The Future of Swarovski and Crystals for Jewelry-Making PB - Admin Rumors have abounded in recent weeks about the potential elimination of many Swarovski Crystals, colors, or product lines. Manufactured in Austria since 1895, the Swarovski name has become symbolic fo... Beading Beadweaving Crystal Crystal For Jewelry Making Crystals For Beading Jewelry Making Potomac Crystal Swarovski Swarovski 2020 Swarovski Crystal can I still buy Swarovski crystal beads? what's happening to swarovski? Dec 20, 2020 0 1924
Gift the Gift of Jewelry Making this Holiday Season! PB - Admin With the holidays right around the corner, you may be racking your brain for the perfect gift for a dear friend or family member. Holiday shopping can be stressful and some individuals can be difficul... Uncategorized Nov 22, 2019 0 1065
Potomac Bead’s Best Bead Storage and Handling Tips! PB - Admin None [1] None [2] None [3] A question we get quite often at The Potomac Bead Company [4] and in our Facebook Beading and Jewelry Making Group [5] is – What is the best way to store beads and... Uncategorized Nov 15, 2019 0 1108
Five Common Beadweaving Mistakes PB - Admin Designing and creating beautiful beaded jewerly is a great source of fun and relaxation for many and its a great way to express one’s creativity. While beadweaving is enjoyable MOST of the time, it ca... Uncategorized Nov 1, 2019 0 1358
What exactly is the difference between Wildfire and Fireline? PB - Admin As you may have noticed, there are handfuls of thread choices out there to choose from when it comes to beading. While it is important for beaders to have multiple bead style and color options, it is... Uncategorized Oct 25, 2019 0 1581
How Beading is Good for Health and Happiness! PB - Admin The art of beading has been around for hundreds of years, dating back to the 14th century when the first glass beads were produced. What has made the art of beading withstand centuries and what is so ... Uncategorized Oct 16, 2019 0 784
How to Tell if Your Gemstones Are Real Or Fake PB - Admin If you’re like me, you like a beautiful gemstone necklace [1] , bracelet [2] or set of earrings [3] . There is something about making or purchasing jewelry with genuine gemstones that makes it mo... Uncategorized Oct 4, 2019 0 898
How To Price Jewelry to Sell PB - Admin After watching a Youtube [1] video on pricing handmade jewelry, I thought to myself, what if I could price and sell mine? I dabbled with the idea of selling my jewelry creations in the past and ass... Uncategorized Sep 18, 2019 0 1154
Jewelry Men Will ACTUALLY Wear… PB - Admin Have you ever wondered “what kind of jewelry would a man actually like?” As a company that designs hundreds of tutorials & projects each year, we see this question pop up a lot. Unfortunately we (as... Uncategorized Jun 16, 2019 0 819
Potomac Beads Europe: From Idea To Reality PB - Admin September 22th marked six months of Potomac Beads Europe existence. I thought it would be appropriate to stop for a minute and think about what we have achieved here. It seems unbelievable to me tha... Uncategorized Sep 25, 2018 0 1911
The Bead Hole Size Guide PB - Admin Knowing the hole size and stringing potential of your beads!** After 20+ years in the jewelry making industry and 12+ years since the launch of Potomacbeads [1] , there is one thing that holds const... Uncategorized Sep 19, 2018 0 1742
Czech Glass Beads: Hand Pressed VS. Machine Pressed PB - Admin The making of pressed glass beads, dating back many centuries, began in North Bohemia in eastern Europe, now known as the Czech Republic. It has often been referred to as a “Cottage Industry”, as man... Uncategorized Sep 11, 2018 0 838
