As much as I love writing beadwork tutorials, I want to take advantage of opportunities to create one-of-a-kind jewelry, and the druzy pendant collection is what I recently started working on to let the creativity steam out. The main idea (more…)
A broken silver and opal earring became this free-form peyote beaded pendant when a friend asked me to create something with it. How did I do it?
Kona Dreams is one of those ideas that capture the mind from the moment it is born. And it doesn’t leave until it is implemented. My first trip to Hawaii was also the first trip I had no plans on (more…)
Kona Dreams necklace design was inspired by Hawaii islands, ocean water, Kona coffee, and green turtles. Do you see the turtle? Kona Dreams Necklace Design Part 1 In this part, I describe the materials used for the design, time and (more…)
What do you think is the easiest way to design a pendant? Beadwork Pendant Design Idea When designing a matching pendant for a pair of earrings, I follow several creative rules. These rules can also be applied to all jewelry (more…)
Tassels is a very popular trend in fashion jewelry nowadays. Looks like it is here to stay for awhile. New fashion ideas on how to use tassel in jewelry and clothes pop up every day. If you are a jewelry (more…)
Kangra design is perfect for necklaces, but adding a little more imagination and a couple of extra beads, you can make a pair of earrings to complete the set. Recently I went to a party wearing Kangra necklace, and several (more…)
Every one of us has a pack of beads in a stash that didn’t quite make it into a beading project. Not yet. There are million of reasons why. Some of them can even be excuses! I didn’t know what (more…)
What do you want to achieve next year? What would you be proud of accomplishing? What is more realistic and doable? No matter how serious you are about your craft hobby, you want to have some goals set for the (more…)
How often did you go through some of your old beaded pieces and wonder: what was I thinking creating this design? What happens when you no longer excited about your idea of a beaded piece you’ve started awhile ago? Is (more…)