Beads Articles

1). Making Wonders With Beads By : Ken Snow
Not only can beads be used to design jewelry for classy formal parties and beach wear but they can also be used for designs on apparel and shoes.
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2). Shopping for Beading Supplies By : John Purdy
Most people may not realize this, but beading can end up being one of the most expensive hobbies based on the types of material used. For example, a beaded necklace made from real diamonds can cost up to $100,000. Fortunately, you do not have to be rich in order to enjoy this hobby.
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3). Bead Design, An Enjoyable Pastime Or Business? By : K Snow
If you are the creative type who loves working with arts and crafts and are interested in making some money while doing something you enjoy, then you should consider taking up bead designing as a career. Not only can beads be used to design jewelry for classy formal parties and beach wear but they can also be used for designs on apparel and shoes. This increases the scope and possibility of developing further.
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4). Beads By : Jason Gluckman
A bead can be used as an ornament on clothing, or to make several other items. It is a small, decorative object that is pierced for threading or stringing, and several beads can be threaded together on a string to form a necklace. It is a common form of jewelry among women, and can be crafted in different ways to suit their personalities. And if you think beads are for only making jewelry then you are in for a big surprise.
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5). Valerie Hector: The Art of Beadwork: Historic Inspiration, Contemporary Design By : lovebeads
Valerie Hector's The Art of Beadwork: Historic Inspiration, Contemporary Design (ISBN 0-8320-0307-8) is an interesting combination of the historical and cultural analysis of various beadmaking traditions and the presentation of works by modern designers who were inspired by these traditions. There are numerous books on contemporary bead designs, as well as many histories of beadmaking (which may go back as much as 75,000 years, see http://news.
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6). Why The Intricate Native American Beadwork Is Still Popular Today By : Gregg Hall
American Indian beadwork is an art that has been handed down for generations among the different Indian cultures. Their beads were used on moccasins, pipebags, belt bags, used on toy cradles, dolls, and other toys, knife sheaths, and different pieces of clothing.
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7). "Knot With My Thread" - Stringing Choices For Beading & Jewelry Making. By : House of Gems
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 attached needle.
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8). Getting Ready to Make Your Own Bead Jewelry By : lovebeads
Making your own bead jewelry is a creative hobby that allows you to produce unique pieces for yourself, family and friends. Here is how you can get started.
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9). Things you Need to Know When Creating with Gem Beads By : House of Gems
We see many beautiful gem bead jewelry pieces, created by numerous jewelry designers - famous to hobbyist. Most of these people are very creative artists in their design, but many of them know little, or nothing, about the materials they are working with, and this can lead to disasters. This series will try to help you know about the gems and materials you are using and their idiosyncrasies.
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10). The First Jewelry: Early Humans Were Into Beauty, Too! By : Kimberly Francis
When do you think humans started wearing jewelry? Five hundred years ago? Five thousand? Five million? A few years ago, a group of researchers led by Christopher Henshilwood of the State University of New York at Stony Brook discovered what it believes is the “earliest jewelry” in the South African Blombus Cave. Surprisingly, it wasn’t diamonds, but shell beads! The shells were dated to be about 75,000 years old, pushing back the time attributed to humans for the first abstract (or symbolic) thought by 30,000 years.
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11). Beads, Beading And Jewellery In Monique Lhuillier By : Jane Simpson
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 gown with beads, beading and jewellery to the delight of Spears.
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12). Are You A Bead Addict? By : Lyn Davis
I must confess, even though my crafting talents are somewhat limited, I simply cannot resist beautiful beads. I am quite sure I will never make any money from beading, but I enjoy selecting beads and making my own creations. It is possible to actually turn a beading hobby into a profitable business, but if you choose to go that route make sure that you are catering to the likes and preferences of your customers.
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13). Making Your Own Bead Jewelry By : lovebeads
Creating your own bead jewelry is a creative hobby that allows you to produce unique pieces for yourself, family and friends. Here is how you can get started. If you ever asked yourself "couldn't I do that myself?" as you looked through rows of bead bracelets, necklaces or earrings at a trendy boutique, the answer is "yes". Beading is a creative and entertaining hobby that not only will have you produce unique, handmade items of jewelry, but will also be a great source of gift ideas for family and friends.
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14). Beading Is Still A Hot Craft And Hobby By : Gregg Hall
Beading is a great craft activity that is fun for people of all ages. Children as young as three or four years old love to make beaded bracelets and necklaces. You can even find beading kits that are specifically designed for children to learn the craft of bead working.
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15). What Are Seed Beads? By : Shelley Green
Seed beads are called this as they are so tiny like little seeds. They are produced usually in mass so sold by weight rather than amount. I for one would not want to be counting out little tiny beads one by one! They are about 1mm in size but they do vary. There are different sizes of seed beads.
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16). How To Buy Charm Bracelets By : Sebastian Marders
Throughout hundreds of years, charm bracelets have been part of many different cultures. The bracelets started off as trinkets of power that that would keep away evil spirits and bad luck. But throughout time, as superstitions faded...
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17). Charm Bracelets In Times Past By : Sebastian Marders
Charms can be said to have originated as early as the Stone Age, with the simple process of our caveman ancestors picking up an oddly shaped rock off the ground and carrying it around with him as a trinket against those who would do him harm.
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18). Making Bead Jewelry for Senior Citizens By : JT Miller
There are special considerations to think about when making jewelry for older people
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19). Discover the Wonders of Bead Embroidery By : April Kerr
Bead embroidery is all about making beautiful and artistic handworks using the general embroidery stitches and inserting beads in it.
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20). Fun Crafts for Teens Making Jewellery By : Daniel Millions
Giving a teen something to do with their spare time will help keep them out of trouble.
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21). Discover the Wonders of Glass Beads By : April Kerr
Beads can be made of various materials like seeds, wood and plastic. But glass beads are the best ones from the aspect of looks as well as durability.
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22). How To Get Started Making Bead Jewelry By : JT Miller
Learning how to make jewelry with beads can be overwhelming at first. Here are some ways you can quickly learn the basics of jewelry making.
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23). How To Make Money Selling Holiday Jewelry By : JT Miller
Handcrafted jewelry with a Holiday theme is always popular and you can be sure you make a profit by buying your supplies at a deep discount.
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24). Learn How Handcrafted Beaded Jewelry Is Made By : Daniel Millions
You can make a ton of money with hand crafted jewelery if you have the skills.
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25). Functions and Rewards of Prill Beads By : randy pike
Jim Carter invented prill beads when he searched for a way to purify the waste water from nuclear reactors. He formulated a method to filter water by using a copyrighted bio-resonance course to magnesium oxide capsules.
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