TGBE Trendsetter - DIY Jewelry Making Ideas Using Seed Beads

TGBE Trendsetter - DIY Jewelry Making Ideas Using Seed Beads

Follow the trendsetters at  The Great Bead Extravaganza. Explore the amazing world of seed beads. Seed beads are incredibly diverse and full of character. They come in a stellar selection of colors, shapes and sizes. They are fantastic for bead stringing and crafts. They are perfect by themselves or as spacers between bigger beads. They are wonderful for beaded lace and fr…
Live Beading Party! Meet Jewelry Designer Cassandra Spicer, Owner Of Beads To Live By

Live Beading Party! Meet Jewelry Designer Cassandra Spicer, Owner Of Beads To Live By

We had a fabulous time sitting down with Cassandra Spicer.  Cassandra is a talented jewelry designer and brick and mortar bead store owner (Beads to Live By). We asked Cassandra about her business and what they offer. We had some laughs and learned about her life. She then showed us how to make some magic with Czech Glass pip beads. Learn more about this exciting artist and business…
Spotlight On Our VIB Jewelry Making Community: Designer Robin Wilke

Spotlight On Our VIB Jewelry Making Community: Designer Robin Wilke

Our VIB jewelry making community is full of creative crafters and uncommon artists. Talented jewelry designers from all over the world post their creations daily. It is an exciting hub of inspirational media and educational messages. Today, we are putting the spotlight on one designer, Robin Wilke. Robin is a talented artist that is always willing to embark on a challenge. Each mon…
Our Top 7 Favorite Jewelry Designs Using Soft Flex Craft Wire By Nealay Patel Of SilverSilk And More

Our Top 7 Favorite Jewelry Designs Using Soft Flex Craft Wire By Nealay Patel Of SilverSilk And More

We think Nealay Patel is a master of mixing different jewelry making media and turning his simple beading supplies into gallery quality masterworks. Today, we are looking at how creatively he couples his SilverSilk Knitted Wire Chains with Soft Flex Craft Wire. If you have never worked with Craft Wire and have shied away because you do not know how to wire wrap, this is going to be a real ey…
Free Beading Project Idea: WigJig Gift Tag

Free Beading Project Idea: WigJig Gift Tag

WigJig Gift Tag Designer Kristen Fagan Skill Level Beginner Materials 20 gauge Non Tarnish Silver Soft Flex Craft Wire - 16" 22 gauge Non Tarnish Silver Soft Flex Craft Wire - 12" Pink Size 8° Round Japanese Seed Beads - 24 pcs Card Stock - 5" x 2 1/2" unfolded Ribbon - 12" Tools WigJig Olympus Lite with Pegs Nylon Jaw…
Free Beading Project Idea: Fluorite Hoops

Free Beading Project Idea: Fluorite Hoops

Fluorite Hoops Designer Jamie Hogsett Skill Level Beginner Materials Soft Flex Beading Wire in Fluorite color, .019 diameter - 48" 2x2mm Sterling Silver Crimp Tubes - 3 pcs Silver Ear Wires - 1 pair Green size 11° seed beads - 32 pcs Czech Glass Beads - 4 pcs Tools Cutters Crimping Pliers Bead Stoppers Instructi…