Calipers have a bit of a reputation for being intimidating. It’s not obvious how to use them, or how to read them, and their name isn’t a basic vocabulary word (so don’t feel bad if you didn’t now what they were) – BUT they’re possibly the most important tool to have. Calipers can measure the […]
Having the right tools and knowing how to use them is an important part of the journey to becoming an expert beader. Here is our go-to guide for putting together your toolkit and know exactly which tools you’ll need to complete your next project! Needle nose plier Use this plier to get a good grip […]
Wooden Beads You know we love our gemstone beads here at Beadworks, but we want to take some time to shine the spotlight on one of our other favorites, wooden beads! Our natural bead selection is truly vast and there are tons of different varieties to choose from. We have Rosewood for a light feminine […]
The history and modern uses of waist beads Waist beads have been worn by women for as long as time has been recorded. Their history dates back to the early Egyptians as well as tribes in Western Africa. They were used for many reasons, mainly to symbolize status, entice the opposite sex, celebrate a young […]
What does the Ankh symbolize? The Ancient History Encyclopedia defines an Ankh as a symbol from ancient Egypt, dating from the Early Dynastic Period and it is known as the “key of life” or “the cross of life”. The Ankh is seen most of the time in the hand of a god or worn on […]
A few tips on blackening silver Sometimes things are easier than we make them out to be… oh isn’t that too true for so many aspects of life? I’m sure we can all relate but for right now, lets talk about making jewelry simpler!! Blackening your silver isn’t hard at all and comes in handy. […]
As you’ve been perusing the trays of beads at the shop, you may have noticed that we have a huge variety of pearls to choose from. One of our most popular shapes when it comes to pearls is Baroque. Read on to find out what makes Baroque Pearls so special.Let’s dive deeper into the world […]
Align, Balance, Activate, and Unblock your Chakras You may know the chakras like the back of your hand, or maybe you’ve never even heard the word before. Regardless of your knowledge, we’ve always got you covered here at Beadworks. We love helping our customers find the gemstones that will meet their metaphysical healing needs. Then […]
Open, Protect, Balance, and Realign Your Heart Chakra Energy. There are many ways in which we can work towards wellness and creating jewelry is our idea of a helpful approach that allows you to focus on your personal needs. Whether it be a Buddha Bracelet for worry, a Prayer Bead Necklace for strength, an elastic […]
Silk Cord The softness and stability Silk provides is one of the reasons it is very popular among beaders. You can make a simple necklace by stringing gemstone beads, or you can take it a step further and knot in-between each bead. Using the knotting technique, which can be learned in one of our Classes, you can […]