Ask the Experts Beading Q&A

I am very new to beading. What type and size of product are best to use for most beading?

We suggest checking out our free downloadable Beadmaker’s Handbook. The best size and type of product depends on the type of jewelry you want to start with. If you want to make seed beaded jewelry, I would start with size 6 Miyuki seed beads. They are large and uniformly sized but make it easy for you to learn how to stitch them together. If you want to make strung or linked jewelry, I suggest starting out with 4-8mm Czech glass beads and plated findings. 

- Patti