Anyone else use alphas for bead looms?
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jesmc2129
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4 years, 7 months ago by jesmc2129
I literally adore my bead loom. It’s pretty much the only thing I use BraceletBook for because I never really loved knotting bracelets (though I love all of the normal patterns that I can’t use with my bead loom). I was just wondering if anyone else uses bead looms? I don’t see that many photos of beaded patterns. Also, any recommendations for a larger bead loom? Possibly one that’s adjustable so I don’t have to worry about wrapping string. I’m looking to make medium sized tapestries in the future (lotssss of work lol). I may just have to make one myself. Anyways just let me know your bead loom experiences below. I’m curious |
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ursula3
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4 years, 7 months ago by ursula3
Hey! I’ve never heard of bead looms but seeing what you wrote they seem pretty cool. Wish I could be more help 🙁
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jesmc2129
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4 years, 7 months ago by jesmc2129
@ursula3 I really love them. I’m kinda new to the site so I don’t have much to show, but if you wanna check out what the bracelets look like, I have some pics on my profile. Happy knotting 🙂
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ursula3
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4 years, 7 months ago by ursula3
Doing that now! Same to you 😁
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ursula3
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4 years, 7 months ago by ursula3
@jesmc2129 Wow those are SUPER cool!! Where do you get a loom for it? It seems like fun!
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jesmc2129
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4 years, 7 months ago by jesmc2129
@ursula3 You can find them in various craft stores and even Walmart. Just need some seed beads, beading thread, needle, and a loom and you’re set.
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roxy
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4 years, 7 months ago by roxy
I have a little loom but I haven't tried much on it, probably because I didn't have the right materials. I think the one I have is a little kit for kids or something lol I think the loom is probably fine it's just the materials to get for it is what I would need help with. Sorry I can't be much help either.
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jesmc2129
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4 years, 7 months ago by jesmc2129
@roxy Honestly, even the cheapest looms work well for basic patterns. If you ever have any questions about it, send me a message and I’ll help as best as I can 🙂
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miss_jessy
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4 years, 7 months ago by miss_jessy
I just recently got into beading and i love it
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jesmc2129
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4 years, 7 months ago by jesmc2129
@miss_jessy Yayyyy! It really is so much fun.
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roxy
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4 years, 7 months ago by roxy
@jesmc2129 what kind of thread and beads would you recommend?
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emisstuff
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4 years, 7 months ago by emisstuff
I do beading, but I don't use a loom for it, as I prefer the off loom beading technique more. I'm not very good, but I've been making knock of versions of pura vida bracelets for my friends.
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jesmc2129
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4 years, 7 months ago by jesmc2129
@roxy There’s something specifically called beading thread because it’s small enough to fit through even the smallest beads. I like seed beads, but be careful not to get beads that are too small for the needle you use to thread them.
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jesmc2129
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4 years, 7 months ago by jesmc2129
@emisstuff I’ve tried to use off loom techniques, but I just find a loom so much more fun (except when you weave in your warp threads 🤣)
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landrenee
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4 years, 7 months ago by landrenee
i have one but i could never get the hang of it! so now its just sitting in my closet haha maybe ill try to pick it up again some day 😂
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jesmc2129
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4 years, 7 months ago by jesmc2129
@landrenee I just watched a bunch of YouTube videos and I eventually caught on 😂
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