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Since we've been supplying beaders around the world for 20 years now, we thought perhaps it's time to introduce ourselves more personally and know each other better! And since everyone here treats beads, beaders and beading very seriously, for good balance, this post is going to be very much NOT so! Say hi to the Eureka Team, starting with its most senior members who have been with the company since its live bead show days:WalterMeet Walter, the sage of beads, the elder statesman of stringing. W …

Curious to know what's trending in the world of beadwork? Look no further! We've scoured the crafting community to uncover the top beading products everyone is buzzing about right now—and the best part? They're all under $5! Get ready to dive into the must-have beads and essentials that are capturing beaders everywhere! If you would like to view the product on our website for additional details, just click on the product photo!Czech Glass Beads Gemstone Rondelles (7x5mm)COPPER FUCHSIAThe&nb …

Learn one of the most fundamental stitches for beadweaving in this easy guide for beginning beaders!What is Peyote Stitch?Peyote beading stitch is a basic beading stitch, it usually comes in a flat form but not always. It is super versatile, can be used with many types of beads to create a huge variety of different effects and styles and it combines easily with other common stitches and techniques such as herringbone, brick stitch, netting, square stitch and countless embellishments like p …

Hi beader friends! Have we got some exciting news to share! To start 2024 off on the right foot, we thought it would be fun to do a giveaway. This time around, it's not just some basic bundle of beads but a whole honest to goodness bead Collection! First of all, What is a Eureka Bead Collection?If you don't know about our beautiful bead collections then you're in for a treat, they are carefully curated color palettes of beads, crystals, findings and more that are meant to awake the cre …

Welcome to 2024 beading friends! Our first bead collection of the year is here and we just know you are going to be obsessed with this lush and lovely color palette chosen by Gina from Orchid and Opal! The Mountain Vineyard Beads Collection is full of lovely and lush greens and golds as well as deep grap-y purples in a stunning color palette that is perfect for any season. This exquisite bundle of beads was hand picked by Gina herself so you can be sure that there will be companion pro …

In the ever-evolving realm of jewelry design and fashion, color plays a pivotal role in shaping trends and influencing creative expressions. As we step into a new year, Pantone, the leading source of color expertise, has set the tone for the upcoming year with its highly anticipated Color of the Year. Enter 2024 with a soft, warm, and inviting shade of Peach Fuzz. We are thrilled to explore the possibilities this delightful hue will bring to the beading world!We live in a fast-paced world that o …

We had lots of fun looking through all of your Icy Crystal beaded pieces last month! We can't wait what you can find or prepare for our January Sparkle Stage challenge. This time, we're asking you to get inspired by Pantone's color of the year 2024, Peach Fuzz! Have you ever made anything using similar peachy colors?Check out who won last month's Sparkle Stage!View our Peach Fuzz category and get inspired!The fun thing about Sparkle stage is you can enter beadwork you made at any tim …

Ho, ho, ho, bead enthusiasts!Get ready to unwrap the joy and let it snow with gifts with our unique & spectacular12 Days of Beadmas! Starting from December 12th, all the way to December 23rd, we're turning the holiday excitement up a notch. Here's what we've prepared:Every day at noon, a sprinkle of bead magic awaits! With each order over $75, you'll be treated to a free festive gift bundle worth from $5 up to $7. We're talking about a dazzling array of crystal stones, twinkling bicones, lus …

We had lots of fun looking through all of your Stonehenge-inspired beaded pieces last month! We can't wait what you have in store for our December Sparkle Stage challenge. This time, we're asking you to get inspired by CRYSTALS! Check out who won last month's Sparkle Stage!View Elite Eureka Crystals and get inspired!View Krakovski Cystals!View Preciosa Crystals!The fun thing about Sparkle stage is you can enter beadwork you made at any time in your beading history, or you can prepar …

It's finally here, the busiest shopping season of the year, the single occasion to shop till you drop and not leave the scene completely bankrupt. On the event page, we've told you all about our Thanksgiving & Black Friday Sale, with over 600 items and up to 80% off, and you already know about our special Doorbusters category containing exclusively insanely discounted items perfect for dessert after a proper shopping spree. But, for those still unsure about what's up with the third big thing we' …