https://beadifyapp.com/blog.html Tutorials and guides for beadwork artists. Stitches, bead brands, pattern techniques, and how to get the most out of Beadify. en-us Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0300 https://beadifyapp.com/blog/bead-loom-for-beginners.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/bead-loom-for-beginners.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0300 A bead loom for beginners, step by step: warping the loom, the header, the two-pass weft that locks each row, reading a loom chart, tension, and finishing. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/how-to-add-and-end-thread-in-beadwork.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/how-to-add-and-end-thread-in-beadwork.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0300 How to end beading thread and add a new one so the join is invisible and never comes undone — the thread path, half-hitch knots, tension, and stitch-specific notes. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/how-to-make-a-bead-pattern.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/how-to-make-a-bead-pattern.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0300 How to make a bead pattern step by step: convert finished size to bead counts using real Delica geometry, pick a stitch, chart or convert an image, and tally beads. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/peyote-stitch-for-beginners.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/peyote-stitch-for-beginners.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0300 Peyote stitch for beginners, step by step: even-count and odd-count thread paths, the step up, reading a peyote chart, tension, and how negative space works. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/bead-finishes-explained.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/bead-finishes-explained.html Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 A complete reference for seed bead finishes — opaque, transparent, matte, AB, galvanized, Ceylon, silver-lined, luster, and metallic. What each finish does, how it ages, and which finishes survive everyday wear. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/beading-needle-sizes-explained.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/beading-needle-sizes-explained.html Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 A complete guide to beading needle sizes — what 10, 12, 13, and 15 actually mean, how to match a needle to your bead size and thread, and which needle types to keep on your workbench. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/right-angle-weave-for-beginners.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/right-angle-weave-for-beginners.html Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 A step-by-step beginner's guide to right angle weave (RAW). Learn the thread path, how RAW units connect, how it differs from peyote and brick stitch, and how to start your first row. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/bead-color-palette-guide.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/bead-color-palette-guide.html Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 How to choose bead colors that work together. Contrast, harmony, finish effects, and how to build a palette for your bead weaving project step by step. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/beaded-bracelet-patterns-for-beginners.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/beaded-bracelet-patterns-for-beginners.html Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 How to design and make beaded bracelet patterns. Sizing, stitch choice, color selection, and how to create your own bracelet chart from scratch. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/beaded-earrings-how-to-design-your-own-pattern.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/beaded-earrings-how-to-design-your-own-pattern.html Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 Learn how to design original beaded earring patterns from scratch — choosing dimensions, shapes, color balance, and converting your ideas into a workable bead chart. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/best-thread-for-bead-weaving.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/best-thread-for-bead-weaving.html Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 FireLine, Nymo, or KO thread — which is best for bead weaving? A practical comparison covering strength, stretch, color, and which projects each handles best. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/brick-stitch-for-beginners.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/brick-stitch-for-beginners.html Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 Learn brick stitch bead weaving from scratch. How the stitch works, how it differs from peyote, how to read a brick stitch chart, and how to plan your first pattern. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/convert-cross-stitch-to-bead-pattern.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/convert-cross-stitch-to-bead-pattern.html Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 Cross stitch and bead charts use the same grid system, but key differences in sizing, color, and orientation mean a direct copy rarely works. Here's how to adapt any cross stitch pattern to beads correctly. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/how-many-beads-do-i-need.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/how-many-beads-do-i-need.html Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 Calculate how many beads you need for a bead weaving project. Coverage by stitch type, size 11° bead counts, the 15% buffer rule, and how to estimate before you buy. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/how-to-read-a-bead-chart.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/how-to-read-a-bead-chart.html Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 Learn how to read a bead chart step by step. Understand grid orientation, row direction, color codes, and how to avoid the counting mistakes that ruin hours of work. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/how-to-turn-a-photo-into-a-bead-pattern.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/how-to-turn-a-photo-into-a-bead-pattern.html Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 A step-by-step guide to converting any photograph into a workable bead chart. Learn about image prep, color reduction, stitch selection, and reading your pattern. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/miyuki-vs-toho-vs-preciosa.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/miyuki-vs-toho-vs-preciosa.html Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 A practical comparison of Miyuki Delica, Toho, and Preciosa seed beads for pattern work. Size consistency, color range, availability, and what actually matters when buying. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/peyote-stitch-vs-loom-stitch.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/peyote-stitch-vs-loom-stitch.html Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 A practical comparison of peyote stitch and loom stitch for bead weaving. Understand when each method works best and how they affect your bead chart. https://beadifyapp.com/blog/seed-bead-sizes-explained.html https://beadifyapp.com/blog/seed-bead-sizes-explained.html Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0300 A complete guide to seed bead sizes — what the numbers mean, how big each size actually is, which size to use for different projects, and how sizes compare across Miyuki, Toho, and Preciosa.