Seed beads are a great alternative to creating length which adds more color and texture than gold or silver chains. They come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes and creating necklace or bra...
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Creating charmed bracelet sets are fun and result in a versatile look - wear just one bracelet at a time or mix and match for different looks. 4mm Czech glass beads are the perfect size for...
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Here is a tool that will make the finishing touches a lot easier and improve the quality of your craftsmanship - the flat nose plier with a tip . These pliers come with 1mm, 1.5mm or 2mm tips ...
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Longer necklaces have become very popular (they are great for certain body types to slim down your figure or create the illusion of height), thus, more and more beaders are making their own styli...
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I am often asked for recommendations of other materials that would be suitable for use with Swarovski crystal beads . One of the best things about Swarovski crystal beads is that they are e...
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I haven't had much time to scrapbook lately, but recently, a lot of scrapbookers have been buying alphabet beads from our store, and I just couldn't resist putting together some personalized em...
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I think that beading is a great hobby because it is very scalable. What I mean is, that you can start very simple, with no tools at all, except a pair of scissors. Then as you get more involved, ...
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Beaded bookmarks are completely customized by the beads and the charms that you choose, so you can make each one truly unique. This design features beaded dangles at the end of satin ribbon. ...
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We have been anxiously waiting for this episode to air so we can see how the EMHE designers have incorporated our beads into the Lutz Family's new home. We sent them all types of beads and we can...
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Pick up the Fall 2010 of Real Simple Family Magazine for great party favor ideas for all of your fall and holiday festivities! Bead Bee's bead kits, featured in this issue (p.24), are perfect fo...
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Hand made beaded keychains are simple to make and are a great activity for both kids and adults. Many people have created them as fundraisers or as gifts. All you need are large hole beads and...
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Hello Everyone! For this blog, I wanted to focus on the beautiful Czech Glass Beads that you can find at Bead Bee. The reason I'm so interested in these beads is because they're linked with m...
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Beading is such a nice hobby to share with your friends and family. Last Saturday, my beautiful and awesome friends Brianna (our guest blogger), Bethany and I spent the afternoon beading and the...
This Thai silver rose pendant is absolutely exquisite. I wanted to create a sophisticated, garden inspired necklace featuring this rose in a cluster, surrounded by gorgeous gemstone beads that...
A few days ago, I discovered a dusty old tackle box while cleaning out a closet in my house - it was my first bead box. When I first started beading, I was instantly addicted and this little ...
This is a simply elegant necklace that will showcase gorgeous gemstone briolettes on sophisticated sterling silver links. Create this necklace at loose choker length. This will allow the n...
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Here is a version of a lariat necklace that features gorgeous freshwater pearl bead strands sprinkled with multi-colored gemstone beads. An ornate sterling silver toggle serves as the focal poin...
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A lariat necklace is typically longer than most necklaces. It does not have a clasp and can be worn in many ways for different looks and can be adjusted to suit different pieces in your wardrobe...
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There are countless choices of stringing materials for beading, so how do you know which to choose? Your choice of stringing material is important because it can affect the look of your design as...
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Sterling silver tube beads are the perfect spacers for larger size beads. They provide a more modern look and will allow the gorgeous beads that you pick to stand out in your jewelry. Sterli...
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My great great grandma and her family had come to the U.S. all the way from Czechoslovakia when she was a young girl. Knowing this, I have always been really interested in all things Bohemian, e...
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Stretch bracelets make fabulous accessories because they are simple to make and don't require any findings or hardware. As far as the stringing material, there are many types of elastic cording a...
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When creating a multi-strand necklace, using cones can be an elegant way to bring all the strands together and finish the necklace. With good wire-wrapping, a clasp can be neatly attached for a ...
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Good craftsmanship adds exceptional quality to any handmade item, bad craftsmanship can simply ruin your hard work. Here are some simple tips to help you improve your craftsmanship and the overal...
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The look of fibers and beads can be edgy or sophisticated depending on your choice of colors and materials. Our example features a soft, romantic look created from beads on headpins, attached...
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