Free Seed Bead Patterns

Seed beads are very tiny beads that are used for jewelry making, but many other décor items can be made using seed beads.

There are many wonderful free seed bead patterns and the patterns turn out very intricate items. However, since the seed beads are so tiny, it may become a challenge to work with the beads for anyone who has difficulty seeing or does not have steady hands.

Here you will find 5 free seed bead patterns that are each individual and really beautiful, if beading is a craft that you find appealing then you just might love working with seed beads.

Free Seed Bead Pattern #1: Beaded Flowers

The beaded flowers can be used for the hair, for house décor or any number of places where some colorful beaded flowers are needed. Martha Stewart's site does a nice job of giving a very brief historical overview of glass beaded flowers and there are a wide range of free flower seed bead patterns offered: small and large camellia, small and large azalea, small and large anemone, forget-me-not, small and large daffodil, rose, dogwood blossom and sweet William.

Free Seed Bead Pattern #2: African Net Bead Necklace

This beautiful necklace made from seed beads is absolutely elegant and stunning, the necklace can be made from any seed bead colors chosen and can be customized to match a piece of clothing. It is important when using this free seed bead pattern, as the designer mentions in the directions, to make sure to follow each direction carefully and to have the necessary supplies prepared and ready to use.

Free Seed Bead Pattern #3: Beaded Angel Babies

This free seed bead pattern is one of my favorites because it is just so sweet. These adorable beaded angel babies can really be placed on anything such as: gift packages, miniature trees and even made into earrings, the possibilities are endless with these little sweeties. The really fun part of this free seed pattern is that it can be customized by using specific colors or as the directions mention, the color of a birthstone could be used to really personalize an angel baby for a specific person.

Free Seed Bead Pattern #4: Amulet Bag and Matching Earrings

The beautiful Amulet bag and earrings are exquisite and these accessories would look wonderful for a night on the town. This particular free seed bead pattern is a bit more in depth than some of the other free seed bead patterns offered so make sure to plan time accordingly.

Free Seed Bead Pattern #5: Funky Pen

If you are looking to make something whimsical or just an unusual gift to give, this free seed bead pattern may be what you are looking for. The funky pen is lots of fun and is easy to make.

Sources:

http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=755ace908332f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&autonomy_kw=seed%20bead&rsc=header_5

http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/blafricannet.htm

http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/blangelbaby.htm

http://www.firemountaingems.com/beading_howtos/beading_projects.asp?docid=6723&doccat=patterns

http://www.craftbits.com/project/funky-pen