Beaded Necklace Dagger Pattern Tutorial, Beginner Bead Weaving

Beaded Necklace Dagger Pattern Tutorial, Beginner Bead Weaving

Beaded Necklace Dagger Pattern Tutorial, Beginner Bead WeavingThis week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I share a beginner bead weaving tutorial using Soft Flex beading wire. Does the idea of bead weaving intimidate you? Me too! Which is why I'm surprised this is the tutorial I ended up creating. Sometimes we surprise even ourselves! Supplies:Soft Flex .019/Medium Beading Wire…
Weekly Video Recap: Learn How To Make A Memory Wire Bracelet And A Necklace With Knitted Wire Chain

Weekly Video Recap: Learn How To Make A Memory Wire Bracelet And A Necklace With Knitted Wire Chain

What an incredible week! We learned how to make jewelry that was simple, but gorgeous and fun. The videos featured in this weeks recap are great for beginners that want to expand their talents or just learn a new trick or two. Designers, you might even find a little inspiration! Would you like to try your hand at making a Memory Wire bracelet or a multi-strand necklace using …
Live Beading Party! Meet Allegory Gallery Owner Andrew Thornton

Live Beading Party! Meet Allegory Gallery Owner Andrew Thornton

We staged a Zoom beading party with Andrew Thornton last week. He was our first Zoom guest. It was so much fun! We hope you were able to join us, if not, you can always check out the replay on our Facebook video page. We talked arts and crafts. Andrew gave us a walk through his lovely gallery. We discussed our themed design kits. We talked business and travel. And we made some fu…
Zoom Jewelry Making Parties And Meet Ups

Zoom Jewelry Making Parties And Meet Ups

Do you Zoom? If you are telecommuting during this global pandemic, you have likely had a meeting or two with your coworkers on Zoom. Zoom is a way to meet up online and discuss business. But, you can also use this technology to stay connected and network. We have been staging meet ups. We are discussing jewelry. We are making jewelry and having fun. Zoom allows us to show you multiple…
18 Beading Designs For 4th Of July Jewelry

18 Beading Designs For 4th Of July Jewelry

In the USA, we are celebrating our most patriotic holiday this week.  Independence Day is a holiday that is typically associated with the explosive flash and booming growls of fireworks painting the summer sky. It is a day to take a breathe and forget work. It is a day to gather with our fellow Americans and share a barbecue or picnic. It is a day of food and freedom. 2020 has been a lit…