Thread Zap

If you beadweave you know how tough it can be to trim your threads right up against your work.  That is, unless you already use a Thread Zap.  These badboys make that difficulty a thing of the past!

The Thread Zap burns right through the thread instantly.  It's awesome - just be sure to keep your fingers and threads you don't want burned away from the tip!

As an added bonus, if you do any micro-macrame, you can use the Thread Zap to seal the ends of your nylon cords too.

My Favorite Bead Weaving Book

Okay, you might not fully understand the weight of the statement when I say that Teach Yourself Visually: Beadwork is my favorite resource for bead weaving techniques.  Bead weaving is one of my favorite crafty activities...EVER.  And it can be tricky, but I keep this book on hand for when I forget how to decrease square stitch or make round netting and it's always easy to find what I'm looking for in a moment.  The photos and illustrations are clear and the instruction makes sense.  Plus, the way it's organized is really user friendly and makes finding what you're looking for a breeze.  If you're learning how to bead weave, or like me, you just like to keep a reference guide, I highly recommend this book.  Amazon's got it for a pretty good price.