Seed Bead Finishes and Coatings…What does it all really mean ?
I recently started looking deeper into the meaning of various seed beads and Miyuki beads. With so many types of finishes and coatings its easy to get confused, so I thought I would break it all down...
View ArticleThe Kumihimo Comeuppance
Come·up·pance - A punishment or retribution that one deserves; one's just deserts. John Bead friends…I have been cut down a notch. The kumihimo gods did not smile on my first attempt to impress you...
View ArticleNew Czech Twin 2-Hole Beads
The new specialty coated two hole beads are wonderful! This is crystal amber! This is crystal apricot! This is crystal labrador! This is vitrail.
View Article153 New Seed Beads in Vials
There are so many new seed beads in vials! This is a tiny representation. The whole collection is linked here. Opaque, silver lined, transparent, metallic, matte, colour lined Czech Seedbead 11/0 in...
View ArticleThe Number 11 Seed Bead – Now In Vials!
The number 11 seed bead is the most popular. It is used by so many artisans in so many different ways. John Bead has sold millions of these little beads. In the beginning, if you wanted seed beads you...
View ArticleWildflower Necklace From Fernando DaSilva’s Atelier
Earlier this week I posted my pictures of this wonderful necklace in the John Bead showroom. Fernando has given us a set of instructions so you can make something similar! Fernando has created many...
View ArticleJust For Fun Necklace – A Fernando’s Atelier How-To
ONE NECKLACE – SO MANY DIFFERENT LOOKS! Just For Fun Necklace Designed by Fernando Dasilva for John Bead Materials Needed 10g Delica 8/0 rd red/orange silver lined 6g Delica 8/0 Cut Palladium Plated...
View ArticleDazzling Blue – 2014 Colour of The Year Favorite
With Dazzling Blue now being featured as one of the 2014 Pantone colours of the year options, I thought I would showcase some of the NEW products in the catalogue that are close matches to this...
View ArticleBohemian Chic Necklace Showcasing Czech Seed Beads
Necklace designed by Laura Ripley Mena for John Bead featuring black and hematite 2cut and yellow Czech seed beads from the John Bead assortment and yellow opaque and light chrome Swarovski crystals....
View ArticleTrios Pendant Necklace with Seed Bead Chain
This gorgeous new necklace from Debra Schwartz was created as a sample for John Bead. Debra was kind enough to share her supply list. We do not have a step by step but at least you can see all the...
View ArticleStunning Step by Step Project Celebrating the Heart
Amulet bag: a small pouch worn around the neck to hold precious mementos or objects, and have been worn in many cultures throughout history. Amulets are typically thought to be objects that protect a...
View ArticleStep by Step Instructions for Rhombus Harlequin Bracelet
Designed by Debra Schwartz for John Bead Techniques: Basic bead weaving knowledge, Right Angle Weave (RAW) The Harlequin Bracelet is one of two project PDFS we will release this month by Debra...
View ArticleStep by Step Instructions for Rhombus Harlequin Earrings
Designed by Debra Schwartz for John Bead Project PDF: Harlequin Earrings – Step by Step Techniques: Basic bead weaving knowledge, Right Angle Weave (RAW) The Harlequin Earrings are the second of two...
View ArticleThe Step by Step PDF for the Double Double Pendant
Designed by Debra Schwartz for John Bead Double Double Pendant: A two sided, two part bead embroidered pendant. Techniques: Basic bead weaving knowledge, Bead Embroidery Techniques, Brick Stitch...
View ArticleDazzling Blue – 2014 Colour of The Year Favorite
With Dazzling Blue now being featured as one of the 2014 Pantone colours of the year options, I thought I would showcase some of the NEW products in the catalogue that are close matches to this...
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