Bead info for beginners, types and sizes.

[@thedollface57]

Mona, you have such a calm, soothing voice. It’s so nice to listen to!

[@Shawna87]

Nya:Weh!! I'm doing my 1st pair of moccasins for our son and have 4 more to make to gain experience on before I make my own knee high moccasins for my wedding and now I know EXACTLY which sparkling beads I want. You have no idea how much you have helped me in gaining confidence to carry on our traditional beading being a child of 2 residential school survivors who have both passed. I'm learning our ways from my husband who is a faith keeper for the Cayuga Nation and other wise elders so I can pass the knowledge on to our 5 children.

[@monac.8890]

Omg. I looooove your comment! It's so good to hear you are taking the initiative in preserving your ways. I had to teach myself how to make moccasins as there was no one close to help me learn. What I learned from that experience was that I can teach myself when needed. I am so happy that my video helped in a little way. Good luck in all your future endeavors. Hahou. 😍❤

[@Shawna87]

@@monac.8890 That's what I've learned also! I have so much love and respect for you because you are passing down that knowledge to us younger ones like back in the day before colonization. Our elders took us under their wing and taught us songs,hunting,beading weaving baskets etc. We're slowly getting back to who we were ment to be as a people and it's because of elders like you!

[@dumpsterfire6351]

Rock Solid I feel as though i must carry my mothers beading and energy she shared from beading. She was amazing and i have a long ways to go to meet that level. a-ho!

[@beasaroze5596]

The size originally corresponded to how many could fit in an inch measurement. EXCELLENT. 11 beads in an inch = 11/0. Now the sizes vary from country to country.

[@juliew1426]

When I first started beading, I was always confused about bead sizes; now it makes perfect sense. Then when you start dealing w/ wire gauges, it doesn't seem so weird, that a thick wire is a low #.

[@okiescout9497]

Thank you so much. Most folks are not giving this info which we newbies need.

[@DON-qx2ik]

One of the most amazing helpful videos on beading, I've seen. Just starting out - still trying to plan materials and tools - and most other videos have left me scratching my head as per bead size - needles - and bead information. You hit the nail on the head with some great information. Thank you - thank you - thank you. You're great.

[@monac.8890]

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[@RaspberrySwirl11]

I can't thank you enough for your videos! Not only are you an amazing teacher but your voice is so soothing! You have helped me tremendously on my journey. I am very new at beading and appreciate you teaching me so much! Sending virtual hugs, love and light!!

[@monac.8890]

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[@juliew1426]

I was in awe just looking at those beautiful hanks of beads. I do a lot of peyote, so I buy mostly Miyuki Delicas and Toho Treasures. I do love my Czech 13/0 Charlottes, though. I like the way a peyote bracelet looks with these little guys.

[@bekesize]

Hi Mona, Thanks for posting these very informative videos! I am new to beading and am looking to do simple (as in a single strand of beads on elastic thread..lol) earrings and bracelets to compliment beaded pieces I've been given over the years. Your explanations and demonstrations are incredibly accessible and make me feel like I might be able to do a bit more intricate work, thanks! A suggestion, if I may, set up an amazon account and links in your description box, so you can benefit from your generous teaching!

[@Janze-zebra]

I love your work Miss Mona!! It's so beautiful!! I've never beaded anything before in my life, but your tutorials make it look so easy. I'm not as good as you yet but hopefully one day I will bead beautiful earrings, medallions, etc. Thank you so much for your tutorials.

[@lindagillespie6556]

Thank you Mona, I appreciate your generosity of sharing your knowledge with me.💁🏻‍♀️🙏🦺

[@barbaradeselle9087]

Love this video. Being a relatively new beaded I find it takes a bit of money, even to get started. Just to accumulate the 8 basic “crayon colors” and gold and silver beads runs into some money. I was hoping to find a craft/hobby to take up some of my time (71 yo, retired, widow) but it has become somewhat expensive, even buying cheap beads at Walmart and Amazon. Darn. But, I will find a way to continue. Again, your video was very helpful❣️❣️❣️

[@dumpsterfire6351]

My Mama left me and my family lots of gorgeous delica beads. I must learn to carry her tradition and artwork. 🙏

[@ninajefferson9743]

Watched many vids to find what specifically I was looting for and you vid was the best. Thx.

[@monac.8890]

That's good to hear! I wish i had time to make more videos. I'm glad they have helped.

[@SueSterling]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are a very good teacher.

[@NoOne-ls3tg]

Thank you this helped a lot as someone who just stared beading.

[@monac.8890]

No One Your welcome.😊 Thanks for the support too.

[@mrsseasea]

Shipwreck beads is in my area sorta it’s about 130 miles away and have never been there but I have ordered from them.

[@CheyenneKingActress]

Megwech for making this video. It is a great reference video for size and types of beads. :)

[@Ren0799]

Okg thank you so much for sharing yourself videos! I have been wanting to see how beating is done. . I know it is a lot of work but watching it. Is inspiring and it also makes people appreciate the work so much more knowing the time and detail. It takes to create such a beautiful work. Ask'walii!😊🤗💖

[@alikc25]

Thank for the video,Very helpful. I have been trying to figured out what seed beads I was using.

[@gabriellebeaupre1588]

Thank you so much for making videos like this! I am brand new to beading and don't have anyone to learn from. Meegwetch!

[@monac.8890]

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[@arianeorr4148]

Girl did I ever need that video! Thanks :)

[@monac.8890]

Iskwew By the Mahyee River Your Welcome! 😉😉🌸💐🌹

[@snopeasnopea]

this video was not only helpful but very relaxing as well!

[@bluecat3103]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@nerdymiumiu]

Thank you so much, I am learning to bead and you are teaching me so much

[@monac.8890]

KatherineAisha yay! 😄😉

[@monac.8890]

KatherineAisha your welcome 😉

[@taramoberly3955]

Love your videos! Have you ever beaded a baseball cap? A tutorial on that would be amazing!

[@monac.8890]

Tara Moberly I have once, I haven't done it enough to feel comfortable on teaching how. Sorry 😊

[@taramoberly3955]

Mona C. Ok

[@MsLaBajo]

Always so helpful! Thank you!

[@monac.8890]

MsLaBajo Your Welcome 😉👌🐝🌹🌼

[@savannahb3249]

thank you so much! this was so lovely

[@jamiwomack2129]

WOW so many beautiful beads. Has anyone ever ordered on AliExpress? I'm new to this craft and need more affordable options. Maybe later when I find that I totally love beading can I start investing in better beads.

[@redneckgirl3326]

I have never looked for beads there. I typically go to area bead stores or ones on the reservation I used to live when I'm visiting. Crazy Crow is great. There are Facebook groups with private sellers. I've gotten everything from beads to leather. Sometimes, I'll go on eBay. I've never purchased beads from Amazon. The best I've found online, however, is www.jillwisemandesigns.com; She has very good quality beads and very reasonable prices. Fire Mountain Gems is another good one. They're pricey, but have great sales.

[@axlsixx4107]

Thank you for this working on my chicken dance outfit

[@sheilapendley1716]

Your medallion is beautiful!!!!

[@monac.8890]

TY! Its my husband's and I was inspired by him

[@tiffanystoppelmoor8226]

Can you post links to wear you get your beads? I would love to buy them on strands like this!

[@alysynwonderland2616]

Those are beautiful

[@nativeandindigenuscraftcre433]

Hi i am not a beginner but thanks fof the information about bead sizes 10 11 12 13 15s all in czech beads there is 18s is the smallest of czech seed beads

[@piscesbaby6]

Thank you :) I missed where you order online. Also do you have a turotial for a dragon fly?

[@monac.8890]

No I don't. It's pretty straight forward

[@mrsseasea]

Double 00 is the thinnest thread. Just a note.

[@karryvalencia1901]

Thank u for information 👍

[@monac.8890]

Your Welcome.

[@dawnee9950]

thank you for all your...beautiful work....where do you get you seed beads???????????????????????????????????

[@monac.8890]

All over. Online..brick and mortor stores. Sometimes pow-wows

[@vickycolburn8406]

Hi Mona, your work is absolutely beautiful, I have been teaching myself how to do brickstitch, but would love to learn this as well. are there patterns I can find maybe something simple at first like the bird you had in a video.

[@monac.8890]

vicky colburn Hi! I make all of my own designs by drawing them and even using a printout of something I've found on the internet, the trick is being mindful of how the beads are being stitched down. If your new to 2 needle or even one needle bead embrodery I would suggest doing small stuff first, to get the hang of it. Then try something like the bird. I just looked at a pic from Pintrest and drew the crow on some tear away backing. Hope This helps.

[@monac.8890]

vicky colburn also, thank you! 😉🏵🌸

[@vickycolburn8406]

Thank you so much mona and you're welcome beautiful art should always be commended.

[@monac.8890]

vicky colburn 😍😍🏵🌸

[@patry5465]

Hi Mona! Thanks for the video. I have a question : Do you hand draw the medallion design or do you use a software to create the patterns? Thanks

[@monac.8890]

Sorry for the late reply. I use graph paper

[@reneelemos909]

Beautiful just beautiful!! Do you sell your work or go to powwows and sell them?

[@monac.8890]

Renee Lemos Hi, thank you! 😉🌸. Unfortunately I don't sell my work at pow-wow's. I'm a full time S.A.H.M and I mostly bead on commission and then bead for family. I am transitioning back to fine art and will be integrating my art and beadwork in some new work I'm super excited about. I just recently had a one of my beaded art works pick in a juried Art show. I'm so excited! Thanks for asking and thank you for watching!

[@adaezeogetessy1695]

Good evening I'm Tessy form Nigeria

[@eulaliameraz4239]

Can I use Czech beads for flat stich?

[@monac.8890]

Yuppers. One of the main beads i use

[@joanjamal5464]

Thanx for ur video

[@RAREBREED398]

I can only pray to bead as beautiful as you do ...one day 😄🌻✌

[@monac.8890]

😍 thank you! I've had about 20 yrs experience. 10 yrs of regular beading.

[@benlivermont2526]

You should make a video about how to make medallions. Your work is beautiful!

[@monac.8890]

Ben Livermont there is another video I made. Beading for Beginners. It's a short video starting an earring but it's the same concept that would apply to making medallions. 😉

[@benlivermont2526]

Mona C. I hope you don’t mind me asking, but what tribe are you affiliated with? I am an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux.

[@monac.8890]

Ben Livermont I am a member of Ft. Belknap. I am enrolled Gros Ventre(A'ananin) I am also Assinaboine and Cayuse.

[@monac.8890]

Ben Livermont also thank you for the compliment. 💗

[@benyaminnardjasBNyotub]

Butiful

[@saara5362]

Where do you get you’re beads from ?

[@monac.8890]

All over..plus online

[@joshuaw3821]

Im trying to learn about beadwork and Im a new subscriber, can you please tell me we're I can find beads I live in a rural City so I have to shop online. And I was looking on Amazon and there are so many choices any advice will help. Im interested in making a madallion. Thank you so much

[@monac.8890]

Id suggest a online company that specializes in beads. They will def have a section for seed beads. Order all the same sizes. Shipwreck beads is a good start . Happy beading

[@shelleymessier1494]

Thank you 😊

[@CPSMELSER]

Where is the best place to buy beads ? Is there one kind of bead you have to use in bead weaving on stiff felt { like Toho etc }

[@monac.8890]

You can bead most any kinds of bead on a felt. I recommend a very stiff felt or pellon. There are many places on the internet to find beads..jsur Google seed beads. I usually just order from the places feel most comfortable using their website

[@CPSMELSER]

QI have not found any beads on hanks like you have. The beads I get are always in bags or little containers.. Thank you for the info. What company makes 10 ° beads ?

[@sandrawilliams1558]

where do you purchase the tru cut beads? Thanks

[@monac.8890]

I've gotten these from all over..online o recommend Shipwreck Beads. Or Fire Mountian Gems

[@sharnya8332]

halito whats the best size needke to use for size b thread?

[@monac.8890]

For size B? Smaller needles like 12 would be good

[@Raeanna22]

Did you buy them on the thread? If so why are they like that?

[@geraldinewheesk8279]

you buy on the thread cause it's quicker to bead that way instead of picking them up one by one :)

[@geraldinewheesk8279]

that's just how they are sold on strings sorry misunderstood lol

[@sheilapendley1716]

Thank You!

[@NoOne-ls3tg]

Also, I use fire line thread instead of thread with beeswax. Is that ok?

[@monac.8890]

No One sure, I m sure it's fine. I've never used it before, but im sure what ever's clever is good. 😊

[@monac.8890]

No One I'm just Sharing what has worked for me, im pretty sure their are as many different ways to bead that works for others. I just share what I know. Thanks for tuning in though😊

[@NoOne-ls3tg]

Mona C. It's working well for me and so far I'm proud of my beadwork. 😊

[@monac.8890]

No One that is so great to hear! 💗

[@angels2011kw]

Do you make waist beads? If so what beads would you recommend that will last and not discolor too fast. I've read some beads with certain treatments don't last long

[@monac.8890]

I'd go with opaque beads..with full color. No treatments or lining. They should hold up to the light.

[@angels2011kw]

One last question. Where can I find these type of beads? Sorry for all the questions

[@monac.8890]

Shipwreck beads, mountain gem beads online.

[@angels2011kw]

@@monac.8890 Thanks so much❤

[@ShaundaByrd]

Where do you get your beads from Mona?

[@monac.8890]

I get them from all over. I think I need and intervention. Lol. I buy them at pow×wows, online, at specialty shops. I'd rather buy in person. That way I can see the shine and quality

[@ditsycp88]

Where do you purchase your beads from?

[@monac.8890]

All over. You can order online too.

[@twofeathers6540]

thinks

[@vanessarose5150]

Hi. Where do you buy your beads

[@monac.8890]

A bit from everywhere. I kinda have a bead hoarding prblem..hank here hank there.

[@desmondellsworth5005]

Where do you order your beads

[@monac.8890]

Des chill I usually only buy in person, from bedors at pow-wows or my favorite bead store in the whole world Supernaw's in Skiatook, OK. Online I've ordered from Crazy Crow trading post and Shipwreck Beads. I prefer to buy in person. I usually will only buy online of its a nessesity because there is no decent bead store within 500 miles of where I live, I stock up on beads when I visit family and order other supplies online.

[@meganbfriday]

Hi Mona I was just wondering what the beeswax is for?

[@desireedd4803]

Megan Friday It is for waxing your thread so that it doesn’t fray when it’s passing through your felt and backing. Thicker materials (like moosehide or leather) can really beat up your thread and cause it to fray. I learned this all from Mona’s videos!

[@meganbfriday]

Desiree DD thank you!!

[@LP-ey7zj]

What is the name of the thread you use?

[@monac.8890]

Nymo

[@marlinabegg8313]

Where do you get glass cut beads can you message me on Facebook Gayle Whitehead blackhead Thank you!! If you have Facebook that is 😉👍

[@kathyduncan2104]

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[@saeidehnessarali]

Thank you very informative.