Art Bead Palette :: RedStarArtBeads

Fox | Polar Bear | Hedgehog | Elephant

I came across these rustic animal beads from Red Star Art Beads yesterday and was thoroughly charmed. I love the texture of them, and the muted colors used are calling to me right now. Wouldn't it be a fun surprise to see one of these peeking out of a necklace or bracelet?

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Show Me Sunday-Animal Beads

Happy Sunday and Happy Mothers Day!!!
This months theme is animal beads. Please share your great finds of Animal beads in the comment box.
These are some I found by our Art Bead Scene editors.

Alpaca button by Creative Impressions In Clay

Sparrow Pendant by Humblebeads

Bird Bead by Gaea

Octopus Pendant by SkyeJewels

A Bead A Day 
Looking for a way to get more involved in the beading & jewelry making industry? Becoming a Jewelry Making Ambassador could be your next step!

Art Bead Scene 
Bead addicts, Jewelry Making Machines & Connoisseurs of Handmade
"Vase With Flowers in Window" by Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder, 1620 is a vibrant inspiration for May's Art Bead Scene Monthly Challenge. Here are some handmade art beads and components to inspire your designs for May!

Beading Arts 
Cyndi has kicked off "Wire Month" on Beading Arts by sharing a quick and easy earring project!

Resin Crafts Blog! 
It is amazing what a little acrylic paint can do on resin clay pendants. Carmi focussed on creating the look of a ceramic pendant without the kiln!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done! 
Jean reviews a great book by Anna Elizabeth Draeger: Crystal Play: Fun & Fabulous Designs for Stitched Jewelry

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton 
Trying to help out those who want sell their work in stores and galleries, Andrew sheds a little light on the process from the other side of the counter.