I just read in the fall issue of InStyle magazine that there is a product — "Ear Lift" — that enables women with stretched and torn ear lobes to wear heavy earrings. I have to admit, I was intrigued. I still have memories of a friend of my grandmother's... Read More

If you have an idea for a fun jewelry book showing how to make your projects, consider submitting it to Kalmbach’s books department. They’re looking for authors who can write clear instructions to go with their beautiful jewelry. Having done a book (Cool... Read More

A couple of months ago, I was given a wonderful opportunity. Along with some other Kalmbach employees, I got to help at the Bead Artists Against Breast Cancer auctions at the 2007 Bead&Button Show. Not only did beaders organize the auctions, but beaders... Read More

I'm curious about making safe jewelry for children. I have three nieces and they love the idea that I make jewelry and always want me to make them things. Of course, I'm willing, but I want to make sure I'm being responsible about it. They... Read More

I have to write fast, so I can get back to my latest project. Technically it’s not MY project: It’s a wire necklace designed by Louise Jeremich for BeadStyle’s November issue. Louise’s version is copper with turquoise beads. Because the November issue... Read More

The Craft & Hobby Association had its annual conference in Chicago last weekend. There aren't many bead-related exhibitors there, (beaders have their own shows) but there were some and it's always interesting to see what's up-and-coming... Read More

Unlike the other BeadStyle staff members, I didn't bead before I started working on the magazine. However, I picked it up quickly (it's hard not to when you work here), and now I regularly make jewelry for the magazine, for myself, and for myriad... Read More

Just a quick note to say hi. Blogging is a new thing for us, and we're looking forward to it! You can be an active part of it by letting us know what you'd like to see. Tips? Backstory about projects? An insider look at our jobs? Gossip? Okay... Read More

This is my very first leap onto the blogging bandwagon. I guess I’m a bit anxious about entering this uncharted terrain, but I am looking forward to scribbling daily musings. Speaking of musings, I believe I met my muse last weekend. I was at the East... Read More

We all know that change is good, but to some degree, we resist it. We grow accustomed to the comfort of the familiar and the ease of an established routine. However, when the BeadStyle staff found out about our Web site redesign, we all welcomed it with... Read More

Starting this blog on our newly redesigned Web site feels a lot like throwing a house-warming party. We've invited everyone we know. We’ve spent hours cleaning the house and setting out treats. Now we're just waiting for the guests. Will you like... Read More