by Gail DeLuca | Jan 30, 2014 | Design Techniques & Tips for Pros, Projects & Cool Ideas
I love old beads – actually that’s part of what I love about beads and beading in general. The oldest bead ever discovered is 108,000 years old! Beads have been a part of human adornment for eons, along with being used as trade currency, status symbols, and religious...
by Gail DeLuca | Jan 22, 2014 | Design Techniques & Tips for Pros
You know you’ve been there: found a new project in a magazine, gotten all your beads and supplies ready, settled into your favorite chair, Netflix queued up, and you’ve got to thread your needle. Twenty minutes later, you still need to thread your needle....
by Gail DeLuca | Aug 26, 2013 | Design Techniques & Tips for Pros, Miscellaneous Musings
You never know what will make someone feel better about themselves. It might be a snappy new pair of shoes, a promotion, jogging five miles, or a compliment from a stranger. Or it might be a necklace they bought from you at the outdoor market on Saturday or from your...
