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Bead Guides & Jewelry Making Tips

Find practical tips for choosing bead sizes, materials and finishes, plus ideas for your next jewelry project. Pick a topic or browse the latest guides below.

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Small gold star charm beside a larger oval pendant, showing their attachment loops.

Charms vs. Pendants: How to Choose for Your Jewelry Project

Choosing between a charm and a pendant? Learn how size, attachment style and your project help you select the right component.

October 2026

Fan-made concert bracelet ideas with letter beads and colorful bead accents

BTS Bracelet Ideas for Concerts: Letter Beads, Colors & Fan-Freebie Tips

Making bracelets for a BTS concert can be a fun way to plan your outfit, create small fan-made gifts, or prepare a few pieces to exchange with other concertgoers. The...

August 2026

Seed, bugle, cat eye and decorative glass beads shown side by side

Types of Glass Beads: Seed, Bugle, Cat Eye & Decorative Beads

Not sure which type of glass bead to choose? Compare Seed, Bugle, Cat Eye and Decorative Glass Beads, then follow the right collection or specialist guide for your project.

August 2026

Round, faceted and irregular gemstone beads shown side by side

Gemstone Bead Shapes Explained: Round, Faceted & Nugget Beads

Not sure whether to choose round, faceted or nugget gemstone beads? Compare the three styles, see how they change the look of a design, and find the right collection for...

August 2026

What Are AB Beads? Aurora Borealis Finish Explained

If you’ve been shopping for iridescent beads, you’ve likely seen “AB beads” or “Aurora Borealis beads” in product names. AB beads are a popular choice when you want a shifting,...

July 2026

Glow-in-the-dark bead bracelets and loose beads with charging tips and project ideas

How Do Glow-in-the-Dark Beads Work? Charging Tips & Project Ideas

Glow-in-the-dark beads add a soft afterglow to bracelets, keychains, bag charms, party favors, and seasonal crafts. In daylight, they can look like regular beads. After you charge them with light,...

July 2026

Bugle beads and round seed beads comparison showing tubular and round shapes

Bugle Beads vs. Round Seed Beads: What’s the Difference?

If you’re shopping for beads for a new project, it helps to know what each shape is designed to do. Bugle beads are a tubular type of seed bead—and in this...

July 2026

Beadable pen supplies with silicone beads and focal beads

How to Customize Beadable Pens with Silicone Beads

Beadable pens are a fun DIY project for anyone who enjoys colorful beads, themed designs, and personalized craft supplies. With the right beads, you can create beadable pens in many...

July 2026

Bead Size Chart: 4mm–20mm Beads for Bracelets, Keychains & Crafts

Choosing the right bead size can make your bracelet, keychain, beadable pen, lanyard, or jewelry project look cleaner and feel easier to use. Smaller beads create delicate jewelry and detailed...

May 2026

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Bead Guides & Jewelry Making Tips

Charms vs. Pendants: How to Choose for Your Jewelry Project

BTS Bracelet Ideas for Concerts: Letter Beads, Colors & Fan-Freebie Tips

Types of Glass Beads: Seed, Bugle, Cat Eye & Decorative Beads

Gemstone Bead Shapes Explained: Round, Faceted & Nugget Beads

What Are AB Beads? Aurora Borealis Finish Explained

How Do Glow-in-the-Dark Beads Work? Charging Tips & Project Ideas

Bugle Beads vs. Round Seed Beads: What’s the Difference?

How to Customize Beadable Pens with Silicone Beads

Bead Size Chart: 4mm–20mm Beads for Bracelets, Keychains & Crafts