Beading Parties and Classes are perfect for Weddings & Birthdays

The benefits of beading are inimitable, and the benefits of beading with friends are even better. If you are an avid beader, or are just starting out, then this post is your new best friend.

Take your beading hobby to the next level by sharing it with friends; simply suggest it as an activity for an upcoming event. Beading is a relaxing way to spend quality time with others. It is a break from the business of a technologicaly-heavy life, a respite from stress. Finding others who love to bead, and teaching your loved ones something you love will build lifelong friendships. This connection will allow you to bond with others on a deeper level while sharing moments of your life together; it’s a great way to get your kids or friends talking.

Is there a wedding coming up? Make a beautiful wedding themed creation for the bride and groom. Use white beads to bring the theme of the wedding into your creations. Beading parties are great for any part of the wedding as well. Bridesmaids often get together to create jewelry for the wedding party on the special day, but they're also the perfect setting for wedding showers. If the bride has a romantic theme, beaded accessories and centerpieces will complement the venue perfectly, so a beading class could be a great way to cut costs and add fun.

Attend Beading Workshops & Classes to Improve Technique

Improve Techniques with Beading Workshops & Classes

Store bought pieces are pricy and common, but constructing them on your own can feel a bit intimidating if you are new to beading. Attempting to bead without instruction has the potential to be extremely frustrating. However, with the right tuition and technique, you will find beading enjoyable and invigorating! 

This is exactly why we suggest a beading workshop, or even a beading party. With our support system, you get honest and helpful feedback while expanding your pool of ideas. Take the skill you learn in our classes with you into your future for handy skills through many of life’s snags! You will then know various tactics and tricks for creating beaded accents or for repairing common issues with jewelry! Think about it- It is difficult trying to replace a rare necklace, and impossible to replace a sentimental one. Knowing the structure of your necklace may be just what you need to save it!

Check out some great pieces from our workshops! 

  

Post by Lynda Orescanin

 

DIY Beading Projects - Jewelry & Home Decor

DIY Bead Projects: Jewelry & Decor

Designing home decor or jewelry with a collection of unique beads is a great way to stand out from mass produced store products. Not to mention, the bragging rights when a guest or friend asks you where you obtained the item. Beads used to be a symbol of your social status, or a form of currency in some areas- so bring that elegance to your home. Use these unique tips and tricks for crafting gorgeous pieces of art that add a bit of history to your look or home.

Necklaces

Beaded necklaces are very specific to the wearer, and set the frame for the view of your face. If someone created a beaded necklace for an older woman of a larger build, it certainly would not look at its best on a say… petit, teenager. View different patterns and select beads and designs that are right for your style, and you will create beautiful jewelry that fits your look perfectly. By using beads and specific designs, you are adding a touch of elegance to your look, and tying your outfit together.

Decor

You can use beading projects for a number of different projects around the house. Our recommendation is 3D beading. 3D Beading is very challenging and intricate, which means they are less competitive and each project is unique. Constructing 3D beads of animals or favorite items, and then placing them on glass dramatically increases the aesthetics of a room. Your accessories and crafts sill surely become the topic of discussion, and they will make amazing gifts!

Post by Lynda Orescanin

Beads and Braids

Cindy T. created this multi colored braided bracelet. Pretty! Original pattern is by Nancy Strehle.

Rondelle bangle

Christine made this bangle with large faceted bangles highlighting the center. The pattern was done by Cynthia Rutledge.

JOY!

Some of Dorothy's peyote amulet bags. Wow!

Patterned Peyote birds

Dorothy beaded these wonderful bird hangings. Photos don't do them justice!