Not all the techniques I use will be demonstrated in this tutorial, but the techniques shared will be a good reference for starting your own bag. Eventually you will develop methods that comfortably allow you to achieve your design goals.
Step 1:
Choose a Bag
Bags suitable for beading can be found on etsy, eBay, at the local thrift store, or in grandma's closet. You may want to get more than one if you don't have a definite design in mind. Sometimes the shape of the bag helps to determine the design.
Generally it is good to choose a hard sided bag which will help to support the weight of the beaded work.
Size is always a consideration. It's good to have an idea of what you might be carrying in the bag. Generally smaller bags are better, although they can be more costly. Heidi wanted to be sure her bag was able to accommodate her phone.
When constructing a purse ask yourself: Where, when, and how are you going to use this bag? What impression to you want the bag to make. Will it tell a story?
Here are three possibilities. Although the shape of the red purse is very cute it barely holds a phone.
It's time to ask yourself the suggested questions and think about a design element.
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