Design & Adorn Beading Studio

04/15/2026

Join Rebecca Combs & Sara Oehler for a live beading party!

04/15/2026

Join us for a live beading party tomorrow, April 15th. I'll show you how to wire wrap your Murano glass focal bead for this stunning asymmetrical necklace.

04/12/2026

Learn how to add focal beads to your beaded kumihimo while I demonstrate the Seven Sisters necklace for The Great Bead Extravaganza Spring Fling.

04/11/2026

Kicking off the TGBE Spring Fling!

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04/10/2026

The Great Bead Extravaganza Spring Fling is this weekend and we couldn't be more excited! A whole weekend of presentations from some of your favorite designers in bead world!

We're demonstrating how to add focal beads to our gorgeous Seven Sisters necklaces! This demonstration will start at the middle of the necklace, so if you're brand new to kumihimo you might want to watch our Beaded Kumihimo Quick Start video first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-vGRDMvAtM&list=PLF80Sozu1DeUyikOQm6WDOERmB5jnIf-F&index=4

We're also offering a special discount for The Great Bead Extravaganza: today through next Saturday you can get 20% off all jewelry kits with discount code TGBE.

Like all discount codes, this offer cannot be combined with other discount codes or rewards points redemptions. Not valid on previous purchases. Must use discount code in order to get the discount.

The first batch of Seven Sisters kits just flew off the shelf during our Spring Fling sale, so we're making a few more colorways for this weekend.

The Seven Sisters kits are in two batches of PRE-ORDERS.
Kits #01 - #36 will be ready to ship by April 25th.
Kits #37 - 51 will be ready to ship by May 16th

https://designandadorn.com/products/seven-sisters-kumihimo-necklace-kit

04/03/2026

Exciting news for our October Czech Republic tour! 🇨🇿✨

We are thrilled to announce that mosaic artist Sabrina Frey is joining our teaching lineup for the "Bead Trip of a Lifetime" this October 10-18! Sabrina brings a stunning, intricate perspective to beadwork through her mosaic mastery, and we can’t wait for her to share her techniques with you.

She joins the incredible Rebecca Combs of Tucson, Arizona. As one of the premier kumihimo designers in the USA, Rebecca will be leading us through the beautiful world of Japanese braiding.

From private factory tours in Jablonec nad Nisou to hands-on workshops with two world-class instructors, this is a creative journey you won’t want to miss. 💎🙌

Check out the full itinerary and grab one of the remaining spots here:

Prague, Jablonec nad Nisou, Liberec & more in this 8 day trip in the Czech Republic.  October 10-18, 2026.  If flying from the USA you need to leave on the 10th of October to arrive in Prague on the 11th.  

03/28/2026

Pre-orders are now open for the Seven Sisters kits! https://designandadorn.com/products/seven-sisters-kumihimo-necklace-kit

Sharing common colors, but each with a unique design the seven focal beads in the Seven Sisters necklace are clearly related, but each telling their own story.

These gorgeous lampwork beads are skillfully made by a local Tucson artisan. They're tumbled to a soft velvety matte satin finish that gives the beads and wonderful luminosity. Because they're not shiny you can see the full richness of the colors and the light bounces off them gently, giving the appearance that they glow softly from within. These petite focal beads are about 3/8" by about 5/8".

For the Seven Sisters kumihimo necklace you'll be working with size 11 Delica beads. They're the perfect size to showcase the lampwork beads without overwhelming them. The beaded kumihimo necklace transitions through a smooth ombré with subtle metallic accents.

You'll braid the Seven Sisters necklace end-to-end stopping to add focal beads one by one. Don't worry if you've never taken a braid off the disk to add focal beads before! The kit includes detailed written instructions and you can also watch me demonstrate the technique at The Great Bead Extravaganza Spring Fling on April 11th.

Quantities for each colorway are quite limited, so place your orders as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

03/26/2026

Sharing common colors, but each with a unique design the seven focal beads in the Seven Sisters necklace are clearly related, but each telling their own story.

These gorgeous lampwork beads are skillfully made by a local Tucson artisan. They're tumbled to a soft velvety matte satin finish that gives the beads and wonderful luminosity. Because they're not shiny you can see the full richness of the colors and the light bounces off them gently, giving the appearance that they glow softly from within. These petite focal beads are about 3/8" by about 5/8". Check out the quick video for a closer look.

For the Seven Sisters kumihimo necklace you'll be working with size 11 Delica beads. They're the perfect size to showcase the lampwork beads without overwhelming them. The beaded kumihimo necklace transitions through a smooth ombré with subtle metallic accents.

You'll braid the Seven Sisters necklace end-to-end stopping to add focal beads one by one. Don't worry if you've never taken a braid off the disk to add focal beads before! The kit includes detailed written instructions and you can also watch me demonstrate the technique at The Great Bead Extravaganza Spring Fling on April 11th.

We're opening pre-orders for these gorgeous kits this weekend! Stay tuned for details.