Design & Adorn Beading Studio

Join us for a live beading party tomorrow, April 15th. I'll show you how to wire wrap your Murano glass focal bead for this stunning asymmetrical necklace.

Sharing common colors, but each with a unique design the seven focal beads in the Seven Sisters necklace are clearly related, but each telling their own story.

These gorgeous lampwork beads are skillfully made by a local Tucson artisan. They're tumbled to a soft velvety matte satin finish that gives the beads and wonderful luminosity. Because they're not shiny you can see the full richness of the colors and the light bounces off them gently, giving the appearance that they glow softly from within. These petite focal beads are about 3/8" by about 5/8". Check out the quick video for a closer look.

For the Seven Sisters kumihimo necklace you'll be working with size 11 Delica beads. They're the perfect size to showcase the lampwork beads without overwhelming them. The beaded kumihimo necklace transitions through a smooth ombré with subtle metallic accents.

You'll braid the Seven Sisters necklace end-to-end stopping to add focal beads one by one. Don't worry if you've never taken a braid off the disk to add focal beads before! The kit includes detailed written instructions and you can also watch me demonstrate the technique at The Great Bead Extravaganza Spring Fling on April 11th.

We're opening pre-orders for these gorgeous kits this weekend! Stay tuned for details.