Thread: Gimme the Mother Lode of Beading Tutorials!

....I forgot to say "PLZ" and "i can has?"

Since I'm afraid I might be unemployed until I am old enough to retire from my own unemployment, it is my goal to learn how to make my own costumes during my down time. It's been awhile since I've challenged myself to take up a new skill!

I already know the basics of bra and belt construction, but beading still remains a mystery. I'd really appreciate any helpful resources and tutorials on DIY fringe, Sim-like flatwork, and other skills that are used in the blinging and bejeweling process.

And I promise to post pics of my progress if you promise not to laugh

http://"http://www.amazon.com/Art-Be...084567&sr=1-4"

Also check out Ozma's costumes fan page on facebook.

Most craft stores will carry beading magazines, but don't dive into those until you know the basics.

Cool, thanks! I'm sure Ozma's work will give me something to aspire to ..g.:

Spend a lot of time looking at your favorite costumes and stealing close-ups of costumes for sale on the swap meet...if it's not an off limits zone.

Originally Posted by ozma

Spend a lot of time looking at your favorite costumes and stealing close-ups of costumes for sale on the swap meet...if it's not an off limits zone.

I have been doing this a lot lately!

Here's a quick search on youtube. I haven't checked any of these out yet, but it's a place for you to start:

YouTube - beading tutorial

Here's another search, this time I searched "beading on fabric"

YouTube - beading on fabric

Nadya's sewing hints for belly dance / oriental dance costumes;

nadya's site has a section on beading...