Beadwork, literally, is anything made with beads. What first comes to mind is jewelry, and perhaps second is decorations on apparel. Wedding gowns are famous for having beadwork on them. While jewelry is probably one of the first places we see beading utilised, it is not where the story ends.

First of all, don't assume that beading needs to be a round bead. Anything with an opening in it, could be strung. Likely the first man to achieve this was using a rock or shell with a hole inside. Possibly the bone of a dead animal, so that other people know of his prowess in the hunt. It wouldn't take long for that to become a contest; who has the most kills. Hence stringing numerous on a line at the same time.

With different culture, the definition may have been different, but the early process was the same. And this basic beadwork is prevalent in every culture all over the world. Eventually, the means transformed and the patterns became complex.

In today's society there is little that couldn't be made with beads, though, some things would ask the question, "Why do you?" Whole purses can be found created using beads, footwear as well (though I don't imagine that is comfortable). You could, if you so wanted, make a whole shirt from beads. This would be a long project and need the utmost persistence. Something smaller could be a cigarette case.

If you are able to dream it, it is possible to bead it.

With the internet at your finger tips there is enough free tutorials and patterns to keep you busy and learning for a lifetime. There are not just designs free of cost, but video tutorials. There is no better teacher, of course, than experience. So dive in, there are no wrong answers here!

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