🐲 Once upon a time, in the fair city of Krakow, lived a fire breathing dragon. Many strong knights perished doing battle with this dragon who was finally defeated by a clever cobbler. The Krakovski dragon lives on in folk tales and now as a symbol for these lovely faceted crystal fancy stones. After all,…
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A look back at our top 15 best Summer 2021 Jewelry Projects that will easily transition to fall!
Summer may be coming to a close but we are holding on with our favorite summer jewelry project which will transition beautifully to fall. Woo-hoo summer is the season that is all about having fun in the sun— and looking fabulous while doing it of course! But that doesn’t mean we can’t keep that spirit heading…
What is Happening with Swarovski 2021 UPDATE
Rumors have been swirling in the beading and jewelry communities for at least several months now about what is going to happen with Swarovski beads, pearls and fancy stones. Although we urged y’all not to panic buy since the dust had not settled yet, we now have a much clearer picture of the landscape and…
Spring is Here! Celebrate with Flower Beads!
Hooray for Pressed Czech Glass Flower Beads! Hey bead lovers! Spring is finally here! What better way to celebrate than a blog all about Flower Beads! In today’s post I wanted to place the spotlight on these gorgeous pressed Czech Glass Flower beads in the shape of a five petal Hibiscus flower. I will share…
Discontinued Swarovski 2020 Part 3: Chatons, Rivolis and Cushion Cut Fancy Stones
Which chatons, rivolis and cushion cut fancy stone is Swarovski getting rid of permanently? Find out!
Discontinued Swarovski 2020 Part 1: Bicones
Find out what’s coming with Swarovski’s most recent announcement of discontinued bicones!
What’s New At Eureka?
Hi there beady friends! Here’s an update on all the new stuff we now carry at Eureka Crystal Beads.com as well as a sneak peek at what’s coming soon! Bugle Beads We now offer Miyuki brand Bugle Beads in 3mm and 6mm lengths. These gorgeous beads are reminiscent of sprinkles! Traditional Bugle beads are a…
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…
Here are 20 fun beading projects to keep you busy when stuck at home!
Stuck at home? Don’t let boredom get you down! Immerse yourself in creativity with these amazingly fun and beautiful projects! 1) Learn how to make the Crystal Pavé Bracelet, Necklace and Earrings set! 2) Step up your beading game with Charlotte Czech glass seed beads! 3) Embellish a Headband with Sparkly Crystals! 4) Finally Master…
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…
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