Other Resources for Beadwork
Other handy resources for beadwork, including book reviews, blogs and websites about beads.
Sources of Inspiration
Do you have a favorite source of inspiration for your beadweaving designs? If so, share it here.
Do you have a favorite source of inspiration for your beadweaving designs? If so, share it here.
Great Gifts for Beaders
Are you searching for the perfect gift for your favorite beader or looking for a treat for yourself? Here are some great ideas for a special gift for holiday time or any time.
Are you searching for the perfect gift for your favorite beader or looking for a treat for yourself? Here are some great ideas for a special gift for holiday time or any time.
Top 10 Gifts for Beaders
Ten great gift ideas for your favorite beader or for yourself.
Ten great gift ideas for your favorite beader or for yourself.
Top 10 Beading Books
For me, the best thing about beadwork is the incredible amount of books out there. Beading books are great for so many reasons – you can learn a new stitch or technique, find out information about the beads that you are using, get ideas for new projects and color combinations, and of course, look at the beautiful work of other beaders. [p]These books are great for beginners or to just round…
For me, the best thing about beadwork is the incredible amount of books out there. Beading books are great for so many reasons – you can learn a new stitch or technique, find out information about the beads that you are using, get ideas for new projects and color combinations, and of course, look at the beautiful work of other beaders. [p]These books are great for beginners or to just round…
All About Clasps
With so many different clasps available in so many different materials, it's easy to get confused over which is the right one to finish your beadwork. Here is a partial listing of many of the clasps available, along with suggested uses for each one. [p]One thing to remember when using clasps to finish your beadwork is that you don't have to be limited to just what is available commercially. You…
With so many different clasps available in so many different materials, it's easy to get confused over which is the right one to finish your beadwork. Here is a partial listing of many of the clasps available, along with suggested uses for each one. [p]One thing to remember when using clasps to finish your beadwork is that you don't have to be limited to just what is available commercially. You…
Seed Bead Information
I’ve heard lots of questions about seed beads from beginner and advanced beaders alike. Here is a list of some of the most common questions about seed beads.
I’ve heard lots of questions about seed beads from beginner and advanced beaders alike. Here is a list of some of the most common questions about seed beads.
Margie Deeb - Color For Bead Artists
Margie is a well-known color artist, and the only one in North America who works specifically with bead artists. Her website contains links to patterns, her books, her blog, and her monthly podcast, all about using color theory with beads.
Margie is a well-known color artist, and the only one in North America who works specifically with bead artists. Her website contains links to patterns, her books, her blog, and her monthly podcast, all about using color theory with beads.
Colr.org - Fun Ways to Use Color!
This website will allow you to upload a photo from your computer or other online server and then choose a color palette from the colors in the photograph. Great for inspiration when you are feeling stuck.
This website will allow you to upload a photo from your computer or other online server and then choose a color palette from the colors in the photograph. Great for inspiration when you are feeling stuck.
PMC Guild
This is the homepage of the Precious Metal Clay Guild. Lots of great resources about the Guild and about Precious Metal Clay, including certification classes and instructors.
This is the homepage of the Precious Metal Clay Guild. Lots of great resources about the Guild and about Precious Metal Clay, including certification classes and instructors.
The Bead Museum
The Bead Museum in Arizona is the only museum of it's kind, dedicated to preserving the history and telling the story of beads throughout the world. The Bead Museum is a non-profit organization that sponsors many exhibits and events each year to further the study of beads.
The Bead Museum in Arizona is the only museum of it's kind, dedicated to preserving the history and telling the story of beads throughout the world. The Bead Museum is a non-profit organization that sponsors many exhibits and events each year to further the study of beads.
The Bead Site
The Bead Site is the homepage of the Center For Bead Research, founded and directed by the late Peter Francis, Jr. There is an astounding amount of information on this site, most of which comes from Francis' extensive research into the history and archeology of beads.
The Bead Site is the homepage of the Center For Bead Research, founded and directed by the late Peter Francis, Jr. There is an astounding amount of information on this site, most of which comes from Francis' extensive research into the history and archeology of beads.