Beadwork

Today I added a new, downloadable bead size chart to About.com Beadwork. To grab a copy, make sure you have an up-to-date version of Adobe Reader, and then click on the download link on the chart page. Print out the chart and keep it handy while bead shopping or designing....Read Full Post  

With the possible exception of some of the flags, they're the rarest things in our collection." Mary Alicia Owens American Indian beadwork: "Owens collected beadwork from the Sac and Fox in Missouri in the 1890s," Endersby said. "The collection ...  

Exhibition: Journeys in Beadwork at Shipley Art GalleryJournal Liveby Barbara Hodgson, The Journal An exhibition of African beadwork on show in Gateshead pulls together creative strands of a partnership linking thousands of miles. BARBARA HODGSON casts an admiring eye over the result WHEN I arrive at the Shipley Art ...  

Beads 'n talesWindsor StarThe exhibit contains modern beadwork and some archival items among the 20 pieces on display now through May 27. The central works are Thomas' full-length ceremonial costumes, one each for a woman and a man, decorated in the raised purple-and-ivory ...  

Cherokee One FeatherStudent work showcased at CHS Art ShowCherokee One FeatherOver 50 students' work was on display in various mediums such as pastels, oils, wood carving, beadwork, basketry, metalwork and more. Christine Davis, CHS art student, poses with two of her paintings at Thursday's student art show.and more »  

Sixth Annual Mt. Turnbull Art Exhibit and CompetitionArizona Silver BeltThere were 165 entries of beadwork, camp dresses, burden baskets, paintings, drawings, photography, woodwork, Apache drum, quilts, cradleboards, buckskin dresses, Apache dolls, yarn work, shawls, pillows, burden baskets, Tus', leatherwork, ribbon shirt ...  

Patricia Mbela to exhibit designs in UKThe StarA garment and piece of jewellery from one of Kenya's leading fashion designer Patricia Mbela, head designer of Poisa, was chosen to be part of the Journeys in Beadwork: Contemporary Style Dialogues exhibit at the Shipley Art Gallery in London.  

Plan your Interior Alaska visit at Morris Thompson CenterFairbanks Daily News-MinerThe mosaics, recently installed in the sidewalks around the center, are patterned after Athabascan beadwork. Sam Harrel/News-Miner Eli West, 4, zooms past one of the mosaics installed in the sidewalks around the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors ...and more »  

Although Week 2 of the Affinity Bracelet weave-along has officially begun, I still need to share my progress with the first week. My final step was to finish off my bracelet by using the warp threads to create an adjustable clasp. I'm happy to report that all went well -- and I'm loving my completed bracelet. After finishing the beadwork, the next step was to remove it from the loom. You can do this without cutting any warp threads by simply...  

Drastic Dress DIYsHuffington Post (blog)While your dress may have been blah overall, it may also possess beautiful appliqué, beadwork or another element you actually wouldn't mind wearing again. So do just that. Cut out the fabric around the details you like and add them onto another outfit ...and more »  

So this week I finally found the time to review a book I've had my eye on since it was released last year. Rachel Nelson-Smith's Bead Riffs (part of Lark's Master Beadweaving Master Class series) takes a unique approach to designing with beadwork. More importantly for us voracious beaders, Rachel shares her secrets for building gorgeous dimensional designs using right-angle weave and tubular peyote stitch. You may remember Rachel's work from...  

Hellen “Joyce” HarrisShawnee News StarJoyce enjoyed crocheting, beadwork, reading and gospel music. She got great enjoyment out of playing with her grandchildren. Joyce loved her children and grandchildren; they were the focal point of her life. Joyce's favorite scripture was John 3:4, ...  

Here's a great opportunity to grab a free PDF magazine by our two favorite beading color experts, Margie Deeb and Beverly Ash Gilbert. The Spring 2012 edition of the Ask the Color Queens Color Journal includes 15 pages of advice, diagrams, and gorgeous photos designed to help you create amazing color palettes for your beadwork. The format revolves around a series of color questions that Margie and Beverly have received from readers. But they...  

This week I managed to finish reviewing two new books that I think you may find interesting. The first is very different from the types of reviews you're used to around here, because it's actually a work of fiction. But it's special fiction . . . because its heroine is a beader! She even works at a bead store, sells at art fairs, and submits her designs to beading magazines. Is that cool? I certainly thought so, and I just had to accept the...  

Top 5 things to do in Cape TownFox NewsVisit South Africa South African National Gallery has largely of Dutch, French and British works from the 17th to the 19th century and an authoritative collection of sculpture and beadwork.Philipp N. Two Oceans Aquarium his has stunning displays of ...and more »