Close-up Beading on a Loom

[@rebeckahwalsh4644]

I haven't even finished watching this video and I already LOVE it. I got my first real bead weaving loom today and still need to get some more stuff before I can start. I am 56 years old and have decided to learn how to do this since I have always wanted to do it. I am gonna bookmark these videos and watch them again whenever I need a refresher.

[@poopfungus]

thanks for keeping a tradition going and passing it onto others, like me. you are a good teacher

[@goldNORstar]

Thank you so much! my grandma gave me an old family native beadwork neclace which the thread broke and now ill be able to fix it! It means so much to me! Not only did you show me how to fix it, you also informed me it was made with a loom (which i will have to find) thank you so much again

[@elizabethjunean]

@apacheflower The stop bead is also useful for maintaining tension for brick stitch, herringbone stitch and square stitch. Using the stop bead for loom work can help beginners make loom work with no knots and help them place their first row.

[@elizabethjunean]

@ExecutivePagan Yes I do. I have a larger loom that had bent springs. I replaced the springs with beads on beading thread taped across each end of the loom. You just use the beads that you will use for your project, the warp spacing will be perfect. I will use that loom in the video for showing how to see if you missed a bead when looming. Teach two things at once! :)

[@leland3200]

This is so helpful. I am learnig how to do beading on a loom. This is a little different then what i am use to. Thank you for sharing this video. Much appreciated.

[@elizabethjunean]

@apacheflower Yes I weave at both ends and then use tape over that and fold the ends under the work. I have also weaved each end up into the beadwork so there is nothing to fold to the back.

[@Likeablelady1964]

I'm so glad I found your video. It was clear and concise. Thank you for the wonderful instruction. You took my fear of beading on a loom away. : )

[@ExecutivePagan]

This video was very helpful - thanks! I'm an absolute beginner at bead weaving (after decades of cross stitch I decided it was time to branch out :), and now I *see* how it's supposed to look... the only thing I wish you had shown is what it looks like when you check your row if you missed a bead on the return pass...

[@elizabethjunean]

@ExecutivePagan True! Glad you were able to finish your project.

[@MarilynSouthmayd]

I haven't used my beading loom yet as I tend to be afraid of it. This should help a lot. I will give it a try once I can find it again.

[@yourcanadiangirl33]

Hi! Other than the bit of adjusting camera shots, I liked your video. I used to have a beading loom when I was a teen. Made a piece or two but really didn't get into it and got rid of the loom. Now 20 or so yrs later I bought myself another one and going to start learning again (among learning a bunch of other other crafting mediums)!!! :)

[@elizabethjunean]

@apacheflower The stop bead is to help beginners control their tension and help start the first row of beads.

[@elizabethjunean]

@SuperMakeupstar :) Yes you can!! Good tip.

[@mikeeastman4341]

Over/under. My comment posted before I was done. So go over and under 2-3 times after each row of beads. It makes the beading alot stronger and durable. Also helps keep the whole thing a little neater looking. It takes more thread. But I think it's worth it in the end

[@elizabethjunean]

The stop bead is like training wheels on a bike. It is to help beginners when they are learning to bead.

[@ExecutivePagan]

@elizabethjunean FYI, I finished that beading project, wound up doing it in square stitch... slower, but definitely more portable!

[@elizabethjunean]

yes. You can take the beadwork off the loom and sew the edges together.

[@fuzzylimefairy]

Excellent video. I do have a question.. Are you going to show us how to finish the necklace? Like attaching the clasp etc...

[@kaiaevert]

This is a great how-to...I think I can get started just from this instructional. But can you do a video on how to complete this kind of piece...or point me to a video that already has that information? How to close it off and apply or create a loop or clasp to attach the to ends together for a necklace or bracelet? Thanks!!

[@toweringhouse7]

I have not loomed beads since I was 7 years old. I'm 41 now and your demo was awesome. I just learned how to peyote stitch. I want to get some Navajo rug design or pattern, Storm Pattern if you have any? thanks

[@elizabethjunean]

I use Nymo beading thread and Silamide Nylon beading thread. They can be purchased at Fire Mountain and Gems online.

[@monkeyadvisor]

This really helped a lot thank you. Could you use a stretch cord?

[@ExecutivePagan]

@elizabethjunean hm, I will have to wait for the video to see exactly how that works, I think :) In the meantime, square stitch was pretty easy to figure out so I'm working my tiny little seed bead project off loom... thanks so much for the replies, and I'm definitely looking forward to the next video!

[@ryannlag]

GREAT VIDEO! Few Quezstions! #1, looks like you have different sections of the necklace, how do you connnect them? #2, How do you Finish the necklace with a clasp? Thank you for sharing!!

[@elizabethjunean]

@newbeeder I only go back thru rows at the beginning and end of a piece of beadwork.

[@elizabethjunean]

@annfran123 Thank you. :) I hope you enjoy loom beading.

[@elizabethjunean]

@ExecutivePagan I think I showed that on one of my other videos. I will go check and add a reply with the video name.

[@apacheflower]

@elizabethjunean I understand why you do the stop bead but for some that are just learning it may be easier to tie the weaving string to the warp thread ...... just a suggestion since I have been beading since I was young (I learned from my elders) and just thought it would helpful since you don't need a stop bead .... but whatever....whatever works for you!!!

[@elizabethjunean]

I have not been able to bead for a year because of my eyesight. I am still adjusting to bifocals. I will see if I am able to bead this weekend. Wish me luck! :) If liw illl oada N ewll load a new video showing how to finish a necklace.

[@elizabethjunean]

@apacheflower I thought I had shown how to tie on the thread to start the beading on one of my earlier videos, but I will have to check. I need to make another to show how to end and start the thread while beading. But my near sighted vision has now become more far sighted, making it harder to see after beading. I was told by elders not to bead at night. They were right of course. :)

[@butterfly72949]

Thank you ☺ I just started using the loom and i need to know how to thread the loom i have one just like yours? thanks so much ☺

[@cachimboouro9009]

SERA QUE AKI NO BRASIL HA ESTE TEAR PARA VENDER? GOSTEI MUITO DE SEU TRABALHO,PARABENS.

[@elizabethjunean]

:) Thank you for the nice comment.

[@Deaette1]

Wow I never new what that strawberry was for. Thank you.

[@apacheflower]

I also forgot to mention that I am saying there is just more than one way to do the loom.......and I also learned something as well :0) Had no idea the lil strawberry was used to sharpen needles!!! Thanks!!!

[@elizabethjunean]

Thank you for the kind words. :)

[@elizabethjunean]

@pinkamarose The pattern in this video was just a random repeat i improvised. There are bead loom pattern books available from Amazon.com and from Fire Mountain & Gems Website. Your public library may have beading loom pattern books. You can also use cross stitch patterns for beadwork as long as they don't have half or quarter stitches. Hope that helps.

[@apacheflower]

@elizabethjunean Well don't feel bad my eyesight is going to hell in a hand-basket as well.....lol....just wanted to ask do you ever weave your ends before beading and after.......for me it makes it easy to fold the the threads under when sewing on buckskin or do you tape you ends as I have seen some do? Thanks!!!!

[@ExecutivePagan]

@elizabethjunean Thanks, I'll look for it! :) Do you have a recommendation for a loom that will warp close enough to fit 14/0 seed beads (of which I have a LOT)? I picked up a plastic loom at a yard sale, but after warping it up I see that was pretty obviously intended for a children's craft project, as it looks like it's scaled for pony beads... needless to say it didn't work too well with my seed beads!

[@grantwilson1939]

can you post a video on how to make the necklace part of a native american medallion,and the tassles at the end if possible,thank you.

[@elizabethjunean]

@ExecutivePagan You are correct, that is missing from the videos. Time for another beading video!! :) I also need to show starting and ending the thread while making a larger beading project. Thank you for your comment.

[@sbjennings99]

Thanks I love this video.. I'm wanting to make a hat band and Now I know how I cab get started..

[@vickyslp]

Nice video . Donde compro el bastidor . Gracias

[@castaway217]

do you have to use a certain kind or # thread/beads or needle? i learned to do loom beading in school but i never kept interest but i would like to learn to bead again so i can teach my neices. i would like to see the finish work.

[@elizabethjunean]

I buy from Hobby Lobby and a local bead store. I shop online at Fire Mountain and Gems.

[@elizabethjunean]

You can buy a loom from Hobby Lobby or online at Amazon. I used size 11 beads.

[@mikeeastman4341]

Suggestion. Weave 1-2 times in each direction over/under anfy

[@SuperMakeupstar]

instead of a loom u can also use a piece of poster board to make a home made loom:)

[@luiduvi1]

muchas gracias

[@j3ssicaC1234]

i got a question how do you finish it because i have made bracelet but my teacher finish it for me but now I'm out of school and i don't know how .example of what i mean when your done you still have string left and if u cut it in the last part the bead will just all fall i remember i had to time it somewhere but i don't remember were

[@elizabethjunean]

@margdel1 What type of clasps are you trying to use for the peyote project? How many beads across is your peyote pattern? :)

[@dragonbowser]

cool, do you know where i can buy a loom? And what size beads are you using?

[@apacheflower]

I also forgot to mention that I am saying there is just more than one way to do the loom.......and I also learned something as well :0) Had no idea the lil strawberry was used to sharpen needles!!!

[@elizabethjunean]

Yes, but it would have to be done carefully. Don't have too tight a tension. Good luck.

[@newbeeder]

why aren't you going back through the previous row to stabilize your work.?

[@auntiesbeads]

Nice video!

[@scottnelson5156]

Hi my name is Scott Nelson, I'd been beading for 50 years ansd play with size 15/0 seed beads and I too would like to nmake movies too what kind od webcam is that you are using or is a camera, I want to show FREE vidios to people of the many stitches I know. I just loved your set up please share so I to can share.

[@elizabethjunean]

You can go through just 10 or 20 beads at a time.

[@yoshitto10]

hello I'm from Mexico and I like doing crafts, I would like to know where you purchased your bracelets weaver, because here is a bit difficult to get them hopefully can help me thanks

[@WildRoseCountryGirl]

I have just bought my first loom and I am having troubles with how to clasp off the ends, do you have any suggestions? Thank for uploading.

[@elizabethjunean]

I purchased the loom from Hobby Lobby. You can weave bracelets on an empty picture frame.

[@dragonbowser]

ok thanks for the response.

[@elizabethjunean]

Thank you.

[@pinkamarose]

how do you get your pattern for the necklaces? do you pre draw them out or just do it from your mind?

[@rebeccaelbek8267]

Hi * Can you please let me know what kind of tread is the best to use ( normal sewing tread or what do you recommend - thank you x Rebecca

[@elizabethjunean]

@mzjonze Hooray!! Glad that it was helpful. :)

[@apacheflower]

Well I do beading on a loom .....but you don't need a stop bead.....that would be if you are doing a flat peyote stitch.....but hey I guess if it works for you go for it!!!

[@butterfly72949]

why do some use a stop bead and some do not ?

[@kirstytimmins5359]

Hi, I need help!! Can you use a loom to make a strip of beads then turn it into tube? Thank you

[@DeckerDown]

How do you make it longer? Like for a hat band

[@elizabethjunean]

You can buy a loom online from Amazon.com or Ebay.

[@IaraOlivodeAlmeida]

beautiful ! lindo !

[@elizabethjunean]

Hobby Lobby or you may find them on Amazon.com.

[@artyarteaga4136]

can you make hat bands with this bead loom? or you need a bigger bead loom?

[@TheArtsyTuber]

@DreamFashionTV I got Mine at AC Moore

[@elizabethjunean]

Thank you!

[@MrsTechnoFreak]

What kinda beads did you use?

[@DreamFashionTV]

Where can you purchase this bead loom?

[@shelbeyjablonowski40]

Where do you order your beads from?

[@elizabethjunean]

I put a link to the picture frame loom video in the description of this video.

[@elizabethjunean]

Size 11 Czech seed beads.

[@elizabethjunean]

You can use this loom to make a hat band.

[@terrygaynor3622]

Always make a graph first.I LOVE BEADING IM 70 YEARS OLD AND MAKING BEAUTIFUL BRACELETS. Sparrowhawk

[@elizabethjunean]

:) Yes, that is Sweetpea.

[@elizabethjunean]

beading tread. Nymo is a good choice.

[@elizabethjunean]

I have a video about the picture frame. I will make sure it is public.

[@elizabethjunean]

Thank you. :)

[@elizabethjunean]

Nymo thread size 10.

[@kinkycoilycurls6090]

You go girl lol

[@MinecraftPromo123]

i buy mine at wallmart for only 88c

[@klynnboll]

I hear a cockatiel :)

[@youtub8853]

v.good

[@elizabethjunean]

:)

[@elizabethjunean]

The stop bead is like training wheels on a bike. It is to help beginners when they are learning to bead.

[@toweringhouse7]

I have not loomed beads since I was 7 years old. I'm 41 now and your demo was awesome. I just learned how to peyote stitch. I want to get some Navajo rug design or pattern, Storm Pattern if you have any? thanks

[@cimuya1]

do you fill up the loom and ues all the spaces for tread

[@robertbrunston5406]

Thank you.

[@twowinds]

where can you buy the beading loom from ? thx

[@keyoshajim9425]

What kind of string did you use?