Some tips for beady things to do with your children

Reviews of 2 new beading books, one for beginners and one for more advanced beaders.

A pretty beaded toggle clasp with a flat ring and a simple peyote toggle

Instructions for beading a sleek thumb drive using different types of Preciosa Ornela seed beads.

A review of two new books from Interweave Press

Basic instructions for a beaded open daisy chain with little leaf accents that works up very fast.

With micro links, all sorts of things can be used to make fun temporary extensions. Includes a pattern for an easy bead crocheted hair extension.

Strung beads attached to a snap clip make a great pirate accessory, and are so quick to make.

Some ideas for gifts for men or boys who can be hard to bead for.

A little box embellished with beads