Jewelry Beads

Summer is here and it has me thinking about all sorts of beach jewelry! One of the most popular types of “summer” jewelry that jewelry maker thinks about at one time or another is seashell jewelry. Making jewelry out of seashells is some that’s so natural that some scientists think the first jewelry ever made was created out of seashells!

Almost any type of seashell can be used for jewelry.If you’re lucky enough to …

I don’t teach formal classes in how to make beaded jewelry, but I do sometimes sit down with friends or family members and explain some of the basics of how to put together a piece of bead jewelry. Technical skills aside, I find that some people simply get “stuck” on how to put together a well designed beaded necklace or bracelet. By the same token, there are times when we all have “jeweler’s block” and can’t think of what to do next or how to properly design the particular beaded piece we’re working on. For those …

I’ve made a lot of different types of glass and bead jewelry over the years, but lately I’ve been turning away from some of the more mass produced beads for jewelry that I normally use and looking to buy or make some unique hand made beads to really add some visual interest to the jewelry I make.

This stunning “Millefiori” Murano Glass Pendant is just one of the many beautiful pieces sold by Aleyna …

Today’s the beginning of fall, so it’s time to get making that holiday handcrafted jewelry! I always think of the spring and fall as the best times for selling beaded items and bead jewelry at craft shows and flea markets. I find summer to be a little too warm to sit outside all day, but the mild and even cool weather of the fall especially seems to bring people together and make for a fun and festive atmosphere at most craft shows and fairs. I’ve been busy making some new pieces lately and I’ve found myself moving …

I love it when large companies dedicate some of their resources to helping the world with special campaigns, especially when it involves bead jewelry! From now until July 27th Brighton Collectibles stores all over the country will be selling bead jewelry made with real Kenyan Kazuri beads! This special sales campaign will help raise awareness and money for new clean water wells to be built in Kenya. Brighton hopes to raise over $250,000 from this month long bead jewelry sales campaign.

The story of Kazuri beads is a fascinating …