I imagine we beaders feel similarly – take our beading away and our bead-i-ful smiles turn frowny! LOL I’ve often wondered, what is this human draw to handiwork? Beaded Bead Tassel by Cath Thomas So, I did a wee bit of research. It turns out that the earliest evidence of beadwork dates from about 75,000 … Continue reading The Magic of Making
The Magic of Making
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Meet Julie Glasser
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This month, we introduce our beaders to Julie Glasser who grew up in Michigan but has lived many years now in Georgia’s warmer climes. Inspired by her mom, artist Rita Grossberg, Julie shares that “I learned early on that you could pretty much make anything!” Self-taught, by high school Julie was selling her beaded jewellery … Continue reading Meet Julie Glasser
inspiration Meet the Designers UncategorizedProject by The Beading Room: Rulla Round Bangles
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These pretty bangles are a great way to introduce yourself to the Rulla Bead, a versatile little cylindrical two holed seed bead made in the Czech Republic. You can switch up the colors to make a more formal design or a fun and funky look. what you need: (just click on the links and add … Continue reading Project by The Beading Room: Rulla Round Bangles
Uncategorizednew for february 2014
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We’ve been busy loading up lots of new things this week. In our move to bring you a wider and more varied selection of ‘bitty’ beads, we have 43 colors of the two-hole Lentil beads, which coordinate perfectly with the CzechMates two-hole Tiles. We also have the pyramids, triangles and bricks on their way in the … Continue reading new for february 2014
Uncategorizednew products in the beading room spring 2013
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We have so many new products coming in this spring that are going to rock your beading world! New techniques such as soutache, metal embossing and etching and products such as fish leather, new Miyuki pearls, and more! Some are already here and ready for purchase, so please have a look at our latest newsletter … Continue reading new products in the beading room spring 2013
Uncategorized12 days of beading (on the eleventh day)
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Hello!!! Long time no write. We experienced some rather major difficulties (i.e. we were unable to access the dashboard to add new posts) so we decided to change servers. And hopefully we will not have any such problems again. So, before Christmas actually has come and gone, here is idea 11 for you… We have … Continue reading 12 days of beading (on the eleventh day)
Uncategorized12 days of beading (on the sixth day…)
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We are back after a two day technological misadventure (that’s what I can these web problems now!). If you follow us on Facebook you have been looking at the the photo of this project and waiting for the blog. We like to tease! This is another great project for the whole family. It uses bracelet-sized … Continue reading 12 days of beading (on the sixth day…)
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You knew it had to include ‘five golden rings!!!‘ on the fifth day, didn’t you? In fact, there are a few more than five. You can’t get enough golden rings;) So here is our beautiful ‘Golden Ring Bracelet and Earring Set’. I am keeping this one for myself:) What you need: 1 foot Bright Gold … Continue reading 12 days of beading (on the fifth day…)
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This one was so fun to make! He is just so handsome, how can you resist this Little Snowman Cell Phone Charm? And the supplies for this are so easy to order because they come in one kit:) What you need: 1x Miyuki Xmas Kit #42 Snowman 1x Cell Phone Strap Black with Silver Plating … Continue reading 12 days of beading (on the fourth day…)
Uncategorized12 days of beading (on the third day….)
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We love today’s idea. We weren’t in love with version 1 though. Let’s just say it turned into a mess of rhinestone flatbacks, wasted Swarovski, and a split tube of glue. So we walked away, made a cup of chai, and came back with these, which I think are just so pretty. Swarovski Artemis … Continue reading 12 days of beading (on the third day….)
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Today we have cute Candy Cane Ornaments Made with Czech Cathedral Beads. They are sometimes called lantern beads and there is still some confusion as to the difference, so I just call them cathedral/lanterns. This is a fun activity for the family but create a more sophisticated look than the pipe-cleaner and plastic pony-bead alternative. … Continue reading 12 days of beading (on the second day…)
Uncategorized12 days of beading (on the first day…)
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Well here it is…our impromptu blogging series for the next 12 days. 12 beading ideas to give you inspiration in your seasonal beading. We won’t be doing long, detailed step-by-step instructions with diagrams and videos because we are literally designing, making and posting these ideas daily. But we will be keeping things simple and fun, … Continue reading 12 days of beading (on the first day…)
UncategorizedTry Preciosa’s New Twin Beads for 20% off for the Rest of September!
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We now have 54 colors of the great new Twin Beads in stock. Patterns are popping up everywhere for them and you can’t avoid trying them for much longer: They are the hottest seeds to be beading with at the moment. Please enjoy 20% off your first order of them. Your discount will be shown … Continue reading Try Preciosa’s New Twin Beads for 20% off for the Rest of September!
UncategorizedA big learning curve…
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I am a beader and a business lady. Not a web designer or programmer. So the move to this new site, new format, new almost EVERYTHING has had me baffled and blustered for the last month. So apologies for neglecting the blog somewhat. The move from Blogger to WordPress has been an especially confusing … Continue reading A big learning curve…
UncategorizedAre You Coming to See Us?
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And Now for Fall Colors….
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These are the prominent colors for Fall 2011… a very interesting mix of colors. Feels like they are going from late summer to winter from left to right, don’t they?
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UncategorizedLove Swarovski? Drool over this dress…..
posted on: | 1 CommentWhy Haven’t I Thought of That?
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Okay….so I admit to HATING making wrapped loops on head pins. My problem? Never being able to tuck in the sticky-outty trimmed bit of the wrapped wire. My chain nose pliers slipping and snapping whilst completely missing the point of tucking that sharp cut end of wire neatly into the wraps. Then today…sheer (and oh-so-obvious!) … Continue reading Why Haven’t I Thought of That?
UncategorizedBook Review: ‘Crochet with Wire’ by Nancie M. Wiseman
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I am fortunate that I get to flip through and see all these super beading books here in our warehouse, and I keep thinking ‘oh….if my customer’s could only see this book they would be in love’! Therefore, I have decided to share some book reviews with you to try and give a better idea … Continue reading Book Review: ‘Crochet with Wire’ by Nancie M. Wiseman
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