Today my guest, Wooley of Wooley Creek, shares ideas for using these perfect cylinder seed beads.
Inspirational Beading: What is your all-time favorite bead?
Wooley: Although I use a lot of Czech beads, I think my favorite beads are Delicas. I like them for the ability to create intricate designs.
Inspirational Beading: What is your favorite technique or method to use them?
Wooley: My favorite technique is the brick stitch. Once you have mastered the technique you can create sculptured shapes.
Inspirational Beading: Of all the creations you’ve made with these beads, which one is your favorite?
Wooley: You know, it's hard to pick a favorite for me. For the sculptured look, I would choose the Rose. For the intricate look, I would choose the Navajo Rug.
Inspirational Beading: Do you have any tips for making the most of these beads?
Wooley: Well, I love blending color, so the more colors you have to work with, the more variations in design you get!
Inspirational Beading: What is your favorite bead or material to pair these with?
Wooley: Delica beads work really well when mounted to leather. You can create a very intricate picture with these beads then attach them to a wonderful bag or even moccasins.
Inspirational Beading: If you were stranded on the moon, and you could have only one kind of bead with you, would you choose these?
Wooley: If I were stranded on the moon and had to choose ..I would probably choose the Czech beads over the Delicas, simply because there are more possibilities with what you can create. I call the Delica beads "Picture Beads". If I want to "paint" a picture in beads, I use Delicas. For everything else, I would use the Czech, because they are more versatile.
Inspirational Beading: In your opinion, what is the best source for these beads?
Wooley: Delicas are a little harder to find than Czech beads. I order most of my Delicas online.
Check out Artbeads.com and FusionBeads.com for a great selection of Delica seed beads. You can see more designs like these at Wooley Creek Tribal and Ethnic Jewelry.
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