July Sale Announcement! This is America’s 242nd year of independence and here at Beadworks we are celebrating by helping you create eye-catching jewelry. Check out our Classes schedule where you can make some Red, White and Blue pieces on your own. Make sure to check out our Instagram and Facebook pages for all the summer inspiration … Continue Reading
Anatomy of Buddhist Prayer Beads We all love making long silk knotted necklaces with gemstones and even adding tassels to them. We have tons of them! When we get new rounds in- of course, we all have to make ourselves a new silk knotted tassel necklace. Have you ever called one of these a mala … Continue Reading
The waning moon is just as important to talismans and charms as the full or new moon. Talismans or charms made now should be dedicated to protection and healing, banishment and ends. Protection & Banishing Protection is ever present through the moon’s cycle because of how much it can help weary travelers lost at night. For … Continue Reading
The moon is full, so it’s the perfect time to finish all languishing projects and tie up loose ends. Traditionally, the full moon doesn’t refer to just the night of the full moon, but the three days before and after the full moon. Completion and Culmination Leading up to the 4th day of the full moon, … Continue Reading
Knotting string is one of the easiest techniques to learn if you’re a beginner. It can also make beautiful statement pieces that look far more complicated than they actually are. Silk knotting can be used to create bracelets, necklaces, or earrings with any bead that can fit on silk, cotton, or even leather cord. It … Continue Reading
The waxing moon is probably more important than the full moon for certain things. It’s the time for growing and building, as well as mending. Growth Use this time to make a charm or talisman dedicated to growth, personal or otherwise. This period is a fantastic time to keep at those new things you started … Continue Reading
