Fresh Trends for Spring
There’s no denying that we’ve all been through a lot during the pandemic. So, it feels especially good to look at beautiful beaded jewelry and plan new projects. You might choose one opulent design for Zoom meetings and a subtler but elegant piece for everyday wear. Or vice versa! In her article “Style & Innovation in Beading: How Trends Influence Five Designers” (page 11), Melinda Barta asks Beadwork contributors to share how they view jewelry trends, find inspiration for their personal design styles, and foresee future trends. In general, these beaders agree that they prefer to create their own paths rather than follow fashion trends. There’s no doubt that new bead shapes, color trends, Pinterest, and other lifestyle trends inspire innovations in beading. Bead Artist Nicole Vogt (page 16) predicts a back-to-basics…