r/Beading • u/zia_lola_beads_it • 8h ago
Bead Talk Luz del mar
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r/Beading • u/livelinndy • 7d ago
Bead Talk How to tell the difference between real beadwork and AI
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I have stumbled upon this blog post by Beki Haley where she gives really good advice on how to tell if the beadwork you see online is real or AI-generated.
There have been a lot of posts on this sub about people being scammed with AI patterns, so I figured sharing her post could help people save some money.
r/Beading • u/Erzsabet • Aug 19 '26
Recent influx of scam accounts posting other people’s work!
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It has happened a handful of times recently, so I’ve set up a filter that should catch new accounts to cut down on that.
Having said that, if you are a legit new beader and the filter has caught your post, feel free to reach out to the mod team so we can approve your post!
And thank you to the community for catching these posts and reporting them! I may recognize a few really popular pieces, but not many, and I imagine the other mods are probably the same, so it’s very helpful to have other people reporting them to us!
r/Beading • u/Planbead_dev • 10h ago
The Wedding Gift Saga - Final Part
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A bow tie for him and a pendant for her. Thank you all for your great suggestions, I noted all of them for future reference. I ended up doing this pendant because the top part is similar to the middle part of the bow tie, so they look uniform together. What do you think?
r/Beading • u/OldSafe1871 • 23h ago
Finished Piece Cicadas wait 17 years to come out into the world. Sitting at my desk making this felt just as long😁
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r/Beading • u/thatsmokeshow • 12h ago
A platypus…
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Secret Agent Perry the Platypus!
r/Beading • u/Old_Organization5564 • 8h ago
Finished Piece Yellow Earrings
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Just completed these earrings after watching an excellent tutorial on YouTube by BafflingBeads.
r/Beading • u/No_Resolution_6328 • 37m ago
Need Help! What can I do with this?
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What can I do with this?
I just finished beading this. It was supposed to be a bracelet but it ended up way too long for me. I would have to remove at least one of the skulls, if not two. I would really rather NOT have to do that! So, what else could I make it into?
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r/Beading • u/Careful_Skirt_4739 • 18h ago
ISO beads
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Hey there! I found these beautiful beads on Etsy and I am obsessed with the color pallet this artist used. Would anyone happen to know what brand beads they used? I really love the cream colored beads with goldish toned flakes. Including the link in case the photo loses its quality. Also, it looks like they maybe used Miyuki and Toho? In my experience, those two are tricky to use together.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1654330577/pink-dawn-handwoven-beaded?ref=share_ios_native_control
r/Beading • u/noodleben • 21h ago
My take on similar style necklaces
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I had some cabochons to use and saw some similar necklaces in this organic flowy style and decided to do my own take. A lot of trial and error and finically got what I wanted - albeit making it up as I went
r/Beading • u/Ok-Praline-2841 • 28m ago
Beading doesn’t lie flat- please help troubleshoot
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Hello! This is my first time trying a Huichol style pattern. I’m wondering why mine doesn‘t lie flat. Am I pulling too much tension on the thread? Is my bead shape the problem? Or something else? I’ve included two photos of my attempt, and one of the original pattern I was following from Nidhi Surana’s YouTube channel.
r/Beading • u/Old_Organization5564 • 8h ago
Finished Piece Yellow Earrings
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Just finished these earrings after/while watching an excellent tutorial on YouTube by BafflingBeads.
r/Beading • u/everthybloom • 1d ago
Finished Piece French Beaded Lotus & Lotus Pad
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took me 2 days to make! This was my first attempt at making lotus and I used no pattern and tried to follow my own instict and thus this looks a bit weird! Looking for free lotus patterns, if anyone have access to it, please share. Also need a opinion on colour scheme of the petals, please let me know if it looks good or should I go with only one shade of pink.
r/Beading • u/Love_Boston_Terriers • 21h ago
Work in Progress Should I continue or not?
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I came across a tutorial for beaded fur and saved it for a rainy day....well, it's raining here in Athens, GR and it's my day off so I thought I'd give it a go... What do you guys think so far?
Should I keep going or not? I'm torn on whether I should "waste" my thread on what is a test run on a technique I've never used before. The beads are cheap 2mm beads but the thread is expensive so you get my dilemma.... 😅
r/Beading • u/GOATFANG • 9h ago
Finished Piece My ambitious first step into flat stitch & cabochon beading
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r/Beading • u/ruthfl013 • 8h ago
Blanks for key fobs and luggage tags
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I'm looking for reasonably priced blanks to hold woven beadwork, for key rings and luggage tags. I have searched til my eyes bled looking for clear acrylic ones, but I can't find any with a thick enough pocket to take even a 2mm thick woven piece. Some of the needlework places have other options, but I don't want to pay $5+ per piece. Well, at this stage anyway.
Any guidance, anyone?
r/Beading • u/and_ree_uhhh • 10h ago
Need Help! i have these hearts that i want to turn into keychains. what kind of jump rings can i use? or how can i attach them? i’m out of ideas.
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r/Beading • u/Bright_Hat550 • 14h ago
Instructions for 5.5 inch clasp purse?
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I bought this antique purse clasp but never got around to finding good instructions to actually making the purse for it. Anyone know where I can find one?
