Currently Browsing: August 2012

What is Strass?

Every woman wants to shine, and every woman loves shoes. Strassing combines these two loves into the perfect pair of pumps. The term strass is traditionally a synonym for rhinestone, named after Georg Friedrich Strass who invented the flint glass as an alternative to gemstones. This technique is simply put—not simply achieved—as the act of […]

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Jewelry Design Star – Round 5

Congratulations to our Jewelry Design Star, Allison Hink! You can learn more about our latest star and her inspiring design on our Jewelry Design Star Spotlight page or view other great designs from our honorable mentions over on the Showcase page. Do you have an eye for amazing designs and want to share them with […]

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Customer Service Special Delivery

There’s been a trend buzzing around the Internet where pizza patrons take advantage of the special request box in the online order forms. When pizza orders are placed online, there is often a blank box labeled “special instructions” or “notes” where customers can give special requests. The requests were meant to be pizza-related, like to […]

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Pearls in 2012 Fashion

Pearls, the quintessential symbol of classic beauty, are here to stay! This elegant treasure from the sea was prominent in the 2012 Chanel Spring/Summer Fashion Show in jewelry, clothing and hair accessories. The theme of the show was “pearls from the sea,” incorporating stark white coral props and a sandy white runway. Instead of belts, […]

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Devin and Cynthia’s Trip to Murano

This summer, Artbeads co-owners Devin and Cynthia traveled to Murano, Italy, to learn the truth behind Murano Glass. Murano glass is most commonly made using a lampworking technique, which requires melting the glass in order to mold it into the desired shape. The raw glass is made up of various particles, including siliceous sand, soda, […]

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Go Green With Artbeads!

Ready to go green? This beautiful bracelet will help you spread the word on environmental awareness, celebrating the beauty of our planet. Read the FREE instructions for our Let’s Be Green bracelet idea in the Learning Center to get started! -Marissa

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Artist Spotlight – Jill MacKay

Artbeads is proud of every designer we feature on our site. Our purchasers research each and every artist and their offerings in order to determine which products our customers would like best. We always keep our designing customers in mind because we are designers ourselves. Jill MacKay is one of those artists whose work is […]

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Seed Beads 201

After graduating from Seed Beads 101, where you gained a basic understanding of these tiny little beauties, you’re now ready for Seed Beads 201. Welcome! This lesson will teach you all about the two leading names in Japanese Seed Beads—Miyuki and TOHO. As you well know, selecting quality seed beads can mean the difference between […]

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Opportunity Awaits You in the Boreal Forest…

Have you been waiting for the opportunity to showcase a fantastical summer project? Try this multistranded necklace that incorporates beautiful seed beads, lampwork glass and bold chain. The great part about this necklace is that the links on this chain are actually open jump rings so there’s no cutting required. You may have seen this […]

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Swarovski Plastic Rondelles are Here!

If you’re looking for lightweight fun and elegant year-round sparkle, try our newest plastic rondelle beads from Swarovski! These little plastic components are designed for use in all types of accessories because of their lightweight appeal and continued eye-catching shine, opening up new possibilities for jewelry makers. Their size and shape is ideal for spacing […]

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