Eureka Crystal Beads Blog

Tips for Staying Creative Under Stress (for Beaders!)

When creative pursuits are your hobby, it can be very difficult to want to continue when it is not fun. Because you’re doing it for fun! But remember why you fell in love with your creative hobby. Some days all your thread will tangle and you will be miserable but making things is also a…

What is a Eureka Collection?

Launched in August 2019, the Eureka Collections have taken off as one of the most popular bead boxes on the market! Frequently Asked Questions Answered! This is not a subscription box, you can buy one Collection or all of them or just individual items from each! New Collections are launched monthly on the first Thursday…

Pantone 2020 Color of the Year: Classic Blue

You’ve probably already heard the big Color of the Year announcement from Pantone for 2020. Classic Blue is well, a classic color. But how can you make sure that your blue color choices are fab and not drab? How to match this blue with other shades in the same color family and which other colors…

Back to Basics: Thread & Wire!

Hey Beady Friends! In today’s blog I wanted to go over for you some key supplies in the realm of “Thread & Wire.” Whether you’re new to jewelry making and beading weaving, you’ve specialized in one over the other, or you just want a refresher – this will be the blog to bookmark, especially if…

Join Eureka as we celebrate Christmas in July!

Our Annual Event is Here! Eureka Crystal Beads’ annual Christmas in July Event has kicked off and wait until you see what we’ve got in store! Now through 7/25/19 all orders will earn Double Rewards! That’s 5% Cashback which is yours to keep and spend at Eureka at any time! These Rewards don’t expire and…

Show Your Patriotic Spirit this 4th of July with these Fun Projects !

Whether you are headed out to the beach or lake, grilling at home or showing up to a big party, this time of year is the best time to show your American pride with some easy and fast projects that will have people turning heads! Click through to these super fun tutorial videos for two…

2019 Color of the Year – Coral

Hello, friends! Mikahla here from Eureka Crystal Beads with the first of many in my new series on color trends. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next project, wondering what to match with coral, or just generally wondering what’s in style this year (and why), read on 🙂 The “Color of the Year” If…

May Beading Challenge

Do you ever feel like you need a little creative push? Are you looking for some inspiration to think (or, BEAD) outside of your comfort zone? Want to bead outside your box and possibly win a prize at the same time? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to the Eureka Crystal Beads MAY BEADING…

April Beading Challenge

April Beading Challenge Do you ever feel like you need a little creative push? Are you looking for some inspiration to think (or, BEAD) outside of your comfort zone? Want to bead outside your box and possibly win a prize at the same time? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to the Eureka Crystal…

The Beader’s Resource: Stringing

Greetings Beaders & Readers! Eureka Crystal Beads is bringing you a new Blog series. We’re calling it The Beader’s Resource! It’ll be split into 5 different parts: Stringing, Wire Working, Bead Weaving, Color, and Tips & Tricks – with perhaps more down the line! This is series #1: Stringing Here you’ll find a compiled list of…