How to: Brick Stitch Beading 101 Tutorial, Beginner

[@salliesmith5991]

I can't tell you how many tutorials I watched or read for this technique and they all made it look difficult. Yours is perfect! So easy to follow and learn all that's needed to increase and decrease, finish the end, etc. Thank you, thank you!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad to hear it, Sallie!!

[@sharipearce5937]

Your instructions were spot on! Your camera angle perfect. Thanks for making this video. Direct and to the point. Thank you! I’ll be refer back to this video whenever I need a refresher.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am thrilled to hear it! Thank you! 💜😁

[@iamsandwich]

Thank you for a wonderful tutorial. I keep making beaded earrings once in a few years and occasionally completely forget what to do. This was actually extremely easy to follow, I already started making two feather styled earrings that start with a brick pattern and end with lines of beaded tassels. They turn out so much heavier than you'd expect, all those beads really add up.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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[@sue7777]

Good demonstration for this fun, easy stitch. The upcoming tutorial for the cool earrings should be alot of fun. Thanks, Gina, for sharing this technique and explanation with us.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Sue! I appreciate you watching!

[@myranesbitt3360]

Love to watch you, how you explain how you take your time and you show us exactly step by step and how honest you are. I just want to thank you for showing us how to do different stitches.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Myra!! I really appreciate it!

[@BlackRose-zu2zv]

When I ask someone to explain something to me abc 123, this is what I mean. After watching I can attack this stitch with no fear. Thank you from Jamaica 🇯🇲❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍😘😘😘

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so happy to hear that! 💜😁💜 Thank you so much for watching!

[@halieparke1509]

Love this so much, it is so clearly explained and you keep your fingers out of the road so we can see where you place your needle, thank you so so so much

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Halie! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@zango3134]

I just got some beads and I had no clue there were even “stitches” you needed to do.. but this tutorial is great and now I can make a watermelon :D OMG I DID IT AND IT WORKED YESSS

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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[@MyTreasureHunt]

Very nice explanation of brick stick. Love those earrings that are coming up. I will be sure to watch that video. Thanks! Stay well.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Marcia! It's so great to hear from you!! 💜💜💜

[@MyTreasureHunt]

You're welcome Gina. It has been awhile. I have a backlog of videos I need to catch up on. Take care.

[@augustgirl]

I truly know how to screw things up. I haven't tried yet to do anything but I just wanted to compliment you on your video. It's visually appealing. I might have problems doing something but it's on my part. You're a great teacher in this video. I will definitely will be checking out the rest. Thank you.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so happy to have you here! Thank you, Evelyn! It may take a lot of practice, but don't worry, you got this. 💜💜💜

[@augustgirl]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL I was correct. I did screw up. But I made a bracelet for my friend. I wouldn't have tried it ,if you didn't come across this video. I am definitely intrigued. It's relaxing. Thank you again. ❤❤❤

[@janenestmj]

You have great instructions! You are a natural teacher! Looking forward to the earrings!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much, Janene! I appreciate it!

[@pattruebody6045]

The clearest bead tutorial I have watched thank you so much

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

That’s so awesome to hear, Pat! Thank you! 💜

[@Wendeajo]

Very nice video; I've watched several and am drawn to yours by the simplicity of your directions, clarity and the fact that you make it fun! I especially like the perky music. Most instructional videos have terrible music; yours makes me smile. Thanks for your excellent video!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

That makes me happy to hear 💜 Thank you so much 😁

[@StudioGcre8]

Excellent video tutorial. Best one I have seen.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad to hear that! Thank you so much! 💜😁

[@FathimaCraftsPlanner]

thanx fr explaining very clearly i've been searchng diz typ of tutorial since so many days today i finally find it thanx allot

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad it help! Thanks so much for watching! 💜💜💜

[@tamarmakki2165]

Hi. Thank you so so much for your tutorial. You made it so easy to follow. I will definitely be able to do it myself now, thanks again.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad this was helpful for you! Thanks so much for watching 💜😁

[@ramonarodriguez6283]

Thank you for explaining step-by-step was very helpful.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad, Ramona! Thanks for watching 💜

[@attentivegal5258]

Wooow it a very good teacher. At last I've learnt how to do the brick stitch design.Thank you namaste

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Wonderful! I am so glad I could help! 💜💜💜

[@andriawallace6837]

I've watched so many of these videos and urs was super clear and simple to understand. Thanks!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad to hear it, Andria! Thank you! 💜💜💜

[@jewelsapp1806]

Wow!! I don't do beads but I love to watch you do it!!! You are so talented!!! Love your channel!!!! Please take care and stay safe and healthy!!!💕

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Barb, that means so much! You too!

[@TT-kp3cz]

I still check these out after 8 years of experience, cause there might be something knew. This was very clear, nice closeup, different/opposite background...very good

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Teresa! 😁💜

[@estrellaverbeck]

You're a wonderful teacher. Thank you so much 💓

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Estrella! 💜😁

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi all! Here is a link to the corresponding blog post: bit.ly/3hU0NP0 Link to free brick stitch paper download/printable: bit.ly/3jDBRwK

[@suem.3651]

Your open triangle design was very easy for me to do, and built my confidence in this stitch!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

That's wonderful to hear, Sue! Thank you for sharing! 💜💜💜

[@Lady_of_Ishpeming]

So well explained 👏 Thank you! I am new to beading and this is a big help. ❤🧡👍

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Niccole! 💜💜💜

[@danaeveiga3713]

i´m watching this video bcs i´m a newbie when it comes to brick stitching and omg!! it´s super well explained ngl!, thank you so much

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! So glad to hear it! 💜💜💜

[@sylviakpugsley5369]

You make it look so easy! I look forward to more tutorials from you! Awesome

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awesome! Glad to have you, Sylvia! Thanks for watching! 💜

[@amitas7047]

Thank u so much this is very helpful ...very organized information...saw some vidoes but God knows what they were doing ....confused me more...was gonna give up...u saved d day ...😀subscribed and a very merry Christmas 🎅.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Glad it was helpful! 💜💜💜

[@starlitweaver]

So easy and straightforward! ❤ Subscribed! Thank you 🎉

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much! Happy to have you here 💜😁

[@booppoop11]

Thank you for this!! Best one I’ve come across!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much!! 💜💜💜

[@crystalridener4846]

thank you so much. I am a beginner and you help me a lot. I love your videos.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad I could help, Crystal! Thank you for your comment!

[@Sunflower-nm6lw]

Awesome thank you so very much for sharing this beading stitch 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! 💜💜💜

[@anastasiapaggett3848]

Gina I have a copy and will it be step by step in this one, I’m so glad that you started doing this I wish I could remember this thank you for sharing

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You can do it, Anastasia! Thank you for watching!

[@StitchesbySharonH]

This was so helpful! I’m looking forward to seeing the earring tutorial too! Thank you for sharing! 💜

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You are so welcome, Sharon! Glad I could help!

[@Sara.Sauerkraut]

Thanks! Was a huge help for me :)

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad to hear that!

[@murphy1384]

Great demo, very helpful. It makes more sense each time I see it. Just need to be brave enough to try. Mary

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much, Mary! It takes some practice, but gets easier the more you try. Have a great day!

[@ednarosado3391]

Fantastic tutorial. GBY.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Edna! 😁

[@joleenacopeland2783]

Love love love your videos...im learning...how does one make a brick stitch diamond shape earring with fringes? Not sure if you if you already made a video...

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Joleena! Thank you! You can make the diamond shape first, with brick stitch, and then add a strand of beaded fringe off of each of the bottom beads, in various lengths. I have a couple of fringe earring tutorials that aren't exactly that, but may help a little! 💜😁

[@mikaelavans-arnars8732]

Awesome video, by the way.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much!

[@mirsey93]

This is so helpful! I'm fairly new at beading and have no experience increasing so this was very very helpful! Thanks so much!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! I am so glad to hear this was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@karenroush6062]

Nice work!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks for watching, Karen!!

[@stephaniechavez928]

I love the ring you’re wearing! Do you have a video for that?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I do! Sorry this reply is so late!! Just search for the "modern stripe' peyote ring tutorial on my channel! :)

[@jamiecee4960]

I need to make me that Purple and Black Ring. I love it. Peyote is pretty easy to me.

[@sanchiatariyachowdhury8764]

Its very helpfull for me... Thank you so much

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!! 💜💜💜

[@jenniferwaltzer5427]

Great tutorial. Thanks.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Jennifer!

[@margaretgobrick428]

I'd love to see how you do that ring you are wearing in the brick stitch.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks, Margaret! I think the only thing is, is that you would have to start with a long length of ladder stitch and then build on top of it. I really like doing those rings with peyote since you can work with the shorter width and build out, but it is definitely possible both ways. :)

[@ykszil]

Thank you for this tutorial so helpful Blessings from BC Canada 🇨🇦

[@raffinataonline]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much!! 💜💜💜

[@jahjah525]

You're a very good tutorial person now let me ask you the Delica beads what size do they need to be in and what size seed beads are these I may have missed that thank you

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi, you can do the brick stitch in any size, but 11/0 are probably the most common. 💜💜💜

[@maryjames4733]

You are a better girl than I am miss Gina! Love brick stich hate the ladder stich....lol...only do the ladder base when there is no choice, love brick earrings because I can start with two beads and just increase until I have the sides I want. Unless I am working with bugle beads or doing a larger piece where I have to do that single ladder i avoid it every chance I can...to time consuming

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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[@monalisassmile626]

Thank u so much it was really helpful for me as a beginner ❤️

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Mona! I am so glad this was helpful! 💜💜💜

[@jazzyjewels2034]

Excellent tutorial ❤️

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much! 💜💜💜

[@melodycalderon2646]

I learned so much here. Thank you

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad! 💜💜💜

[@mikaelavans-arnars8732]

I love your nail polish. What colour is it?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

It’s a light purple by the gel brand ONEDOR - found on Amazon 💜💜💜

[@tricialavender9232]

Thanks sweetie,,l enjoyed it

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)

[@susanmahaffey2356]

Thank you so much! I did have one lesson on brick stitch but I couldn’t remember what to do,

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You are so welcome, Susan! It's always good to have a refresher when you haven't done something in a while. Have a great day!

[@angelacrowe5575]

Thanks for sharing and teaching. I though would like to ask what color are the beads that your beautiful ring is made from? I'm distracted by staring at that ring. Absolutely stunning. What color, size, and type of beads? Thanks 😊.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Angela! They are size 11/0 miyuki delica beads. I have a tutorial on this ring, if you search for modern stripe peyote ring. The color is a purple ceylon. 💜

[@lesliesmith9169]

Great video and thank you

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Glad you enjoyed it, Leslie! Thank you!

[@teujjang]

thank you so much

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much for watching! 💜💜💜

[@claracampbell9714]

Hi can you tell me what is the type of thread you are using and what other threads would you recommend...is there different threads for different bead?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Clara! My go-to is 0.006"/6lb fireline. It is very strong, thread-like, doesn't knot as easily as other threads, hardly frays, doesn't stretch (nearly as much) as monofilament fishing line, and doesn't dry-rot. Some beadweavers also really like WildFire, which is similar, but is more of a personal preference thing. Hope that helps!

[@claracampbell9714]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL Thank you love your videos

[@rachellejune]

I’ve been beading for years, but I was taught to make a knot in the beginning. It always seem to distract from the beaded piece. But you didn’t, and the beads stayed on…..? Have I wasted years on frustration? So I’m going to try this today. (Is there a knot on the end?)

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Rachelle! A lot of people start their beadwork with a "stop bead," which is a bead loosely knotted at the tail, in order to hold the beadwork in place. If you are using a beading thread like Fireline, though, and have some experience beading, I find that a stop bead really isn't necessary. Again, though, I am very used to keeping my tension while beading, and the beads won't fall off the thread once they begin to be woven in. At the end of my piece I put a needle on the tail thread, and weave/knot in at that point. Hope this helps! 💜💜💜

[@rachellejune]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL thank youuuu!! 🎶🎶🎶

[@MissGenXr]

Excellent tutorial. Easy to follow. To make it easier to see thread work, a lighter or white thread might help me as my eyes have trouble seeing and tracking the flow. Otherwise, great instruction. Many tutorials use beads and thread that blend in which make it hard for seeing construction and work.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much for watching! I usually hear from viewers they prefer the dark thread over the light background, but I appreciate you sharing that with me! 💜💜💜

[@azr0118]

Hi! So I recently just learned how to make some fringe earrings but one problem I have is that my fringe is quite stiff... I have been using seed beads and I noticed that they’re kinda not always the same size :/ Would delicas help? Or should I switch to a different type of thread? Any recommendations? Thanks :)

[@chello17]

Thank you! Is it possible to increase a row by more than 1 bead at a time?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Chello! I wish, but brick stitch (except for the very first beads of the row), is a one at a time endeavor. Thanks for asking! 💜💜💜

[@scarlettjewel1]

What kind of string/thread do you use?

[@BethanieLantisdismyudo]

I feel really silly right now. In the very beginning of this tutorial, how do you keep the beads from falling off when you do the ladder stitch? We thread our first beads on and start to go back up through the bead, and then it falls off.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Bethanie! You are more than welcome to use a stop bead. If you leave a tail that's around 6" you should be able to hold the beginning with your fingers, after some practice, without anything falling off. 💜💜💜

[@janenestmj]

I purchased some black fireline & it leaves a black residue on my fingers. This wasn't much of an issue when I used it on a dark beaded piece but I did a ring that is black on the edges & light pink on the inside. I wanted the black so it wouldn't show on the outer edge but the residue discolored the pink. Do you wash your string first?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Janene! That's true - It sometimes leaves a black residue on the fingers (annoying), which comes off easily after a wash. I never noticed it discoloring any of my beads, though, and I use it most of the time. That stinks that it discolored your pink beads - wondering if that had something to do with the coating on those beads specifically, or if you were able to wipe it off? Did you know they make a "satin" version of the black fireline that is supposed to have a coating that doesn't leave a residue? I haven't used it yet, but that's what I have heard.

[@janenestmj]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL maybe because those beads were a matte color??? I found that it washes off after washing my hands on other beads. I'll have to look into the other color. Another difference I've noticed is that it stretches a little & my rings then are too big after a few days. I tried using another fishing line that is more ridged & it doesn't stretch so I've ruled out my weaving tension. I'm still fairly new at weaving so I'm trying to find what works for me & for particular projects.

[@nobodyyo]

Would you be able to do this with pony beads?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Technically yes, it's just that there will be some extra space between the beads due to their size, but it is definitely doable. :)

[@patriciacollins4190]

what kind of thread you using ?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

6lb fireline :)

[@chaliajones8672]

This is awesome! Thank you for the great tutorial!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Chalia! 💜💜💜

[@raiii9941]

what kind of yarn this is? is it cotton yarn or nylon

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi there! This is a non-cotton stretch cord made of elastic fibers. The link to the product can be found below the video. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@jenjesudas4497]

How to tread needle please show my needle keeps falling of

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

If using Fireline, flatten the tip of the thread with pliers, or even your teeth 💜💜💜

[@bobbiebrian6927]

Can you do a video or can you send me something that is a comparison of sizes of crystal rondelle beads?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Bobbie, have you tried google searching a chart for this? I am sure there are some out there if I don't get to it first. Thanks for watching! :)

[@bobbiebrian6927]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL I will try that

[@hildag7439]

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[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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[@tucolora]

OMG I want to learn how to do this so bad, but my brain just can't 😖

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awwwww, maybe coming back to it again another time. Sometimes that helps me. :)

[@kyleecarlson4719]

Mine looked like a random pile of grapes...😭

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

💜💜💜 Keep practicing, Kylee! What kind of thread did you use?

[@rachelgears7085]

Mine too kylee ☹️

[@olesargecraftz]

Great tutorial. Thank you

[@rhondajones6633]

Very helpful, thank you

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm glad to hear it was helpful! 😁 You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@penelopehernandez6382]

Thank u so much