is as unobtrusive as it...

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PRESTIGE Crystal Flatback Rhinestone Size Chart

PRESTIGE Crystal Flatback Rhinestone Size Chart

Learn how pp and ss measurements equate to millimeters, a more commonly used measurement in jewelry making and beyond for PRESTIGE crystal flatback rhinestones. Pearl Plate (pp) Stone Size (ss) Millimeter (mm) 11pp 5ss 1.8 mm 13pp 6ss 2.0 mm...

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