New Auntie's Beads Blog
Tis the Season for Leather by Shanna Steele
Now every time Fall starts rolling around, I feel like getting out my mallet and my rivets and making some new leather pieces. If you have never worked with leather in your jewelry making adventures before, you MUST try it. We even gathered some free downloadable leather projects to help you out.
The Dulce Vida at Auntie's Beads by Shanna Steele
Want a pair of super sassy earrings? Want to make them with some homemade tassel dangles? Well, look no further.
A TidBit About NibBits by Shanna Steele
If you have never given yourself the opportunity to make your own donut pendant, try the Groom Lake Pendant project. Using a combination of Matubo and Miyuki beads, you will be able to quickly create a very unique centerpiece for a beaded or chain necklace design.
New Product Update by Shanna Steele
As demonstrated in the Safari Bracelet Project, Nib-Bit beads actually work very well with other Matubo beads such as GemDuos and MiniDuos. They can be used to create unique shapes in woven bracelet designs, or you can use them to embellish beads and cabochons as well!
A Bead Dream Come True by Shanna Steele
The August/September 2017 issue of Beadwork magazine featured former Auntie's Beads employee (and favorite daughter-in-law of co-founders Ron and Susie Henderson), Shanna Steele. Creativity runs in the family!
Seed Beads Direct Is Born by Ron Henderson
Welcome to the all new Seed Beads Direct! I'm Ron Henderson, President of Wholesale and Direct Sales. For over 17 years, we've operated as Auntie's Beads. But times change, and...
Tassels + Tilas + TierraCast = A Trendy Pair of Earrings! by Shanna Steele
In case you have missed on of the biggest trends in the jewelry making industry, we are here to tell you tassels are everywhere! If you want to create your...
Beadalon Wire is Back! Tips for Selecting Wire Diameter by Ron Henderson
Beadalon is back on Auntie's Beads Direct, and now priced at lower than ever wholesale to the public prices, including bulk size discount. Check out this article and chart for recommended uses of the various wire diameters.
Tools, C-Lon and Artistic Wire Now Available! by Shanna Steele
C-Lon thread and cord is top of the line when it comes to beadweaving and other craft applications. Check out this summary of our extensive line, which we offer in all available colors and sizes at discount prices.
Licorice Leather is HERE!!! by Shanna Steele
Such a trendy item and so many requests... How could it have taken us this long to add licorice leather to our ever-expanding line of products? Well, have no fear. It is...
New Czech Glass Trinity Beads Projects by Shanna Steele
If you have never seen the Czech glass trinity beads in action, you don't know what you're missing! I had never seen them until I saw Helena Tang-Lim's Trinity Cuff Bracelet project and the beauty and perfection of that bracelet had me absolutely hooked. Until today, that was the only way I had seen them used. Now we have 3 more projects featuring the trinity beads and I hope they will inspire you as much as they do me.
The Coolest Tohos EVER Have Arrived! by Shanna Steele
Some people are die-hard Toho fans while others are all about Miyuki. Whatever your seed bead of choice, you are not going to be able to resist the newest addition...