Cool Stuff: 10 Hot New Beading Supplies from Beadwork
For each issue of Beadwork magazine, we comb through a host of new beading supplies and products to bring you the latest and greatest in the bead and jewelry-making world. Enjoy these August/September 2020 issue favorites.
Jewelry-Making Components
1. This is just a tiny taste of the modern and eclectic raw brass components you can find at Cherry Tree Beads. With tons of designs ranging from geometric to Art Deco to nature-inspired, you’re sure to find something you love. Some items available in silver-plated. Visit CherryTreeBeads.com to see more and get yours today.
2. TierraCast’s new Hammertone collection is an awesome update on an old classic. Some brand-new items in the collection include stitch-around hoops and teardrops and stitch-in links for finishing off beaded designs. Ask for these beading supplies at your favorite retailer and visit TierraCast.com (wholesale only) for more information.
3. These pewter charms from Green Girl Studios are whimsical, magical, and beautiful. Lead-free and made with the highest quality materials by the artists in their home studio in Asheville, North Carolina. Check out their whole collection at GreenGirlStudios.com.
Beading Cord and Clasps
4. Beadalon has added some eye-catching colors to their Elonga multistrand stretch cord line. This unique elastic beading cord is made up of several individual stretchy strands bonded together for superior elastic properties. Made in the USA. Available in white and these three color combos along with many other beading supplies Beadalon.com.
5. Go super blingy with these rhinestone-encrusted lobster clasps from Goody Beads. These beauties measure in at 38mm, come in silver and gold-plated, and have a coordinating bail connector. Shop their beading supplies online at GoodyBeads.com.
Focals and Embellishments
6. Late summer and early fall is a great time of year to get outdoors and commune with nature. These woodland-themed charms from Allegory Gallery are the perfect complement for your jewelry. Laser cut from wood, these charms can be unisex pendants, lightweight earrings, and more. Get yours at AllegoryGallery.com.
7. Swarovski presents this adorable line of Cutie Cutes in their Spring/Summer 2021 Innovations. Perky Penguin, Bubbly Bunny, Kitty Kat, and Uni Unicorn are featured here, but there are even more charms inspired by Japanese Kawaii culture to be adored. Ask for them at your favorite retailer.
Beading Tools
8. This set of LoopRite and SquareRite pliers from The Beadsmith are just what you need to create 2–8mm round or square loops in wire. The sizes are marked so that you can get the “rite” size every time. Ask for them at your favorite retailer or visit BeadSmith.com for more information.
9. This rechargeable battery-operated Halo Go Lighted Magnifier from The Daylight Company is a compact little powerhouse. It has five diopters (2.25X) magnification with a 12 diopters (4.0X) inset lens for working on the finest details. Folds flat. Order yours at DaylightCompany.com.
10. When I tried these Swift Bead Needles from Clover, I was blown away. What sorcery is this? Simply dip the needle into a puddle or tube of beads, and they load themselves with basically no effort on your part. No more hunching over and straining to see tiny holes. At three inches long, the needle will fit seed beads as small as size 15°. Get yours at Clover USA.
Do you have a new tools, components, or other jewelry and beading supplies to share? Please contact me for information on how to get your products in our next issue: msteele (at) goldenpeakmedia (d0t) com.
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Meredith
Technical Editor, Beadwork
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