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A trip through Myanmar
The gal checking us in at the Denver International Airport didn’t know how to process our Myanmar visas–hadn’t seen one before. We were not on our way to a popular travel destination, and that made the trip all the more glamorous. Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) is not a completely virgin land, but it has opened [...]
Ducks are more polite than Chickens.
A day of leisure in Bali to most people might mean relaxing at the beach, a spa treatment or even some light shopping along Legian Street, but we look at leisure a bit differently. With bead business out of the way, we woke up earlier than the roosters, drank a pot of Bali-kopi (the darkest, [...]
How they're made: Czech Glass Beads
The Czech Republic (former Czechoslovakia) is constantly at the forefront of the bead making industry. How are these beautiful glass beads made? What’s the difference between table cut, fire polished and pressed glass? Well, we’ve got the low down for you, CZECH IT OUT below! In a nutshell: 1. Melt glass cane in [...]
Beads, Bows or Both?
Here’s something you don’t hear often, one of my absolute favorite things about the holidays is wrapping presents! I believe if a recipient sees my gift and doesn’t say, “it’s too pretty to unwrap”, I’ve stolen half the magic of opening a present. Perfectly creased edges of unique wrapping paper adorned with coordinating ribbon twisted [...]
Gemstone Lore: Fact or Fiction?
Some call it wisdom, some call it myth, but I tend to want to believe this preposterous lore. Their uses can be as colorful as the gemstones themselves; and, though my original intention wasn't to humor, I confess... I couldn’t contain my laughter while compiling these. Enjoy!Agate - It is believed that [...]
Nagaland - It's People and Jewelry
The Naga are hill people who live in villages in Northeast India. Nagaland sits at the tri-junction of China, India and Burma. Nagaland’s large population is made up entirely of tribal people (approximately 19 different ethnic groups). Each tribe possesses traits and sentiments unique to their community. This ranges from a strong political conscience to [...]
Conquer Beader's Block
We all have ‘em, don’t we? Those days where it seems you have lost all of your creative power and the beader’s block sets in. Those particular days seem to drag and it can be easy to talk yourself down because, ‘why aren’t you being creative right now?!’ Don’t stress. Here are 4 tips to [...]
Empowerment and Growth with Beads
Outreach Uganda is a non-profit organization that is doing some serious good in the world. They are bringing hope and empowerment to the women of Northern Uganda by helping them create their own business es in bead making. In the recent years, entire communities have been rebuilding and reestablishing their lives in Uganda after the conclusion [...]
Bead Organization: A Never-Ending Battle
As a beader, I’m sure you all understand the importance of bead organization. Keeping your beads and supplies organized so that they are easy to access and approach is crucial – and we can all use a second opinion or some advice! I just did a complete re-organization of all my beads and [...]