These necklaces are beautiful and easy using fabric and various other materials you likely have around the house. Especially if you're a crafter.

Joyce J. Scott is a versatile artist from Baltimore, Maryland. She is a printmaker, weaver, sculptor, performance artist, and educator, but she is probably most well known for her work in jewelry, beadwork, and glass. Her art reflects her take on all aspe...

Since time immemorial, Chickasaws have been crafting, wearing and trading different types of beads. Some were created to show a person's place within the clan system while others had ceremonial or ornamental purposes.

Waist beads are a type of jewelry worn around the waist or on the hips. Originating from West Africa, they are traditionally worn by women as a symbol of beauty, sexuality, femininity, fertility, well-being or maturity.

Processes for making beads differs around the world. Rather than using industrial machines; it's interesting to see how they are created the "classical" way in Ghana using recycled materials.

When making jewelry using gemstones (crystal beads) it is good to know what you are working with. Whether it be for good health, luck or someone's birthstone.

If you love working with Wood Bead then you will love these DIY Hacks!!! Beautiful DIY projects using Wood Beads that are High-End Looking! DIY for Less!