Beading can be hard on the eyes due to the amount of focus required to threading those small bead holes. I wanted to find out ways to make beading more enjoyable on the eyes so I have been thinking how and here is what I came up with:

Purchase a Magnifying Glass: If you find yourself squinting your eyes to hot the bead holes its either time to purchase a pair of glasses, and if you already own a pair but are still having problems hitting those holes with the thread then it’s time to purchase a magnifying glass. You can buy a magnifying glass that can easily attach to your glasses or one that comes with a rubber string allowing you to place it on your head so your hands are free to bead. With a magnifying glass, you will decrease the strain on your eyes due to a decrease in squinting and you will be able to get the job done faster as you will be hitting those bead holes much quicker than otherwise.

Purchase safety Glasses: Since a lot of time you are working with very small beads that you use pliers to hold steady, there is room for error and a small bead can pop out and hit you right in the open eye which can be very dangerous. Protect yourself with a pair of safety glasses, which can be purchased at a low cost, and can protect you from any hazard that is prevalent when beading.

Change your focus distance: Beading requires us to focus our eyes about 20 centimeters away from us which strains the eyes, so what you should do is change the distance of your focus often. This is like getting exercise but for your eyes. Step outside, look out the window, or look up at the ceiling just to adjust your eyes so that they are not focused on only one distance for hours at a time.

Bead in a extra lighted room: Don’t strain your eyes by beading in a poorly lighted room, this is bad for your vision and can be permanently damaging. By setting up your beading space in a well lighted environment you will be able to see those small bead holes much clearer and your eyes wont have to work so hard.

Don’t bead for too long: Try not to become a bead-aholic, bead for couple hours at most and then take a rest and find something else to do for roughly 30 minutes, this will give you time to rest your eyes and to stretch a bit as beading can be hard on your back. This will also enhance your beading experience by giving you variety and making it more fun.

Sometimes it may be a good idea to even go to a bead store in your area and try to bead there, as many bead stores do provide beading classes. This is a great chance to learn new trick, as well as to see their beading environment and their tools which can help you imitate them to improve your beading at home.

A great place to learn how to bead is Creative Jewelry Beads which is located in Mississauga.

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