It's a new year and time to restock our bead supply! IKandies has been shopping at some of our favorite shops and look what we found! This stash includes antique copper, Czech picasso finish glass beads, mushroom button glass beads, Miyuki magatama beads, and African turquoise to name a few.
The design possibilities are endless, but what would you do with these mushroom beads? Or these picasso finish glass beads? IKandies found an interesting bracelet design using magatama beads in a Kumihimo braid. Never heard of magatamas? Created by Miyuki the manufacturer of Delica seed beads, these beads have a drop-like shape resembling a small petal, with an off-center hole. Often used for trim work and embellishment, they sit at a slight angle and add interest to your design.
When we finish our designs we'll be sure to post them here on our blog and let you decide if we made a good choice!
