{"title":"Gilded Bloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eLet your creativity bloom! In Gilded Bloom, Kate explores our new Ginko beads and shows how to bring them together in a beaded medallion. It's a chance to play with shape, color, and the little details that make a design your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with the basic bead building blocks:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/superduos\"\u003eSuperDuos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/monthly-mixes\"\u003eSonia November 2026 mix and Monthly Mixes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/czech-glass\"\u003eMini GemDuos and Czech Glass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/11-0-japanese-seed-beads\"\u003e11\/0 seed beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGather your beads and supplies from the collection below, then settle in with Kate for inspiration as you create your own Gilded Bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4zff2PFMI8M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch the Beadshop LIVE replay with Kate, November 11, 2026.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"11-401-black","title":"11-401 Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlack seed beads are so versatile, and the shiny finish gives these a lovely appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese would look great in a pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/crescent-fan-earrings\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/crescent-fan-earrings\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1597854883921000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNHoPWTX3pePEwbYzrDvBtlqVwMXUg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCrescent Fan Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e We also love for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/netted-bead\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/netted-bead\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1597854883921000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGEtqGAut3jLwlnliUZJIMSZPDDvA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNetted Bead\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/peyote-stitch\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/peyote-stitch\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1597854883921000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNHt_oyUJ0CCnTXeGvb9RSLMH_-REQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOmbrė Peyote\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/spiral-rope\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/spiral-rope\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1597854883921000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNEKv5iMva2x3KLyVq4T2zlLO5oGig\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpiral Rope\u003c\/a\u003e! Find plenty of ideas for all our Seed Beads in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/beadweaving\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/beadweaving\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1597854883921000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGwnI2zAAxZ9tVvP6aRtAmp9srvCQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeadweaving Projects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 0.08mm hole size allows multiple passes for bead weaving with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/ko\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/ko\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1597854883921000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNHv89eYLg4dumHHJBWAS5DxXHL2eQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan by the Miyuki Bead Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold in a tube of approximately 8.5-10 grams\/935-1100 beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1428878137006_36538\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19265281540,"sku":"miyuki-11-401","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/products\/black-110_ffba0e6c-d85a-46ea-a2ff-94128a8c23b9.jpg?v=1576524422"},{"product_id":"xuron-thread-cord-scissor","title":"Xuron Thread \u0026 Cord Scissor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe search for the perfect thread scissor is over! We just LOVE this indispensable scissor for threads and cords. Made in Maine, USA by Xuron Corp, the tool company known for their incredibly precise, high-quality tools. How do they do it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe blades are precision ground with one being serrated in order to capture and hold the material being cut (helps contain the slippery threads) and...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHandles are straight like a pliers and the return spring brings the scissor back to the open position after each cut and provides control and comfort in the hand. Lightweight and easy to hold, Xuron tools come with a lifetime warranty*. Please do not store your tools near moisture or chemical solutions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*If your Xuron tool has been used and stored properly and stops working for any reason, return it for repair or replacement to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eXuron Corporation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e62 Industrial Park\u003cbr\u003eSaco, Maine 04072-1840\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30920911556,"sku":"tool-thread-cord-scissors","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/products\/thread-and-cord-scissors.jpg?v=1508217926"},{"product_id":"fireline-4lb-smoke-grey","title":"Fireline- 4lb Smoke Grey, 15 Yards","description":"\u003cp\u003eFireline is considered by many the strongest fiber you can get for bead stringing. In beadweaving where strength can be critical (crystals and other beads can cut your thread), Fireline is the go-to. It is a pre-waxed braided cord consisting of gel-spun polyethylene, which is known as the strongest fiber, per diameter, ever created. It has unbelievably high tensile strength. It will fit a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/products\/beading-needles-12-4pack\"\u003e#12 English beading needle\u003c\/a\u003e. Made in America by Berkley, a well-respected company in the fishing industry, and distributed by The Beadsmith. We recommend cutting Fireline with a flush cutter. Fireline is not intended to be used with crimp beads. We have found that color can come off the Smoke Grey while beading and the way to avoid this is to run a paper towel or dryer sheet along the thread before you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by the spool of 15 yards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50457552388,"sku":"fireline-smoke-grey-4lb-15yd","price":6.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/products\/smoke-fireline.jpg?v=1508210587"},{"product_id":"11-457-metallic-dark-bronze","title":"11-457 Metallic Dark Bronze","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBronze is such a versatile color, and we love it so much, we now have it in dark bronze! In the metallic family but still right at home with other grounded, earthy colors, these little treasures give any design a gorgeous, satiny appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese would look great in a pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/textured-bead-fringe\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/textured-bead-fringe\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1597854883921000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNHynf-06hdjDtf90AUkc73HVw76OQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTextured Bead Fringe Bracelet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e We also love for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/right-angle-weave\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/right-angle-weave\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1597854883922000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFc0oh4HiBMYIQeQu5PIXD2crMB6Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRight Angle Weave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/peyote-stitch\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/peyote-stitch\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1597854883922000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFDqv8bU2fisM5m_3U1nirqyBhuvg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOmbrė Peyote\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e or a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/brick-stitch\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/brick-stitch\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1597854883922000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNG9LIUPudLwFK9zJn9itYN1wwrCvw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrick Stitch Project\u003c\/a\u003e! Find plenty of ideas for all our Seed Beads in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/beadweaving\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/beadweaving\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1597854883922000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNHbhhyamdqtT6l4Gyc6k1fjnG3xhA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeadweaving Projects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 0.08mm hole size allows multiple passes for bead weaving with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/ko\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/ko\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1597854883922000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFmcTR42sP6OH5sd48nwxc11B6vMw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan by the Miyuki Bead Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold in tubes of 8.5-10 grams.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e Approximately 935-1100 beads. There are 18 beads per inch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1428878137006_36538\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52608816388,"sku":"miyuki-11-457","price":7.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/products\/457-110.jpg?v=1576524749"},{"product_id":"e6000-adhesive-glue","title":"E6000 Adhesive Glue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrom the E6000®  family of glues, this small tube is just the right amount for most jewelry studios. We hate when glue dries out from sitting around or underuse, so we were really excited to see a little version of an old favorite available. We love how it dries clear, is waterproof, and non-flammable. E6000 adheres to wood, metal, glass, leather, rubber, ceramics, and many plastics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt’s slow-drying, so allow 24 hours to cure. Made in USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by the tube.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Glue should only be used in a well-ventilated room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7263853412400,"sku":"tool-glue-e6000","price":1.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/products\/e6000-adhesive-glue.jpg?v=1651697426"},{"product_id":"coloreyes-needles-assorted-pack","title":"ColorEYES Needles, Assorted- 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese are just brilliant! With three sizes of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/Needlepedia_Version_2.pdf?10997\"\u003eneedles\u003c\/a\u003e, each color-coded, finding what you need is a breeze. Janice says, “I’m always guessing on my needle if I don’t put it back in the correct package. Now I can use a pin cushion and know when I want a size 10 needle, that’s what I’m getting!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizing Info:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The eye opening is ⅛” for each size. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e-Black: Size 10, 2.25\" long, 0.46mm diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e-Blue: Size 11, 2\" long, 0.38mm diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e-Red: Size 12, 2.25” long, 0.42mm diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese Beadsmith needles are made in China and are intended for stringing and bead weaving with beads as small as size 15\/0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold in a package of 6 needles, 2 of each size.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39268417339440,"sku":"needle-coloreye-needles","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/products\/color-eye-needles.jpg?v=1614632680"},{"product_id":"superduos-nebula-beige","title":"SuperDuos- Nebula Beige","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA nebula is \u003c\/span\u003ea giant cloud of dust and gas in space\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e...a bead with a Nebula coating mimics this real-life celestial beauty!\u003c\/span\u003e A long-time favorite here at BSDC, these two-holed Czech Glass beads may be small, but they have huge impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject Ideas: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/seashore\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSeashore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/tapestry\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/pathways-cuff\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePathways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/herringbone-ladder\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHerringbone Ladder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/superduo-bangle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSuperDuo Bangles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e...and even \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/superduo-earrings\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eearrings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold by the Tube.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 22 grams per tube\/approximately 300 beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41164887818288,"sku":"superduos-nebula-beige","price":9.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/SuperDuos-Nebula-Beige.jpg?v=1708996110"},{"product_id":"gemduos-duet-navy-ivory-gold-splash","title":"GemDuos Duet- Navy Ivory Gold Splash","description":"\u003cp\u003eGemDuos are a fun diamond-shaped two-holed bead made by Matubo of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCzechia\u003c\/span\u003e, the same maker of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/czech-glass?_=pf\u0026amp;pf_t_type=Matubo\"\u003e2.0's\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/czech-glass?_=pf\u0026amp;pf_t_type=SuperDuos\"\u003eSuperDuos\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike beads that are simply coated on the surface, Duet beads start with two distinct colors of glass fused into a single bead. \u003c\/span\u003eThe glass is then coated with a color to make the bead look like two, depending on how you string it. This one starts as half Navy\/half Ivory with a splash of gold coating. The Gold coating is fairly durable but we don't recommend it in high-traffic jewelry you wear all the time... but it's pretty cool, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject Ideas: \u003c\/b\u003eWe have several fun projects now that use GemDuos, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/stepping-stones-gemduo-bracelet\"\u003eStepping Stones\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/beachside\"\u003eBeachside Bracelet\u003c\/a\u003e. And, Kate has done a pair of GemDuo Earrings called, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/lamplight\"\u003eLamplight\u003c\/a\u003e, which are always a huge hit when she wears them Live on Youtube. This GemDuo was in the Stepping Stones Collection that was a limited edition offering in September 2025.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing info:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"8X5mm\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6723,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"9\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\"}'\u003e8X5mm, holes are about 0.8mm and are spaced 4mm apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"8X5mm\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6723,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"9\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\"}'\u003eMade in the Czech Republic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold by the Tube.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"sold in tubes of approximately 8.5 grams\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":8576,\"10\":2,\"11\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eApproximately 8.5 grams per tube, approximately 55-60 beads per tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42442002006064,"sku":"gemduos-duet-navy-ivory-gold-splash","price":7.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/Screenshot2025-09-30at4.27.13PM.png?v=1759264063"},{"product_id":"mini-gemduos-crystal-orange-rainbow","title":"Mini GemDuos- Crystal Orange Rainbow","description":"\u003cp\u003eMini GemDuos are a small, compact diamond-shaped two-holed beads made by Matubo of Czechia. The same company that makes GemDuos, SuperDuos and other 2-hole beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject Ideas: \u003c\/b\u003eTry Minis with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/czech-glass?_=pf\u0026amp;pf_t_type=GemDuos\"\u003eRegular GemDuos\u003c\/a\u003e; both are flat on the back and intended to puzzle nicely together. And, you can scale down the GemDuo patterns to use Mini GemDuos instead. The world is your oyster!  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing info:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6723,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"9\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"8X5mm\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e6X4mm with parallel holes measuring IHD of 0.7mm. The holes are are spaced approximately 4mm apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold by the Tube.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":8576,\"10\":2,\"11\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"sold in tubes of approximately 8.5 grams\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eApproximately 8.5 grams per tube, approximately 120 beads per tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42788407377968,"sku":"gemduos-mini-crystal-orange-rainbow","price":3.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-19at2.47.46PM_563c04e3-95f4-4deb-b2b7-be004f8cb7f3.png?v=1771530652"},{"product_id":"cymbal-kleftiko-gemduo-bead-ending-antique-brass","title":"Cymbal Kleftiko GemDuo Bead Ending- Antique Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCymbal™ is a unique and imaginative line of metal components designed to integrate with the so many popular beads, including SuperDuos, Tilas and Miyuki Seed Beads. working beads in the market. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/cymbals-findings\"\u003eSee all our Cymbals Findings here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Cymbal is intended to use with GemDuos and and 11\/0 seed beads (see photo example).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSizing Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e4.7X 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, l\u003cspan\u003eoop IHD: 1.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Greece. Components are zinc alloy with plating. They are lead- and nickel-free.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43654310428720,"sku":"cymbal-GD-kleftika-ant-brass","price":0.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-18at11.40.41AM.png?v=1789746126"},{"product_id":"sonia-november-2026","title":"Sonia- November 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonia — Monthly Mix November 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn artist in a league of her own, Sonia Delaunay, lived at a pivotal time in art, fashion and design. Born in Ukraine in 1885, Sonia was exposed early to the world of art, especially the pivotal art in Paris at the turn of the Twentieth Century. She settled in Paris and married her husband, Robert Delaunay, in 1910 and the two were a formidable force in art. They were the founders of the \u003cspan\u003eOrphism, also called Simultaneism, an artistic movement that believed the artist saw light, color and movement all at the same time. During her life, she not only painted but she designed clothes, costumes for theatrical productions and even shoes. Delaunay believed art was to be seen in everything, not just galleries. She died in 1985 but during her life, she was honored with the first solo show by a living artist at the Louvre in Paris in 1964.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKate found inspiration for \u003cem\u003eSonia\u003c\/em\u003e in Delaunay's most famous painting, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eElectric Prisms 1914. Growing up in Ukraine, Delaunay was exposed to quilting and was influenced throughout her life by the colorful, geometric repeating patterns in quilts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eKate has been interested in Ginkos for quite some time, but we just never got around to adding any to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/czech-glass?_=pf\u0026amp;pf_t_type=CzechMates%20Tiles\u0026amp;pf_t_type=GemDuos\u0026amp;pf_t_type=Mini%20gemduos\u0026amp;pf_t_type=SuperDuos\"\u003e2-hole bead collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Finally, for the November Monthly Mix, Kate decided it was time for this graceful shape from Matubo of the Czech Republic. We are so delighted. If they are well-received, we will carry them in individual tubes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e 7.5mm x 7.5mm IHD: 0.8mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMade in The Czech Republic by Matubo Beads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWe want to acknowledge \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=u8L5uD8TZ8Y\"\u003eOne Fashion Question: \u003cspan\u003eThe Woman Who Painted Fashion: Sonia Delaunay’s Art Revolution\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eas the source for much of the information and visuals on Sonia Delaunay. It's an excellent overview and we recommend watching it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix sold in long tube of 20-22 grams\/approximately 85 beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beadshop.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50924441108528,"sku":"Monthly-mixes-November-2026","price":10.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/Two-hole_ginkgo_bead_mix_with_tube.png?v=1793491279"},{"product_id":"ultrasuede-ceramic","title":"UltraSuede- Ceramic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat a perfect color to have in your embroidery and bead studio! Ceramic is a go-to neutral for so many projects. Essential for bead embroidery projects, ultrasuede is a loving alternative to animal products. It's fantastic for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e backing cabochons and making bookmarks, among many other uses. We love it almost as much as deer and other critters, since it'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003es animal-free. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCaring for ultrasuede is easy. Machine wash in cold water, on a delicate cycle, with like colors. Use a mild detergent - do not use bleach. Tumble or line dry. It can be steam ironed on a low setting, with a press cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/projects\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/boho-tassel\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003etassels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, use in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/bead-embroidery\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBead Embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, like Kate's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/gatsby-embroidery-bangle\"\u003eGatsby Cuff\u003c\/a\u003e or put the finishing touches on loomed bracelets as seen in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/tricks-to-looming\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTricks to Looming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. And this is the perfect shade of yumminess for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/stained-glass-sunset\"\u003eEmily Miller's Stained Glass Sunset\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Size! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece of UltraSuede is 8.5” by 8.5”, giving you plenty to work with. We love a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=sharps%20needles\"\u003eSharp's Needle\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/ko\"\u003eKO thread\u003c\/a\u003e for easy hand stitching with beads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold Individually.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51032989368368,"sku":"ultrasuede-ceramic","price":11.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/Screenshot2026-11-07at3.15.27PM.png?v=1794082633"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/collections\/Golden_floral_beaded_medallion.png?v=1794434915","url":"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/gilded-bloom.oembed","provider":"Beadshop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}