Here is a simple gift guide for seed beaders during the holidays! Or need an easy DIY seed beading project to make for a holiday gift? We got some ideas for you.

Seed Beader Tools

Tools are the essential part of any jewelry-making adventure. Here are some ideas to gift a seed beader friend or yourself:

• Stringing Tools – Get a selection of needles, cutters and looms. Here’s some of our favorites:
  • Tulip Assorted Needles
  • Beadalon Spin-A-Bead Junior
  • The Jewel Loom Tool

• Extra Beading Tools
  • Heat Cord Cutter to burn your ends so they don’t fray.
  • Thread Clipper for an instant flush cut.
  • Bead Mat to keep all your beads from sliding around.
  • Kumihimo – a fun alternative to bead stitching with Kumihimo braiding.

• Beading Threads
  • Fireline Beading Thread – Used for many bead stitching pattern
  • TOHO One-G Nylon Thread or Size AA Scarlet Superlon Beading Thread Bobbin

OR, simply gift the Seed Beader Beginner Kit, which includes beading needles and beading thread, along with some simple tools such as beading mats, thread clipper, bead scoop and bead stoppers.

Seed Beads and More Beads

Bead stitching uses a lot of Japanese seed beads, like Miyuki round beads, Delica, and Tilas. Try out some fun Mixes also, like Tila mixes, Delica mixes and more.

You can also use other shapes, especially some 2-hole Czech Beads like SuperDuos, DiamonDuos, Czech Bars, Ginkgos and more.

Easy Seed Bead DIY Ideas

Beginner DIYs:

• Honeycomb Tassel Drop Earrings
• Delica Adjustable Bracelet
• DIY Spike Drop Earrings
• Beaded Tassel or Tassel Earrings

Intermediate Or with More Patience:

• Honeycomb Pendant with Groovy Bead Frame
• Summer Ginkgo Wave Earrings
• Ginko and Cymbal Components
• Golden Oasis Bracelet
• Peyote Tube with Instant Pendants
• Frilly Fringe Earrings
• Lattice Necklace

Other Seed Beading Ideas:

• Leather Wrap Idea with Czech Fire Polish
• Rick’s Bead Loom

Check out the blog for more Seed Bead ideas.

Seed Beading DIY Kits

Not sure where to to start? Why not pick up a Seed Beading DIY kit. Each kit includes all the materials needed to make each jewelry item. Here are some of our recent favorites:

• Beadable Kits
• Loft Bracelet Kits
• Maggie T Designs Kits
• Glass Garden Kits