Beading Series Part 1: Materials

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This is part 1 of my beading series and includes all of the materials that I use and have used for years! I tried to find links for everything that I mentioned in the video. Thanks for watching!
Deluxe Adjustable Bead Loom -amzn.to/3gV8bez
Tackle Box/Bead Storage - amzn.to/3iZurqn
11/0 Seed Beads (I order from Golden Aged Beads and highly recommend them, but this set from Amazon will get you started) - amzn.to/3qe1CrP
Size 12 Needles - amzn.to/3gQ4YwT
Size D Nylon Thread - amzn.to/3wHZz1s
Pill Box - amzn.to/2UqMjA8
Sewing Scissors -amzn.to/3zMnpLm
BeadTool4 - www.beadtool.net/
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[@diamond645]

Up here on the Rez, we use waxed dental floss. It's amazing.

[@rosemarycervantes5737]

What brand?

[@andrewg3262]

And it would have a lovely minty smell

[@tamaraadams9317]

Hi, Emily. I ran across your KZbin channel while browsing through beading videos. I also tried looking for your instagram page but couldn’t find it. Are you still beading or do you still have your instagram account? I am a novice metal smith who just started beading. I’m not giving up working with metal to work with beads, just trying something different. Your work is absolutely amazing and thought I would follow you on instagram. Thanks for sharing your work and beautiful work.

[@Mollyccollins]

Hi there! I have never beaded on a loom before, and watching your videos have motivated me to try it. I don’t see a link for the combs that you used to straighten the knots and beads. Can you share where you got that or add a link?

[@debbieb907]

Thread says “unavailable”, what is a good substitute thread please?

[@andrewg3262]

Once again youre amazing and i appreciate the information you share

[@roughriders986]

Where did u get that loom from

[@kinzeytucker2224]

I am so happy I found you and your channel! I used to bead a little bit when I was in high-school but I haven't done it in so long! I am wanting to start a business focusing on custom hat bands and head stalls!!

[@ranchwifelife4041]

It's just like riding a bike! Thanks for watching!

[@tinadenny8450]

By far this video is the most helpful for beginners like me..Thank you so much for sharing 🦋🦋🦋

[@ranchwifelife4041]

You are so welcome!

[@kateisbell9214]

Hi! These are so helpful! Love them! Can you please do a tutorial for how you do a pattern on the bead tool?

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Hi Kate, thank you for watching! I am working on that video now 👍🏻

[@sugabee17]

Yes! Whats the program on the computer that you use?

[@ranchwifelife4041]

It’s called BeadTool 4!

[@willyd5923]

When you buy a color kit. Do you get to choose the colors you want or are they random? Ps I love your videos! Helped so much. And so easy to follow! I actually used to do this with my grandma when I was a kid. And now I need some extra income. Thanks for all the helpful tips.

[@ranchwifelife4041]

I did not get to choose the colors, but I order all my beads from Golden Aged Beads for great prices if you have specific colors in mind. Thanks for watching!

[@sarahmasciantonio3358]

Please continue this series 🤗

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Thanks for watching! I’ve posted another one since this one and am working on the “beading 101” video right now!

[@joedouche3818]

Beading??? Oops wrong channel, lol

[@JenniferJones-fb4vz]

What brand of seed beads do you use?

[@bidiishoemakers2461]

Hi, am jeniffer from Kenya , I love your video would like to learn more about loom beading on belts.

[@tabithalarcom8592]

I was looking at the seed beads and notice some of them say 11/0 round. Do you use the round seed beads or the square?

[@ranchwifelife4041]

I do not use the round beads, I find that they leave spaces. I actually started out using the round beads and switched to delica/square because they all touch and leave no gaps. Thanks for watching!

[@rajouimet]

Where can I find the combs for this loom ? I have some broken teeth on my combs. Thanks.

[@ranchwifelife4041]

I get mine from Crazy Crow Trading Post, but I believe they have them on Amazon. I have also been told that flea combs work just as well.

[@lauriephillips5036]

I feel so stupid- where is the link to the cord on Amazon? Thank you, you are awesome!

[@saimadarwish5069]

Hi Tanks as your naic video and I wait to your next video .

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Thanks for watching!

[@ccfox-wecanmakeit9523]

More please

[@marilynspringer3129]

Where can I purchase the loom that you show in your tutorial?

[@ranchwifelife4041]

There is a link in the description box for the loom that I use. You can purchase on Amazon or from Crazy Crow Trading Post.

[@ladyvibes14]

Can you share stitching of this design please

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Hi Shabanm! I have a video that walks you through the whole beading process, it is called Beading 101. I do not do the leatherwork. I send all of my beadstrips to my leather partner, Mile High Supply, to finish my pieces. Thanks for watching!

[@ccfox-wecanmakeit9523]

Awesome

[@emeshaleacock4364]

Hey this is the second of your videos I have watched. I was looking for a program to create peyote patterns for beginner beaders and came upon your video. Simple and not all the fluff. Thanks

[@bulelwalelwa9795]

I love your work i am a new follower....Where can i buy this loom ?thanks

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Crazy Crow Trading Post or Amazon

[@lynnefitzgerald1309]

Very helpful info for what I want to do!

[@anyajohnson5839]

I really want to get into beading for belts, how would I go about finding someone to do the leather work? Any tips?

[@ranchwifelife4041]

There is a Facebook page called USA Made Cowboy Marketplace. I would ask around in there. Lots of talented leather workers.

[@cynthiabethune-odom7396]

Hi there! Could this be used for the popular bead straps on purses? I have not found a tutorial yet that fits what I’m looking for. Thanks!

[@ranchwifelife4041]

I think it could! I would reinforce it with leather just to make it that much more durable.

[@faithmlambo7553]

Can I please have patterns

[@marigoldtipra9099]

Nacklas kai sa banate hai please dakhow

[@breakawayroper4ever]

The 11/0 Miyuki beads that are round work? Or

[@ranchwifelife4041]

I used round bead for my first few projects, but didn’t like the gaps that they left.

[@kek.307]

Out of curiosity do you prefer their matte or more luminescent beads? Wondering if projects look best with all beads being one finish or another:)

[@ranchwifelife4041]

I have always used them interchangeably and they look great! I do prefer the shiny ones, but some colors only come in matte, or they may be out of stock when I need them. Thanks for watching!

[@gemmayeomans457]

Love your video its very helpful, did you use the same thread for the base and the beads? I get confused with what thread to use

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Yes and yes! Same thread. Thanks for watching!

[@susanp7251]

Beautiful pattern you have there.

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Thank you very much, that one was fun to make with crosses for a pastors wife 😁

[@tabithalarcom8592]

Hi, super excited I found your videos! Do you have a general size guide that you use for dog collars? Designed my first one using bead tool, just not sure how long I need it. Is the measurement in beadtool pretty accurate?

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Thank you so much for watching! I wish I could tell you that beadtool has given me accurate measurements…but that is not the case! I am so lucky to have an excellent leather partner. I just make beadstrips and she works her leather magic to make it fit the clients measurements…whether that be human or 4 legged friend…we even made one for a goat one time 😂

[@sandraleighgarza26]

So so helpful!!!

[@thokozilemokoenanyana5275]

Hi, I am seriously considering beading for business and the Bead 204 software that you are using will come in handy since I don't know how to draw patterns but I couldn't find it when I googled. Where can I find it and hope that it won't be difficult to operate since I was born before technology. I have subscribe to your channel with the hope that it will help me learn more. I am a South African and beads are an integral of our culture. Thanks for your insightful channel

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Thank you so much for watching! I love that you are wanting to learn a trade that is part of South Africa’s culture! So, it is actually BeadTool4. Try googling that! Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions.

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Thank you so much for watching! I love that you are wanting to learn a trade that is part of South Africa’s culture! So, it is actually BeadTool4. Try googling that! Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions.

[@allenharding1879]

I noticed you said you use delica's do you have a problem sewing them on the belt? with no space in between the beads and all.

[@ranchwifelife4041]

We have never had an issue with any bead breakage from sewing. We did have one single bead get broken during shipping a couple of years ago, but that’s the only issue we have had using delicas.

[@wendylu70]

Thank you

[@ranchwifelife4041]

You're welcome

[@mariapop491]

As dori si eu

[@jmunk7877]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@sierrahuntsman938]

I’ve watched like 50 videos in the last week that didn’t make much sense to me and then I stumbled across your channel! Thank you! You’ve been it 100000x easier for me to start my beading journey! I really appreciate it more than you know! 😁

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Thank you for watching! I am so happy to be helping others! When I was teaching myself, I went to KZbin, and just never really found exactly what I was looking for. That’s what I’m hoping to do here!

[@catherinerrosa8070]

I purchase the same loom and I love it!

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Yay! I hope you love working with it!

[@BrunoKMori10]

do you supply these models for straps?

[@ranchwifelife4041]

We turn most of these into belts with a tooled leather inlay.

[@BrunoKMori10]

@@ranchwifelife4041 you don't provide the models of these drawings??

[@daniellemullis4402]

Hey is there another place to get the thread the link says it unavailable

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Try looking at crazy crow trading post for their size D Nymo thread. www.crazycrow.com/craft-threads/white-nymo-thread-d-spools

[@cheyennewivell742]

@@ranchwifelife4041 does this thread fit the super small eye on the needles you recommend??? I ordered a thread similar and it doesn't work with the needles, it was too thick! Starting to think maybe I ordered wrong....

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Hi! I use size 12 needles with size D Nymo thread and it fits! Did you order those sizes?

[@cheyennewivell742]

@@ranchwifelife4041 I ordered the needles from the link you shared but missed this link for thread when original link was unavailable!! The thread I got is more like fishing line in my opinion!! I will try this link. Just nervous that it won't fit in the needle eye. So tiny!! Thank you!

[@ccfox-wecanmakeit9523]

Do you have web site?

[@ranchwifelife4041]

I have an Etsy page or you can follow me on Instagram. Both are Big Bend Beadwork.

[@karlitarenee3851]

Where is the pattern from? Thanks for your videos!

[@ranchwifelife4041]

Hi, thanks for watching! I custom make all of my patterns. You can purchase them and print them from my etsy shop, Big Bend Beadwork.