The Bead Obsession Blog

Beading Needle Sizes Guide for Every Project

Beading Needle Sizes Guide for Every Project

Our beading needle sizes guide helps you pair needle, thread, and bead hole for seed beads, loomwork, weaving, stringing, and polished results every time.

Beading Needle Sizes Guide for Every Project

Our beading needle sizes guide helps you pair needle, thread, and bead hole for seed beads, loomwork, weaving, stringing, and polished results every time.

How to Choose Bead Strands for Better Designs

How to Choose Bead Strands for Better Designs

Learn how to choose bead strands by material, size, finish, color, and hole quality so every handmade jewelry design feels intentional and polished too.

How to Choose Bead Strands for Better Designs

Learn how to choose bead strands by material, size, finish, color, and hole quality so every handmade jewelry design feels intentional and polished too.

Brass Findings Versus Gold Filled for Jewelry

Brass Findings Versus Gold Filled for Jewelry

Compare brass findings versus gold filled components for color, cost, durability, and skin sensitivity, then choose the finish that suits your designs.

Brass Findings Versus Gold Filled for Jewelry

Compare brass findings versus gold filled components for color, cost, durability, and skin sensitivity, then choose the finish that suits your designs.

Bead Trends for 2026 Makers Will Want to Try

Bead Trends for 2026 Makers Will Want to Try

Bead trends for 2026 bring earthy texture, layered color, Czech glass drama, and meaningful details to fresh handmade jewelry designs for makers to try.

Bead Trends for 2026 Makers Will Want to Try

Bead trends for 2026 bring earthy texture, layered color, Czech glass drama, and meaningful details to fresh handmade jewelry designs for makers to try.

Where to Find the Best Artisan Beads Online

Where to Find the Best Artisan Beads Online

Find the best artisan beads online for jewelry designs with Czech glass, recycled glass, distinctive finishes, and components that make pieces personal.

Where to Find the Best Artisan Beads Online

Find the best artisan beads online for jewelry designs with Czech glass, recycled glass, distinctive finishes, and components that make pieces personal.

Best Bead Mixes for Necklaces That Feel Designed

Best Bead Mixes for Necklaces That Feel Designed

Find the best bead mixes for necklaces with Czech glass, recycled glass, wood, and seed beads. Build color, texture, and a focal point with confidence.

Best Bead Mixes for Necklaces That Feel Designed

Find the best bead mixes for necklaces with Czech glass, recycled glass, wood, and seed beads. Build color, texture, and a focal point with confidence.

Can Brass Findings Tarnish? What Makers Should Know

Can Brass Findings Tarnish? What Makers Should Know

Can brass findings tarnish? Learn what causes discoloration, how plating affects care, and ways to keep handmade jewelry bright and beautiful for years.

Can Brass Findings Tarnish? What Makers Should Know

Can brass findings tarnish? Learn what causes discoloration, how plating affects care, and ways to keep handmade jewelry bright and beautiful for years.