Beadwork

Diane Hyde, who owns and operates Designer's Findings and supplies bead embroidery junkies like me with our fix of wonderful brass embroidery blanks, has found a new dimension to beadwork in her "Beadpunk" techniques. The term "Beadpunk" is Diane's own invention, and refers to a combination of Steampunk and beadwork. Steampunk is the newest trend in jewelry and accessories that uses vintage findings and components as well as things like watch...  

Dave from Rings & Things sent me this adorable little lampwork penguin bead. This bead is so darn cute, that I want to use it in something that will do him justice; you know? So far, I have considered a number of design options, and one I even went through with, but I'm not thrilled with it (to say the least). So now, what? Go back to one of my other ideas, or brainstorm some more? Lampwork Penguin Cuteness originally appeared on About.com...  

QUANTITY: 1 MATERIAL(S): Glass SHAPE/STYLE: COLOR: MEASUREMENTS/SIZE: Product DescriptionBeautiful, Tiny Charlotte Seed Beads Fine Glass Czech Beads In 13/0 Size Single Facet Catches The Light! Opaque Blue Turquoise1/2 Hank – 11 GramsVersatile Czech Charlotte beads in the traditional 13/0 size. Use for intricate beadwork, space between larger beads, perfect for bead weaving! The Charlotte bead is designed with a [...]  

Berry leads revival of Southeastern-style beadworkNative TimesThese incorporate ancient fire circle symbols and pumpkin vine patterns in their beadwork. Cherokees moccasin beadwork was often removable in case the ...and more »  

B2B platform ramps up success for beadwork evening dress firmAlibaba News ChannelChaoZhou MiLan Fashions Co.,Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of various mid and high-grade beadwork evening dresses. The company was founded in 1986 and ...and more »  

Black Otter Trading Post Has Returned Years After Losing its Space on the WebPR Web (press release)Photos archived of Native American beadwork, African trade beads and more have returned. Heron, MT (PRWEB) December 24, 2009 -- After many years of absence ...  

WISCWeb site runs elaborate Secret Santa gift exchangeThe Associated PressMany, many others involved handmade replicas of Reddit's mascot — a little alien guy — rendered in blown glass, clay, metal, beadwork, felt, paint on canvas ...Reddit Secret Santa Shows the Internet Has HeartAsylum (blog)all 174 news articles »  

Southwest Museum of the American Indian store is closedLos Angeles TimesThe project that is prompting the closure is the conservation of the museum's collection of Native American beadwork. Like much of the Southwest Museum's ...Southwest Museum Suspension Has Supporters UpsetARTINFOOpen Letter: Autry's Closure of Southwest Museum Is the Latest Move to Kill ...Bell Gardens Sunall 4 news articles »  

Eri Attebery, the talented designer behind Jewelry Making Professor, is offering a free Swarovski crystal snowflake pendant video on her website through December 31. It uses a combination of 4mm and 5mm Swarovski bicones and sparkling seed beads, and makes a wonderful sparkly addition to any holiday ensemble. It also works up easy enough that it makes a great gift! In addition to the free crystal snowflake pendant, Eri also offers several...  

Wilkes Barre Times-LeaderThere's beauty in ugly sweatersWilkes Barre Times-LeaderI was on a quest to find something garish or perhaps ruffled, definitely bright-colored, with a Christmas tree here or there, maybe some gaudy beadwork ...and more »  

Ceremonial war bonnet returns to Comanche NationTulsa Native American TimesIt is embellished with horse hair accents, hand-sewn ribbons, and beadwork that includes two side medallions made from cut beads. “The headdress is in good ...and more »  

Craft courses being held at Hartlebury CastleKidderminster Shuttle... including jewellery making from silk paper, water colours, felt handbags, from drawing to painting, beadwork and creative Christmas designs. ...  

East African art displayBaxter BulletinThe display includes native African original artifacts including woodcarvings, beadwork, spears, a banana wood picture, barkcloth animal drawing, spoons, ...and more »  

Snowflake teaLa Ronge NorthernerWorks of art took on many forms; wood carving; painting; beadwork, jewelry, handknit and crochet items, quilting, a wide variety of holiday decorations and ...  

Fashion and BeautyPhilippine StarAsymmetrical cuts were on display as Maritoni Tordesillas wore a black ensemble trimmed with precious, intricate beadwork with real pearls and sparkling ...