Beadage Blog

These fun and playful earrings are a springtime and summer delight that go with nearly everything. You’ll have fun making…

Thinking outside the box creatively and trying something new needn’t feel like you’re moving a mountain. I was a bit reluctant to give ribbon a try, but now I’m glad I did.
This necklace is a breeze to make, and…

The beads in this necklace caught my eye because I liked the unique way they moved on the bead strand;…

Face it, blue is just a great color — versatile and cheery, it’s a color that’s hard to grow tired of. I knew at once when I spotted these heart-shaped glass beads that they’d make great earrings.
Round up your…

I really enjoy wearing white in the spring and summer. It goes with everything and brings out the depth of…

As promised, here’s a cool and breezy bracelet to accompany your Ocean Breeze earrings we made last week. This one will challenge your skills a little, but nothing you can’t handle, I’m sure. Still, I hope you had a good…

These cool and breezy earrings are a warm weather delight you’re sure to enjoy all year round, and they’re as…

Artsy meets sophisticated in this simple but unique bracelet and earring set. Let’s try it on for size!
First, let’s round up our usual tools: wire cutters or nail clippers, chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers and crimping pliers. You’ll need your…

It happens. You’re in a good groove beading a project, and all is well with the world until — snap!…

It’s easy to find inspiration in the emerging beauty of spring, and it’s fun to think of all the colorful creations you can whip up with a little bit of effort and a few materials! Let’s get started on a…

The study in our home is my personal space and it’s also the smallest room in the house. My L-shaped…

My favorite little bead store, Edybeady’s Bead Shoppe, has such wonderful finds, it’s hard not to be inspired every time you go in! This project is a tribute to Edy, as many of the irresistible beads and crystals in this…

I’m beginning to really appreciate ceramic beads (as a newbie beader, I thought them gaudy!) and this elegant earring and…

I am a lover of simplicity and also the color green, so it goes without saying that this necklace is a hit for me!
Round up about 15 inches of gold chain (less or more, depending on your preference), a…

I’ve had way more fun assembling a group of rings than I ever thought I would! It may very well…

There’s nothing quite like an earring project to spruce up a jewelry box in need of some life. These pearl and filigree drop earrings are a quick and easy project that is sure to bring lots of compliments!
Round up…

If you have an eye for color and a taste for the bold (yet classic!) you’re going to love this…

Spring is in the air with this gorgeous gem and pearl treat!
This necklace idea started with the focal bead that I wanted to create a special piece for. It was especially eye-catching, and I knew only a spectacular supporting…

As you begin to think of creating jewelry pieces for spring, consider the effects that color might have on those…

My favorite little bead shop has wonderful glass beads — recycled glass beads from Ghana, misshapen, odd, thing-a-ma-jig beads from who-knows-where and also understated, gorgeous, classic beads that are easy on the eyes.
But the prices! Let’s face it —…