Two designers who have redefined the basic bead
By Shawna Kulpa
When many people think of beads, they likely think of colorful resin or glass spheres that can be strung together to create simple, basic jewelry. That’s how many jewelers get their first introduction to beading. But some jewelers aren’t content with the beading status quo. Instead, they strive to do more with their beaded creations and push the limits. This month, we take a look at two of those artists. When they weren’t content with the bead options available to them, they simply decided to start creating their own. The results? Spectacular one-of-a-kind creations that no one could dismiss as basic beading.