The Beadsmith Beading Foundation – 8.5 x 11 inches – Black Fabric – 1 Sheet – Made in the USA – Stiff & Durable Material for Bead & Stitch Embroidery

• ESSENTIAL TOOL: Beading Foundation is an integral part of bead embroidery. It is a needle art that does not form an essential part of a textile's structure and therefore needs a stiff fabric interface to bead on. This is one sheet, measuring 8.5” x 11”, in the color black.
• ARTIST’S BEST FRIEND: This stiff and durable fabric really is a dream when it comes to bead embroidery. It is easy to bead through and maintains its shape, even when beading to the edge of your project. It’s also washable and shrink resistant. Make jewelry with confidence when using this superior beading foundation. Build designs and create texture with seed beads, bugles, crystals, pearls, and glass beads.
• VERSATILE AND RELIABLE: Take your designs to another level by using iron-on transfers with this dependable beading foundation. You can also dye it or use permanent markers, which is a great way to cover up part of the background you may have missed when beading. Before starting any custom work, you can draw or trace on the foundation. Use glue-on cabochons for the finishing touch.
• PREFERRED QUALITY: Beading Foundation is the preferred brand by embroidery artists. Compared to other companies, our material is thicker and stronger, making it more stable and easier to thread, which is the most important feature when embroidering. Our stiff fabric is available in both white and black.
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• Prepare Your Design — Draw or trace your pattern on the fabric using permanent markers or pencils. Use transfers or dye for custom effects before beading.
• Start Beading — Thread your needle and start beading along the traced lines or around shapes. The fabric holds its shape, supporting heavy beadwork.
• Finish & Clean — Once complete, gently wash if needed. The fabric is washable and shrink resistant, perfect for keepsakes and jewelry.

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