The first step in making Maasai bead jewelry is sourcing the right materials. Traditionally, beads were made from natural elements such as seeds, bones, and stones. Today, glass beads are more ...

Lantern pendant with small crystal - Herringbone wire wrap bead - easy jewelry making from copper wire You can use as many bead and mix color as you like. I use 12 ( 2x6) and 14 (2x7) beads. The more ...

Not only are these pieces stunning, they also tell stories and traditions unique to different African communities. If you are looking for affordable options, there are plenty of choices that let you ...

Designers are again embracing a style that dates back to antiquity. By Libby Banks With its bows, tiny shells, and glass flowers and hearts, Yona Kohen’s beaded jewelry requires a shift of aesthetic ...

Loveland bead artist Lourdes Goelitz only got into beading because her friend kept asking her to go to a meeting with her beading group. Goelitz then figured she could bead some rosaries for a ...