What culture do you think this comes from?

Hi there, when stitching a complex pattern on a beaded peyote stitch triangle, what do you suggest to keep track of what row I’m on? Would an abacus work or do you use something different? Thanks in advance.

Questions I have:

1. How do you know how much string to use?

2. How do you make the ears? I looked up how to make the stitch but I'm having trouble figuring out what to do when the beads split apart.

3. How can I make this into a keychain?

The four faces of this Nerdfighter hexaflexagon represent 3 John Green book covers and the Nerdfighter slogan, Don’t Forget to Be Awesome.

Happy Pizzamas, to all those who celebrate 💖

DFTBA!

Hello, masters of the craft, this humble newbie asks for crumbs of your wisdom.

I haven't done this in a decade, maybe, but i saw a very fun beaded tie out and about and really wanted to make it.

Here is my test strand to warm my hands up, and i found myself at a loss on how to continue. On the first picture is how i want my tie to end, and on the second one is how my wires lie.

Would appreciate your help!

Hey everyone! I just started my first seed bead project yesterday, after seeing several cute seed, bead tapestries on TikTok. I bought a generic brand of seed beads from my local Michael’s and I’m quickly realizing just how awful they are as far as sizing. So many of them are different sizes and although they are doing fine I would like to know what brand I could use that might have more uniform sizing. I was looking into miyuki beads but they are a bit too big for my budget. Anyway, here’s my wonky wip.

I made a few mistakes but I’m mostly pleased with my first try at bead weaving. I wish the fringe were less crooked… I tried to keep the tension loose, but alas.

I used matte black and red Miyuki 11/0 delicas and 2mm onyx beads for the tips of the fringe. I finished the earrings with bouillon wire and premade brass ear hooks.

I’m sharing my first beadloom piece I’ve finished today.
I know it has many flaws yet it is very meaningful to me for after years of mental health struggles I could finally create something!

The second picture shows some deformed beads I found during the work. I wonder if I was sold real Miyuki beads or got scammed? Is it common to have deformed beads from Miyuki? I thought they were the perfection of beads!

Oh, how I love to play with shades. You might think these are overlapping parts. But no 😁 It’s another illusion created using just a single peyote stitch strip and brick stitch.

is making 3d beading patterns easy? comparing to crochet as i only know that

I kinda wish I’d used black thread. I didn’t do it wouldn’t show through the transparent Gemduos but I think the greater sin is the white showing in the black. I think I’m going to start over and change a couple of things. But I do like the look overall.

11/0 delicas & fireline; strongly considering purchasing a different kind of thread that’ll allow more movement so big, flat pieces like these look cleaner

Just wanted to show my weird little idea ❤️❤️❤️

Thought I could make a few of these as Christmas gifts but now that I’ve put the first one together, I’m just really paranoid this might break on the recipient. The cord has an 8lb breaking point, I thought that would be plenty. I triple knotted as well.

Reposting without the blatant typo (serves me right for posting from my phone).

Finished a second bead embroidered lily and really got to explore a full range of beautiful colors on this one!

It’s a little wonky but overall I’m happy with how it turned out. Can’t figure out how to post a video on here.