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Have you worked with bead caps in your jewelry designs? These caps are perfect for the beader who’s ready to add a little more to their beaded patterns. Using bead caps with beads helps to add complexity to patterns, bring texture, or transition to other types of beads in the pattern. These findings are full […]
Today kicks off National Get Organized Week, also known as GO Week! If you’re anything like us, sometimes your bead stash can get out of hand and you just need to get organized. This is the perfect week to think about how to best store your beading supplies, so we’re offering some of our favorite […]
The CzechMates beading system includes amazing glass beads with two and even four stringing holes. These beads work together beautifully, allowing you to create amazing dimensional bead weaving pieces or unique and simple stringing designs. With these beads, you’re only limited to your creativity. In our latest Artbeads Cafe episode, we’re showing you how to […]
October is the perfect month to really focus on your creativity! The weather is turning colder, meaning you’re spending more time indoors. Why not put that indoor time to good use with a beading challenge? For the entire month of October, we’re giving you creative prompts each day to challenge yourself to create. Join us […]
It’s the first day of Fall! You may have noticed a chill in the air and the changing colors of leaves (just like the colors in our Mountain Haze bracelet above). As the weather turns cooler and inspiring nature colors surround you, now is the perfect time to stay indoors and work on more jewelry […]
We all love using gemstone beads and pendants in our jewelry, but you might be wondering how to create different styles with gemstones. They are a well-known element in earthy jewelry, but what other styles can you make with them? Cynthia and Cheri explore several different gemstone jewelry styles in our latest Artbeads Cafe episode. […]
Have you ever used Bali silver beads and findings in your jewelry designs? Bali silver is handmade by artists in Bali, Indonesia using genuine 925 sterling silver. Many techniques and patterns are passed down from generation to generation, and new elements continue to be added as the modern Bali artists hone their skills. Learn about […]
Explore the power of color and how they can affect our thoughts and emotions through Swarovski’s Psychology of Colors program. This month’s focus is on Peridot, an energetic and cheerful green that evokes the spirit of nature. In line with design’s focus on sustainability and nature, green hues are highly sought after. This is also […]
Swarovski Innovations for Fall/Winter 2020-2021 are available now and this season’s theme is Love All. In these Innovations, romantic symbols with enduring significance find a place alongside spectacular new stones in dazzling colors and amazing shapes. In a world that’s looking for emotional connection, nothing is more empowering or uplifting than love. These Swarovski Innovations […]
Chain is a jewelry-making essential, but sometimes you might be stumped as to how to use it in your next design. Our latest Artbeads Cafe episode is serving up seven ways to use all kinds of chain in your jewelry projects, from draping it in your chandelier earrings to using it to finish beaded strands […]