I can still remember the bead-embroidered purse I had as a little girl. It was the size of a wallet, had dark blue and red flowers, and I carried it everywhere. I loved it mostly because it had ...

Pre-stretching metal before beading can reduce distortion and ease the process. This month we'll describe a clever way of doing this. Like you, I usually get better results when I pre-stretch panels ...

Dana Benjoe shows off her hot pink heels decorated with turquoise beads at the school where she works. At special events, she sports regalia beaded with designs and colours inspired by her spiritual ...

Beading machines are one of the most versatile tools around, and are ideal for doing edging and detail work on sheetmetal panels. They are known by many names—bead rollers, beading machines, bench ...

In the Fall 2024 semester, I hosted a bead embroidery workshop for my peers in the MPS Art Therapy program. Beading is one of the oldest forms of human art making and is practiced in communities all ...

In indigenous communities across North America, beadwork artists often gather at community centers to work on their latest pieces. These beading circles, as they’re called, are more than just a social ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Krista Lee, a Métis ...

1:48 Resurgence of Mi’kmaw beading bringing many closer to culture The stunning artistry of beading has been around for centuries in Mi’kma’ki, and for many, it’s more than just creating jewels.

May Lim Siew Seng is using her retirement years to teach and preserve the fading craft of Manik shoe beading. (Rex Tan @ FMT Lifestyle) While most retirees indulge in travel or family activities, ...