Beading is making a Comeback!

For every kid that has a beading birthday party, or every bride that has a beading DIY party, a few new people leave wanting more. The love for beading is spreading like a zombie virus and we couldn't be more excited! Beading is making a comeback!

For starters, its start-up costs are next to nothing. You need cutters, needle and thread, and of course wiring for the more intricate projects. For another thing, it's a DIY project with a quick reward, which makes it addicting to newcomers. You can make two or three bead pieces in a day whereas quilting or crocheting blankets takes weeks or months.

Another attractive thing is that supply shopping is most of the fun. Hunting for the right beads and finding must-haves along the way is exhilarating and it delivers yet another quick reward.

Beading is definitely perfect for those who need instant gratification, and it’s been helping people in a number of ways for years.

Beading parties bring people together, and your guests leave with a fun memory as well as a new skill and maybe even a new hobby!

If you’re getting started, welcome to our special corner of the world. Check out this graphic art showing a few different beading styles, it will give you a great idea of where to start.

Five Hot Trends to Include in Your Beading Projects

When looking for new styles and inspiring ideas, consider the three biggest trends of the summer, along with a touch of the mid 90's for an awesome popular project.

Neon
You'll see neon everywhere this year. 90's inspired designs and bright neon colors are a big hit. Maybe because many trendsetters now are 90's kids, or maybe it's that bright colors make us happy. Either way, neon has joined the party.

Look up some fun patterns like the crisscross bead bracelet, or safety-pin bracelet, and choose bright colored beads for the project. They'll go with anything you wear and make fun DIY projects.

Animal Prints
The animal prints came back last year, exploded, and still remains a fashionista staple. Add a sassy feral touch to your project with animal printed leather straps or beads.

Leather
Leather is trending everywhere, particularly in jewelry and wrist cuffs. Hand painted, unique leather cuffs are huge right now, and you can find many DIY ideas on Pinterest.

Studs & Spikes
Studs and spike accents crate a “chic rock” look; studs are showing up everywhere on clothes, leggings, purses, and belts. You can do this to anything you create by adding studs to a bead or leather bracelet.

Geometric Shapes
Use spike pins in beaded jewelry to create a rough looking cliff for those with an edgy style. You can add geometric charms for funky, unique geometric bead bracelets. A lot of jewelry this year will include shapes like hexagons, triangles, and rectangles, so those shapes will make a great addition to any project as well.