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 […]
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 […]
In the last post, I showed you how to make Russian Leaves. In this post, I’m going to show you how to make Russian Leaf Earrings and how they are slightly different from Russian Leaves. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I will make a small commission if you purchase something after […]
This Russian Leaf tutorial is part 2 of my instructions for making this Russian Leaf necklace. In my previous post, I showed you how to make the spiral Herringbone rope. In this post, I’m going to show you how to make the Russian leaves and add them to the necklace. This post contains affiliate links. […]
In this post, I am going to teach you how to bead Herringbone stitch, including flat, tubular and spiral Herringbone stitch. This necklace turned out exactly as I imagined it, which almost never happens. It has Russian leaves on a spiral herringbone rope. It is time-consuming to make, but all the steps are really very […]
If you are a new beader, let me save you a lot of grief by pointing out 6 common beading mistakes most people make when they first start beading. A lot of people that have been beading a long time, are still doing one or more of these things! How many are you doing? 1. […]
With so many types of beading needles, choosing the right one might seem a bit confusing at first, but once you understand the differences, you will know what you need to use depending on your project and what works for you. This post contains affiliate links. When you click the link and make a purchase, […]
In this Herringbone Stitch beading tutorial, I am going to show you, step-by-step, how to bead the Herringbone Stitch. It is a very easy stitch and not one that you will probably use a lot, but it is good to know how to do it when the pattern requires it. Herringbone Stitch is also called […]
Adding a rivoli or cabochon to a jewelry design adds a focal point that would be difficult to achieve with just beads. I’m going to show you how to bead a cabochon bezel setting. Making the bezel is the opposite of making a circle: you start with bigger beads and end with smaller beads. Step […]
Let’s start at the beginning. If you don’t know how to peyote stitch, then all the patterns and designs are useless. If you love to make jewelry, then you will be fascinated by the endless possibilities created with peyote. Peyote is so easy to learn, you’ll be making beautiful jewelry pieces in no time! There […]
