How to Use Beadweaving Components

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In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie shows you how to use beadweaving components from various projects into beautiful jewelry!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

How to Use Beadweaving Components
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 15/0 Seed Beads
  • Needle and Thread
  • Jump Rings
  • Wire Guards
  • Glueable Bases
  • E6000 Glue
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather Components: Collect all leftover or singular bead components.
    Plan Your Design: Lay out the components to visualize the final piece.
    Connect with Thread: Use a needle and thread to sew components together, reinforcing at connection points.
    Add Hardware: Where applicable, attach jump rings and wire guards to components for easy linking.
    Glue Components: For components that can't be sewn or linked, use E6000 glue to attach them to bases like rings or bracelets.
    Finalize and Wear: Allow any glued components to dry completely before wearing your new, uniquely assembled jewelry.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie shows you how to use beadweaving components from various projects into beautiful jewelry!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 15/0 Seed Beads
  • Needle and Thread
  • Jump Rings
  • Wire Guards
  • Glueable Bases
  • E6000 Glue
  • Project Steps

    Gather Components: Collect all leftover or singular bead components.
    Plan Your Design: Lay out the components to visualize the final piece.
    Connect with Thread: Use a needle and thread to sew components together, reinforcing at connection points.
    Add Hardware: Where applicable, attach jump rings and wire guards to components for easy linking.
    Glue Components: For components that can't be sewn or linked, use E6000 glue to attach them to bases like rings or bracelets.
    Finalize and Wear: Allow any glued components to dry completely before wearing your new, uniquely assembled jewelry.