Back to beads

About 15 years ago, I was really into making beaded jewelry. Mostly it was just for fun and making gifts, but I did sell some pieces at a local art show.

After a few years, I lost interest and stopped making things with beads. I donated my beads and supplies to local organizations.

In the last few weeks, I picked up beading again. This time, it’s bracelets with pony beads and plastic charms.

Here are photos of what I’ve been making. The charms are from Bass Head Beads. I also just got some from Jelli Bead. They’re all 3D printed in the U.S.

A hand holds several colorful beaded bracelets with phrases and a small boombox charm.

Two beaded bracelets featuring green and black beads, each with a small boombox charm, and one bracelet spelling out ON REPEAT.

Three beaded bracelets are displayed. One bracelet has blue and white beads and the phrase BAD WOLF. One bracelet has blue, purple, and white beads, and the phrase TIMEY WIMEY. One bracelet has small blue beads ans silver star beads.

A beaded bracelet with the word DREAMER, featuring purple stars and clear round beads, is set against a plain background.

Two beaded bracelets with motivational phrases: MAKE MORE ART and MAKE MORE STUFF.

Two colorful beaded bracelets with star-shaped charms and beads in the colors of a rainbow.

Four colorful beaded bracelets featuring small spaceship charms and the phrases FAR OUT and GOTTA BLAST are displayed on a gray surface.

A beaded bracelet spells out the phrase SO IT GOES and features purple, yellow, and black beads.

Three colorful beaded bracelets, each including shades of purple. One bracelet has the phrase I heart zines. Two bracelets have the phrase ZINE LIFE.

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