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Maybe you’ve loved beads for as long as you can remember, as I
have. Or perhaps you first noticed beads when a bead store
opened nearby or you saw a friend’s bead-embroidered shirt.
Once you become aware of beads, you’ll probably notice them
everywhere; beautiful beads from all over the globe, of every color
and shape, combined in countless styles.
When I first bought my first beads 3 years ago, it cost me
RM$2.00 and they were made of plastic. I had to search and
ask questions which people are selfish and will not answer.
So I learned through the hard way that is through trial and
error. When we came back here a year and a half ago, we found
that there are not many stores that specialize in beads and beading
materials. And if there were they are expensive.
People of all ages are discovering the wonder of beads.
Creating a unique, decorative and functional work of art never
loses its thrill. Beading does call for time, money and
skill, but you have many options. You can spend five ringgit
or five hundred on materials. You can spend minutes on a
necklace or months on a wall hanging. Even with no experience
you can quickly make a gorgeous bead necklace, earrings, ring and
the like.
You’ll also discover you can bead inexpensive gifts. You
can make bead jewellery; a multicolored strand of seed beads,
elaborate bracelet with ethnic beads, or an elegant black choker
with a crystal pendant and many more. You can bead cushions,
clothes, bags, shoes and many more…. If you can think of it,
chances are you can make it with beads.
BASIC BEADWORK USING STRING / WIRE
Bead stringing is a great place for a new beader to start.
You’ll have the fun of combining different bead shapes and colors
without worrying about complicated techniques. And that’s
what beading is all about; choosing from an amazing assortment of
beads to find a combination that’s right for you. Bead
stringing rewards your efforts instantly. In minutes you can
make a gorgeous necklace, choker or bracelet and wear it right
away.
Stringing beads, the first method of combining beads are
invented has remained popular through a 30,000 evolution in beading
techniques. Most people learn to string beads as children,
often with big, brightly colored plastic beads that pop
together. Stringing, despite its simplicity, has produced
some of the most stunning jewellery ever made.
Earring must be among the most popular jewellery of all
time. Today they’re as fashionable as ever. You can
make beaded earrings that are simple, elegant or funky, in delicate
metal tones or riot of color. Whatever your style, earrings
can express it. You don’t even have to pierce your ears;
earring findings are available for pierced and unpierced ears.
Beaded earrings are fast, easy and inexpensive to create. They
can be make through stringing or wire methods. They make
great gifts, and a few pairs of earrings can help you feel as
though you have a whole wardrobe. You can create unique
designs.
We take you to begin with an easy-and inexpensive-bead string /
wire projects today. Enjoy!! |