Seed Beads Clarified

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • 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 RUclips ones if your interested here is the link
    / turtlesoupbeads
    check out my facebook page turtlesoupbeads
    my etsy store www.etsy.com/shop/turtlesoupbeads

Комментарии • 95

  • @pamelamurphy4765
    @pamelamurphy4765 Год назад +12

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

  • @mararamos2977
    @mararamos2977 Год назад +13

    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 ❤

  • @YARNBARF
    @YARNBARF Год назад +9

    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
    @avondahightower5965 Год назад +7

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

  • @alcg3981
    @alcg3981 Год назад +3

    💖💜♥️💙 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!!

  • @EllenJB
    @EllenJB Год назад +1

    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.

  • @glorial1569
    @glorial1569 Год назад +3

    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
      @828burke Год назад

      she's still very active she just moved to patreon

  • @jilllederer9628
    @jilllederer9628 Год назад +2

    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.

  • @bonniedoody3831
    @bonniedoody3831 Год назад +2

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

  • @pamplant-mcclain5711
    @pamplant-mcclain5711 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @planetjanet747
    @planetjanet747 Год назад +3

    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!

  • @roxanahurley7360
    @roxanahurley7360 Год назад +1

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

    • @828burke
      @828burke Год назад

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

  • @sungleska
    @sungleska Год назад +1

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

  • @cherylmeyer9857
    @cherylmeyer9857 Год назад +1

    I missed you! Glad to see you again Susan.

  • @annanomaly4117
    @annanomaly4117 Год назад +1

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

  • @TamyC7
    @TamyC7 Год назад +2

    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
      @828burke Год назад +1

      she's still very active she just moved to patreon

    • @TamyC7
      @TamyC7 Год назад

      @@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.

  • @Karibee61
    @Karibee61 Год назад +1

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

  • @vivsalittlebitcrafty4854
    @vivsalittlebitcrafty4854 Год назад

    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.😘🥰

  • @missyb.623
    @missyb.623 Год назад +3

    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!

  • @bonniefaltz9505
    @bonniefaltz9505 Год назад +2

    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
      @Doxymeister Год назад

      Yes, I love the Ceylon finish!

  • @pamcolechadwell1302
    @pamcolechadwell1302 Год назад +2

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

    • @828burke
      @828burke Год назад +1

      she's still very active she just moved to patreon

  • @beverlyangry4767
    @beverlyangry4767 Год назад +1

    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
      @828burke Год назад +1

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

  • @DanielSanchez-rc8gk
    @DanielSanchez-rc8gk Год назад +1

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

  • @kayhood47
    @kayhood47 Год назад

    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.

  • @fortysomethingbadgirls2173
    @fortysomethingbadgirls2173 Год назад

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

  • @melllat
    @melllat 2 года назад +1

    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
    @louisejeffries7155 Год назад

    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

  • @catibree1
    @catibree1 Год назад +2

    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.

  • @andrea.rivers
    @andrea.rivers Год назад +1

    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.

  • @silverbats
    @silverbats Год назад +1

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

    • @828burke
      @828burke Год назад +1

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

    • @silverbats
      @silverbats Год назад

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

  • @clare9637
    @clare9637 Год назад

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

  • @elinorhillock3540
    @elinorhillock3540 Год назад

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

  • @toastnmarmaladez7404
    @toastnmarmaladez7404 Год назад

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

  • @sherylstock8687
    @sherylstock8687 Год назад

    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.

  • @margaritagerman
    @margaritagerman Год назад

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

  • @gabrielleschmidt1435
    @gabrielleschmidt1435 Год назад

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

  • @MoniqueAO888
    @MoniqueAO888 Год назад +1

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

  • @anitaassad4499
    @anitaassad4499 Год назад

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

  • @leafry101
    @leafry101 Год назад

    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.

  • @dsa2591
    @dsa2591 Год назад

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

  • @DanielSanchez-rc8gk
    @DanielSanchez-rc8gk Год назад

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

  • @allisonbarry720
    @allisonbarry720 Год назад

    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

  • @beckyj5875
    @beckyj5875 Год назад

    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.

  • @theresakelly4609
    @theresakelly4609 Год назад

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

  • @TheYorkieSue
    @TheYorkieSue 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @ayayoya5503
    @ayayoya5503 Год назад

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

  • @karenthomas2302
    @karenthomas2302 Год назад

    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. ❤

  • @pamelahughes341
    @pamelahughes341 Год назад

    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!

  • @celestelopez4333
    @celestelopez4333 Год назад

    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.😊

  • @fawnfredenburg5361
    @fawnfredenburg5361 Год назад

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

  • @applesartstudio-polymercla2571
    @applesartstudio-polymercla2571 2 года назад

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

  • @downrightdaffy3692
    @downrightdaffy3692 Год назад

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

  • @carollen5633
    @carollen5633 Год назад

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

  • @j.c.7555
    @j.c.7555 Год назад +1

    Love seeing this…thank you

  • @kathyberger6650
    @kathyberger6650 Год назад +1

    What a great video! Thanks! ❤

  • @pinkyharris3560
    @pinkyharris3560 Год назад +1

    Good to see you!

  • @kimdavis2612
    @kimdavis2612 Год назад +1

    Sure have missed seeing your videos.

  • @monikasturm2575
    @monikasturm2575 Год назад

    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.

  • @carolynmozzone412
    @carolynmozzone412 Год назад +1

    Very informative!

  • @emmalove135
    @emmalove135 Год назад

    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

  • @judithjeffers7666
    @judithjeffers7666 Год назад

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

  • @deniseosborne4045
    @deniseosborne4045 Год назад +1

    This was fascinating

    • @TurtleSoupBeads
      @TurtleSoupBeads  Год назад

      thank you - this one was my biggest struggle to simplify

  • @susancordes8573
    @susancordes8573 Год назад

    SO very helpful! thank you

  • @yazmintorres6536
    @yazmintorres6536 Год назад

    I miss you girl!❤❤❤❤

  • @deborahrwafil1344
    @deborahrwafil1344 Год назад +1

    I miss your videos so much , i hope this is hello iam back ?

  • @panbriocheasmr
    @panbriocheasmr Год назад

    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?

  • @SouthernArtist77
    @SouthernArtist77 Год назад

    Beads are so fun.

  • @wendymoyer782
    @wendymoyer782 2 года назад

    The first time I looked at seed beads online, I ended up just closing the tab! Lol. There may have been pain pills consumed after, as well!

  • @kilburnskreations
    @kilburnskreations Год назад

    💕💕THANK YOU 💕💕

  • @tishsmiddy71
    @tishsmiddy71 Год назад +1

    Hi,❤️

  • @hunny86w
    @hunny86w Год назад

    I would Like to know If you have your older Videos From 4 years ago here in RUclips in patreon too.

  • @crystalm9518
    @crystalm9518 Год назад

    Do you have a preferred brand of seed beads?

  • @Pamelakaygorman
    @Pamelakaygorman 6 дней назад

    Do you ever use hex beads in your work?