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.
Four Ways to Clean Jewelry
Jamie Yoshida · November 23, 2020
Seed Bead Lanyard Project
Nancy Lee · September 25, 2020
Double Leaf Earrings Tutorial
Jamie Yoshida · September 8, 2020
Essential Pliers for Jewelry Making
Jamie Yoshida · May 29, 2020
Tips and Tricks: Volume One
Jamie Yoshida · May 18, 2020
Tips and Tricks: Volume Two
Jamie Yoshida · May 18, 2020
Jason's Top Five Tool Tips
Jamie Yoshida · March 28, 2020
Crystal Ball Beadweaving Project
Jamie Yoshida · January 9, 2020
Our Six Favorite Beading Wires
Jamie Yoshida · October 5, 2019
How to Get Knots Out
Jamie Yoshida · October 5, 2019
How to Use Earring Jigs
Jamie Yoshida · October 5, 2019Birthstones
Monthly birthstones and zodiac-inspired gems.
Gemstones
Stone guides, metals, and the treasures behind the craft.
Our Premium Bracelet Kits
Nancy Lee · December 20, 2020
A Guide to Tumbled Gemstones
Nancy Lee · December 5, 2020
What Is a Mala?
Nancy Lee · December 3, 2020
The Rise of Rose Gold
Jamie Yoshida · December 2, 2020
Focal Gemstone Energy Combinations
Jamie Yoshida · November 28, 2020
A Guide to Palm Stones
Nancy Lee · September 20, 2020
A Planetary Party in Beads
Nancy Lee · September 14, 2020
The Beauty of Black Beads
Jamie Yoshida · January 8, 2020
Discovering K2 Granite
Jamie Yoshida · October 5, 2019Wellness
Crystals, healing traditions, and mindful making.
Community
Guest artists, designers, and local events.
Hawaiian
Island traditions, native plants, and the spirit of aloha.
Studio
Guides, inspiration, and stories from the workbench.
