Beaded bracelet pattern: how to make one and get the length right
How to make a beaded bracelet pattern in Biser Studio: a narrow band, a repeat along the full length, a test swatch for sizing and a bead list.
How to move, copy and repeat part of a bead pattern
Selection in Biser Studio lets you move motifs, copy them to another bead pattern, mirror them and extend a repeat — without redrawing a single bead.
Thread path on a bead pattern: show where the thread goes
The “Thread path” tool in Biser Studio draws the thread’s route over a finished bead pattern, with colored sections, arrows and step-by-step playback.
Bead pattern annotations: labels, arrows and braces
The new “Annotations” tool in Biser Studio lets you label the start and add arrows and repeat braces right on your bead pattern. The beads stay as they are.
5 Common Beginner Beading Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Discover five common beginner beading mistakes, from choosing uneven beads to pulling thread too tightly, and learn how to make neater, stronger jewelry.
How to bead from a pattern without mistakes: weaving mode, dictation and the bead list
Weaving mode remembers where you stopped, colour dictation reads the beads aloud and the bead list does the counting. How to bead calmly and get it right.
Winter beadwork ideas: snowflakes, gerdans and ornaments
Snowflakes, Christmas baubles, gerdans and syliankas in red, white and gold — simple festive ideas you can easily create with Biser Studio.
How to choose bead colours: 5 tips for gerdans and syliankas
Contrast, the number of shades, bead finishes and a test piece: five simple rules that make the ornament on a gerdan or a sylianka readable from afar.
Preciosa vs Miyuki: How to Choose Seed Beads
Choosing seed beads for jewellery? Compare Preciosa and Miyuki by shape, size and finish, with practical tips for gerdans, syliankas, bracelets and earrings.
Sylianka: what this beaded collar is and how to design one
A sylianka is a traditional Ukrainian beaded collar woven as a net of diamonds. Here is how it is built and how to draw your own sylianka pattern.
How to make a bead pattern from a photo: step by step
A photo or a drawing can become a pattern for a gerdan, a bracelet or a panel in a few minutes. Here is how to do it in Biser Studio, step by step.
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Biser Studio news, lessons on making bead patterns and ideas for gerdans, beaded collars, bracelets and baubles will appear here. Here’s where to begin.