![]() ![]() So how do you choose a pattern that will give you the most bang for your buck?īeading patterns that have the most value are ones that can be reused over and over. You may spend several hours creating a beaded bracelet or necklace from a pattern. There are of course the beads to purchase, and the investment of time in creating the project. However, choosing a pattern has more costs beyond the price of the pattern. How is a pattern an investment? Most beading patterns are quite affordable, that’s true. Also, if you like to travel with your bead project (like I do!), patterns with less colors are much more portable. A lot more time and headache will go into setting up your beading tray for a pattern with more colors. When bead weaving, each bead needs to be clearly labeled and readily available while beading the pattern. ![]() I say that because it’s easier to set up a bead tray with the supplies for a 6 color project than a 25 color project. I like to work patterns with 10 colors or less – not only are they less expensive to buy beads for, but they are much easier make. If you are new to bead weaving, be sure to check to see how many bead colors are required for the pattern you are interested in. Of course, you’ll have the beads for more than one project, but the initial investment in beads will be steep. More beading colors means one thing – lots of money! For beading patterns that use Delica beads for example, a pattern using 20 Delica colors you don’t have on hand could cost anywhere from $80-$125 to purchase. One (negative) review left for this store with beautiful patterns said the image was beautiful, but the buyer didn’t realize the pattern called for over 45 different bead colors! How did the beading pattern artist accomplish the incredible detail and vivid imagery through beads?īy using A TON of beading colors, that’s how. The wide peyote stitch bracelet designs featured detailed imagery of flowers, birds, and faces. This one is a big one! I recently came across an Etsy shop with gorgeous beaded patterns. How many bead colors are needed to complete the beading pattern? Check for this information in the beading pattern description, and if you don’t see it, send the seller a message and inquire before purchasing. Thankfully, most good beading pattern designers clearly state whether or not the pattern includes instructions for the technique. However, if you haven’t loomed in a long time, you might want a refresher. You may find that for projects using your favorite technique, you don’t need any basic instructions. Others assume the beader is familiar with the technique and are just selling their beaded design art. Some pattern designers provide full instructions for the beading technique used for the project. There is no standard bead pattern format that bead pattern sellers must follow. But when you dug further, you discovered that the pattern was just that – a pattern with no beading instructions? I know I have, and it is frustrating! ![]() Have you ever bought a beading pattern impulsively because you loved how the design looked? Maybe you weren’t familiar with the beading technique, but figured you’d learn it through the beading pattern instructions. ![]() However, if you buy a loom bracelet pattern and you don’t have a loom because you prefer peyote stitch, you’ll be disappointed. Flat bead woven bracelets like loom work and peyote stitch can look very similar at first glance. This tip may be obvious, but I must say I’ve gotten caught up in the design of a pattern without confirming this very basic piece of information. What beading technique does the pattern use? If you’re already a beading pattern lover, I have a free gift for you, too! You can download the pattern shown in the photo above for free! It’s my way of saying thanks for visiting my blog! You can get the free pattern file from a link at the bottom of this post. Even if you don’t bead using a loom or Peyote Stitch or a loom, these tips will still be helpful when starting a new beading project. These patterns are usually for wide, flat bracelets woven with very small Delica or other glass seed beads. Sometimes the pattern we choose isn’t a good fit for us, and we end up frustrated! To solve that problem, consider the following 7 tips to be sure you don’t waste any more money on beading patterns!īefore we begin, I want to make it clear that the beading patterns I’m referring to in this post are peyote stitch and beading loom patterns. These 7 questions to ask before you buy another beading pattern will help you choose the perfect beading pattern for your next DIY jewelry making project!īeading patterns are so fun to buy, and it’s exciting to browse Etsy or Pinterest for beading patterns before starting a new project. Have you ever been disappointed by a beading pattern purchase? I know I have! ![]()
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