The meat and potatoes of any beader’s stash is most often lovely and versatile seed beads. They’re essential for beadweaving, ideal for bead...

They’re gorgeous, affordable, and versatile - nobody does beads quite like Czech glass artisans. Today my guest is Andrea from Bead Soup Jew...

For many beaders, there is no greater joy than a long and luxurious hank of tiny seed beads. They’re pretty, versatile, and abundant - and t...

Today my guest, Ellen of yellowee , shares her love of a fun assortment of beads and buttons for decoration and embellishment. Inspiration...

Today my guest is Tanisha of Kasuallery Design Inc. who shares her passion for one of history’s most classic gemstones: turquoise. This som...

Today we have the rare treat of seeing beads through the eyes of not one, but two talented designers. When beaders collaborate, one might th...

Wikipedia defines green living as “ a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual's or society's use of the Earth's natural...

Today I want to introduce you to one of my favorite ArtFire artisans, Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs . Her jewelry studio is always filled ...

Today my guest, Angie of Ang’s Divine Designs , shares some ideas for using her favorite beads. Inspirational Beading: What is your all-t...

Today my guest, Wooley of Wooley Creek , shares ideas for using these perfect cylinder seed beads. Inspirational Beading: What is your al...

Today my guest, Scotti Cohn, of Jewelry by Scotti , shares ideas for using her favorite semi-precious stones. Inspirational Beading: What...

I really enjoy creating my own clasps and findings from beads, and coming up with designs that require no closures at all. Still, once in a...

Today my guest is the designer behind the exotic and intriguing jewelry of SarasinArt . The elegantly rustic appeal of trade beads really m...

Today, my guest is the wonderful designer behind Joan Hunter Handmade , who shares her love of nature’s colorful treasures. Inspirational Be...