Tips & Techniques
Get tips and techniques to become a better beader at Lima Beads.
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on “String a Guru Bead on a Mala Necklace”:“Yikes, I’m having the worst time trying to string that 20mm African turquoise guru bead. This…” read »
on “Make a Birthstone Pendant”:“They don’t carry it anymore:(…” read »
- on “Make a Birthstone Pendant”:
“How can I buy the bezel tag? I cannot find it on your site! …” read »
- on “Making a Fish Tail Braid”:
“Wonderfully easy to follow tutorial! Love the design results! Will be trying this knot.…” read »
- on “Making a Shamballa Bracelet”:
“Does the cord used have to be Chinese Knotting Cord or would C-Lon work?…” read »
- on “Make a Birthstone Pendant”:
“Love the idea, where can I find the bezel tag. Every time I search for bezel…” read »
- on “Preparing and Using Resin”:
“Please try using customer service to ask your questions!…” read »
- on “Preparing and Using Resin”:
“I want to dispense resin into small jewelry molds to look like real jewels, is there…” read »
- on “String a Guru Bead on a Mala Necklace”:
“Thank you, thank you thankyou!! It took a bit of wiggling the needle around to go…” read »
on “How to Prevent Bubbles in Your Resin”:“Great tip. Do you have any tips for Doming?…” read »
- on “Using a Crimp Cover”:
“Yes! Your advice is totally on the mark. Crimp tubes are a thousand times better than…” read »
- on “How to set a Nunn Design Glass Dome”:
“Are the coloured glass domes actually available to sell on lima beads? I can't imagine…” read »
on “Wrap Loom Basics”:“Love the inked cork cord ideas! I just signed up for your newsletter. I read some…” read »
on “D.I.Y. Tassels”:“Tassels always add a "je ne sais quoi" to ANY piece of jewelry, whether made of…” read »
- on “Using the Square Knot”:
“Thank you for this video!!!…” read »
- on “Using a Crimp Cover”:
“For those of you that noted your crimp BEADS seem to slip. I had the…” read »
on “How to use Katiedid components”:“Interesting tool…” read »
- on “Using Collapsible Beading Needles”:
“Where can I find a photo of the finished project? I like the colors and elements.…” read »
- on “Using Collapsible Beading Needles”:
“Nice design. Thank you. Do you have a video showing HOW you got all those threads…” read »
- on “Make a Bolo Necklace”:
“THANKS FOR ALL OF THE BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS AND IDEAS,SOON I'LL BE SHARING A FEW OF MY…” read »
- on “String a Guru Bead on a Mala Necklace”:
“How do you attach the tassel?…” read »
- on “Using the Sliding Square Knot”:
“How can I print the snake knot instructions?…” read »
- on “Using the Sliding Square Knot”:
“I want to print the snake knot, but for some reason I can't. All would allow…” read »
- on “Coloring Metal with Alcohol Inks”:
“I forgot to get my Medical ID bracelet engraving enhanced when I ordered. Will alcohol…” read »
- on “Preparing and Using Resin”:
“I have a small blue stone, unusual shape, and several small opals, no-holes. I bought…” read »
- on “Make a Stretch Bracelet”:
“Thanks…” read »
on “Make a Bolo Necklace”:“Beautiful Bolo necklaces Ms.Ali
thanks for supplies for every jewelry makers needs Lima Beadsyour awsome…” read »
on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:“I know I’m waaaaaaay late to the game here on this post but I thought I’d…” read »
- on “Rejuvenating Gilders Paste”:
“I've been using GP for several years, with no sealer, and the smell goes away fast.…” read »
- on “Make a Stretch Bracelet”:
“What size of cording to use for 6mm stone beads? Thank you in advance! Respectfully, ~Denise~…” read »
- on “String a Guru Bead on a Mala Necklace”:
“Very nice tutorial, and the information is wonderful. I am wondering if you could use…” read »
- on “Coloring Metal with Alcohol Inks”:
“I'm looking for something to add a wash of color to a silver charm, rather like…” read »
- on “Using the Beadalon Jump Ring Maker”:
“Will the 18 gauge German wire work with this?…” read »
- on “Make a Stretch Bracelet”:
“I am very new to beading and love tutorials online.…” read »
on “How to Finish 10mm & 20mm Hand Tooled Leather Straps”:“I love these bracelets !! I think they're really cool !!…” read »
- on “Wrap Loom Basics”:
“Love the video. I had been intimidated by the seed bead projects until I saw…” read »
- on “Make a Bolo Necklace”:
“where to find the supplie…” read »
on “Using Lillypilly Metal Sheets & Discs”:“Love, love Lima Beads! Huge selection, such original designs!…” read »
- on “Crystal Clay”:
“I'm thinking about using this material to line a 'yerba mate gourd' made out of wood.…” read »
on “Non-Identical Twins”:“I've always had a "thing" about earrings having to match -- my new idea is for…” read »
Watch the video below for a quick tutorial on the basics of using Enamel Accents to make colorful dots, teardrops, and other design effects on your metal.
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On Sep 29, 2016 at 4:59 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Fantastic! I have been looking for a product like this to fill-in on pendants. Was thinking of using car touch-up paints–but this will work perfectly. Love the wide range of colors. Thanks so much!!
On Sep 29, 2016 at 6:21 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:I love the enamel look and the ease of use from these enamels. I’ve only seen the torch fired enameling. I just don’t want to mess with fire since I use a card table in my family room for all beading. Now I don’t have to worry.
On Sep 30, 2016 at 8:53 am #
CAS says:Very cool, and looks super easy to use. Oh the possibilities!
On Sep 30, 2016 at 4:30 pm #
SquirrelGirl aka Angela says:These are awesome! I see that they can be used on metal but how strong is the bond? Is it permanent like the patinas? I wouldn’t want them it to chip off.
On Oct 06, 2016 at 12:23 pm #
S KatollakaSue says:Cool! I don’t want to use products that need open flame, so this is good. Sure opens a broad new door!
On Oct 15, 2016 at 5:54 pm #
sweetjane says:I can’t wait to get some!I’m a little shy of using a torch…so these are perfect!
On Oct 19, 2016 at 4:08 am #
Annabel says:That Caribbean Blue colour.. It calls me. This is awesome!
This is great for people like me who are afraid of setting the house on fire using a torch or naked flame.
On Mar 03, 2017 at 3:56 pm #
CzechChickStudio says:Would love it if they also came in metallics-gold, silver, copper, etc. I’d use a ton of it!!