Materials Beads Seed Beads - range in size from 3 to 24 - the larger the number the smaller the bead - size 11 is the most common - beware that seed beads from different manufacturers or companies may vary in size - Japanese or Delica beads are higher quality with uniform size throughout and well suited to peyote work - Czech glass beads are more irregular and may need ‘culling’ to remove misshapen beads - Avoid and dispose of beads that are too tight on the needle (provided that you are using the right size of needle and thread) Bugle Beads - long thin tubes of glass - range in size from 2-3.5mm - warning: may be sharp so be careful Charlotte Beads - tiny Czech made glass beads with one flat side or facet Needles - beading needles have smaller eyes to allow the needle to pass easily through the bead - long needles are best for any work where you might be picking up a large number of beads at once eg fringing. - Short needles are best for when you only pick up one bead at a time eg. Peyote or for working on small parts or tight places (like small doll bits) - Beading needles are also sized, the smallest is 16, the largest is a size 10 Bead Size Needle Size Needed 11 sead beads 10 or 12 sharps 14 sead beads 13 or 15 needle 20 sead beads 16 needle - needles will become bent if you pull on the needle rather than the thread to pull tension. Dispose of bent needles. Wax - used to keep the thread from knotting & ...
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