How To Make A Beading Board

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

I usually work on 4 to 5 pieces at a time , how many do you work on at once ?

[@loriede6442]

Me too!!

[@mariaskinner3487]

TurtleSoupBeads just 2. So I’m thinking, “slow down Maria, and take your time”. But how do I fix what I’ve done or make them LOOK BETTER? Thank you. 🇨🇦🇵🇱😷🍷🌻

[@shellybeals2806]

Depending on what I am making. Earrings I will work on 2 or 3 at a time but a bracelet or necklace only one at a time. 😊 I can just imagine you working your magic on many at a time. No grass grows under your feet, I am sure of that 💗

[@KBish]

TurtleSoupBeads I’m lucky if I get one finished before I’m off, on to another one. But it also depends on the piece.

[@sherrihellman7975]

I keep about 4 to 5 going at a time. Have been using the trays in dog food cans that separate layers. I'm gonna to make these. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@abbynormal4740]

Thanks for sharing your method of making beading boards! 😀 I made a similar one several years ago using scrap plywood, a plain wooden picture frame for the bumper, quilt batting, scrap fabric and part of an old Vellux blanket. Instead of making a fabric roll for the bumper, I wrapped the wood frame in several layers of quilt batting, attached a stretch fabric cover to the base as you did, then secured the bumper frame and wrapped it with the stretch fabric. The bead board turned out beautifully and the extra weight provides needed stability when our furbabies decide to "help" their mommy with her beadwork. 😄😸😸 Your tutorial is a great refresher in case I make any more boards someday.😀

[@SylverZone]

When I first saw this video I really couldn’t see why I would need a ‘beading board’? I thought surely a tray would do? And then I started beading following one of your tutorials Susan …. I very quickly made one of these!!! Brilliant and thank you 🙏🏻

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

You’re welcome 😊

[@crystalmontgomery-yantzie2638]

Another fantastic crafting hack. One of the things I love most about your channel is watching you create these mind-blowing projects with recycled/upcycled materials. You work at these things until you've perfected the process, then share with us ways we can avoid making mistakes. Your hard work is definitely appreciated. Vellux blanket! Mind-blown.

[@MsPrettyPrettyPlease]

For some reason, my OCD brain (everything has to be perfect, symmetrical, and store purchased) only allows you to tell me, it doesn’t have to be (perfect, symmetrical or store purchased). You have brought so much peace to my head while I’m crafting. If I’m getting frustrated, I always hear your kind voice saying “it doesn’t have to be perfect”! ♥️

[@josephineo8546]

Yeeees!!! For the longest time I had issues with symmetry and perfection. I never even bought floral tops because the flowers did not sit well the way it is "supposed to be". 2/3 of a flower is to the left/right... Naaaaah. I would feel like I am not balanced. It messed with my equilibrium :) . My friend who does not care, walked me out of that zone, and this video surely echoes and reminds me.... "It does not have to be perfect!" Am freeeee!! hahahahahah

[@IAmPamPoovey]

It doesn't have to be perfect, that's true! I've had to remind myself of that a million times as well. 🤗 THAT BEING SAID...(😂BIG PERFECTIONIST ENERGY INCOMING😂) I have a Cricut machine that cuts chip board up to 2mm thick and that board can be layered to make it thicker and more stable. I'm sorry if I'm agitating your OCD by mentioning this, but my Cricut machine has been my best buddy for years, so I had to share. Btw, IT CUTS ALL SORTS OF FABRIC TOO! 😮🥰 No, it doesn't have to be perfect. You're absolutely right, BUT I'm a little nuts, so I'm going to make mine as close to perfect as I can! Happy beading!

[@donnab2810]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I like that you use cardboard for the base instead of wood. It is much easier to get cardboard. Going to start collecting supplies!

[@shellybeals2806]

Is there anything you don’t think of 💗💗💗 These are beautiful and I agree I have looked at these in the store and they are expensive. Ever since I have started watching you I have saved cardboard and cereal bags and some other odds and ends. They have come in so handy and you have taught me so much. I can’t thank you enough for all your amazing ideas. You are a genius 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💗💗💗🙏

[@mike1968442]

AWESOME!!!! YOU ARE THE BEST. IM MAKING MINE TO FIT ON MY LAP. HUGE.

[@LDcreates]

I could not love this tutorial more. LOVE how you use mostly repurposed items. LOVE LOVE LOVE 😊

[@michellebloom705]

Thank you for this tutorial. I just made one and will probably make more with the vellux blanket material that is left. I used a portion of the blanket to cover my desk surface where I work. Great material.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Glad it was helpful!

[@margaritagerman]

You are a creative wonder. I love your tools almost as much as your beAutiful beads. I have to admit, my favorite is the one for rolling barrell beads. Thank you for your hard work and patient, tender heart for us newbies. God bless and stay safe. 😊

[@joc0553]

Thank you for the tutorial. I have watched others but this one seems the simplest but solid!

[@Marian56N]

Love this, thank you, I’ve sent the link to hubby who loves making things that are a little different. 🤩😊

[@annegraheck5713]

OMG. Totally making a stack of these. I teach beading to family and friends. Also vets at Stand Down events Hoping stand down opens up again after the lockdown is done. I was using cardboard boxes as bead boards. This will be sooo much better💕

[@rhondaglass6711]

I made my board a good bit larger because I found a CHEAP steering wheel cover that was shaped perfectly so I used pipe insulation that my dad had and I couldn't find a velux blanker so I've got the board covered in a remnant of fleece. It works fine but I need a few smaller boards to keep ongoing projects on. Thank you for sharing your process. I can't wait to get started!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

I love this idea tfs

[@bohorustica8545]

What a great idea so practical and beautiful as well. Love the recyclable aspect as mine tend to accumulate. Not really a hoarder but a quirk inherited from my mother, you never know when stuff will come in handy. Thanks for the inspiration , as always appreciated.

[@hopemullins1055]

I really enjoy your polymer clay videos. I am new to polymer clay.

[@PatLewisDesigns]

BEST DIY of the bead on it board and looking professional and with common everyday materials.

[@cosia5072]

That's a wonderful idea 👍. I like the idea to use up "old things" and give them a new meaning insted of buying new ones. Especially avoiding all kind of plastics or foams. It's sustainable and creativ. Definitely will make one myself. Thanks for sharing 😁

[@annagray6491]

What a fantastic idea! And recycling at the same time!! Got to make myself one of these! Thank you for sharing!

[@denisedesrosiers8817]

Your intro is FABULOUS! I love it! Thank you for sharing this bead board tutorial with us and saving us lots of $$$$!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

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[@lindagerman6807]

Susan, thank you so much for posting this video! I will definitely be making at least 2. I just bought an extra large “Ultimate Bead Board” from Bead Wrangler & love it! So much that I would like a couple of smaller ones - without the large price tag. And we all have a number of older t-shirts! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@pdmullgirl]

Hello, I enjoyed your video. I’m not really a beader to speak of really but I do enjoy using them in my crafting. For embellishments. Going to watch more of your videos, you never know. I may become a beader! Thank! ❤️💜💚

[@rhondawymer6320]

Thank you so much Susan. Btw I adore your little bright-eyed girl opening!😆 I had seen these and really wanted a couple but the price is too steep for me; thank you for this!!! Saved me a bunch of money!!🙏🥰🥳

[@TheLuckybat]

Thank you so much for posting this! After donating some flesh to the glue gun gods, my bumper bead board turned out amazing! lol! I have been designing my own custom bead mats for a while, and just realized that they would work with a bead board like this as well, but I didn't want to pay that much for one. Thank you for making videos with great instructions! Anyone can watch my video, as well, to make a custom bead mat, or purchase one from my Etsy store. Hope it's ok to say that! I am going to post a new video soon, and I will give you credit for the bead board :)

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

just watched great idea! good luck with your channel

[@TheLuckybat]

@@TurtleSoupBeads thank you! All the best to you, as well 😊

[@cynthiapadget5770]

Loved the pattern, and how you reused things that would have otherwise been discarded. Great ideas presented! Not a commercial endorsement, but it was painful watching you cut with your scissors. I use Kai 7250 for sewing. I cannot recommend these to you enough! Just try them out sometime. Mine came from a local quilt shop. Thank you so much for sharing how to make a nice bead board. So much better than a shoe box lid with a towel!!

[@Lala-z4n3i]

You always have an innovative approach. I appreciate how openly you share. You recently mentioned being a nail tech in your resin faux opal video. Now we know why your nails are always nice.

[@melbabowen4389]

Susan, YOU ARE AMAZING !!! Thank you again for sharing your fabulous talents

[@cherylnordblom8667]

Thank you for sharing. This tutorial is a keeper.

[@elizabethcramer3741]

This is such a clever idea!! Lol Susan, you are amazing! You come up with some of the greatest ideas!

[@KayWhite1]

I like that you recycled materials.

[@maddy123558]

Starting my beading journey this week! Very excited and thank you for the tips and tricks already!

[@charlenem1244]

This was very interesting. I’m going to have to make one. I love your videos, I always learn something new! Thank you!

[@lucillev.peppers9492]

Made 2 on my first try. Great instruction. Thank you.

[@LadyBug-xp1ox]

A few months ago I purchased some bead mats to make my own bead board, but did not know if it could be done! Thanks for sharing!

[@heartfelttherapy]

Thank you for another wonderful video helping us to save money. I love your DIY tools!

[@michelleadamchak1330]

Susan....there is nothing you can't do! This is brilliant, and I always need more than one beading board as I never work on one project at a time. Oh no, not this girl, it's 4 projects or none at all, lol! This is such a great tutorial! I can't believe I'm so early!!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

your literally right I'm all in or nothing !

[@evajawidzik2562]

Wow still trying to find a beginner project not very simple more medium level. Looks like fun.

[@davonneaarons9620]

Love your stop action animations! Thank you for sharing your amazing talents!

[@creativekat109]

Thanks for sharing great idea for the core i am thinking of using the swimming pool noddle n make a bigger beading board.

[@jeweliedee4299]

Best tutorial for bead board. Great design. Thank you for your generous sharing!

[@joan-mariacbrooks]

Thanks for a great video project! I have a lot of craft stuff hanging around; now I can do a few more things

[@Lulu5771]

I just found your channel ! Yay. I’m having fun checking out all your great ideas and beautiful creations. Thank you for posting ❤

[@melodyclark3200]

Thank you so much for this. I always love to watch your videos. Please make more😊

[@jennifergeach7043]

Help can you please enlighten me to what a pool noodle is? Heck i must sound a bit crazy im just bringing myself back to Art, crafts and sewing after a big break, I was very ill and suffered from depression for too long but hey, Art craft and this wonderful new laptop hubby got me has brought me back from the Badlands as I call t!em haha!!!!! So i am so grateful to one and all especially you Sue, i now feel inspired! i just need to declutter so i can sort out all my wonderful hoarded stuff, so I can create and enjoy my reinvention and wonderful pension years, Rock On and Keep on Truckin x thanks one and all. Hey it's great I fall asleep watching your videos Sue, blooming marvellous. Take care everyone x JJ, Jennifer Juniper x

[@allybev]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I would never have thought of making one this way. I had visions of stuffing a long tube of fabric, which I’m sure would work, but I think your way is great.

[@jilllederer9628]

Hi Susan I always love how you use recycled products. I made a traveling beading case using flat wet wipe containers and felt.

[@cmmc3400]

You can also get that foam she showed as an alternative material, from grocery stores. They receive a lot of delicate fruits with that material as a cushion. I sold a bunch of stuff on eBay for a bit and hubby managed that department. I was mortified when I learned they throw it away so this is a measure you can use to help the environment if you do a lot of packing. One she to a thousand a year, you can make a difference! PS, I sold them in packs of 50 so other people could help the world while they helped themselves too!

[@zoeemiko8149]

I'm always so thrilled when I see a new video from you Susan. Especially the ones you teach us to make something which are always ultra helpful and cost saving. I hope you & your family are holding up well through this pandemic. Thanks so much for the lesson & sharing your time with us!

[@dannettekey8375]

I wonder if using a pool noodle for the sides would work to give it a nice round edge. Love your idea and tutorial.

[@loriakelly7969]

Pretty neat! I could see this being 2 sided, one light for darker beads and one side dark for lighter beads lol.

[@lexisheidy8345]

holy snap!! thats an amazing idea!!

[@marymeyerhoff4951]

Ingenious. I'm going to have to give it a go. Truly brilliant. Thanks for sharing.

[@GetOverYourself1000]

OMG I have wanted one for sooooo long! I am going to make one!

[@mm-fn2co]

Upcycling for the win🙌❤️

[@toniosbon8475]

Great DIY project. I am just getting into beading onto appliqué and I am using a paper plate. I like your idea better. Thanks for you sharing. You have a good voice for instructional videos.

[@Nikizunil1]

Thank you! I have always wanted one, but way too expensive. Love your intro to this tutorial. Too cute!

[@georginabuziak5110]

What an awesome idea!!!! TY Susan!!!!

[@kimmieskreations1969]

I've always wanted a bead board like these, but like you said they are really expensive. I never thought I'd be able to make my own. Thank you for such a great tutorial.

[@jennyrusso8570]

Thank you so very much Susan. I have been wanting a couple of these boards for ages, but couldn’t warrant the prices asked. To make matters worse the shipping to Australia for just one was $50. Thanks to you, I can make some of these for next to nothing. Your video is extremely helpful, timely and very much appreciated. Cheers Aussie Jen. 🦘🦘🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@cricketcricket9749]

Love this! Will make bunches to sell at craft fairs......whenever they come back......ugh!

[@jenniferjinx9514]

Genius! love the cardboard base

[@cathymilson4386]

Best beading board ever!! Thanks so much!!!

[@joyceparkes2678]

Oh my godess! Another one to make.. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@bonniefaltz9505]

I need to make one of these! Always losing beads on the floor and in the "black hole" in my craft area. Can't imagine where all those beads go. Even after sweeping and moving furniture. Anyway, thank you for sharing your ideas and helping us to save money too!

[@persesrathert8324]

Susan, you are the best! Thank you for this as well as all the videos of yours that I have been fortunate enough to see. Had no clue a special beading board fabric was even a thing!

[@suecelmer3951]

You are so clever. I love this!

[@sueellens]

Thank you for sharing this technique! I have a Vellux blanket I’ve cut up for mats, now I can make some project boards. Cool!

[@carolsimas1786]

I used your instructions and made myself a bead board I love it thanks, I’ll make a couple more

[@gladysiezza4756]

Looks awesome love the idea

[@noemicarrion6883]

Omg your awesome! I always wanted one of those bead board but i couldn't afford it but thanks to you i can make one. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@pambanks]

What brilliant idea. I have seen these priced well above my budget, cant wait to make one for myself and so well illustrated. Thank you .

[@annettenichols4939]

Wow I've wanted one for so long! I know what I'm doing tomorrow lol. Thanks again Susan for everything you do 💝

[@pameladixon1084]

Thanks!

[@LangolerG]

What a great video! Great information!

[@jilllukas]

Thank You!!!! I wanted a Bead Board til I priced em. LOL I live on a limited income, so Your Homemade Bead Board is right up my alley!!😉😊 I'll even be able to customize my Size Board!! Thank You so much for doing this video & Showing us how to make this!! Take Care & Plz Be Safe!!🤗😊

[@simaMKart]

Thank you so much. That's the easiest way to make a beading board from what I've seen so far. I'm certainly going to try.

[@shirleymoore3767]

Thank you so much for this very helpful tutorial!

[@karenjames5063]

Great idea and you saved yourself a lot of money. I really love beading but couldn't justify to myself to buy a expensive one. I did wonder what I could use for the roll around the base and thought of those kids foam noodles or styrofoam that was bendable. The t-shirt idea was perfect and you were able to repurpose clothing items. You think up good ideas.

[@alilovesbeads1446]

I agree $70aud for one of etsy I'm in Australia if I spend $70 on beads at aliexpress that's 50 odd strands of crystals lol I'd prefer the beads and make the board looks easy

[@beckyj5875]

That's pretty. I love that floral fabric.

[@shawnalarson5175]

Gorilla glue is so awesome. I bought an extra cheapy glue gun and wrote gorilla on it so I do not mix it with plain glue sticks. I think it was $5.00 at Walmart for the glue gun.

[@elizabethvalentine8750]

Thank you very much, I could not figure out how to cover the buffer, your video has made it so clear !

[@cecilialofgren1396]

Soooo so smart!! I’m absolutely going to make a couple of these! One small like the one in the video and one bigger more rectangular! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@MissArtlover76]

Hi Susan, thank you for sharing this great idea. Looks so comfortable 😃

[@alilovesbeads1446]

I love it very simple to make im going to try make one I like using the cardboard as whi doesn't have cardboard lying around whereas if using a piece of thin wood you have to go hardware store for that Being in Australia I can't find rolls of vellum material so will use the beads it bead nat on the top and just use dmskme normal fabric to cover it

[@elizabethvallely4044]

This was a geat video how to make a bead board as I have been wanting to make one I was thinking of using a tray, this has been very very helpful and with great tips thank you so much!!!! hugs Liz..

[@lisaknapp336]

oh wow, thank you so much..... always wanted a bead on it board but felt they were to pricey. This is awesome, great video and sweet little dog.

[@michelleg773]

Very beautiful......... TFS..........

[@marystribling3104]

Yay!! Great job!! I have been wanting to make one too. Thank you!!

[@LifeofClay]

Very nice idea Ms. Susan.😊

[@melindafuhrer3820]

You are so clever, thank you.

[@carolmoore8584]

I uses a pool noodle instead of fabric. Slit down the middle, pieces slide right on.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

I love this idea !

[@loriede6442]

Dollar store here I come

[@leesasees]

@Carol, I did that also. Made mine a bit larger too lol.

[@dawsie]

Carol Moore now I like that idea lol I made mine using the cores from my Diamond X-stitch patterns they are much like the pool noodles but just smaller 😹 I have tried to get the pool noodles here is Australia with the Center hollow but have not found them yet can only get the solid noodles which just don’t work they are just too fat 😿😿😿

[@francinedeneault9913]

clever idea!!! :o)

[@gabrielleschmidt1435]

🎉Thank you for sharing this ❤️ I am definitely going to be making several of these!😊😊😊

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

they are so handy to keep projects on while you work on several

[@Karibee61]

Oh Susan your new intro is fab and this tutorial is brilliant! Thank you x

[@chercarter4263]

OMG I love your opening!!!! SO cute!

[@nangraham1]

IKEA has a nice square plastic picture frame (edge is rounded and chunky) I just added batting and then fabric into frame and it works. Took no time at all

[@karinasulger7829]

wow those bead trays are gorgeous!!! where were u before i paid an arm n leg for 1 susan .....lol , but def will be making a few just to have projects that i get bored with to sit out til im ready to finish em ,,,,, ty so much for ur talents , time and patterns!!

[@beverlysueburk3673]

Good job! Enjoyed your video!

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Brilliant ! Thanks for the great tutorial. ❤️

[@coronajewelry]

Thank god for Susan and her creativity

[@gaylenesprinkle4848]

Ingenious! Thank you so much! That's a great DIY board! I love it! Great job!

[@sandymeier1972]

Thanks for sharing the tutorial. You’ve made it very easy to follow. It’s beautiful! ❤️👍😁

[@rozsommariva1173]

Way too clever! Hoping youre staying safe in Florida . Love Roz from Oz xxx