Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Beginning Beaders

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Shopping for a beader can be tricky, because everyone’s taste is so deeply personal. Particularly if your receiver is a beginner, they may not also know what they want or need. This is where sets of items and kits come to save the day. We’ve compiled some of our best ideas to give as gifts to beginning beaders among your friends and family!

Above: Fern and Thistle Bracelet made from Jill Wiseman Designs’ kit

Beads for Beginners

If someone is going to get started with beading, they will of course need beads. While fun shaped beads are always exciting to purchase and work with, seed beads are the perfect bead to start on. They are used in so many projects and are great to practice various stitch techniques with.

The Beadsmith Basic Elements Glass Seed Beads set [affiliate link] contains every color your beader will want in their collection and more. The clear plastic case contains 24 individual containers of seed beads, all including a locking system to make sure the beads do not leak. There are several versions of this kit, each ranging in sizes and colors depending on what your recipient will like best.

Beading Organization for Beginners

We all know that being able to see and find what you have in your stash is key for actually turning those beads into projects. Organizing all their new beads might feel intimidating for many beginners. Here’s an organizational solution we love that would make a perfect gift for beginning beaders!

Every beader knows that you need a good organizer to house your favorite beads and most used supplies. Surprisingly, organizers can be a game changer for some users. This Assorted Bead Storage Tray™ by Bead Storage Solutions, distributed by Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, keeps beads at a convenient reach with their easy to grip bead containers. This storage tray comes with 42 bead and component containers. It’s ideal for anyone looking to organize their beads with ease. The best part is, there is no longer a need to worry about beads coming out of their containers. The containers’ locking lids keep everything secure, making this tray perfect for travel!

Related: Ask the Experts: Seed Bead Storage

Beading Kits for Beginners

These kits give a beginner—who may not have a large beading stash or know where to find just the right beads for a project—everything they need to complete a satisfying project. Here are a few we love!

The Potomac Beads Beginner Stringing Kit will become a hit for your best friend. This kit comes with everything a newbie to stringing will need. The kit even comes with beading basics like flat and round nose pliers, a bead mat, a side cutter, and stretch beading cord, with plenty more where that came from! Your lucky recipient will be stringing pearls, Czech beads, gemstone rounds, and more in no time!

Gift the Tierracast Fern and Thistle Bracelet Kit, perfect for your friend who loves natures and earthy elements. This bracelet kit from Jill Wiseman Designs combines easy ladder-stitch with an adorable Fern link and Thistle Button. Gemstone beads fill the space between the leather cords to create a fun piece. All your gift receiver needs to complete this fun project is a pair of scissors and pliers.

The Jewel Loom Beaded Bracelet Starter Kit is perfect for getting your friend started on the beading loom. Beading looms allow for beaders to weave beads together and can make for some unique and fun designs. This kit comes with a Jewel Loom Beading Loom, an added Baby Jewel Loom, needles, cord, an adorable wooden button, and a variety of Czech glass beads. Instructions to make a bracelet similar to the one pictured are available through the link provided on the Jewel Loom product page.

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These kits and sets are just some of the wonderful gift options for the beginning beaders in your life. One can never have too many beads or projects to add to their growing collection, especially beginners. Starting their collection is rewarding for both parties and your receiver will be excited to start their latest project. The gift ideas above are perfect for getting their beginner friendly projects started.

Happy gifting!

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