Most of us are used to round, oval or rectangular shapes of cabochons or crystals, and most of bead embroidery is created around those shapes. But what do you do when you see a stone of an unusual shape? You (more…)
Bead artists create all kinds of unique jewelry and decorative objects. Why not make a name tag? The name tag project was initially suggested by one of the Portland Bead Society members for our regular meeting event. As we use (more…)
Snow Maiden Bead Embroidered Necklace idea was born as soon as I saw sparkling white druzy stones at Portland Bead Bazaar in November. Don’t we all buy beads and stones knowing exactly what we are going to do with them? (more…)
As a season of new beginnings, spring is a perfect time for open-minded creators and bold statements! It’s time to let the imagination run wild. After gloomy rainy Northwestern winter, jewelry design ideas finally see the light of sun. Surprisingly (more…)
You might regret it later! It is not a secret that very often beading needle gets tired and curves its back to show that it had enough. Don’t send it to a needle doctor! Bent needle is not a problem. (more…)
These three bead embroidered pendants are my recent works I completed for a friend and jewelry maker to complement her viking knit necklaces. Usually my friend and jewelry artist who specializes in viking knit necklaces trusts me with my design (more…)