Blogs

From a tiny beginner beading book gifted by her mother to creating elaborate competition pieces covered in seed beads, sequins, and crystals, Helen of Foros Jewelry has spent most of her life immersed in the world of beadwork. Originally from Ukraine and now living in Canada, Helen balances life as an engineer, a wife, mother of two energetic boys, and passionate bead artist—somehow finding space among all of it to continue learning, experimenting, and creating stunning beaded jewelry and …

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 …