Category Archives: Bead and Product Chatter

Spring Collection 2021

Posted on April 9, 2021 by samwescott

Hi, everybody! So, I wanted to try something different and do a big themed collection drop of the jewelry I’ve been making lately. I was inspired by these beads that we sell at BeadsDirectUSA.com. It’s a mix that we make … Continue reading →

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Cathedral Bead Conundrum!

Posted on January 30, 2021 by samwescott

Alright, my beady friends. I need your help with a bead identification conundrum! I have a pattern that I’m ready to start writing, but it uses a shape of faceted Czech crystal that I have always called Cathedral beads. The … Continue reading →

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Swarovski to Stop Selling Beads? What I Know So Far

Posted on November 7, 2020 by samwescott

So, first off – I am not a journalist. I haven’t been deeply investigating into this story and I don’t have direct info from Swarovski. The bead shop where I work doesn’t currently carry Swarovski crystal, so we don’t have … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Bead Looming!

Posted on July 30, 2020 by samwescott

Unlike my last post, this one is NOT about my feelings – this post is about BEADS because omg, I learned something new, you guys. I taught myself how to use a Rick’s Beading Loom! So, here’s an embarrassing story … Continue reading →

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Orchid and Opal YouTube Collab!

Posted on March 8, 2020 by samwescott

Hello, everybody! In case you missed it on my other social media platforms, I wanted to make sure to post about something really exciting that happened last month!   Gina from Orchid and Opal Jewelry and Beads reached out to … Continue reading →

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The Beading Community on Instagram

Posted on February 23, 2020 by samwescott

Hey, friends! I wanted to pop in here really quickly to ask y’all something. Are you guys on Instagram? Because I am actually very new to Instagram! I didn’t actually have a smartphone until 2018, so most of my twenties … Continue reading →

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Beading for Fun!

Posted on January 30, 2020 by samwescott

Hey, guys! I’ve been battling a pretty nasty cold this past week, so I’ll keep this short. But I’ve worked up a few pieces this month that I wanted to share. Since I’ve given myself more time to finish up … Continue reading →

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“Do You Sell Kits?”

Posted on December 15, 2019 by samwescott

Hello, friends! I recently realized that one of the questions I get asked most frequently after I share a photo of a new piece or pattern somewhere is “Do you sell kits?”. And while the simple answer is “No, I … Continue reading →

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Clasp Wars : Partially Finished Bracelet Ends

Posted on October 30, 2019 by samwescott

Well, I thought I was done with my Clasp Wars series, but then these guys came out! The idea is that you can make a partial bracelet and then use these endings to finish off the bracelet, a major bonus … Continue reading →

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Playing with my Picasso 15/0’s!

Posted on November 10, 2017 by samwescott

Hey, everyone! I’ve been playing with those gorgeous Picasso 15/0’s I was telling you about in my last post and wanted to share what I’ve been working on. First, I worked up a pair of my Dainty Duo Drop earrings … Continue reading →

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