The Beauty of Beads
Beads are one of the most versatile fashion accessories. They have a variety of uses and come in different shapes, classes and materials. You can use beads as a clothing embellishment or a fashion accessory and even create artwork with beads.
The variety of beads available in the market today only makes it more enticing to design and inspire creative ideas that make it the ultimate fashion element. With a few starter techniques, you can easily add dimension and design to your beadwork as a clothing accent or a jewelry piece.
The most important thing to remember when dealing with beadwork is the kind of beads you want to work with for a specific project. Certain kinds of beads will mesh well with fabrics based on their texture and coloration.
For cotton and daywear in need of sprucing up, pick earth tone to metallic combination beads which could add a defined silhouette to an otherwise mundane piece of clothing.
You can also contrast when you create a dramatic look with the introduction of elegant Swarovski or semi precious stones; although this is typically reserved for formal wear accessorizing and engraving. For jewelry design, start yourself with a simple string bracelet but mix it up by designing with color and texture.
A beautiful casual bracelet can consist of pieces that compliment texture and bold color, from reds to deep sea blue there are many beads that will help you make a fun and fashionable accessory.
Once you have mastered this, it’s time to evolve your accessories by either turning it into a charm bracelet or designing a pendant piece for string jewelry you have created. There are several resources on the web that can help you get started on pattern design and even video tutorials on how to use elegant beading kits with free designs.
