When I think of beads I think of Africa – South Africa to be exact. There is nothing the Zulu can’t make with beads. They sit in Durban, next to the sea on the sidewalk, and the work their miracles with beads: Long beads, thin beads, round beads, small beads, and large beads – Beads of every shape or size.…
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Christmas Table Decorations The Number One Secret For Beautiful Table Decor
Decorating your table for Christmas can be as simple or as elaborate as you want to make it. But, there is one primary secret to Christmas table decorations you should always follow. By adhering to this simple secret it will make your table d What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad Sad 1 Star…
Get Started In Bead Crafting
Bead crafting has been growing more and more popular both as a hobby and in the market. Find out if this activity is for you and whether you can start a career in it. The art of bead crafting has been in existence for centuries. It started in India as a traditional handicraft their women would do. There is a…
Beaded Curtains
Beaded curtains make windows colorful and are especially good if you want a dramatic entrance to a room. They have been used in Asia for many decades and their popularity in the West rose dramatically in the 1960s. A string of beads are hung from a rod and this was used to achieve the perfect bohemian look that was in…
Knot With My Thread Stringing Choices For Beading Jewelry Making
One very important lesson I learned is that there is no one, all-purpose (Universal) stringing material. Here are the major stringing materials along with how and when to use each of them. SILK THREAD: Silk has a wondrous “hand” (a soft, flexible feel). This thread comes in many sizes and colors. It comes packaged on spools, and “carded” with an…
Beads Beading And Jewellery In Monique Lhuillier
Designer Monique Lhuillier’s name seems to be on every celebrity’s mouth these days. She is touted to be the next Vera Wang as most A-list celebs have a dress by Lhuillier. Professionally designing dresses and gowns since 1996, Lhuillier was brought to the limelight when then pop princess Britney Spears commissioned her as wedding gown designer. Lhuillier crafted a wedding…
Craft Your Own Starters Kit
Many of you would be having a passion for making arts and crafts and you might be using certain craft supplies and craft tools again and again. You can easily prepare a starters kit that includes craft supplies such as strong craft glue, podgy glue, wool, Popsicle sticks, various sized paintbrushes, assorted beads, can of liquid varnish, clear lacquer, safety…
Beaded Lanyards Quasi Jewelry
The typical lanyard is a length of basic rope, wire, or cloth that is designed to secure a small object. They are often purchased in large quantities and are fairly inexpensive. Many employees wear lanyards around their neck to secure identification badges while on the job. Beaded lanyards can be as basic as an inexpensive metallic, beaded chain. They can…
Decorating With Beaded Curtains
No more boring window treatments now that beaded curtains are back! Oh, you may think this is a flashback to the 1960s, but beaded curtains have made a comeback in a whole new way. Groovier than ever designs create exciting plays on light and texture and even work as room dividers. Where to Use Beads There are several ways to…
Friendship Bracelets
Friendship bracelets, a fashion accessory once attributed to young girls, can now be found on the wrists of people of all ages. Friendship bracelets are bracelets that are generally hand made by one person and then given to another as a symbol of the friendship. The bracelet can be crafted from one of a number of different materials, including beads,…