beader

Ornament threader perhaps

A beader is someone who works with beads, either as a craft hobbyist stringing them into jewelry and decorations, or as a skilled artisan in traditions where beadwork carries cultural significance.

The term also applies to tools used in beading, such as a needle designed for threading beads or a machine that creates beaded edges on metalwork or glass.

materials

needle

Pointed implement for sewing

nylon · silk · elastic · wire · fireline · pliers · findings · spool · tweezers · scissors

jewelry

necklace

Neck-worn ornament

anklet · choker · bangle · brooch · charm · amulet · adornment · gemstones · crystals · pearls

craft

stringing

Passing through sequentially

needlework · macrame · weaving · knotting · crochet · stitching · quilting · applique · craftsmanship · handmade

hobbyist

enthusiast

Ardent admirer of something

designer · collector · amateur · hobbyist · workshop · tutorial · pattern · kit · creativity · pastime

techniques

herringbone

V-shaped diagonal weave

daisy-chain · fringing · circular · mosaic · geometric · freeform

Categories
Opposites
craft technique

beaderweaver

Thread-interlacing craftsperson

knitter · crocheter · quilter · embroiderer · metalsmith

Phrases
Family

beads, bead, beady, beadwork, beading, beaded, beaders

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G