Sara had a lot of fun opening a "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Magical Mystery Box from Jesse James Beads. Jesse James has a wonderful selection of decadent beads on their site. Sara knew that she would love whatever she found in the box. Sara does unboxing shows on Facebook. She contacts a bead store and has them send a box of mystery items to her. The mystery items are hand selecte…
Ever wonder what a professional jewelry designer’s studio looks like? We asked Lori Anderson about her creative space. Lori is a lampworker, bead stringer, and all around crafty person. She was kind enough to share some photos and talk about her space:
VISIT A Professional Jewelry Designer's STUDIO
For those of you who don't know me, I'm Lori Anderson, and I'm a full-ti…
A beading wire that fills a bead hole will give the bead stability and aesthetic value. An unstable bead will wobble on its wire whenever the wearer of the bead moves. When the bead is quiet, it will sit at an odd and unattractive angle.
How To String Beaded Jewelry When Your Beads Have Big Holes
It would seem like a simple task to fill a bead hole with wire, but this is not always so.…
Look how artistic wire can be when used in this earring design. We created a simple dangle with our flexible beading wire and made an elegant earring with very little effort or materials. This free beading project idea can be designed by beginners or professionals. All you need are the supplies, tools, and a basic grasp on how to crimp your beading wire. If you do not know how to crimp,…
Did you watch the live video featuring our Neon Nights beading kit? If not, be sure to check out our video replay. Our shows are great, but not everybody can join us when we go live. We always make sure our videos can be replayed and watched after the fact. We also make sure to upload videos to our YouTube channel so our viewers that do not like Facebook can still watch them in a format…
Did you know Soft Flex Company has a YouTube video channel? We have been working on a video library that showcases our love for our favorite craft. When Soft Flex was first conceived, owners Scott Clark and Mike Sherman wanted to create a company that was focused on education and community. They wanted to sell the tools that a professional designer would use to create jewelry and then show t…