I invited my friend and creative engineer Ralonda Patterson to co-host with me this week. We discuss the 7 benefits of entering a beading contest, and we hope more of you are inspired to take the plunge.

BCP 03 | Top 7 Reasons to Enter a Beading Contest

An interview show about inspirational beading and bead art.

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In my interview with Amy, we discuss how she developed her fine jewelry style of beading, her retreat that combines mining with beading classes, and all about her new book titled, Seed Bead Chic.

BCP 18 | Chic Beading with Amy Katz

In my interview with Laura Zeiner, we discuss how she developed her freeform style, advice for newbies just starting to price and show their work, and her participation in Battle of the Beadsmith with a little topless photography thrown in.

BCP 17 | Bead On with Laura Zeiner

In my interview with Cindy, we discuss how molecules & origami became Cindy's go to inspirations, as well as some tips to help you hone your geometric beady skills.

BCP 16 | Bead Origami with Cindy Holsclaw

In my interview with Heather, she tells the story of how she developed Albion stitch, and we discuss teaching philosophy, her first visit to the US, and go down a few rabbit holes of inspiration.

BCP 15 | Albion Stitch with Heather Kingsley-Heath

In my interview with Jeannette Cook, we discuss the early days of the beading business, her signature class called Mastering the Curl, and her experience using Big Cartel to sell her kits online.

BCP 03 | Top 7 Reasons to Enter a Beading Contest

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