It’s the first day of September, which means that no matter how many more sunny days we may have to look forward to, it’s officially time to...

While working on the often-earthy Greek and Roman projects for Ancient Worlds Modern Beads , I ended up accumulating more shades of green se...

The first design in my new challenge series was a quick project that I couldn’t wait to start. When I decided to start a new series inspired...

So much for getting things back on track – this week I’m still a bit cramped for time. Normally, I would pick up my handy bead tray and take...

This week I’m experimenting with some different treatments for lovely 22 mm Czech dragonfly coins. I’ve got a selection of beads that I want...

Although every season has its good and bad sides, spring is one time of year where the division is greatest. There are beautiful, fragrant f...

Many shapes and patterns are always appealing wherever they go. Some are comfortable and familiar, while others inspire energy and vim. Spir...

Even for those beaders that are fond of beaded beads, when we think of bead weaving, it tends to be pieces or components that stand alone. G...

We all know that nature is one of the best places to look for jewelry inspiration, and within that broad range of ideas, there are worlds of...

You can’t have beautiful spring flowers without bugs. Any organic gardener will tell you that helpful insects are essential for a gorgeous, ...