in 2025 i started making custom wooden beaded wall art. i am finally ready to share my patterns with the world, so i thought i would also share my supplies and advice for anyone would wants to try to make their own! i won't be giving away allllll of ...
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supplies
i prefer the 8mm beads for the pieces i make, but you can use whatever you'd like! this listing offers a lot of color options. i do customize the beads for my pieces, but acrylic beads are a great option for beginners!
500PCs 8MM Smooth White Acrylic Round Beads
this is my preferred cord for my pieces, but really anything will do!
.5 mm Twisted Nylon Cord
these are really great options for starting out with smaller beaded pieces because they already have finials on the ends!
Wooden Dowel
if you want to experiment with changing the colors of dowels, adding your own finials, or using different sized rods, these are a good option to customize!
50Pcs Wooden Dowel Rods
i use this to end my strands of beads. i prefer these over knots to make sure each strand is taut and the ends of the strings lay flat
1000Pcs 3mm Brass Crimp Beads
tonsssss of colors
Multicolor Matte Pony Beads
i have seen other beaders use pony beads and they work really well and have endless color combinations
Pony Beads - Amazon.com
i stocked up on wooden dowels before joann closed (rip) but you can find them at just about any hardware store too! these are best for larger pieces! or for any customizing you want to do
Wooden Dowels
add these to finish off your pieces!
Dowel Finials
if you like the shiny look, these are perfect!
8MM Smooth Red Acrylic Round Beads
for a matte look, use these!
8MM Matte Light Brown Acrylic Round Beads
tools
these are a must have tool for my beading. i'm rough on my tools so i do go through quite a few so the 18 pack is my go to.
18 Collapsible Beading Needles
if you choose to use the crimp beads, you'll need a pair of these!
Flat mouth pliers
organizers
this is my favorite way to organize beads by color while i'm working on a piece! i can just rotate and grab beads while working on a singular strand and it doesn't take up a lot of space in my work area
Clear Lazy-Susan Organizer
i've shared these on other lists, but i keep all my beads and supplies in these boxes! they fit perfectly on an ikea ivar shelf, which is a huge bonus.
Plastic Storage Boxes
patterns
you can find all the patterns i have made and offer in my shop here!
Goldenhour Goods
i have bought and used a pattern from jayne and used it to translate into bead art! she is such a sweetie and her patterns are absolultely incredible!
Lakza - Etsy
more incredible patterns that can be used to bead from a wonderful maker!
