Getting Started With Peyote Stitch
Peyote stitch is a really versatile stitch and one that is a great place for beginner beaders to start. …... Read More
Learning Center
Welcome to the Jill Wiseman Designs Learning Center, your one-stop beading library! Here you'll find everything you need to know about beading and jewelry making. We've filled it with helpful articles and step-by-step tutorials, and will be adding to it regularly over the coming months!
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How to Decrease and Increase in Peyote Stitch
It’s possible to decrease and increase in peyote to add in shaping and texture. There are even some very cool... Read More
Explaining Two-Drop and Three-Drop Peyote
Did you know you can use more than one bead at a time in peyote stitch? … Read More Read More
Circular Peyote Stitch (Peyote in the Round)
Circular peyote stitch – also known as peyote in the round – is a really useful stitch for creating bezels... Read More
How to do Tubular Peyote Stitch
Let’s talk about tubular even-count peyote! Tubular is a little trickier to do than flat peyote but is a useful... Read More
Odd-count peyote stitch
Don’t be afraid of odd-count peyote! Yes, it does mean a funky turn – but it’s no excuse! Let me... Read More
Even-Count Peyote Stitch
Flat even-count petote is usually the very first stitch that a beader learns. With this variation, you are working with... Read More
Everything You Need to Know about Right-angle Weave Stitch
Right angle weave – or RAW – is a really versatile beadweaving stitch and a great one for beginners to... Read More
All About Gemstones: Opal
What’s the difference between opal and opalite? Why are opals unlucky? Discover everything you need to know about using opal... Read More
Using beading wire for jewelry making
So, you’ve bought some gorgeous new beads and want to know how to turn them into a beautiful beaded necklace?... Read More
How to do Brick Stitch
Have you found a beading project you’d like to make using brick stitch and are wondering how to get started?... Read More
Getting to Grips with Square Stitch
Have you come across square stitch in a beading pattern you’d like to try and are wondering what it is?... Read More
A Beaded Christmas
Looking for festive beading inspiration? Here is a round-up of some of our fantastic beadweaving and jewelry-making projects perfect for... Read More
How to make stretchy elastic bracelets
Simple stretch bracelets are a classic – they’re quick to make and are excellent gifts. Here are Jill’s top tips... Read More
How to Do Herringbone Stitch
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Getting Started: Simple Wirework
In this article, I’m going to cover all the basic techniques you need to know to get started making your... Read More
All About Gemstones: Amethyst
Discover facts about amethyst and everything you need to know about using this gemstone in your beaded jewelry designs. …... Read More
All About Gemstones: Aventurine
What is aventurine and how can you best use it in your handmade jewelry creations? We uncover the facts about... Read More