Category Archives: Beading

Beaded jewelry: How to bead, beading tips, and crafting advice.

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Where to Get Beading Supplies

For those who want to start beading, ArtBeads, has great beading supplies.
I have found them to be the cheapest priced vendor for Griffon silk thread on the net when I have searched. Even cheaper than EBay. If you appreciate the convenience of having the needle already attached to the [...]

Jewelry Making Ideas

Sometimes when making jewelry, one needs some inspiration. Here are a few of my newest designs (and some old standbys) that may inspire you to make your own. All were very fast to make as we know that the holidays are coming soon.

Bracelets

Here I fell in love with making memory wire bracelets. [...]

Stop Losing Your Beads

Whether you are a jewelry wearer or a jewelry maker, many of us have lost beads at one time or another. Here are tips that can help you not lose beads all over the floor — as well as how to recover them if they do!
Tips for People Wearing Beads
1) Buy Jewelry That Has [...]

Tips On Making Holiday Jewelry

If you plan to make jewelry for the holidays, now is the time to prepare. Making jewelry can really save you money. Handmade jewelry is often a personal gift the recipient really appreciates. Here are some things to consider:
Deciding Who
In order to not forget anyone, having a list of people you want [...]

How to Make a Bangle Bracelet with Beads

If you want to make a fabulous simple bracelet, try making a bangle bracelet with beads.
Usually when thinking of bead bracelets, one often thinks of silk or nylon thread with beads. Using memory wire makes a different fun look that is wonderful. My favorite bead bracelet is one my friend made me.

Making [...]

4 Hot Tips for a Fantastic Jewelry Party

If you love jewelry, why not have a jewelry party?
Often the first question when I recommend this is “What kind of jewelry party?” Well… have the kind that is the most fun for you! Here are several types to consider .. and perhaps try!
1) Jewelry Sharing Party
At this type of [...]

Can You Make Money With Making Beads?

Many people wonder if they can really make money with their hobbies. We read that we are to follow our dream… but will that dream support us? Can one really make money making jewelry especially if your love is beading?
Handcrafted jewelry has always been in demand, especially if it is [...]

Tips on Choosing Beads

It is easy to go crazy when buying beads, but you want to purchase ones you will use and enjoy. Here are some tips that I use when purchasing beads.
* Quality First
Always check for cracks, chips, and imperfections. Cracked beads can fray stringing thread, chipped beads can hurt the wrist on bracelets, and [...]

How Many Beads Do I Need?

When making beaded jewelry, one wants to make sure they have enough beads as well as what to do when they have too few or too many. Here are some handy tips that may help you with your planning and design.
Bead Calculations
When you calculate beads needed, you need to know the size of beads [...]