Help wanted please !!!!!!!

mumof3horrors · 11-29-2006, 04:51 AM

Hi i'm new to beading and bought my first loom a few days ago, please does anyone know of any sites that do free loom patterns to get me started.

**MayChe** · 11-29-2006, 05:55 PM

Will this help?

www.beadnpride.com/free-patterns.html

Blackbear · 11-30-2006, 05:52 AM

www.freebeadpatterns.com

TallmanFL · 11-30-2006, 10:12 PM

patterns patterns patterns....dang it just bead something.

Planning a project can be good but with your first beading just do something small to get a feel for it.

I dont graph out anything. Maybe everyone will say that is crazy but works for me.

OA_Dancer05 · 12-01-2006, 12:17 AM

I agree with Tallman, for your first project just do something small, with a simple pattern to get the feel. The first piece I did was a hatband and it turned out ok, I did graph it out first but it was VERY simple.

Good luck, & happy beading,
OA_Dancer05

mumof3horrors · 12-01-2006, 04:14 AM

Thank you for your replies, i did start something small last night when i finally got the kids in bed, its only 6 beads wide but i suppose its a start.

BeadMan · 12-01-2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TallmanFL

patterns patterns patterns....dang it just bead something.

Planning a project can be good but with your first beading just do something small to get a feel for it.

I dont graph out anything. Maybe everyone will say that is crazy but works for me.

Preach on brother!

subeeds · 12-01-2006, 07:55 PM

Hey, 6 beads wide is a good start. Welcome to the wonderful world of looming. I love it. If you want patterns/ideas (some of us do like to use them) check out counted cross stitch patterns- they're ready to go-all you need to do is pick your bead colors. If you just google bead loom patterns, some of the sites that sell looms have free patterns, too.

SuzzeQ4 · 12-02-2006, 03:43 AM

Working without a pattern takes a bit of practice & just knowledge of how the shapes come together. So yep, start with the patterns, then make your own & then you'll be doing it without a pattern.

When I make my own patters i draw what I want & then draw a super tiny graph over it & then translate into a larger easier to read pattern, especially for more organic shapes.

I also find patterns useful if I'm beading something very large cause that's when I'm more likely to stay up late beading & the pattern helps me keep track when I'm tired & should be in bead but just want to bead "a little longer"

Have fun, it just keeps getting easier.

Suzze
Oh yeah, whenyour making your own patterns keep in mind that for an accurate translation of the shapes you want, the beads are a little longer then they are wide

between2worlds · 12-02-2006, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuzzeQ4

Working without a pattern takes a bit of practice & just knowledge of how the shapes come together. So yep, start with the patterns, then make your own & then you'll be doing it without a pattern.

When I make my own patters i draw what I want & then draw a super tiny graph over it & then translate into a larger easier to read pattern, especially for more organic shapes.

I also find patterns useful if I'm beading something very large cause that's when I'm more likely to stay up late beading & the pattern helps me keep track when I'm tired & should be in bead but just want to bead "a little longer"

Have fun, it just keeps getting easier.

Suzze
Oh yeah, whenyour making your own patterns keep in mind that for an accurate translation of the shapes you want, the beads are a little longer then they are wide

*grin* spoken like a true beading addict!

I'm really enjoying this free beading pattern software:

http://easybeadpatterns.com

It was easy to install - use any online picture and it will "patternize" it for you.

SuzzeQ4 · 12-03-2006, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by between2worlds

*grin* spoken like a true beading addict!

I'm really enjoying this free beading pattern software:

http://easybeadpatterns.com

It was easy to install - use any online picture and it will "patternize" it for you.

This is amazing, thanks. I downloaded it tonight & tried it out, here I am 2 hours later. I'm putting all my designs on this. It's great for making your own cause you see what it will look like & work out all the kinks.
I am so hooked, expect to see me here alot less...lol
Suzze

mumof3horrors · 12-03-2006, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by between2worlds

*grin* spoken like a true beading addict!

I'm really enjoying this free beading pattern software:

http://easybeadpatterns.com

It was easy to install - use any online picture and it will "patternize" it for you.

Thanks for this, I have just downloaded and installed it, i've had a quick look at it, later on i'm going to be glued to the computer for the next couple of hours doing my own patterns.

wohan · 12-13-2006, 08:54 PM

I downloaded that software, I've been using bead-graph paper. This seems like a great find. I like to look at old beadwork and traditional patterns (usually Lakota), then use different elements I like. I also try to do my own patterns. I find beading can be addicting. I find myself doing just a few more rows when I should have been in bed.

I would think that mumof3horrors knows to use bees wax on the threads when beading. thanks for all the info.

Sweetsage02 · 01-08-2007, 01:48 PM

Cool. I've always wanted to try this too. With all the helpful tips...I am inspired to give it a go now!! Thanks people!

11-29-2006, 04:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
mumof3horrors Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3	Help wanted please !!!!!!! Hi i'm new to beading and bought my first loom a few days ago, please does anyone know of any sites that do free loom patterns to get me started. Last edited by mumof3horrors; 11-29-2006 at 05:08 AM.

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MayChe Minglin' N Jinglin' Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Flo' Da Posts: 1,120	Will this help? www.beadnpride.com/free-patterns.html __________________ Check me out on MySpace: www.myspace.com/mayasbored **~If your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it is not success at all. ~**

11-30-2006, 05:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
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11-30-2006, 10:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
TallmanFL Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orange Park, Florida Posts: 78	patterns patterns patterns....dang it just bead something. Planning a project can be good but with your first beading just do something small to get a feel for it. I dont graph out anything. Maybe everyone will say that is crazy but works for me. __________________ Brian

12-01-2006, 12:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
OA_Dancer05 Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Deep woods of Va. Posts: 35	I agree with Tallman, for your first project just do something small, with a simple pattern to get the feel. The first piece I did was a hatband and it turned out ok, I did graph it out first but it was VERY simple. Good luck, & happy beading, OA_Dancer05 __________________ "You can't leave footprints in the sands of time by sitting on your butt. And who wants to leave buttprints in the sands of time?" Dance On.

12-01-2006, 04:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
mumof3horrors Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3	Thank you for your replies, i did start something small last night when i finally got the kids in bed, its only 6 beads wide but i suppose its a start.

12-01-2006, 07:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
subeeds subeeds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 272	Hey, 6 beads wide is a good start. Welcome to the wonderful world of looming. I love it. If you want patterns/ideas (some of us do like to use them) check out counted cross stitch patterns- they're ready to go-all you need to do is pick your bead colors. If you just google bead loom patterns, some of the sites that sell looms have free patterns, too.

12-02-2006, 03:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
SuzzeQ4 Senior Dancer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: next door to Timmies...Jealous? Posts: 564	Working without a pattern takes a bit of practice & just knowledge of how the shapes come together. So yep, start with the patterns, then make your own & then you'll be doing it without a pattern. When I make my own patters i draw what I want & then draw a super tiny graph over it & then translate into a larger easier to read pattern, especially for more organic shapes. I also find patterns useful if I'm beading something very large cause that's when I'm more likely to stay up late beading & the pattern helps me keep track when I'm tired & should be in bead but just want to bead "a little longer" Have fun, it just keeps getting easier. Suzze Oh yeah, whenyour making your own patterns keep in mind that for an accurate translation of the shapes you want, the beads are a little longer then they are wide

12-13-2006, 08:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
wohan Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Elkhorn, Wisconsin Posts: 1	I downloaded that software, I've been using bead-graph paper. This seems like a great find. I like to look at old beadwork and traditional patterns (usually Lakota), then use different elements I like. I also try to do my own patterns. I find beading can be addicting. I find myself doing just a few more rows when I should have been in bed. I would think that mumof3horrors knows to use bees wax on the threads when beading. thanks for all the info.

01-08-2007, 01:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sweetsage02 Powwow Up!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: This Rez Posts: 212	Cool. I've always wanted to try this too. With all the helpful tips...I am inspired to give it a go now!! Thanks people! __________________ But Boss, I am working!!......on finding my next pow-wow that is!

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