History of Beads I: Stone Age Beaded Jewelry

History of Beads I: Stone Age Beaded Jewelry

Have you ever wondered how your beaded bracelet came about? What about the earrings and the beaded necklace that look so elegant together? Our favorite craft has been around for thousands of years. Beading and jewelry design is a significant find at an archeological dig site. Beads can determine how a society functioned. Beads have had religious sign…
Live Beading Show Replay With Mermaid's Lagoon Kit

Live Beading Show Replay With Mermaid's Lagoon Kit

Have you purchased one of our themed  kits? We sell beads and jewelry making supplies in fun kits. We create the kits in our gallery with gemstones and beads that inspire us. Previous beading kits have had themes like Neon Nights (our 80’s color set) and Santorini Dreams (based on a beautiful Greek island). This time we are looking at Mermaid’s Lagoon. Sara opened the…
Facebook Live Bead Sale Replay (August 29th)

Facebook Live Bead Sale Replay (August 29th)

You missed our latest bead sale. Don't miss it next time. Buying jewelry making supplies is not the fun part. Buying the shiny stuff is. Gemstones, beads, and lampwork are all on the table for this auction. We delve into Mike’s personal collection. Mike has traveled the world buying the finest beads and artisan glass. He is a lover of all things beaded and has…
Wire Wrapping A Cute Bird's Nest Is Easy

Wire Wrapping A Cute Bird's Nest Is Easy

This bird’s nest is one of our favorite lucky charms. This cute charm is simple to make and easy to customize. You can use your favorite colors and beads when creating this little nest. From small chunky stones to colorful Czech Glass, let your creativity go wild. Add a beaded dangle or use a thicker Craft Wire, this is the perfect project for the playful. Employee James Browning filmed hi…
Free Spirit Beading: Swarovski Crystal And Soft Flex Beading Wire Earrings

Free Spirit Beading: Swarovski Crystal And Soft Flex Beading Wire Earrings

Let's learn how to create elegant and easy Swarovski Crystal jewelry. Kristen Fagan hosts an easy to follow jewelry making demonstration where she creates a simple pair of Swarovski  earrings. Her Swarovski jewelry is incredibly easy to design and you will not need a big box of tools to complete them. Kristen is hosting her series on beaded jewelry making on  YouTube.…
Timeless Men's Bracelets And Necklaces

Timeless Men's Bracelets And Necklaces

Beaded jewelry designs for men are so easy to design. Men's bracelets and necklaces tend to be narrow in their color palette. They favor earth toned beads, black, and muted colors. Focal beads and flair are fine in moderate amounts, but simplicity and function are what men look for in jewelry. Let's look at three free beading project ideas. These are great springboards to creating unique pieces…