Join our
VIB jewelry making community! Our Facebook group is loaded with talented jewelry crafters and inspirational artists. You can find daily creative prompts and masterful jewelry designs. Today, we are putting the spotlight on one designer, Beki Foster. Beki was raised by a creative mother. Her lullabies were the sounds of a sewing machine. Beki has explored many creative endeavors…
We had a fun time visiting Abbi Berta, owner of The Bead Place, during our most recent beading party. Abbi has been a presenter for the Great Bead Extravaganza from the very first show. We have enjoyed her jewelry demonstrations and colorful personality. You never know what she is going to talk about during her presentations - it could be the craft of jewelry making or her stash of fo…
What a delightful week! We have some wonderful
jewelry making project ideas for you. Want to learn how to work with a loom? Bead weaving on a loom is a fun way to elevate your designs and expand your creative talents. We also showed you how to make bracelets that look like that came from a gallery, on a budget! We have videos on how to make DIY earrings that you will love. And we h…
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…
