by Gail DeLuca | May 21, 2014 | Design Techniques & Tips for Pros, Events, New Class Just Added
08/17/2014 – 08/17/2014 Map and Directions | Register Description: Bead finishes can be tricky and frustrating. Why does one bead appear green in the tube, blue when I place it on the table, and gold when I string it? Why does one bead sparkle and the same...
by Gail DeLuca | Apr 4, 2014 | Design Techniques & Tips for Pros, Miscellaneous Musings
Think about how much time goes into each creation you make. First comes the idea. Or maybe not. Maybe the beads come first. Or the wire. Or the pin on Pinterest that catches your eye. Whatever it is, there’s a spark. Then comes the hunt for the perfect...
by Gail DeLuca | Mar 26, 2014 | Design Techniques & Tips for Pros, Products & Tools We Love (& How to Use Them), Projects & Cool Ideas
If you’ve ever wanted to create your own pattern for your beadweaving projects, blackgiraffe.com is a great resource online for copyright-free graph paper! There are free, printable graph paper for peyote, peyote 2-drop, brick stitch, and three different kinds of...
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...
by Gail DeLuca | Aug 22, 2013 | Design Techniques & Tips for Pros, Miscellaneous Musings
There really is more to making your own jewelry than just simply creating something pretty or occupying any spare time you might have. Giving and making handmade jewelry not only fulfills you creatively, it also fulfills a need in the person receiving or purchasing...
