-Kumihimo with beads is an ancient style of braiding that was used to help close the armor of Japanese samurai. The traditional technique was also applied to kimonos and quilted jackets for effective fastening. Although the technique is age-old, it’s still a popular style in Japan….
First off, let’s discuss what this jewelry style is to understand it better. Mixed media jewelry is basically mixing up different components to create a unique output of design. And yes, you can apply mixed media jewelry to all fashion accessories which makes the style very flexible.
With the onset of autumn season, the fashion trends also change with it. Aside from the trendiest accessories and clothes for the 2015-2016 fall/winter—there is another trend aspect that should be noted. We’re talking about the color trends! Listed below are the color trends that you might want to add to your fashion accessories and wardrobe.
Wood beads is not entirely a new kind of bead jewelry, it has existed for a long time ago. The process of making wood beads may have changed but it’s still one of the most widely used jewelry even to this day. Below are some reasons on why you should give wood beads a try for your jewelry-making.
Bracelets are a good addition to your outfit since it can make it more stylish and eye-catching. This is why you see some fashion-trendy people wearing stacks of bracelets or even just use one simple bracelet. In this article, we give you some options on various bracelet styles that can match your outfits.
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The gourd stitch or better known as the peyote stitch is one of the oldest stitching techniques in the world. This particular stitch style dates back from ancient Egypt! Peyote stitch style is very versatile because there are different variations that you can use according to your project or experience level. Here are a few tip and tricks when…
Depending on whom you ask—people would have different descriptions on seed beads. Some would say that seed beads are generally small beads that have round or cylinder shapes. Here at Beads & Pieces, our seed beads are actually organic—in which the seed and nut materials are gathered from exotic trees and plants in the Philippines. However, in this article,…
There are dozens of jewelry-making techniques that you can master and incorporate in your designs. Among the common jewelry-making techs are simple like wire cutting, crimping beads, stringing, etc. If you’re already familiar with basic jewelry-making skills and have already mastered it—then you might be interested to try out something new and challenging. Listed below are intermediate-to-expert levels of…
Using materials that you’re not familiar with in jewelry making can be quite daunting. The texture of the material, its function, and the general feel of it can be foreign. Although it’s nice to be using something you’re comfortable with, it’s also advisable to use new tools, supplies, and components to broaden…
It’s not just your beads and tools that need to be stored properly, your wires too! Storing and organizing your stringing materials can be very beneficial for you since it can help you prepare your project with more ease. Also, your wires will become more organized if you store it in an orderly fashion.