Today’s guest beader is Mika of Ta Meu Bem , who creates stunning beadwork jewelry designs - including some very exciting netted broad colla...

One of the greatest things about being a beader or jewelry designer, is the ability to make choices that influence the world around us. Whet...

The found object and sea treasure appeal of beach glass is what made it a popular item for everything from knickknack bowls to jewelry, but ...

Themes and palettes are all well and good, but sometimes it’s fun to just throw out all the rules. As I’m preparing all of the details for m...

Although I love all four seasons just as much as anyone, as far as I’m concerned the months of the year are best divided into two categories...

This week’s fashion color trios are inspired by Rebecca Minkoff’s sketch for the Pantone Spring 2014 lineup. I can’t decide which I like mor...

One of my favorite things about working with natural beads - apart from their sustainable qualities - is the way that they can blend into al...

Handmade, exotic, and rare - there’s nothing quite like beads from Africa. The unique bead making process, sustainable and fair trade practi...

Many beaders and artists keep a notebook on hand at all times, because you never know when an Idea is going to suddenly drop out of the sky....

Since finally making use of some coconut daggers, and using up the last of my coconut heishi on Khepri’s necklace , I find I’m craving organ...