The Reading Room
I like to write… hope you like to read.
Stories, guides, and inspiration from our Honolulu studio.
Techniques
How-tos, tips, and hands-on guides for makers.
Birthstones
Monthly birthstones and zodiac-inspired gems.
Gemstones
Stone guides, metals, and the treasures behind the craft.
Hawaiian Sunrise Shells
Jamie Yoshida · July 26, 2024
Fitting Handmade Rings
Jamie Yoshida · July 13, 2024
Herkimer Diamonds: Quartz Treasures
Jamie Yoshida · April 14, 2023
Amber: A Piece of History
Jamie Yoshida · February 9, 2023
Rudraksha: The Blue Marble
Jamie Yoshida · September 8, 2022
What Are Tahitian Pearls
Jamie Yoshida · July 19, 2022
The Blue Lace Agate
Chai Lee · June 21, 2022Wellness
Crystals, healing traditions, and mindful making.
Hawaiian
Island traditions, native plants, and the spirit of aloha.
Koa Wood: Hawaiian Treasure
Jamie Yoshida · September 4, 2024
Puka Shells: How They Form
Jamie Yoshida · July 18, 2024
Hawaiian Alae Sea Salt
Jamie Yoshida · December 1, 2023
The Pineapple: Symbol of Aloha
Jamie Yoshida · July 27, 2023
Pikake & Crystal Earrings
Jose Galiano · March 6, 2023
Pikake Cascade Earrings
Jose Galiano · January 25, 2023
Pikake (Jasmine) Flower Supplies
Jose Galiano · January 4, 2023Japanese
Cherry blossoms, festivals, and Japanese traditions.
Studio
Guides, inspiration, and stories from the workbench.
Java Beads: Handcrafted Beauty
Jamie Yoshida · September 6, 2024
Wearable Art from Bali
Jamie Yoshida · September 4, 2024
First-Time Tahitian Pearl Buyers
Jamie Yoshida · August 2, 2024
Jade Koi: Swimming Upstream
Jamie Yoshida · February 12, 2024
The Art of Cloisonne
Jamie Yoshida · February 11, 2024
Best Sellers of 2023
Chai Lee · January 22, 2024
Lapis vs. Sodalite
Jamie Yoshida · November 4, 2023
The Odyssey of Roman Glass
Jamie Yoshida · October 24, 2023
Beadkeepers Unite
Jose Galiano · October 8, 2023
Jade: Past and Present
Jamie Yoshida · August 14, 2023
The Power of Pink
Jamie Yoshida · June 12, 2023
Calvin Orr: Glass Bead Artist
Jamie Yoshida · May 25, 2023
DIY: Jade Blessing Bracelet
Jose Galiano · May 22, 2023
Why We Love Our Moms
Chai Lee · May 10, 2023
The Lobster Claw Clasp
Jamie Yoshida · April 14, 2023
Brick Stitch Butterfly with BeadCrumbs
Jamie Yoshida · April 3, 2023
Pantone's Color of the Year
Jamie Yoshida · March 4, 2023
Year of the Bunny: Brick Stitch
Jamie Yoshida · January 20, 2023
Year of the Rabbit: A Bead Crumbs Bunny!
Jamie Yoshida · January 20, 2023
Lattice Wrap
Jose Galiano · January 4, 2023