Bead Embroidery: Beyond the Basics
Myra Wood
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1:39
- In-depth Instruction; over 143 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Getting Started
20:51
The sky's the limit with bead embroidery, and Myra Wood will show you where to start! Learn about the materials you'll need as Myra walks you through the items she uses and recommends, from beads and needles to base fabrics, stabilizers and threads. Now start your design!
Building Dimension With Simple Stitches
19:49
Myra kicks off the lesson with tips for choosing and combining bead colors, sizes and finishes. Then learn four simple stitches that you'll use throughout the class: single stitch, stack stitch, backstitch and couching. Finish up with tips on how to avoid gaps between beads when stitching to curved fabric.
Creating a Focal Point
18:14
Focus on your focal points! Learn how to securely attach big beads or cabochons to your fabric and then dress them up with surrounds. Play with the colors of the beads or surround a surround! And Myra demonstrates the steps in creating a bezel -- a surround with dimension and extra stability.
Creating Dimension With Pattern
21:09
Get started on a bead-embroidered cuff! Use the template Myra provides or design your own. Myra likens designing to doodling with beads. Learn to integrate different bead sizes and shapes, including bugle beads, for a project with gorgeous dimension and depth.
Completing Stand-Alone Projects
19:09
Myra begins by demonstrating how to apply a secure, comfortable backing on a finished cuff. Then you'll learn to create pretty yet sturdy edges on beadwork. Next up, learn step-by-step how to cover and bead button forms for fabulous, unique buttons.
Embellishments & Appliqués
20:40
Taking your beading beyond the basics with appliqué patches. Myra teaches you to turn purchased items into one-of-a-kind treasures as she changes a butterfly appliqué into a sparkling barrette and transforms a basic jewelry box with lavish beads and ribbon.
Fringe & Beaded Accents
22:41
Wrap up the class with beaded fringe! First, Myra shows examples of fringed jewelry and accessories -- and even a lampshade. You'll learn to create dazzling trims that vary from precisely patterned symmetrical fringe to highly textural free-form tassels.
Embroider fabulous focal points in jewelry, appliqué and beyond! Join designer and returning Craftsy instructor Myra Wood and explore new techniques to create stunning textures and radiant beaded designs. During class, you’ll learn how to build dimension in your encrusted beadwork by surrounding focal elements such as cabochons. Then, you’ll see how playing with your pattern, placement and bead size can add even more variety and texture to your work. Wondering how to create superb, beaded accessories? Myra will show you how to stabilize beaded fabric and embellish a brilliant beaded cuff. Plus, you’ll discover how to make beaded fringe and embroider beads onto buttons, jewelry and more!
Myra Wood
Myra Wood teaches a wide range of classes on knitting, beading, embroidery and crochet. She is the author of Crazy Lace and Creative Crochet Lace, and has appeared as a guest instructor on Knit and Crochet Now, Knitty Gritty and Uncommon Threads. She is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Philadelphia College of Art, and enjoyed a career as a commercial artist before finding her true calling of inspiring people creatively.
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