Tips & Techniques
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About this Tip:
Collapsible beading needles can be especially helpful when working with seed beads and ribbon.
Components:
The products featured in this tip are listed below.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: These are the 2 different styles of beading needles. |
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Step 2: The first example I will show you is how to thread our hand-dyed silk ribbon through the eye. |
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Step 3: Once you have pulled it through the eye, you're ready to string your beads. I use these needles to string gemstone beads, lampwork glass, ceramic beads, polymer clay and czech glass onto ribbon. |
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Step 4: You can see in the image how the eye is more elongated as it pulls through the bead. |
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Step 5: Now you've successfully pulled a bead onto ribbon with a collapsible needle! |
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Step 6: When you finish the project, the needle may look a bit misshapen. I recommend placing the eye of the needle over one side of your round nose pliers. Slide the eye down working it around until it has regained its shape. |
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Step 7: Good as new. |
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Step 8: The second example I have to show you is threading seed beads onto One-G thread. |
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Step 9: Simply slide on as many seed beads as you want that will fit the length of the needle. |
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Step 10: They should glide over the collapsible eye without any trouble. |
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Step 11: Now you have strung your beads and the eye is still in its original shape. |
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On Aug 30, 2011 at 2:58 pm #
Princess Rabbit says:I’m so glad I decided to check out this section as I’m about to start making Czech glass necklaces using ribbon. I didn’t know exactly how this would work, but now I do!
Thanks!
On Sep 10, 2011 at 7:26 pm #
c es mom says:I am so excited to get started beading!! Any tips or advice?
On Sep 10, 2011 at 7:27 pm #
c es mom says:What kinds of staples, tools, etc will I need?
Thanks!
On Apr 04, 2012 at 6:28 pm #
DazzleBeads says:I am excited to see this as I have some Christmas wired ribbons that I think would work well with some wooden beads.
On Sep 15, 2012 at 9:50 pm #
Jahna n says:I love this magazine!! any tips where I can fine instruction on making scroll bracelets???
On Jan 05, 2013 at 8:17 pm #
Violette N says:love the site and will be ordering soon. good instructions also
On Jul 25, 2013 at 8:07 pm #
Amor S says:I am glad I found this site. I would like to purchase the needle to use for my ribbon to go through the beads.
On Oct 22, 2016 at 6:24 pm #
M manthis says:I love beading! Am teaching my 26 year old daughter how to bead! I like your prices and the variety of beads and baubles!
On May 23, 2017 at 7:35 pm #
Digidiva says:Love your site. Your selection of charms, beads, and supplies is a feast for jewelry artists. Your payment and checkout process is a walk in the park. What fun to log in to Lima Beads.
Cheers & Smiles, Anne
On Nov 02, 2018 at 9:24 am #
Bobbie C says:Nice design. Thank you. Do you have a video showing HOW you got all those threads through the little hole in the needle? Where can I find the brown/green smooth rondelle bead in the photo? What size is it? TIA
On Nov 02, 2018 at 9:31 am #
Bobbie C says:Where can I find a photo of the finished project? I like the colors and elements. Is it a necklace, bracelet or earrings? Thank you.