11 Macrame Bracelet Projects Using Soft Flex Beading Wire

11 Macrame Bracelet Projects Using Soft Flex Beading Wire

Macrame is the ancient art of knotting. It has been used to create decorative fringes or functional textiles and tools. It's origin is credited to Arabic weavers in the 13th century. They may have created this art to secure the ends of fabrics. Macrame saw a massive surge in popularity during the Victorian era when items throughout the house would be adorned with intricate knotting patterns. It…
9 Jewelry Making Videos That Will Teach You How To Be A Better Beader

9 Jewelry Making Videos That Will Teach You How To Be A Better Beader

Do you want to become a better jewelry designer? This week, we are checking out 9 fantastic videos that are sure to expand your beading knowledge, especially if you are a beginner. There are some great tips for the pros, as well. Learn how to make a sliding knot.  Learn macrame techniques for jewelry making. Learn how to pattern a necklace with gemstones. Make earrings with Craft Wi…
Great Bead Extravaganza Jewelry And Supernova Style

Great Bead Extravaganza Jewelry And Supernova Style

Wow! We had an incredible week. How about you? We started off with a jewelry making presentation during the Great Bead Extravaganza. We hope you were able to join us live during the world's biggest virtual bead show! If not, you can catch all of the exhibitors on the TGBE Facebook group. We also celebrated Kit Day. Kit Day is a Soft Flex Company holiday. It is a day where we un…
Free Beading Project Ideas: 27 DIY St. Patrick's Day Jewelry Projects

Free Beading Project Ideas: 27 DIY St. Patrick's Day Jewelry Projects

Don't be caught in a pinch without stylish St. Patrick's Day jewelry! We have a wee little bit of everything green in our blog. Making lucky jewelry is a snap with help from our lively leprechauns! You will treasure the necklace projects we have. There is a pot of gold in our free beading ideas. Kiss the Blarney Stone while wearing your most fashionable Irish earrings. Carve your corned beef with…