Compiled from the over 15,000 amazing and experienced beaders in our two Facebook groups (with additional bonus tips not seen there), these tips have been tested and vetted by yours truly for the entirety of my 24 years as a …

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The husband and I with our finished Bead Shop Hop passports at San Gabriel Bead Company.

I want to know why. Why was this allowed to happen?  Why did a company that has been around for 45 years, made their products in the USA and who had thousands and thousands of customers pass quietly from the …

TierraCast – Why Was This Allowed to Happen? Read more »

Heh, we all know there are two things very prevalent in the science fiction fandom community – cat owners and Doctor Who fans. This week we are bringing you both! Remember this mystery piece from last month’s blog post? Well, …

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A nice find at the Pasadena Bead & Design Show. Got them from StringBead. The best price I’ve ever found for steampunk Cogs and Clockfaces, too! Am toying with the idea of using them in my Tardis Pod cosplay. But will …

Steampunk Cogs and Clockfaces Read more »