In honor of Brain Tumor Awareness Month, I’d like to share the story behind a bracelet I made last year. Though simple in style, this is one of the most profound pieces I’ve ever made. A lot of emotion went into this piece. I pushed myself to try techniques that I’d never done before, which… Read more »
Author: Rebeca
Gaelic Rose Necklace Chainmaille Variation
I’ve had a few people ask about the statement necklace I’m wearing in my Finger & Hand Exercises for Crafters video: To be honest, this is one of my favorite necklaces that I designed last year … and I’m glad it’s finally spring so I can put away the scarves and show this baby off!… Read more »
Discount Code for pick-up orders at Bead&Button Show
If you’re heading to Milwaukee in a few weeks for the Bead&Button Show, here’s your chance to pre-order anything you’d like from our website and pick it up at the show. Plus, we’ll even throw in a discount code for your order! Double-plus: you can shop Rebeca’s class kitsĀ before they are available for shipped… Read more »
Much success to Kat Wisniewski as she moves onward!
It is a bittersweet moment as I announce that longtime employee Kat Wisniewski is moving on to other endeavors. She’ll remain an instructor and designer for Blue Buddha, but she’ll no longer be part of our day-to-day team. Kat has been here for more than 7 years (more than 2,500 days!) and was one of… Read more »
Beaded Braided Ladder – Chainmaille Project Variation for Advanced Weavers
My chainmaille pattern Braided Ladder recently was published by Wirework magazine. Though I like the finished piece, the white space in the middle of the weave kept beckoning to me … and I knew I had to find some way to fill in the empty space. Because, well, that’s what I do. š The result… Read more »