i’m building stock before i start selling my work, here’s a few of the beaded thing i have so far! any feedback is welcomed ☺️

watermelon pattern from AtelierOia on Etsy, pearl drops are a free beadsmagic pattern, tila beads were me playing around

How many pendants does one person need? I have no idea, but I guess I'm going to find out. I just started beading about two weeks ago and I have fallen *hard* 😂

I'm still learning about how to use various findings, but I'm getting there. The hardest part is simply learning what different pieces are used for. Is there a finding that you really like using to finish off a piece and give it that final polish?

I was in the bead store recently and someone I see there often mentioned they’re opening a little business in a touristy area and asked me if I would want to feature my work for purchase there. They’ve seen a number of my projects and apparently they like my stuff. Huge compliment and I appreciate it.

I had no ambition to hawk my wares, though. I don’t desire feedback or opinions from people who don’t know what they’re talking about. The first time I have to explain to a customer that the AI image they want violates the laws of physics and they argue with me I will yeet them into the nearest volcano, so, better not. 😂

But the idea of simply making things I like and putting them in her store and then people I never have to meet can buy it if they want to is more appealing than the volcano scenario. Only I haven’t the faintest idea how to price things.

I have sold artwork before and I know it’s never for what it’s actually worth once you factor in my time. I know what I pay for the materials. I don’t know how to figure out what things actually go for and where to position myself.

Ideas?

For reference here are some things I’ve made. For the brick stitch and peyote animals the only truly original designs are the unicorn and the (still unfinished/unresolved) rat, the others I modified someone else’s pattern. I am now able to make my own patterns though so I would be doing that for anything I wanted to be on offer.

I’m pretty sure this is allowed because I’m not trying to get you guys to purchase anything. If I’ve misunderstood the rules I apologize.

Tried making it without the tutorial 🙈
What do you guys think?

This one was beaded by my daughter using a pattern I designed — loom technique, took her about a week to 10 days working in her free time (not full days, just evenings here and there).
Size: 61 cm total length (51 cm necklace + 10 cm fringe), 9.5 cm wide, weighs 112 g.

Hi everyone
Im trying a bead bag for the first time, i used fishing line 0.6mm but i am not sure the result is sturdy enough, it is a bit soggy. So i need bigger beads or thicker line? What are your suggestions for a good result?
This is what i have done so far

(I tried bigger holes first - each square consisting 8 beads instead of 4 but it was much more soggy So i started over)

i’m building stock before i start selling my work, here’s a few of the beaded thing i have so far! any feedback is welcomed ☺️

watermelon pattern from AtelierOia on Etsy, pearl drops are a free beadsmith pattern, tila beads were me playing around

I recently went on a trip to Hawai’i and hiked the Crouching Lion
I did this beaded artwork on a 15.7” x 11.8” canvas
Instead of sewing I used craft glue to glue the seed beads 😅 cheating I know but I’m in love with how it turned out!

how could I restring this so that the beads are not so separated? I aim to recreate the second photo’s tighter pattern.

I have synesthesia which for me means that I associated people with specific colors and textures. Recently I’ve been rendering my impressions of people into beaded artwork and this one is of my husband, Jake. I associate him with warm fuzzy gold tones and was drawn to a labyrinth design.

In my process I identify the colors basically right away but the design can take ages. My synesthesia is color and texture based so I don’t have specific images associated with people. Sometimes it takes a few iterations of design before I get the right color balance and textural effect and it “feels” like that person.

I’m really happy with how this one turned out and it was a really fun surprise for him ❤️ It’s the largest piece I’ve made to date!

Heyo

It's the summer holidays, Im bored and think I found something to get myself into. Beading

Problem is that I need to figure out what I want to make in order to know where to start and I don't know what are the options available to me. This is hard bc Im fully blind so it's hard to know what would call to me if u know what I mean

Basically how would Russian spirals vs French beading look like for example.

I decided I wanted to learn this stuff bc I got a 3d beaded lizard which I thought was cool. Apparently it's bead weaving... and now Im curious about what other beading styles can produce

Hopefully this post makes sense. And thanks!

In spirit of the world cup finals!

I don't actually follow the sport myself but thought I'd try making this as a gift for a friend who does!

Materials

- Fireline 4lb microfused braided bead thread

- Miyuki 11/0 Round

- Miyuki 11/0 Delica (for the center of the black blocks)

I had been creating some beaded animal and wondered if anyone can guess what this one is if I don’t mention it. That way I know if I need to do improvement or not. Thanks.

Hi, i saw someone on YouTube using bead bandits to finish off their pieces and think they look great and really easy to use. I'm in the UK and can't find these anywhere - no independent bead shops, amazon etc. Are they called a different name here? I don't think they're a new thing, so I'm also wondering why they aren't used more? Do people not like them? Thanks!

Pattern is by mindofjulia! I’ve never done this kind of work before so I’m quite pleased with it even though there’s some mistakes. Next time I’ll take more time with the fins and stitching the sides together but I think I was just so excited to say it was done 😅

I finished this last Wednesday and I am excited to do her bumblebee pattern next and another attempt at a fish!

Im not used to selling my crafts, times are hard rn and money is tight. I'm wondering what others opinions are on my hangers that I've made. Also like what kind of price range someone might pay for this? Sorry if this isnt rhe right thread for this, I am also still a beginner.

Iv been buying different threads like fireline wildfire and just 00.25mm strand threat but nothing fits through the John James size 12 and 15 needles that I have. Can anyone share somw tips? Im tried of buying thread that just dosent fit. I also have some Czech glass beads that im trying to use

This little mushroom pin started as a filler design, because I had space on my embroidery hoop, but I wear it way more than any of the other designs from that hoop! I've been beading things like this for maybe 6 months, and it's so fun.