BEAD BENCH

Troubleshooting beadwork

What went wrong, and the fix — from Bead Bench’s guides

Peyote stitch

went wrongthe fix
Rows 1–2 look wrongRows 1–2 string together
Beads skipPick up, skip, through the next up-bead
Thread showsRelax the pull
Wrong directionThe app validates by simulation

Shopping

went wrongthe fix
Ran out mid-borderAdd the 10% spare
Wrong tubeThe table converts counts to grams to tubes

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