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Bead Weaving Essentials for your creative journey
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The most essential bead weaving tools, gadgets and gismos to get you started in this fun and exciting craft!
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Looms
 
Needles
 
Thread
 
Specialty Tools
 
Online/offline Tools
 
Organization

Looms

For bead weaving looms are a great tool to have. They help stabilize your beading projects and keep the tension needed for a better finished piece.
 
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A great starter loom. Sturdier than most beginner looms.
The Beadsmith Wooden Bead Loom, 11” x 7” x 3”
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A great angled loom for those who would rather work without the extra neck bend!
Zytera Adjustable Wooden Beading Loom
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This is a very affordable bead loom and kit. Comes with everything to make your first bracelet!
Bead Loom Kit
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Needles

Needles are an important factor in bead weaving. There are many different types. here are a few of them!

 
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A great set of beading needles for various project types. Comes with a threader as well.
Jupean 28 Pcs Beading Needles Set, 4 Sizes with Threader and Thimble
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These needles make threading so much easier! Great for if you have trouble with the smaller eye needles
18 Pcs Collapsible Beading Needles for Seed Beads
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Thread

Just like needles there are a ton of thread options. Here are a few Threads to use in your beading projects

 
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white Nymo thread. Remember to stretch this  thread out before starting project.
The Beadsmith Nymo Thread – White
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Great thread for beading projects comes in variety of colors
Beadalon Wildfire Ultra
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100% silk thread for stringing beads, pearls and beads. Great for knotting as well!
100% Silk thread
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Specialty Tools

Specialty tools for beading projects

 
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Bead stoppers are great for beading projects off the loom.
YUNBIAOSEN Bead Stoppers, 6-Piece
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Washable mats for beads to be organized on.
The Beadsmith Double-Sided Beading Mats 3-Pack
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Thread zapper for finishing the end of your project neatly! Helps with fraying as well!
The Beadsmith Thread Zap, 5.25” Thread Burner
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Online/offline Tools

websites, apps, software for bead weaving that will help you on your journey.

 
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an online website that lets you create your own bead weaving patterns.
Beadographer
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Organization

Organization and storage for beads and beading projects.

 
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Great little storage containers for beads and findings
VANSUNS Bead Organizer Box, 61pcs Clear
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Beads

Beads for weaving and jewelry projects.

 
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Miyuki beads. Easy starter bead to weave with. Comes in variety of colors
Miyuki Delica Glass Round Seed Beads, 11/0
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