Seventeen new colors of Delica Bead will be available at the end of this year. We're waiting for an exact shipment date, but you can go ahead and select "Notify Me" right now to be at the head of the line!  DB0322L: Matte Metallic Lt. Bronze 11/0 Miyuki Delica Bead DB0987: Sparkling Lined Golden Peach Mix (Gold Rose Honey) 11/0 Miyuki Delica Bead DB0988: Sparkling Lined Vintage Rose Mix (Rose Mauve Pink) 11/0 Miyuki Delica Bead DB0989: Sparkling Lined Camoflauge Mix (Olive Green Forest) 11/0 Miyuki Delica Bead DB0990: Sparkling Lined Cranberry Harvest Mix (Red Olive Mauve) 11/0 Miyuki ..read more

There is a lot happening in our storefront this summer! Stay connected through our Facebook, Instagram, and to hear about trunk shows, new beads, and special sales. We are opening MORE HOURS: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 12-4. We are offering more classes. Take a peek at our class schedule to see all the new projects we have for you to try. Learn techniques that you can use to make any kind of jewelry you're interested in. We're partnered with the Museum of Beadwork to bring Guest Artists to Maine for a series of workshops. Purchase those workshops t ..read more

Materials: 11-402: 11/0 White Miyuki Seed Bead - 5 tubes MNT-02: Miyuki Eggshell Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool 193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package 194-000-S: Sterling Oval Filigree Pearl Clasp - 1 clasp 194-198-S: Sterling Clam Shell Bead Tip - 1 bead tip 505-016: Gold Bird Embroidery Scissors Purchase Kit 1. Thread your needle with about 6 feet of thread. String one size 11/0 seed bead. Loop back through the same bead to create a stopper bead, leaving a 6 inch thread tail. 2. String the bead tip and slide it down so that it covers the stopper bead. 3. String o ..read more

Dear Friends, As we move through our 33rd year of selling beads, we are encountering many rising costs which force us to pass along some of those expenses to you. Expect to see price increases, some on specific colors, and others across categories, rolling out soon. Now is the time to stock up before those prices go up! Our primary goal is to stay in business so we can continue to serve you. It's a privilege and a pleasure to help you get the beads you need. We want to make sure we can do this for another thirty-three years. You may also have noticed that we are reducing our free shipping opti ..read more

Materials: DP-138FR: Miyuki 3.4mm Drop Bead Matte Tr Orange AB - 2 tubes 11-2018: Matte Metallic Indigo Iris Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube 8-4469: 8/0 Duracoat Opaque Jujube Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube CLMC-SI: C-Lon Micro Cord Sienna - 1 bobbin 193-201: Big Eye Needle 192-525-AS: 8mm Antique Silver Cord End Cap - 2 pieces 192-535-AS: Antique Silver Lobster Claw - 1 piece 192-512-AS: 6mm Antique Silver Jump Ring - 1 piece 192-530-AS: 2" Antique Silver Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pieces AX-0002: Glitter Line Chain Nose Pliers AX-0001: Glitter Line Side Cutters AX-0003: Glitter Line Round Nose Pliers ..read more

Send us a picture of your bracelet and we’ll post it on the blog for everyone to admire ..read more

Materials: TL-412: Opaque Turquoise Green Miyuki Tila Bead - 1 tube 11-454: Metallic Dark Plum Iris Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead - 1 tube DP28-457: Metallic Dark Bronze Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Bead - 1 tube 193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package MNT-06: Brown Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin 192-550-AB: Antique Brass 33mm Hammered Circle - 2 pieces 192-531-AB: Antique Brass Earwire With Ball - 2 pieces 505-017: Rainbow Embroidery Bird Scissor 520-124: Hypo Cement Jewelers Glue Download a pdf of this project to read on your computer or tablet 1. Cut a four foot length of Miyuki nylon ..read more

Grasshopper Sculpture by Melanie Christie ..read more

Materials: LMA-4514: Miyuki Long Magatama Opaque Turquoise Blue Picasso - 1 tube 6-4209: Miyuki 6/0 Duracoat Galvanized Dk Coral Seed Bead - 2 beads 520-492-MS: Moose 1.2mm Greek Leather - 1 foot 191-508-S: Sterling Silver 2.5mm Crimp End with Loop - 2 pieces 191-100-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces 520-055: Glitter Line Chain Nose Pliers 520-124: Hypo Cement Glue Download a pdf of this project to read on your computer or tablet Step 1: Cut the leather into two 6 inch pieces. Add one 6/0 seed bead at the center of the leather. Step 2: String one Long Magatama (LMA) onto t ..read more

Miyuki size 10/0 Triangle beads (TR10) are three sided beads with softly rounded corners. The smallest of Miyuki's three sizes of triangle beads, the TR10 measures 2mm x 2.5mm with a hole size of .9mm. There are approximately 52 beads per gram and 12 per inch. TR10 beads can be used in a variety of beadweaving techniques including: peyote, brick, spiral and herringbone stitch. When strung with other beads, the triangular shape of the TR10 adds texture and shimmer as light hits their three sides. Size 10/0 Triangle beads are ideal for edging embroidery projects, Kumihimo braiding, and even mic ..read more