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Looking Forward to Spring

It’s still winter, and here in Western Washington that means plenty of rain with talk of possible snow to come. While this winter has been beautiful, I’m looking forward to feeling the warm glow of spring and seeing the bright colors of fresh flowers. My neighbor’s crocuses have made an appearance, so I know spring […]

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Colorful New Fire-Polished Mixes

Bead mixes immediately let you see how a variety of colors will look when placed together. They’re also helpful on a day when you’re lacking inspiration and want to start with a ready-made color palette. Try using them to create Christmas gifts for friends. Artbeads.com has just added 24 new fire-polished Czech glass mixes to […]

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Autism Awareness Jewelry

Autism is a complex problem that many scientists are working to bring to light so that they can better fight its affects. Advocates for autism awareness have adopted the puzzle piece to signify the complexity and mystery surrounding it. The bright colors show hope. Help raise autism awareness with these stylish bracelet ideas from our […]

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Gorgeous New Dichroic Beads

Be sure to explore all the fantastic colors available of these new dichroic glass beads. Dichroic glass is created by depositing vaporized metals onto sheets of glass. This process produces vibrant color and iridescence. A lampwork artist has hand-crafted these beads to give them their bamboo appearance. You can try these beads as part of […]

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New Swarovski Roundelles

Be sure to check out the newest selection of sparkling Swarovski crystal roundelle beads at Artbeads.com. These faceted beads come in a variety of colors and sizes, a factor that works with their rounded shape to make them very versatile. Try dangling them from earwires or use one large roundelle as the base for a […]

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Spring/Summer Earring Designs

Celebrate the arrival of spring and summer with these exciting earring designs created by our fantastic Artbeads.com designers. Each piece is full of bright colors and bold design ideas, and comes with step-by-step instructions that you can follow exactly or use simply for inspiration. Aurelia Aurelia is another name for the moon jelly, a gorgeous […]

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Swarovski DIY Design Guide – Lifesavers Necklace

With the vibrant colors and round ring shape of the Swarovski ring beads, this necklace is reminiscent of one of our favorite childhood candies! This Instructional Style Guide is complete with detailed illustrations and gorgeous images, and will help you develop beading techniques that will give your designs a professional and unique touch. For more […]

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Murano Glass Beads

Our customers have been asking for Murano glass, but we were waiting until we could find the absolute best! This beautiful, handmade glass has been a famous product of the Venetian island of Murano for centuries.  Still created in the same delicate process that has been used for over three hundred years, it’s no wonder […]

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New Lampwork Glass Beads!

We are introducing over 50 new styles of lampwork glass beads. Each is individually crafted by bead artisans in the USA so there may be slight variations in size, color, or shape. The bright colors and unique patterns in our Lampwork glass beads will add a touch to any design.

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