Essential Seed Bead Techniques

Learn five essential seed bead stitches and start making one-of-a-kind jewelry today! From peyote stitch to right-angle weave, you’ll unlock endless creative possibilities.

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Description

In Essential Seed Bead Techniques, beadwork designer Leslie Rogalski guides you through five foundational stitches every beader should know: peyote, brick, herringbone, flat right-angle weave, and square stitch. With step-by-step demonstrations, you’ll learn how to read thread paths, zip beads together, create flat and tubular designs, and even incorporate embellishments. The course concludes with instructions on adding stylish closures—commercial toggles or custom beaded clasps—so your projects are not just practice pieces but finished jewelry ready to wear or gift.

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Course Content

01:Introduction
Meet Leslie Rogalski and preview the essential stitches and materials you’ll use in this course.
2 min

02:Peyote Stitch
Learn the peyote stitch with even- and odd-count designs. Create beaded beads by zipping rows together.
31 min

03:Brick Stitch
Master brick stitch, including increases, decreases, and circular brick around beads or rings.
30 min

04:Herringbone Stitch
Discover the simple thread path that makes herringbone work. Explore flat and tubular versions for earrings, pendants, or bangles.
20 min

05:Flat Right-Angle Weave
Work with larger beads to create flat pieces, faux cubic weave, and fun embellishments.
20 min

06:Square Stitch
Learn square stitch basics and create pieces with varying bead sizes, including a ziggurat-style ring.
29 min

07:Closures
Finish your projects with toggles or handmade closures that enhance your jewelry design.
21 min