The use of Swarovski components in bead design
Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a complex bead design? I can tell you from six years of experience when you work with small components, it's a very time-consuming process. The tiny little seed beads and 4mm crystals are just plain hard to pick up off the bead mat. If you use long tweezers to pick up the components like I do,...
HOW THE BAREFOOT SANDALS ARE MADE
Each sandal is designed by first selecting bead colors that go good together. Then they are laid out in a pattern on a bead mat, making sure there are adequate spacers to help accentuate the bead colors. Usually, it is decided ahead of time whether to use gold or silver accent beads. Right now, silver is very popular. Real...


