Keum boo, the art of bonding pure gold foil to a silver surface, is a fascinating technique on so many levels – historically, scientifically, and artistically. In his online workshop Keum Boo Techniques, metalsmith Joe Korth provides a wealth of information and a detailed step-by-step demonstration of how to make keum boo jewelry shimmering with […]
Winter Store Wide Sale | Late Shipping Discount Deal
Many of you might remember my last major sale in exchange for late shipping. This was to avoid having to shut down my Etsy stores, for supplies (beadinggem) and finished crafts (CraftaGems), while I am on a longer (more than a few days) vacation. As I explained before, this method means my shops’ traffic does […]
Medieval Tapestries Inspired Illustrated Prints, Cards, Calendars and Jewelry by Papio Press | Story Telling Tapestries of the Middle Ages
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Harry and Zanna are the British husband and wife team of illustrators for Papio Press. These talented artists show how their work can be translated into different kinds of prints including wall art, cards, calendars as well as wonderful enamel jewelry. Their style reminds me of medieval tapestries with their colorful animal themes and richly […]
Modern Polymer Clay Jewelry and Car Accessories by Lotusofclay
Ana from Arizona contacted me some months ago asking if I could alter one of my svg cutting files in my shop. She wanted to make studs out of some of the shapes them her xTool laser cutter for acrylic work. This prompted me to hop over to her shop, Lotusofclay. Was I impressed! Ana […]
12 Giveaways of Christmas 2024 Recap and Winners List
First off, thank you to everyone who participated in Beadaholique’s annual 12 Giveaways of Christmas event for 2024! It was so much fun and the response was amazing! We wanted to show you what the Secret Santa Giveaway prize #6 was. If you remember, the pictures were all blurred for the actual giveaway. Here it […]
Beautiful Heart Jewelry and Ornament Tutorials for Valentine’s Day | 3 Love Songs from Film and Musical Theatre
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Valentine’s Day is coming up and here is a wonderful collection of beaded hearts from different talented designers. I found it hard to pick this selection as there were so many good ones. First is the beautiful lacy heart tutorial for earrings or pendants shown above by Ruxandra of Margiques. I have featured this talented Romanian […]
Tucson Gem & Mineral Shows: Tips, Venues and Must-Sees
Known familiarly as “the Tucson Gem Shows,” this unique collection of 50+ gem, mineral, fossil, and bead shows takes place over a series of weeks in late January and early February each year. Members of the jewelry and gem business, rockhounds, mineral collectors, and beaders converge on this southwestern city for what is best described […]
Handmade Gemstone Ceramic Mugs by ClayFairy
Gemstones have been used to embellish many things, not just jewelry. British artisan, ClayFairyCeramics, creates her unique mugs by embedding gemstones into her beautiful designs. She uses amethyst, tiger eye, opalites and so on in different shapes like hearts, butterflies, snowmen mushrooms to enhance her designs to great effect! Read more Share Your Comment! Share Your […]
3 Pretty Beaded Bracelet Tutorials by TezukuriNotes!
Japanese beadwork designers often create really pretty and elegant beaded bracelets. You know, the kind which packs a lot but are still on the dainty side. I once wrote about @TezukiNotes when I featured her dainty bicone bracelet tutorial. She is definitely one designer to follow. Shown here are three more of her tutorials from her large collection. Please […]
Exciting News! GoodyBeads has joined the Beadaholique Family!
We have some very exciting news to share! Beadaholique is thrilled to announce that the much-loved jewelry-making supplies company, GoodyBeads, is now part of the Beadaholique family! What this means is that over the next 8 weeks you will start to see GoodyBeads’ wonderful products and beading kits available for sale here at Beadaholique. New tools, incredible […]