How To Use a Bead Reamer
Here's a great article on how to make a bead reaming water holder, with tips on Using a Bead Reamer. This is a tool that, once you learn how to......

Mardi Gras Indians
How many beaders are familiar with the tradition of the Mardi Gras Indians and the amazing beadwork that goes into their costumes each year? the Mardi...

Weekend Project: Emerald Lantern Beaded Necklace
I was going through my rather neglected selection of bugle beds last weekend, when a package of the long, size 20 bugle beads in a really bright shade...

Beading Product Review: Bead Knitted Earring and Brooch Kits
These miniature Bead Knitted Earring and Brooch Kits from the folks at Purse Paradise.com, are perhaps the best thing to ever happen to the new bead k...

Back on Track - This Week's Top Ten Free Bead Patterns
The Top Ten Free Bead Patterns have always been a regular feature each Wednesday, and show the most popular bead patterns as viewed by this site's rea...

Monday Stringing Fun: Make This Elegant and Fashionable Pearl Strand
I love the elegant look of this multi-colored pearl strand, made with large glass pearls and inspired by one of the most elegant icons of the fashion ...

Tired of Winter Gray? Beaded Flowers Will Brighten up that Gloom!
There's a veritable garden in bloom in this new section with links to all the Beaded Flowers on this site. And, unless you've been to Tucson, you co...

This Week's Top Ten Free Bead Patterns
Here, for your beading enjoyment, are this week's Top Ten Free Bead Patterns. Feel free to print, bead, share and enjoy these free bead patterns. Use ...

Interweave Press Announces Big Changes with Lapidary Journal, Step by Step Wire Jewelry and Stringing Magazines
This morning, Lapidary Journal, the 60 year-old lapidary, beading and jewelry making magazine, published by Aspire Media's Interweave Press, will offi...

Weekend Project: Feathered Mardi Gras Mask Amulet Bag
Make this Feathered Mardi Gras Mask Amulet Bag using Peyote Stitch and the traditional colors of Mardi Gras, purple, gold and green. The reverse of th...