The call to bead — “Whoooo’ll Bead for Owls — came from a respected bead aficionado and friend, Margo Yee. Calls with such a specificity cannot easily be ignored. Loyalty intertwines with perceived obligation before becoming infused with possibility. I felt owls everywhere beckoning me to the creation of a wondrous idea. Margo’s email laid …
The place of no pattern encourages experimentation. One thread weaves together bead commonalities. Similarities in size, shape and color can be more appreciated when contrasted with the differences. White beads with a tiny blue stripe add a hint of interest. Clear cobalt blue Czech glass beads add pops of color. The primary colors of blue …
A series of weekly classes in metal work opened a new world of hand-made adornment for me. Thanks to the ongoing schedule over eight weeks, I managed to make several pieces that gave me a much stronger understanding of metal. Basics of the trade like sawing, filing and soldering were previously unaddressed in my world. …
Imagine a playful stretch bracelet project that looks good, is fun to complete, and serves as a reminder of one of the best weeks of the year? This is the potential of Art Unraveled and the Playful Stretch Bracelet class on Friday evening August 3, 2018. Art Unraveled is a 10-day extravaganza of connection fun …
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The term mindfulness gets tossed around relentlessly in our digital world, as if by saying the term it makes it so. Mindfulness, by definition, is being conscious or aware of something. The soul of beading has proven mindful to me because beadwork is joyful. The cares of the world fall away and time ceases when …
Beautiful beaded objects such as a filigree cuff bracelet give me pleasure – a joy to make, a joy to give, a joy to see others view and react to. Custom pieces let me see favorite things through the eyes of their owners. Together we use color, shape and special beads to enhance and showcase …
Between resin pours, I’m excited to work on bead embroidery projects. My creative penchant causes me to look everywhere (literally)for inspiration. Translate: “This is a great reason to visit bead shops!” During a Spring trip to Salida, Colorado, I fell in love with a tiny druzzy bead I couldn’t live without at a local beadstore …
Bead embroidery cuffs make great jewelry projects. Grab a needle and thread and whip up something in which beads are your stars. Of course, you need inspiration, a theme. If you’re looking for a sweet focal that’s feminine and delicate, look no further than the cameo-inspired bead embroidery cuff bracelet. The small cameo I started …
