The median nerve is the one that supplies sensation to the thumb side of the hand; if the nerve becomes compressed within that tunnel, numbness in thumb and fingers can occur. Several factors may have caused your median nerve to become compressed.
Vary the bead sizes on your jewelry pieces for an attractive beading display. 1  Compare bead length to inches to understand bead sizing. 2  Fill a 16-inch strand with beads of varying sizes to see the difference in size. 3  Compare seed bead sizes to inches to help size them.  Add bugle beads to jewelry according to size.
String the bead through the line, tie on your hook. Pick your desired length (between hook and bead) and jam the toothpick in the bead hole and break off the excess. Add a few split shot weights (roughly 14 to 18 inches from the bead).