TGBE French Garden Inspiration & Colorful Spring Jewelry Projects

TGBE French Garden Inspiration & Colorful Spring Jewelry Projects

We had a ton of fun this week! The Great Bead Extravaganza returned for Spring Fling 2025. We opened the kit we created for this event, our TGBE French Garden Design Kit (Sold Out). The TGBE community and our friends in our VIB group always elevate us and inspire us to master new techniques and try new crafts. Kristen created beaded flowers for this event, she was motivated to make this project af…
Marilyn Monroe STYLE Made Easy (Wonderful DIY Jewelry Making Ideas)

Marilyn Monroe STYLE Made Easy (Wonderful DIY Jewelry Making Ideas)

“I just want to be wonderful." ~ Marilyn Monroe. We think Marilyn elevated our world in her short stay here. She blazed a trail for equal rights and empowerment. She stood her ground and smashed barriers. And she looked absolutely amazing doing it. Her iconic performance in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is unrivaled. We created a set of beading supplies that was an homage to her style and grace.…
ELEGANT Kumihimo & Double Rainbow Jewelry Projects That Are Perfect Spring Accessories

ELEGANT Kumihimo & Double Rainbow Jewelry Projects That Are Perfect Spring Accessories

Learn how to use a kumihimo disc with Kristen! You will not believe how easy it is to master this ancient form of braiding. You can make beaded cord with this technique that will enhance your handmade jewelry. Your designs will look extraordinary! Pair the braided cord and make a mixed media design or make an incredible bracelet with that will look stunning with your spring wardrobe. Join our Bead…
6 Great Bead Extravaganza Videos Featuring Soft Flex Products - Fall Fest 2024

6 Great Bead Extravaganza Videos Featuring Soft Flex Products - Fall Fest 2024

Did you catch the latest  Great Bead Extravaganza bead show? Fall Fest 2024, was a wonderful weekend of jewelry making videos. If visiting a bead show in person is not an option, TGBE is the best way to experience a virtual bead show! Today, we are looking at presenters that worked with Soft Flex Craft Wire or Beading Wire. We wanted to see what these designers made with our wire. We were blo…
4th Annual Customer Appreciation Week - All The Jewelry Making Demonstrations In One Place

4th Annual Customer Appreciation Week - All The Jewelry Making Demonstrations In One Place

We have had a blast sharing our jewelry making demonstrations with you during our 4th annual Customer Appreciation Week! We staged 14 beading videos, sales, and discussions with industry leaders and designers. We had fun giveaways and lively conversations on each live show. CAW was our way of saying thank you to the friends and community that have supported our company for thirty years. Thank you…
Live Beading Party With Kay Goss Of Beadorea: Sparkle With Peridot

Live Beading Party With Kay Goss Of Beadorea: Sparkle With Peridot

Live Beading Party With Kay Goss Of Beadorea: Sparkle With Peridot Sara Oehler spent time with our friend and wonderful jewelry designer Kay Goss of Star's Beads and Beadorea. Here's the peridot jewelry that Kay made. Sara made this cute button clasp bracelet using Czech Glass beads and .019 Soft Flex Beading Wire in Turquoise color. From Sara:Today, I had a great beading playdate with my bud…