Supplies & Resources

Miyuki Delica 11/0 Seed Beads

The gold standard for bead weaving. Perfectly uniform tubular beads with consistent sizing across all colors. Each 7.2g tube holds approximately 1,440 beads. Available in hundreds of colors and finishes.

Miyuki Delica Bundle Packs

Pre-curated color palettes — Earth Picasson, Berry Patch, Denim, and more. Great for starting a project when you want coordinated colors without buying individual tubes.

Toho Round 11/0 Seed Beads

Japanese precision beads with slightly larger holes than Miyuki — ideal for designs requiring multiple thread passes. Excellent color range from opaques to metallics.

Toho Treasure 11/0 Beads

Toho's answer to the Delica — same tubular shape for precise bead weaving with Toho's signature larger hole. Excellent for peyote and brick stitch.

Preciosa Seed Beads (Czech)

Czech-made glass beads known for rich color saturation and excellent consistency. A favorite for brick stitch and right-angle weave projects.

Seed Bead Assortment Kits

Multi-color starter packs with 24-50 colors in one box. Ideal for beginners building their first palette or for testing color combinations before buying full tubes.

Fireline Braided Thread (Smoke, 4-6lb)

Micro-fused braided Dyneema — the strongest fiber per diameter ever made. Smoke grey disappears in your work. 4lb for delicate peyote, 6lb for loom and structural work.

Fireline Crystal (Clear)

Same Fireline strength in a clear/white color. Use when working with light-colored or transparent beads where smoke grey would show through.

KO Nylon Beading Thread

Made in Japan, 100% nylon, pre-waxed. Colorfast, abrasion-resistant, and tangle-resistant. Knots tightly and securely. Available in 30+ colors.

Nymo Beading Thread

Classic nylon thread for lightweight beadwork. Very flexible and easy to work with for beginners. Available in sizes B, D, and F.

Wildfire Beading Thread

Thermally bonded beading thread that resists fraying. Will not stretch. Good alternative to Fireline for beaders who prefer a softer hand.

Thread Heaven Conditioner

Thread conditioner that reduces static, prevents tangling, and protects thread. Apply before beading to make any thread easier to work with.

Beading Needles — Size 10

Standard size for most seed bead work. Thin enough for 11/0 beads with room for multiple thread passes. Rigid with a small flexible eye.

Beading Needles — Size 12

Extra-fine needles for tight multi-pass stitches and smaller beads (15/0). Essential for advanced peyote and right-angle weave.

Big Eye Beading Needles

Split down the middle for ultra-easy threading — the entire needle is an eye. Great for beginners or beaders with vision challenges.

Twisted Wire Beading Needles

Flexible wire needles with a large collapsible eye. Best for stringing and light beadwork. Excellent for loom work and finishing.

The Beadsmith Metal Bead Loom Kit

Complete starter kit with metal loom (12.5" x 2.5" x 3"), thread, needles, and 18g of glass beads. Sturdy construction. Good for bracelets and narrow projects.

Adjustable Bead Loom

Expandable wooden or metal looms with adjustable length for wider and longer projects. Multiple tension settings. Better for serious loom work.

The Beadsmith ComfortLoom

Ergonomic standing loom with angled work surface and 4 length settings (7.5" to 10.5" work area). Reduces neck and back strain during long sessions.

Beading Pliers Set (3-Piece)

Chain-nose, round-nose, and flat-nose pliers for finishing work — attaching clasps, opening jump rings, crimping. Essential for wearable jewelry.

Bead Storage Organizer Boxes

Multi-grid containers with adjustable dividers and clear lids. Keeps bead colors sorted and visible. Label stickers included.

Flocked Bead Mat

Soft, velvety work surface that prevents beads from rolling and bouncing. Usually 9"x12" or larger. Gray or neutral color to see beads clearly.

Bead Scooper & Tray Set

Small scoops and sorting trays for picking up and organizing beads while you work. Triangular trays pour beads back into tubes cleanly.

Scissors & Thread Cutters

Fine-point embroidery scissors or thread cutters for precision trimming. Sharp enough to cut Fireline and snip thread flush against beadwork.

LED Magnifying Craft Lamp (3x-10x)

Daylight LED with built-in magnifying lens. Clamp or base mount. Adjustable brightness and arm position. Saves your eyes and catches color accuracy.

TOMSOO 10X Magnifying Glass with Light

10X real glass lens with 1500 lumens, 5 color modes, and stepless dimming. 2-in-1 design with clamp and weighted base. USB powered gooseneck for hands-free positioning. Ideal for examining tiny beads and detailed stitch work.

OttLite Desk Lamp

Full-spectrum daylight LED desk lamp designed for crafters. Reduces eye strain and shows true bead colors. Multiple models from compact to studio-size.

Beading Patterns for Peyote & Brick Stitch

By Ann Benson. Hundreds of full-color patterns for peyote and brick stitch — earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, and dimensional pieces. Beginner directions included.

The Big Book of Beading Patterns

By Bead&Button Magazine. Compendium of patterns for peyote, brick, square stitch, and loomwork. Organized by theme — animals, flowers, holidays, and more.

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80+ Seed Bead Weaving Patterns

By Natalee Alex. Patterns in peyote or brick stitch plus loom patterns and paper graph templates. Covers animals, Christmas, quotes, charms, and more.

500 Bead Weaving Patterns for Bracelets

By Emilie Ramon. 500 designs for loom and off-loom woven bracelets covering peyote, brick, loom, and other weaving stitches. A massive visual reference.

Seed Bead Savvy

By Editors of Bead&Button Magazine. A curated collection of seed bead projects from Bead&Button covering multiple stitch types and skill levels.

Loom Beading Patterns & Techniques

By Ann Benson. Patterns, techniques, and finishing methods for both novice and accomplished loom beaders. Covers warp threading and professional finishing.

Best of Bead and Button: Peyote Stitch

25+ best peyote projects with step-by-step instructions. Covers 2-drop, 3-drop, ruffled, and spiral peyote techniques.

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Brick Stitch, Peyote & Bead-Weaving Techniques

By Lucie Fossemalle. 18 projects covering brick stitch, even- and odd-count peyote, circular peyote, crossed-thread weaving, and loom work.

Mastering Herringbone Stitch

Complete guide to herringbone (ndebele) stitch. Covers flat, tubular, twisted, and spiral variations. Essential for beaders exploring beyond peyote and brick.

Right Angle Weave Beading

Technique books covering RAW — one of the most versatile stitches for 3D beadwork, bezels, and structural pieces.

Bead Crochet (Beadwork How-To)

By Bethany Barry. Comprehensive bead crochet guide covering history, tools, stitches, and basic crochet techniques. A dozen projects at all skill levels.

Tapestry Bead Crochet: Projects & Techniques

By Ann Benson. 18 tapestry bead crochet projects — purses, cases, and more — with techniques and step-by-step instructions.

Beading With Herringbone Stitch

By Vicki Star. Traces herringbone/ndebele stitch from its South African roots. Covers tubes, curls, circles, arcs, and structural variations.

Bead Weaving on a Loom

By Carol Porter & Fran Ortmeyer. 11 step-by-step projects for bracelets, necklaces, and earrings with clear instructions on warping, weaving, and finishing.

Loom Beading for Beginners

By Abagail Welch. 20 step-by-step woven jewelry projects covering warp threading, seed bead patterns, and finishing techniques. Great entry point for loom work.

The Seed Bead Book: Over 35 Projects

By Kate Haxell. Beginner-friendly with 35+ projects covering weaving and wirework — earrings, chokers, rings, and pendants using modern seed beads.

The Beader's Color Mixing Directory

By Sandra Wallace. 200 curated color schemes with actual beadwork photos showing color combinations, broken down by percentage. Essential for color theory in beadwork.

Shaped Beadwork & Beyond

By Diane Fitzgerald. 40 projects exploring geometric figures formed into 3D beaded pieces — stars, hearts, and dimensional designs using peyote stitch. Intermediate to advanced.

Geometric Beadwork

By Jean Power. In-depth exploration of geometric and mathematical forms in beadwork — polyhedra, stellated shapes, and complex 3D structures. For advanced beaders.

Lobster Clasps & Jump Rings Assortment

Mixed-metal findings for finishing bracelets and necklaces. Sterling silver, gold-filled, and base metal options. Various sizes.

Slide Tube Clasps for Loom & Peyote

Multi-strand slide clasps designed specifically for loom and flat peyote bracelets. Available in 2-strand through 7-strand. Silver and gold finishes.

Earring Hooks & Posts

Sterling silver, gold-filled, and surgical steel earring findings. French hooks, lever-backs, and posts for turning patterns into wearable art.

Bead Caps, Cones & End Caps

Finishing elements for tubular and rope-style beadwork. Hide thread ends and create a professional finish. Available in various metals and sizes.

XP-Pen Star G640 — Budget Pick

Ultra-thin (2mm) screenless tablet with 6x4" active area and 8192 pressure levels. Battery-free stylus, works with Windows, Mac, and Chromebook. The most affordable way to start drawing bead patterns digitally.

HUION Inspiroy H640P — Best Value

6x4" drawing tablet with 8192 pressure levels, tilt support, and 6 customizable hotkeys. Battery-free stylus with paper-like surface texture. Works with Mac, PC, Android, and Linux.

Wacom Intuos Small — Industry Standard

The trusted name in drawing tablets. 6x3.7" active area with battery-free pen, 4 ExpressKeys, and Bluetooth connectivity. Includes bundled creative software. Works with Mac, Windows, and Chromebook.

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XP-Pen Deco Pro LW Gen 2 — Wireless Mid-Range

11x7" wireless Bluetooth 5.0 tablet with 16,384 pressure levels, X3 Pro Smart Chip stylus, and shortcut remote. Dual-device pairing, 10+ hour battery, USB-C wired option. Ideal for detailed pattern work on larger canvases.

HUION Kamvas 13 Gen 3 — Best Pen Display

13.3" pen display with 16,384 pressure levels (PenTech 4.0), fully laminated anti-glare screen, 99% sRGB color accuracy, and dual dials. Draw directly on the screen — see your beads exactly where you place them. Works with PC, Mac, and Android.

Wacom One 14 — Premium Pen Display

14" Full HD laminated pen display with 4096 pressure levels and tilt recognition. 98% sRGB color accuracy, 16ms response time, and battery-free pen. Single USB-C cable connectivity for Windows, Mac, and Chromebook. Includes creative software trials.