Love Your Hands!

Whether you are a beader, painter, woodworker or artist in general, our hands are probably the most important tool we use. And, if you are like me, you can get so engrossed in a project that you easily lose track of time and forget to take a break.

But, it's time we learn to appreciate and love our hands by giving them a break. Here is a chart created by We are Knitters of easy to do exercises to help our hands relax and get them ready for another round of beading.

Graphic by We Are Knitters

Sure, this was created by a knitter, but it is useful for all of us - especially beaders.

You wouldn't leave a paint brush in thinner, you wouldn't leave a tube of paint open and you certainly wouldn't leave your beloved Swarovski crystals are strewn about - so, treat your hands (and your body) to an occasional break with some nice stretching exercises and they will help you continue your next beading masterpiece in a less painful manner.

Thanks to We are Knitters for the hand exercise tips!

Now go bead something - but, take a break - will ya?