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Made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Xilion Bicones in Light Rose, this cute little bunny will add a splash of spring color and sparkle to your Easter dinner table. It would also be a great addition in a friend or family member’s Easter basket. The bunny design is by Eri Attebery may look hard to do, but […]
Design Partner Alma used the 24 Karat Gold-Plated Delicas that we gave her in a unique way – she sewed them onto cloth beads that she made herself! Alma used a full cotton ball for the center of each bead, but you could also use smaller sections of cotton for a smaller bead size. They’d […]
This rich-looking necklace is one of my personal favorites. It features freshwater pearls in a saturated blue shade that are complemented with hand-crafted Grace lampwork beads. These particular lampwork beads are made from clear aqua glass combined with beige, white and purple in a swirling pattern that imitates a breathtaking celestial display. Each bead takes […]
This impressive Ancient Grove Bracelet catches the eye with its sparkling dangles and shiny silver chain. The chain’s complexity makes the bracelet appear much more complicated than it actually is to make, while a variety of bails and bead caps add touches of detail. Visit our Learning Center for free instructions on how to make […]
Sherri, the assistant launch coordinator at Artbeads.com, brought in this captivating Christmas tree design to show us something fun and beautiful that can be done with costume jewelry. All of the pieces in this design once belonged to Sherri’s grandmother, who created this tree when she was done wearing the jewelry. Sparkling bracelets frame the […]
The lovely pendant on the right is created by Madelin and features Czech glass leaves, fire-polished beads, gold-plated chain, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal, a freshwater pearl and a natural stone bead. She explains what inspired her to create the design below. If you have Facebook, you can also see her other designs in her album. Here […]
Artbeads.com is now offering TierraCast® beads in two new finishes: black and brass oxide. TierraCast® beads and jewelry components are made of high-quality pewter that has gone through an extensive electroplating process. Each product is 100% lead free and is of the highest craftsmanship. Black Finish The new black finish from TierraCast® has a similar […]
Wondering what to get beading friends for Christmas? Check out the gorgeous new jewelry-making kits Artbeads.com has created to see if they might be just what you need. Each of these high-quality kits comes with step-by-step instructions as well as all of the components needed to complete a finished design. These are great for when […]
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, my thoughts are turning toward Christmas. It’s almost time to decorate the tree! As part of my family’s tradition, we pile up smoked oysters, pickles, crackers and little smoked sausages on a tray (a tribute to my Norwegian grandfather’s taste in food) and turn up the Christmas music. […]
Cheri, one of our Artbeads.com designers, created this eclectic angel, which can be used both as an ornament and as a garland. Hook and eye clasps enable the garland to easily detach from the angel so you can choose to hang the ornament and garland separately on your tree or display them as a unified […]