Pre-stretching metal before beading can reduce distortion and ease the process. This month we'll describe a clever way of doing this. Like you, I usually get better results when I pre-stretch panels ...

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. -- When she was 7 years old, Neegonee Brunner’s great-aunt Laura Fineday taught her to bead and follow the traditions of the Anishinaabeg culture. From that first project to the ...

Beading machines are one of the most versatile tools around, and are ideal for doing edging and detail work on sheetmetal panels. They are known by many names—bead rollers, beading machines, bench ...

In indigenous communities across North America, beadwork artists often gather at community centers to work on their latest pieces. These beading circles, as they’re called, are more than just a social ...

I can still remember the bead-embroidered purse I had as a little girl. It was the size of a wallet, had dark blue and red flowers, and I carried it everywhere. I loved it mostly because it had ...

Made from elk skin and covered in countless blue and white beads sewed on one at a time, the dress is a highlight of the National Museum of the American Indian's "Identity by Design" exhibition, ...

1:48 Resurgence of Mi’kmaw beading bringing many closer to culture The stunning artistry of beading has been around for centuries in Mi’kma’ki, and for many, it’s more than just creating jewels.

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Shalyn Ward said she ...