Seed Beads Clarified

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Жыл бұрын

Are you new to beading have you looked at seed beads online and felt like it was another language ? Well your not alone and its just the finishes that are most confusing there's really only 4 basic sizes and the larger the number the smaller the bead so starting with #15 the smallest #11 the most common #8 the inbetween and #6 the largest after that it is simply finding your size and figuring out which finish you like the best . The basic finishes are transparent , opaque, silver lined , color lined and then add a coating - aurora borealis , matte, are the most popular and the specialties are marble , Apollo, Picasso, luster, rococo, and baroque pearl its just the combinations that make it confusing once you learn the differences you will unlock the confusion and it will be easy to find what your looking for .
Time Stamps
:21 Basic Sizes
2:22 Bead Finishes
18:33 Grams vs Kilo
20:48 Delicas
23:28Cubes
27:46 Bugles
30:33 Drops
33:04 Magatomas
I have a lot more tutorials on my patreon page they are more detailed then my KZfaq ones if your interested here is the link
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my etsy store www.etsy.com/shop/turtlesoupbeads

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@pamelamurphy4765 Жыл бұрын

Great to see another of your videos! I miss you being on KZfaq! Thank you for taking the time to help us understand all the ins and outs of the beading world.

@mararamos2977 Жыл бұрын

Omgosh I haven’t seen your videos for a while I’m so happy you uploaded a new one ❤thanks for the info 😊and your valuable time ❤

@828burke Жыл бұрын

she moved to patreon

@SMJEWELRYT2023 Жыл бұрын

The cost of it is super good

@dropdeadDeb Жыл бұрын

@YARNBARF Жыл бұрын

This is a great video, Susan!! A few years ago, I bought a whole mess of beads, and the information you are providing is invaluable! If I ever purchase beads again, now I will be more educated and know what I am doing. Thank you so much!

@avondahightower5965 Жыл бұрын

SO glad to see you ❤️ I have really missed your inspirational videos!! You are so inspiring to watch🎉

@bonniedoody3831 Жыл бұрын

it’s so great to see you back on KZfaq! We’ve missed you so much!

@roxanahurley7360 Жыл бұрын

So much great information but what makes me happiest is to have you back!

@828burke Жыл бұрын

She is still active on Patreon. Check out the link in the video description.

@alcg3981 Жыл бұрын

💖💜♥️💙 Thx for a thorough explanation of Eye Candy!🤩 I'm not a Beader but do have several colors and types of Seed Beads from when I used them in Crocheted Ornament Covers and general Clothing Embellishment. Now I sporadically use them in Jewelry and Resin projects. Beads are so versatile and the colors, styles and finishes make them hard to resist buying!!

@glorial1569 Жыл бұрын

Really great to see you again You and your talent are the reason I’ve become a polymer clay artist. Please come back to us

@828burke Жыл бұрын

she's still very active she just moved to patreon

@sungleska Жыл бұрын

So good to hear your voice, and offering all this fantabulous info! Thanks Susan. 💗

@EllenJB Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you here again. I miss you! I saw hematite beads in a store, and had to have them. Big mistake. They are beautiful, but they are magnetic/polarized. That means if you string them end to end, they have to have their poles aligned + - + -...or they will push away from each other. They also stick together while you are stringing them, and get all tangled. I have a whole bunch of size 17 opaque beads I inherited from my late aunt. How she ever saw the damned holes in them is beyond me! I figured out that you have to use a really tiny wire needle to string them, and a magnifying glass. They are in their original glass tube containers, with real cork stoppers.

@planetjanet747 Жыл бұрын

You got me into bead embroidery and I’m so glad!! Thanks so very much, Susan, for taking time to teach us even more. I got a subscription to a bead company so I could learn more about beads. There’s so much to know!

@cherylmeyer9857 Жыл бұрын

I missed you! Glad to see you again Susan.

@jilllederer9628 Жыл бұрын

Hi Susan, thank you for your video on the seed beads. It was very helpful. I miss your tutorials, I know you are doing the patron now. I hope everything is working out for you.

@pamplant-mcclain5711 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so very much for the wonderful explanation of seed beads. I appreciate your taking the time to make this video. You are right, when buying online it can be very confusing. I bought galvanized beads only to find out after I had made several rings that the finish will wear off. Now they are just sitting in a bag waiting for me to take them apart or wear them until they turn. Either way the ring won't bring me the same joy it would have if I had know and bought the right bead to begin with.

@annanomaly4117 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is so helpful. Missed seeing your fabulous creations on KZfaq. x

@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854 Жыл бұрын

Oh Hi😊 I have missed you so very much, Susan. It's so good to see a new video from you. Thank you for explaining seed beads for us.😘🥰

@pamcolechadwell1302 Жыл бұрын

So glad to see you, I have missed you. Thank you❤🧡💛💙💜

@828burke Жыл бұрын

she's still very active she just moved to patreon

@elinorhillock3540 Жыл бұрын

this is the most comprehensive vid on beads I've found yet! Thank you so much 😊

@TurtleSoupBeads Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@clare9637 Жыл бұрын

An unexpected treat to find a new video from you Susan and what a fabulously helpful video it is. Thank you

@TurtleSoupBeads Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Karibee61 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant; need this video, Susan ; thank you so much. I am in hospital (rushed in last Friday). Sending you and Nick love and peace🥰

@missyb.623 Жыл бұрын

So great to see you! YES to your ugly bead practice! When I made costumes I did the same thing. People would ask why I put such and such together. I would usually tell them we wouldn't do that with everyday clothes but watch what happens on the stage!

@gabrielleschmidt1435 Жыл бұрын

🎉I have missed you so much. Was so glad to see you on UTube again! 😊

@kayhood47 Жыл бұрын

So glad that you are back, missed your videos. I am wearing a pair of earrings that you designed. I love them. I have learned so much h from you Susan. Thanks for being such a good teacher.

@TurtleSoupBeads Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@downrightdaffy3692 Жыл бұрын

I love learning about the seed bead terminology.... thank you!!!💗

@melllat 2 жыл бұрын

Very very helpful. I've never had anyone explain the seed beads better.and I have looked online and utube and many times t&ey have only confused 😕 me more. Now I have a much better understanding . Thanks so much

@louisejeffries7155 Жыл бұрын

Susan it is so good to see you’re posting again I missed you and wondered where you where and if all was ok I only noticed you where posting again last night so have missed 3 videos Great now I can binge watch this evening It’s Good to see you again

@andrea.rivers Жыл бұрын

This is good info. I had an older friend gift me her early collection of randoms as she progressed through her bead journey. Not bad beads by any means. She had just evolved/narrowed down (lol) to more specific niche of jewelry and this was just the random stuff she had collected over the years. It was overwhelming to say the least. Some cheap, some more from nicer sources, some salvage, some vintage salvage. I have my favorites. I think this video will help me organize them a bit better and go back through and identify some finishes and such. Thank you so much for sharing.

@DanielSanchez-rc8gk Жыл бұрын

Yes, great video, I was glad you were back. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see more videos

@kathyberger6650 Жыл бұрын

What a great video! Thanks! ❤

@toastnmarmaladez7404 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was googling for the differences but didn't think I'd find the answers on KZfaq

@TurtleSoupBeads Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@ayayoya5503 Жыл бұрын

OMG.... you are back... Miss you soooo much 😘 💖

@margaritagerman Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I took notes for the next time I look at beads on line. Thank you.

@tamaris7cortes Жыл бұрын

OmG!...Are you back?... I haven't seen your videos in a while. I miss my happy place. I'm sad most of your videos are gone. I used to watched and replay them a lot. 😭❤️ missed you.

@828burke Жыл бұрын

she's still very active she just moved to patreon

@tamaris7cortes Жыл бұрын

@@828burke ❤️🙏🏾thanks! I'm so happy for her. She's extremely talented. I understand the move. 😩I just miss seeing her videos. 😭😩The sad part I wish I could afford to pay for her patron. Two kids and this economy doesn't help. Best wishes for her ❤️ I'm glad I got to see at least this video from her.

@j.c.7555 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing this…thank you

@fawnfredenburg5361 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Susan for showing us your beads ❤️The video was great 👍 I really enjoyed this video too😁

@catibree1 Жыл бұрын

I was so happy to find you presented us with a video. And this was so informative. Thank you. You've helped me realize the differences between these beads... I randomly bought a number ot tubes of beads, and then I kinda wondered the why I did. You've clarified the differences between them Again thank you.

@pinkyharris3560 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you!

@fortysomethingbadgirls2173 Жыл бұрын

Hobby Lobby still carries the Czech glass seed beads...thank you for sharing this.

@theresakelly4609 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing!!! Talented and giving of your time to teach us all. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!

@beverlyangry4767 Жыл бұрын

I've missed you so much! I've missed your detailed info and pretty jewelry making. I've watched many others, and so many of them don't know things; they even repeatedly say that they don't know. I say to my tablet; "Then you should've found out before you did the video." After a few of those types videos; I always unsubscribe. Please tell me that you're back. I've learned so much for you. I was so happy when I accidently found you, and I've been searching for someone to fill the void of you not having video's out, but I haven't. Thankx for the seed bead info; I was confused also. (Please be back). Take care.

@828burke Жыл бұрын

She is still active on Patreon. Check out the link in the video description.

@MoniqueAO888 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting information...thanks for sharing !!! 🙂

@silverbats Жыл бұрын

I am so happy to see back here! Hopefully it's goin to be one of many video's!!!

@828burke Жыл бұрын

She is still active on Patreon. Check out the link in the video description.

@silverbats Жыл бұрын

@@828burke unfortunately I'm not i the position to get Patreon 😭

@leafry101 Жыл бұрын

I really needed this tutorial Susan. I tend to walk into my local bead shop and I stay clear of all the beautiful seed beads, because I haven't got a clue what they all mean. So thankyou so much.

@sherylstock8687 Жыл бұрын

WOW, your overwhelming knowledge comes from the years that you have worked with beads, and it shows. Thank you for the information, I never really knew about specific sizes, finishes or types, I would just purchase beads in the color that I liked, that was years ago. Nice to see, or should I say hear you again.

@TurtleSoupBeads Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@anitaassad4499 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great info. Truly miss your videos. Hugs from Johannesburg south Africa

@dsa2591 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with your fans on KZfaq. I needed to know this. I was so confused about sizes and colors.

@TurtleSoupBeads Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@pamelahughes341 Жыл бұрын

What a great video! I had to stop watching before I got too far in because I realized I need a pen and paper! This is great info I need to be writing down. Thank you for this perfect instruction to a crafter who is just beginning work with these small beads! Bless you!

@karenthomas2302 Жыл бұрын

Wowzer it’s so so so nice to hear from you, tfs the tip, yes I bead weave just about everything and my favorites are the 15/11/8 I will use the 6’s for stringing necklaces and the likes. The other three are my go to. I love all the beautiful colors you have in all sizes and shades. Color is so so fun. Again Tfs hugs to ya, and since it’s been such a long time I hope puppy is doing good. ❤

@DanielSanchez-rc8gk Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this video, would love to be in your bead room for a day. I would go crazy.

@carolynmozzone412 Жыл бұрын

Very informative!

@applesartstudio-polymercla2571 2 жыл бұрын

Susan! OMG! How helpful! I've told you I'm not a beader - but I'm learning! Lol 💜🍎

@susancordes8573 Жыл бұрын

SO very helpful! thank you

@bonniefaltz9505 Жыл бұрын

Wish I had seen this when I first started using seeds (something you inspired)! Learned alot since then but have still learned much from this video. How about Ceylon finish - a pearl -like look to the seeds. One of my favorites. Thank you Susan for sharing your knowledge.

@Doxymeister Жыл бұрын

Yes, I love the Ceylon finish!

@judithjeffers7666 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I think that answered my questions.

@deniseosborne4045 Жыл бұрын

This was fascinating

@TurtleSoupBeads Жыл бұрын

thank you - this one was my biggest struggle to simplify

@allisonbarry720 Жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about you yesterday. Wondering if you would ever post on youtube again. When I woke up and seen your video I was like she must of heard me lol

@yazmintorres6536 Жыл бұрын

I miss you girl!❤❤❤❤

@celestelopez4333 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this great information. Miss your videos. Maybe some day I'll be able to join patreon. Hope you and the family are well.😊

@TheYorkieSue 9 ай бұрын

Thank you - I've shared your link with my Tatting friends (Victorian Knotted Lace), especially interesting newbies me thinks 🙂

@beckyj5875 Жыл бұрын

I love AB beads, clear color lined beads especially the ones that make the color look magnefied & I have used magatama's in a kumihimo bracelet my 1st beaded kumihimo bracelet & even with instructions on how to make the bracelet the magatama's were a pain to load onto the cords.

@emmalove135 Жыл бұрын

I like the AB- clear. They are beautiful wether they are glass or plastic and they can be dyed any color. I have used them for bead fringe on lampshades that I make. 18:20

@kilburnskreations Жыл бұрын

💕💕THANK YOU 💕💕

@kimdavis2612 Жыл бұрын

Sure have missed seeing your videos.

@carollen5633 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you again Susan! I will be selling my Austrian crystal beads. How's Etsy for selling beads?

@monikasturm2575 Жыл бұрын

I like to use translucent beads as a background filler to patterns I really want to have stand out. Like my Sakura and dragon patterned bracelets.

@SouthernArtist77 Жыл бұрын

Beads are so fun.

@panbriocheasmr Жыл бұрын

Hi! Do you have classes or tutorials on how to add the backing to a cabochon, my base seems to be a bit thick or i simply dunno how to work around it and end ud with a clean edge, do you have anything related on your patreon?