One of the best things about making your own jewelry is the ability to make it versatile and even interactive. It can be as simple as design...

The results of our latest bead giveaway are in! Congratulations to our winner, and thank you so much to everyone who entered! Up for grabs...

Swarovski Elements recently released a new coating for crystals and crystal pearls they call Scarabaeus . The finish is a beautiful iridesce...

It’s not always easy to admit when an idea you’ve had isn’t all that great. It can often take some time to realize it, and it definitely hel...

I’ve made a bit of a tradition of whipping up a simple necklace to go with my Hallowe'en costumes each year - which gives me a chance to...

At last I have a project in progress that isn’t too secret to share! This week I’m taking a quick break from my big project to make a neckla...

Do you ever have major creative slumps? I find that whenever I’m pouring a lot of energy into a project that doesn’t work out - or turns out...

If beads could make wishes, I think that seed beads would dream of beaders like Diane Fitzgerald . No matter the style or shape, she makes b...

There are so many different ways that a bead style can become an instant favorite. Perhaps it’s the color or shape, ease of use, or the way ...

Do you remember the illusion necklace? Not so long ago, it was a popular trend in strung necklaces, using crimps to suspend beads in a widel...

As beaders, when we think of insects in relation to our work, we might consider the many wonderful color and pattern inspirations that they ...

No matter what kind of beading or jewelry design you practice most, chances are there are some areas where mediums and styles blur. Not all ...

One of my favorite things about making beadwork rings is having total control over the entire design - there are no pre-made components apar...