What's in the Celestial Wings Collection?

The Celestial Wings Collection: A Beaded Journey Through Transformation

Spring is a time of transformation, renewal, and boundless creativity—what better way to celebrate the season than with our breathtaking April 2025 Celestial Wings Collection! Inspired by the delicate yet powerful beauty of a butterfly, this collection brings together warm, rustic coppery oranges, deep browns, and a striking pop of turquoise, accented by copper patina and antique silver findings. While undeniably perfect for spring, these timeless hues transcend seasons, offering endless inspiration for beaders all year-round.

The butterfly’s wings barely make a sound, but you can feel their movement in the stillness—a shift in the air, like the first breath of a new idea. Creativity works in a similar way. It starts small, fragile even, but it can make a great impact. One spark leads to another, and soon the colors spread—bold, alive, unstoppable. You might not see where it all goes from the start, but you’ll feel it when it takes flight.

Just as a butterfly's journey begins with a single movement, each beading project starts with a single idea, a single bead, a single spark of inspiration. The Celestial Wings Collection was carefully curated to help your creativity take flight, offering a harmonious balance of color, texture, and detail. Intrigued? Below, we explore the different elements that make this collection truly special.

Seed Beads for Every Detail

Seed beads are the foundation of intricate beadwork, and for this collection, we selected hues that capture the essence of our butterfly inspiration. From delicate blends to bold accents, each bead plays a role in bringing your vision to life.

• • • Toho ROUND 15/0, 11/0, and 8/0 Seed Beads – essential for detailed designs and bead embroidery. You get the vibrant and unmistakable Permafinish Galvanized Saffron in two sizes!
    • Miyuki BUGLE Beads in 6mm – mind the list! There is an error in the printed lists that come with the collections: the lists say 3mm, but the collection includes 6mm bugles, and 3 of our 4 collection projects use this size;
    • Miyuki ROUND 11/0 Seed Beads – for all Miyuki round seed bead lovers out there;
    • Miyuki DELICA 11/0 Seed Beads mix – a custom blend designed exclusively for this collection, capturing the warmth of copper, the richness of brown, and the vibrance of turquoise; a real treat!

The Glow of Elegance: Crystal Components

Crystals bring an undeniable brilliance to any piece, and this collection features a carefully selected mix of Krakovski, ELITE, and Chinese crystals to enhance your designs.

• • • Krakovski Crystal accent mix – a stunning custom blend of 12 crystal stones, including 6 chatons, 2 rivolis, 2 trillions, and 2 ovals for all the sparkle you need and more;
    • ELITE Eureka Crystal 4mm Bicone Beads – high-quality Austrian crystals for unparalleled brilliance, this time, in Topaz;
    • Chinese Crystal 3x2mm Rondelle Beads – a versatile option for delicate, shimmering details.

Czech Glass Beads with Depth and Movement

The beauty of Czech glass beads lies in their rich texture and variety of shapes, making them perfect for creating dynamic designs inspired by nature and for challenging yourself to create innovative compositions. In this collection, we included as many as 3 different shaped of 2-hole Czech beads!

• • • 2-Hole SuperDuo beads – a staple for structured beadwork with endless design possibilities;
    • 2-Hole Wave beads – unique, curved beads that add flowing movement to designs;
    • 2-Hole Paisley Duo beads – elegant, petal-like beads that complement organic motifs;
    • Czech Glass 6mm Round Druk Beads in Saturated Metallic Quetzal Green;
    • Firepolish in 4mm & 6mm – the most practical sizes in two lovely shades of orange.

Findings to Complete Your Creations

No project is complete without the perfect findings, and we selected a mix of antique silver and copper patina elements. Among the products included, you will find:

• • • A TierraCast Butterfly toggle clasp;
    • 2 cute GleamCraft butterfly connectors;
    • 10 GleamCraft flower spacer beads;
    • 2 GleamCraft round flower charms;
    • A pair of classy GleamCraft earring posts;
    • A copper patina flower button.

Creativity Takes Flight

We couldn't be more thrilled with the Celestial Wings Collection and can't wait to see the incredible designs it will inspire! This carefully curated selection of beads, crystals, and findings opens the door to endless possibilities, and to get you started, our first free project tutorial, the Sand Dune Star Earrings, is already available on our YouTube channel. But that’s just the beginning—three more tutorials are coming soon, each showcasing unique ways to bring this collection to life.

One of the best things about our collections? They’re not a subscription! You can pick and choose the ones that speak to you the most, without any commitment. If you love the rich hues and dynamic textures of The Celestial Wings Collection, make sure to grab yours before it’s gone!

Which colors, textures, and shapes will spark your next masterpiece? We can’t wait to find out! Share your creations with us and join our vibrant community of beaders on Facebook; after all, it’s the beaders who make each collection truly special.