It's Easy Being Green

It's Easy Being Green

Are you ready for winter to finally be over? At  Soft Flex Company, we are all excited for the leafy palette of spring. The cold blues and whites of winter are elegant and wonderful, but the grassy splendor of green is a welcome change. Today, we are revisiting one of our archive articles. Melissa J. Lee had some lush ideas for summer jewelry that we think are fantastic for St. Patr…
10 Questions Jewelry Designers Ask About Jewelry Making

10 Questions Jewelry Designers Ask About Jewelry Making

Why is your necklace breaking? You have all of the best tools and beading supplies in your beading toolkit, but your designs are coming back from your customers broken. What is going on? What is the best beading wire? What is the difference between Soft Flex wire and other beading threads? Will this seed bead fit on my wire? Today we answer ten customer queries we found on A…
10 Questions Beginners Ask About Jewelry Making

10 Questions Beginners Ask About Jewelry Making

Bead stringing can be incredibly confusing to a jewelry making beginner. There are so many variables in what seems like such a simple craft. If you are a beginner, you probably have a lot of questions. Everybody has to start somewhere. Don't worry, it is a lot easier than it looks. We did a little research and found some real questions that you have asked on  Amazon and other…
Everything You Need To Know To Learn How To Bead

Everything You Need To Know To Learn How To Bead

Let's learn how to make  beaded jewelry! Designing necklaces and bracelets is a great way to tap into your creative side. Consider this your beginner's guide to basic bead stringing. We have everything you need to know to kickstart your favorite new hobby. Whether you would like to design some classic jewelry, craft some  boho-chic or add some VSCO Girl jewelry to your…
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…