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Eureka’s Gift Guide for Seed Beaders The holidays are here, and whether you’re shopping for the beader who always wants just one more color or treating yourself to some creative inspiration, Eureka Crystal Beads has curated the ultimate gift guide for seed bead lovers. From coordinated color mixes to glittering gold sets, these picks are perfect for any beading enthusiast. 1. Seed Bead Mixes – Endless Color Possibilities Explore all mixes → Looking for the perfect palette …

Our mid-November LITE Collection has arrived, and it’s a shimmer-soaked celebration of color, joy, and iridescence. The Bubblescence Collection LITE takes its inspiration from the mesmerizing play of light on soap bubbles—the way color shifts, dances, vanishes, and returns in new flashes of brilliance. With a palette that morphs from pink to lavender to blue to teal, and finishes that glint with AB and rainbow iridescence, this Collection is pure happiness bottled in bead f …

Meet Chloe of Pinkhot: A Passion for Color, Creativity, and Community This month, we’re thrilled to sit down with Chloe, the bright creative force behind Pinkhot, a UK-based bead design and teaching brand known for joyful color and inspiring tutorials. From her home on the south coast, Chloe shares her vibrant designs, infectious enthusiasm, and love for teaching beaders around the world. Eureka Crystal Beads: Who are you? Introduce yourself and your platform! Chloe: Hi, I’m Chloe! …

The 2025 holiday season is shaping up to be both joyful and thoughtful—filled with creativity, nostalgia, and a big return to handmade charm. With many shoppers feeling economic pressure, the focus is shifting toward meaningful experiences, personalized gifts, and crafty, sustainable touches that bring a sense of warmth and authenticity. Whether you’re dressing up for festive gatherings, decorating your home, or planning what to gift, the key trend for 2025 is this: make it …

Our newest LITE Collection is here! Meet Polychrome Glow LITE. This dazzling set captures the mystery and beauty of shifting metallic hues, bringing together deep blues, violet purples, and radiant flashes of fiery orange and red. The “LITE” in its name means it’s more focused and streamlined — a perfectly curated selection of beads and findings that gives you all the inspiration of a full Eureka Collection in a more compact (and budget-friendly) format. Rainbow hues shi …

A Tiny Beaded Sweater for the Holidays ?✨ There’s just something about the holiday season that makes us crave cozy sweaters, twinkling lights, and handmade treasures. This year, we’re bringing all of that festive charm to your bead mat with the most delightful little project: a tiny peyote stitch “fair isle” sweater! This adorable pattern, designed by the incredibly creative Didi of Crafty Bead, is our little holiday gift to you. From now through December 1st, you’ …

A Vibrant October Fantasy Some palettes are bold, some are subtle… This one is both. Our new Opulence Echo Collection is inspired by the richness of figs: deep purples and violets paired with cool metallic hematite and gunmetal grays, with pops of pink, orange, and green. It’s juicy and vibrant, but grounded by sleek metallic tones, offering the perfect balance of warmth and restraint.  “An echo lingers where vivid color meets cool stillness, as the rich tones o …

We’re so excited to welcome Juliet Erskine—the creative force behind Jules & Rose—as our newest collaborator! Juliet brings her love of beads, storytelling, and community into everything she creates. You may have already seen some of Juliet's beautiful beadwork featured in our Design Center in support of August's Mystic Tides Collection now you can get to know her in this Q&A: Eureka Crystal Beads: Who are you? Introduce yourself and your platform! Juliet: Hi, I&rsquo …

Introducing the Treasures of Time Collection LITE Our newest LITE Collection, Treasures of Time, is a journey into the past—an ode to adventure, discovery, and the beauty of aged relics. This palette combines warm browns, bronze, and rusty copper oranges with the antique glow of weathered metals and shiny glass. Inspired by naval equipment, faded maps, and the mysterious charm of timeless artifacts, this Collection offers you everything you need to create jewelry pieces that feel like …

Fall is almost here, and with it comes a whole new wave of fashion inspiration. Straight from the Fall 2025 runways comes a season full of bold colors, luxe textures, and jewelry that can make a statement in our everyday looks. Stick around to discover the hottest Fall 2025 fashion trends and how to bring them to life in your beaded designs. Here are the top trends of this season that will give your beadwork fresh energy. Maximalism Is Back Minimal jewelry is taking a step back, this fall is all …