Inside The Beautiful Art And History Of Beaded Jewelry

Inside The Beautiful Art And History Of Beaded Jewelry

Do you love beaded jewelry as much as we do? We love stringing beads. So many colors. So many shapes and textures. Beaded jewelry enriches us in ways beyond the aesthetic beauty. Beaded jewelry has been part of the human experience for thousands of years. Beads have denoted social status. Beads have been used as currency. Beads are transcendent and show us beauty. Let's…
Everything You Need To Know About Kumihimo

Everything You Need To Know About Kumihimo

Let's have a look at  kumihimo braiding! If you are reading this, it is likely you belong in one of two camps: you have a kumihimo disk and love it - or - you have a kumihimo disk and it is sitting in your jewelry making kit (it looks so complicated!). The good news is that kumihimo patterns are simple to follow and easy to master. We will look at everything kumihimo today. We have&…
4 Jewelry Ideas Using 2019 Fall/Winter Pantone Colors And SilverSilk

4 Jewelry Ideas Using 2019 Fall/Winter Pantone Colors And SilverSilk

Today, I am sharing 4 jewelry making ideas combining our  2019 Fall/Winter Pantone Beading Wire Quad and Bead Mix Collection with SilverSilk materials. Let's make a necklace and three pairs of earrings! One way to ensure the wire colors you choose blend together beautifully is to purchase a beading wire color variety pack! We have over 20 gorgeous color combinations in our…
Free Beading Project Idea: Interchangeable Choker And Bracelet

Free Beading Project Idea: Interchangeable Choker And Bracelet

Do you love chokers? We think they are wonderful. Simple, refined, and luxurious, this necklace makes a statement. Today, we have a mix of color ideas for a beaded jewelry project you will adore if you love chokers. Changing up your bead choices and bead stringing wire will allow for unique designs. Add a fashionable clasp and you have an elegant piece that everybody wi…
Meet Soft Flex Company And SilverSilk Staff At The Whole Bead Show In Oakland

Meet Soft Flex Company And SilverSilk Staff At The Whole Bead Show In Oakland

Soft Flex Company is returning to Oakland next week. If you live in the area or are planning a vacation, you should visit us at this fun bead show, we will be with SilverSilk at booth 213! Oakland is a great place to visit in November. Historically, the Bay Area Bead Extravaganza ran during November. It was a strongly attended and incredibly diverse bead show full of in…