Beads, Beads, Beads, I love to make art with Beads!
I love beadweaving and Bead & wire sculpture. I'm also rapidly developing a deep affection for bead embroidery. Here is my work & links to the work of several Really great bead artists. ENJOY!
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TADA....My Bead Work
curated content from Flickr
Other Peoples Beadwork
The Bead Masters
I have Huge respect for these artists. Their work is amazing. I want to be them when I grow up!
- Liz Manfredini
- I love her bead sculptures. (Warning: Some of the sculptures on this site are anatomically correct)
- David Chat
- I like the sculptures with suprises in them. He's an amazing artist. (Warning: Some of the sculptures on this site are anatomically correct)
- Valerie Hector
- Her chunky jewelry is beautiful.
- Amy Clarke Moore
- Bead Embroidery...amazing! Do not leave her site without looking at "Lily"
- The Lone Beader
- This is some of the most amazing bead work I've seen. You don't want to miss this.
- Bedesman: Beading so You Won't Have To
- I just love Dustin Wedekinds' bead sculpture & ties. Be sure to click on the thumbnail pictures to see his work up close. It's incredible.
The Craftsters
I just love the Craftster site. It really made me think about what defines Art and Artists, and how Art can be created by "non-artists" under the guise of Crafts. Here are some remarkable Craftster Beaders.
- Reflections by beadizzygrl
- A Bead Embroidery Work
- Luna Lovegood Radish Earings by RedMenace
- Yay Veggies!
- Wedding Bouquet by SprigofIvy
- Wish I caught that Bouquet!
- Gommba by twistedbeader
- Beadweaving
- Wonder Woman by SKerri13
- Love it.
Best Books for Beaders
Good Reads
There are a tons of books on beading out there. Here are a couple of my FAVS.
Beadweaving: New Needle Techniques & Original Designs
Tired of Peyote & Brickstitch? This books introduced me to Needleweaving & Bead card stitching. The instructions are clear & easy to understand. There are also some really neat patterns in this book.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/06/2009) 
Art of Seed Beading
This book has good instructions for bead knitting & Crochet. While the instructions are pretty good, a down side for me is they use abbreviations in the instructions. I always find myself having to refer back to the abbreviation lists.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/06/2009)
More Essential Reading
Beading Magazines
No dedicated beaders' library is truely complete without a steady supply of magazines. Here are my picks.
Bead & Button
All hail the mother of all beading magazines. Every month they have a bunch of great new projects, ideas, instructions & patterns. I also love the readers work section.
Amazon Price: $28.95 (as of 12/06/2009)
Beadwork
OK so that would make this the favorite auntie of all beading magazines.
Amazon Price: $22.95 (as of 12/06/2009)
Other Beady stuff
OK I pretty much love anything having to do with beads....
So Many Beads.. Dark T-Shirt
"So many Beads, So little time"...The story of my life on a tee! Who da thought!
Price: 21.79
Bead Cure Tote Bag
"There's nothing wrong with me that a few beads won't fix!".....
And its a lot cheaper than therapy!
Price: 15.59
Sooo... What do you think?
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- Mortira Mortira Jul 14, 2008 @ 6:27 pm
- I LOVE your bead sculpture. The bead statue (3rd photo) is my favorite. Can't wait to see more!
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- beadizzygrl beadizzygrl Mar 23, 2008 @ 8:56 pm
- Your beadwork is incredible!
Thanks so much for including my "Reflection" beadwork in your gallery of craftsters. :O) You are too kind!! Keep up the good work!
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- aplayfulspirit aplayfulspirit Mar 12, 2008 @ 8:51 pm
- Hi Beadbrain!
Wow! We have another thing in common--I love beading. I don't get to do much of it lately but hopefully soon. I especially loved your sun angel!
Thanks for stopping by my lens and leaving a very nice comment. I signed up to your fan club. Take care friend.
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- LeslieBrenner LeslieBrenner Feb 26, 2008 @ 5:58 pm
- Enjoyed watching your slideshow. You've got a great start to your lens, keep it up.
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- The_Lone_Beader The_Lone_Beader Feb 25, 2008 @ 8:14 am
- Thanks for stoppin by my lens, and thanks so much for mentioning me! I love your beaded animals. You have a very unique style! Keep up the great work. Cheers from Boston! :D
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