Blogs

From a childhood spent marveling at scores of beautiful beads in craft shops to launching her own beading tutorial YouTube channel, Gina of Orchid and Opal Jewelry & Beads has built a beading world that is as thoughtful as it is beautiful. Grounded in a deep love of color, nature, and structure, this Virginia-based designer brings an artist's eye and a teacher's heart to everything she creates. With a YouTube channel, her own website at orchidandopal.com, and a signature style that balances …

In a sea of pattern creators, we found her: Didi Kowalski of Crafty Bead. An artist in her craft, and a true out-of-the-box thinker, she has her own style and loves playing with color, which has been widely appreciated by hundreds of beaders who have followed her brick stitch and peyote patterns. This self-taught designer is a wonderfully positive force, full of enthusiasm and a true love for beading and creativity, whose vibrant, colorful patterns are guaranteed to rock your beading world …

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! …

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 …

Christmas in July 2025 We’re kicking off our Christmas in July event with a sparkling celebration of one of our all-time favorite designers—Stephanie from Bronzepony Beaded Jewelry! With her signature unique style, warm and relaxed teaching approach, and an eye for color and texture, Stephanie has become the favorite instructor for beaders of all levels, from beginner bead enthusiasts to advanced bead creators. Her YouTube channel is a go-to resource for thousands of beaders, and we& …

We are beyond thrilled to welcome a fresh and inspiring face to our trusted community of creators—Sherry from The Little Beading Closet is joining us as an affiliate designer! If you’re not already familiar with her beautiful designs, heartfelt approach to beading, and gentle, encouraging teaching style, you’re in for a treat. Sherry will be unboxing some of our most exciting bead Collections and creating original jewelry tutorials using products from Eureka Crystal Beads. Her …