It All Started with a Beaded QR Code What happens when a robotics engineer discovers bead weaving? In my latest Come Bead With Me podcast episode, I sat down with Alex Monneret, founder of PlanBead™, to talk about his unexpected journey into beading software and the technology he’s developing to make designing jewelry easier. Alex […]
Inside the Creative Process of Bead Artist Heather Bennett I recently sat down with bead artist Heather Bennett to talk about how she found her way into beadwork, why bead embroidery became such an important part of her creative process, and what she has learned about designing, selling, and photographing handmade jewelry. What I enjoyed most about […]
I had an amazing three days touring the Czech glass bead factories and bead shops of Jablonec. If you’ve ever wondered what makes Czech glass beads so special, let me take you on this unforgettable journey. A trip to the Czech Republic was not even on my radar 6 months ago. We were planning a […]
Finally! I have discovered the secret to making a DIY beaded watch band and I am loving them! I have been wanting to bead watch bands for my Apple watch for a long time but I hadn’t seen anything anywhere like what I had in mind. I wasn’t even sure if beaded watch bands with […]
We had a lot of rain last year in southeast Alabama, so I decided to do something fun and easy. This Raindrops free beaded bracelet pattern can easily be done in an afternoon. I am showing it in 2 different colors with 2 different bead size combinations. This is to show that your beads don’t […]
I opened up Facebook one day and happened to scroll through one of the beading groups I belong to. I could not believe the beautiful beaded purse Linda Mull had just posted. I continue to be awed and inspired by the work that my readers create. Linda specializes in making kaleidocycle patterns. You can […]
We say it every year, don’t we? “I can’t believe Christmas is almost here!” Why does it always sneak up on us when we have 365 days to prepare for it? This penguin bracelet was the first Christmas peyote bracelet pattern I designed. You don’t have to be a penguin lover to love this bracelet. […]
Easy beading patterns are a go-to resource for beaders of all experience levels. Whether you’re an expert or just starting, there are times when you need a project that doesn’t require too much concentration. This is where easy, repetitive patterns come in handy. These patterns are particularly beneficial because they allow your mind to relax […]
This week’s Spotlight is on Regina Zarba Cranmer. Regina is the reason I started the Beader Spotlight. I noticed her web site at the bottom of her email signature and was intrigued – BeadedPortraits. What I found at her site were the most beautiful, intricate portraits made of beads! Oh the time it takes, but […]
In this post, I am going to show you how to add a beaded clasp to your work. Not just any beaded clasp, but one that is an extension of the design of the piece you are creating. I previously showed you how to make a basic clasp. This tutorial shows you how to create […]
