Beadwork Projects
Beadwork is most usually seen in jewelry, but there are many projects available other than jewelry. In the past, it was a serious craft for many individuals. It is still used to make money, but more people are turning to it as a form of relaxation. Beading can be seen in many different projects including wall hangings, sculpture, pillows, and lamp shades. A great place to start when looking for great beading projects is BeadHuddle.com.
Beadwork crafts can be integrated into almost any style and projects. Adding beading to such items as pillows can create an exotic look to any living area. Beadwork patterns can be found in craft stores as well as by searching online. These beadwork patterns will give you the necessary list of supplies and equipment to buy in order to complete the projects. It is easiest to make a pillow from scratch by finishing the beading design prior to filling and sewing the pillow closed. Obviously, this project needs some amount of skill in both beadworking and sewing, but the finished project is a beautiful handcrafted beadwork pillow.
One of the most popular and easiest beadwork projects is the beaded lamp shade. This project begins with an ordinary old lamp shade and is transformed into a handcrafted beadwork piece of art. It is a good idea to not try to overload the lamp shade with too many beads or it will end up looking cheap. Use a beadwork pattern to pattern the lamp shade and then glue or thread the beads. Beads can also be hung from the base of the lamp shade to add an additional touch of character. The best part of the beadwork lamp shade project is that there are endless possibilities. These lamp shades are perfect for the home, or for gift-giving. This is also an ideal crafts project for children. A handcrafted beadwork lamp shade is a great starter project.
Beadwork bracelets may appear to be an easy beadwork project to tackle, but this can be deceptive. Yes, it is easy to string beads together, attach a clasp and call it a beadwork bracelet, but the fun comes in during designing and creating a truly unique piece of jewelry. There are a lot of beads available at beading supply stores, but those beads are often just not enough to be able to design and create something unique. There are some great online shops as well as retail outlets devoted entirely to beadwork that will have the range of different beads necessary to create a unique beadwork bracelet. Beads come in all different shapes, sizes, and materials. The possibilities of combinations and designs are endless. Beadwork jewelry is the most common use of beads, but that is because it is very gratifying to create something that others will admire worn.
Beadwork is most often seen in jewelry, but these projects, including the pillow and lamp shade break out of that mold. The beadwork bracelet is a great place to start in beadwork design. Beadworking provides a wonderful outlet for creativity and imagination.
If you love beadworking and are interested in joining a new and exciting online beading community where you can share your passion, learn and meet other beading enthusiasts, then a great place to visit is BeadHuddle.com. At BeadHuddle.com, you can set up your own profile pages, post photos of your latest beading creations and designs, upload and share ‘how to’ beading videos, chat online, write articles and blogs about beading and beadworking, ask questions, share tips and participate in forum discussions and polls, post comments and rate other member’s contributions, take part in quizzes, post events and announcements about beading fairs, markets and shows in your local area, and so much more. Best of all, the site is free to join.
To learn more about BeadHuddle.com, go here: Beading Community
