I have a general question. I been buy gently used beads and jewelry and taking the jewelry apart and reusing them in something new. my question is I have those pretty beads that are on strings and I want to take them off the string and make something new with them how in the heck can I get them off the strings without damaging the beads. I have been soaking them in hot soapy water it worked on some but not all. any suggestions?

I'm happy to announce the winner of the Summer Bead Challenge is ... @David Young !! Congratulations David! And Congratulations to all of the entrants, you all did a great job!

I have added a bunch of patterns to the VIP Bead Vault and started on the Premium but I'm off to my grandson's baseball tournament today so I will finish adding to that one tomorrow. Check it out! 🤩🎉

@Jill Kinser Lawson She gets VIP status for a year!

How long have you been beading? I’ve been beading 9 years. I was inspired by Pinterest. I have always been crafty but never thought I could make jewelry. HAHA! Look at me now! 🤣💕