Look at the fun bead kits that we have to show you this week! Denim Cuff Kit by jodihorgan and Bohemian Knotted Chandelier Earrings by Erin Siegel Jewelry Thank you to the commenters who left links so we could…
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in…
Before the end of the month I wanted to give a shout out to our two awesome sponsors, Barbara Lewis and Gaea. Pictured above is my bracelet inspired by a project in Barb’s book, Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry. It’s a…
Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will. ~Vernon Howard I am lucky that I only live about 3 hours away from the Bead & Button show with the over 600 classes…
Each week the Art Bead Scene features a Designer of the Week. One of our editors picks her favorite from the Monthly Challenge entries. This week’s featured designer is Jewels By Ine. Here is what ABS editor Erin Siegel had…
Look at the fun handcrafted green colored components that we have to show you this week! Floral Brooch Pendant Combo by Kimi’s Jewelry from the Heart Lampwork Glass Pod Set by SoulSilver Enamel Copper Beads by edenartglass…
Welcome to Studio Saturday! Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process or inspirations. We ask a related question of our readers and hope you’ll leave comments! As an incentive we…
Maybe it’s the chilly Michigan nights or a longing to pull out my scarf collection with September anxiously waving hello – I am finding myself transfixed by the possibilities of felt. Check out these inspirational creations! Sculptural Felting is…
This past weekend, I was lucky enough to return to the Bead Fest Summer show in Philadelphia, PA. It’s a great bead show and one of the best in the country. My friend, Diana Ptaszynski of Suburban Girl Studio…
Today’s guest post comes from jewelry artist and Art Bead Scene reader Kaushambi Shah. I thought our readers would enjoy how Kaushambi took the Art Bead Scene’s inspiration and channeled it into an art exhibit at her workplace. Art…