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Introduced in 2020, the Krakovski Crystal line from Eureka Crystal Beads is a line of crystal fancy stones, crystal pearls and crystal beads which are meant to be an affordable alternative to high end brands like Swarovski or ELITE Eureka Crystal.Developed because of the stated need for a beautiful variety of gorgeous stones that wouldn’t break the bank for hobby beaders and designers, Krakovski Crystal is available exclusively at Eureka Crystal Beads. These medium quality st …

In the realm of fashion, particularly in beaded jewelry design, the color Viva Magenta has been rising in favor. With the difficulties and uncertainty of the previous several years, our lives needed a "spark of joy" and "touch of whimsy," according to Pantone. It is a popular option for both informal and formal situations because of the rich, pinkish-purple color, which lends a touch of sophistication and elegance to any ensemble.To make your jewelry making easier, we have collected the best and …

Team TOHO is back with another fun beading challenge for designers of all skill levels and styles the world over! Use the colors in this year’s palette to create your design with Toho Japanese Seed Beads and Starman Czech Glass Beads to enter for a chance to have your work showcased around the world!Click here to see a list of all the beads and colors you can choose from in this color palette at Eureka Crystal Beads!Rules for Designers taking on the TOHO Challenge 2023:● You are strongl …

What happened with the Swarovski BrandKnown for their excellent quality beads and stones, the Swarovski brand made major changes to their distribution in 2020 by simply only allowing the sale of crystal components to brand owners who are approved by Swarovski and sign a Authorized Buyer Agreement which requires that the Swarovski brand name not be used for marketing finished products.Due to changes in leadership at the company, control over the brand name was tightened and Eureka, like many …

Beading wire is a type of wire that is specifically designed for use in beading and jewelry making. Beading wire is primarily used in bead stringing designs but can also be used in some woven designs using larger beads such as in our beautiful Soiree Tennis Bracelet project. Beading wire is not suitable for bead weaving with seed beads which requires beading thread. It is also not suitable for wire work which requires uncoated non twisted wire.Beading wire is available i …

Shopping for beads online can be a fun and convenient way to find the perfect beads for your next project. Eureka Crystal Beads is a great online store for finding beads of all shapes, sizes, and colors. At Eureka we have multiple convenient ways for you to find just the right colored beads for your next project. Whether you are looking for the darkest black beads or the brightest red beads, our easy to navigate website will make shopping for the right colorful beads a breeze. In this …

Beading and jewelry making are wonderful creative hobbies and like all artistic hobbies, jewelry making is a visual medium and it can be so difficult to shop online for the supplies you need! Well not to worry, here at Eureka we understand the challenges online shopping poses for matching colors, finding the best beads, charms, clasps and ear wires when you can’t physically see or hold them yourself.Bead shopping online can be overwhelming. We know this first-hand. We have over 5000 d …

Making jewelry is a fun and rewarding hobby that can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels. From the simplest strung jewelry to the most magnificently elaborate statement necklaces, everyone loves a beautiful object handmade with love.Jewelry Making KitsOne easy and simple way to get started making jewelry at home is with a kit. Kits contain everything or almost everything you need to make a finished piece of jewelry. Make sure you read the description carefully as some kits require you …

An exciting new development in the world of crystal beads and stones, Eureka Crystal Beads is now offering our own line of exceptionally high quality crystal bicone beads and crystal pearls! Introducing: ELITE Eureka Crystal! We’re starting small with a limited range of the most popular colors, finishes and sizes with grand plans for expanding the selection over the next several months.If you are looking for the next top quality crystal beads which are manufactured in Austria, you will …

Beaded rings are so fun to wear and they are even more fun to make! Sit down with just two colors of cylindrical seed beads such as Delicas, Treasures or Aikos, some nylon thread and a needle and you can have a brand new seed bead ring in no time!This project is perfect for beginners who are just learning the basics of beadweaving. You don’t need experience with Peyote stitch to make this zig zag ring design.Supplies Needed:1 bobbin of One G ThreadTwo different colors of cylindric …