Spotlight: Laura Lee Ullrich, Bead Artist
Who knew that a self-taught bead artist could create such intricate work? With no beading classes nearby, Laura Lee Ullrich picked a project she loved from a magazine and has...
Beading
Explore the many techniques in the colorful world of beading to make bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more that express your inner Earth Mother or Bling Queen! Not into jewelry? Beadwork can embellish fiber art, clothing and home dec, adding color, texture and surface design. So weave or stitch tiny seed beads or string your favorite glass beads or semi-precious gemstones. Or simply admire the inspiring work of our talented bead artists and designers!
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Spotlight: Sherry Serafini, Bead Embroidery Artist
Sherry Serafini is a bead embroidery artist without fear. If an object inspires her, even if it's an unconventional choice for jewelry, she will create an elaborate design around it....
Spotlight: Beth Stone, Bead Jewelry Artist
A third-generation bead artist, Beth Stone thrives on challenges - on visualizing a new piece, then engineering how to make beads of various shapes and sizes work together to build...
Bead Embroidery Inspiration
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Spotlight: Christen Brown, Fiber Artist
With a needle in her hand since the age of 7, Christen Brown creates lush embroidered and beaded pieces to wear and admire. Generous with her knowledge, she shares her...
Bead Embroidery – Chardel Blaine Paints with Beads
I like to create just about anything if it involves a needle and thread. For me, bead embroidery is about painting, but I use beads as my palette. Mostly, I...
Spotlight: Pat Herkal, Bead and Fiber Artist
Pat Herkal occupies her head and hands every day with beads and thread. Whimsy, color and the natural world inspire her work. Mixing beads, shells, stones, and found objects -...
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A third-generation bead artist, Beth Stone thrives on challenges - on visualizing a new piece, then engineering how to make beads of various shapes and sizes work together to build...
Peyote Stitch Cellini Spiral Basics
Peyote-Stitched Cellini Spiral looks really complicated, but it’s just a glorified peyote rope. The stitch is even count tubular peyote with a step up. It’s the change in bead sizes...
How to Make Tubular Herringbone Beaded Jewelry
Tubular Herringbone (sometimes called Ndebele) stitch creates sinuous beaded ropes that await your creativity to design bracelets, necklaces and more. It can be a fussy stitch to get started, but...
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How to Make Beaded Buttons
Make a garment special with these unique and special beaded buttons that are easy to make.. All you need is a small piece of fabric, beads and a button kit.
How to Make Leather Wrap Bracelets
Easy bracelets can be made for gifts to to coordinate with any outfit. Great beginner project that older kids will enjoy. Leather cord, beads, and a button.
DIY Coffee Cup Sleeve
Create a special accessory for your coffee. Perle cotton and seed beads are embroidered onto wool, which are attached to an interfaced cotton lining. Easy!
How to Design Multistrand Strung Necklaces
Each multistrand necklace makes its own statement with bead choice -. African trade beads, semi-precious gems, pearls and/or crystals. Add cones, chain, clasp.
Shaped Peyote Stitch Jewelry
I love the geometry of shaped peyote stitch. I can design a 3-D piece if I want, Delica cylinder beads nest perfectly. Gemstones accent the earrings.