2026 Bead Storage Solutions

 

 

2026 Inspiration Theme continues from 2025

 January 2026: The Year of the Canvas

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Bead Color Challenge Details

Once again, the design world is buzzing. Pantone has named Cloud Dancer—a soft, airy white—as the 2026 Color of the Year. While this choice has set the tone for my yearly theme, I’ll admit I’m a bit challenged to understand why so many in the creative and design fields feel that white "isn't a color" or that Pantone should have done "better."

I align myself with a different mindset. To me, Cloud Dancer represents a clean slate—the ultimate foundation from which infinite colors, ideas, and inspired creations can stem. This is why I am continuing the Inspiration Theme we started in 2025. I want to see how our art takes shape when we embrace the challenge of a "blank canvas."

For the beader, Cloud Dancer isn't just one color; it is an entire spectrum of light and texture. To truly master this year’s theme, we have to look at the varying "shades" of white in the bead world:

• The Solids: The crispness of Chalk White and the velvet-softness of Matte White.

• The Classics: The glow of Ceylon/Pastel White and the depth of White Pearls and Off-Whites.

• The Ethereal: The "fire" within AB (Aurora Borealis) White and the ghostly, "milky" beauty of White Opal.

And let’s not forget the "Clear" family, which acts as the soul of Cloud Dancer. Transparent Crystal, AB Crystal, and Matte Crystal—especially in high-lead precision cuts like Swarovski or Star Bright Crystals—capture light in a way that no pigment ever could.

This year isn't about a lack of color; it’s about the diversity of white. Are you willing to take on the challenge?

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Features of: 3mm - 4mm Czech Glass Beads

These beads are truly a staple. The 3mm and 4mm sizes are critical for jewelry artists because they are perfect for use as spacers, accents, and blending elements alongside larger beads or in intricate beadweaving designs.

The Value Proposition:

• Fire Polished & Druks: Both are machine-faceted then fire-polished (glazed in a red-hot oven).1 This process gives them their signature brilliant shine and smoother feel than standard machine-cut beads.
  
  

• Quality & Consistency: Czech glass has centuries of history and is known globally for its quality, shape consistency, and durability (Snippets 3.2, 3.5, 3.6).2 This means the 3mm and 4mm beads will work uniformly in bead-weaving patterns.
  
  

• Versatility: The small size is highly sought after for fine work. (Snippets 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 highlight their use in bracelets, earrings, and right-angle weave).

KDz Beadz on The Bead Blog: August Beading Inspiration

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Additional August Updates:

• BQ Bulk Quantity Bead Ordering (currently Miyuki Delica & Tila Bead Mixes). A calendar of dates for preordering.August 19-26
• Facebook Group: Bulk Quantity Miyuki & Czech Glass Beads
• Beading Events: Typically 3-days only and will no be offered on Etsy Shop
• Facebook Group for detailed updates KDz Beads Supply Shop Group

BQ (Bulk Quantity) Miyuki Brand Beads Pre-Orders

 Pre-Order Miyuki Brand Bead Mixes

Why a Pre-Order System?

We've all seen the recent price increases in the bead industry, and it's frustrating to watch essential supplies become unaffordable. We believe everyone deserves access to quality beading materials at fair prices, and that's why we're launching this pre-order system for Miyuki Delica Bead Mixes.

Our goal is to make beading more accessible and affordable for you. Pre-ordering allows us to consolidate orders and purchase in larger quantities, which helps us keep our prices fair and stable. It also reduces shipping costs and environmental impact by cutting down on individual shipments.

By working together, we can resist unfair pricing practices and ensure we all have the materials we need to create the beautiful things we love. We believe in transparency and are committed to being a reliable and trustworthy source for your beading supplies.

NOTE:  Miyuki provided numbers to all of their beads for consistency and transparency; so regardless of where you purchase your tubes a Miyuki number should be visible.  

Miyuki Bead Directory

Pre-ordering is not limited to Miyiki Mixes. If you have your Miyuki number(s) and a good description you can make a Pre-order request. Email pre_orders@thebeadstylist.com

Here's how it works:

1. Dedicated Pre-Order Page: A dedicated page on my blog/newsletter will feature listings for the Miyuki Delica Bead Mixes (100g or 50g). Each listing will include a picture of the mix and a "Pre-Order Now" button.
   
   

2. Secure PayPal Checkout: All pre-orders will be processed securely through PayPal, which accepts all major credit cards. This offers buyer protection, ensuring your peace of mind.
   
   

3. 5-7 Day Processing Time: To maximize efficiency and minimize shipping costs, I'll be batching orders. This means there will be a 5-7 business day processing time. This allows me to consolidate orders and keep costs down, passing the savings on to you. This also allows me to keep my own overhead costs down, so I don't need to pass those costs on to you.
   Expedited Processing for Larger Orders: Orders totaling $200 or more will be processed within 2-3 business days.
   
   

4. Transparency and Research: I've done my research, and I can assure you that my primary wholesale bead suppliers are not currently raising prices to these egregious levels. I'm committed to providing you with beads at the lowest possible price I can while remaining profitable so that I can continue to serve the beading community.
   
   

5. Community Collaboration: I encourage you to connect with your local beading, craft, and jewelry design communities! Consider combining orders with trusted friends and colleagues to potentially save even more on shipping. Just be sure everyone involved is trustworthy to ensure smooth transactions. This is a great way to support each other and combat price gouging together.

6. NOTE: Currently just for the Delica Bead Mixes Listed here, but if you know the Miyuki Manufacture Bead number and are looking for Bulk Quantity please contact pre_orders@thebeadstylist.com

Future Website Integration: These pre-order items will eventually be integrated into my full website, which will offer an even smoother shopping experience. This pre-order system is my immediate response to the current price gouging situation, allowing me to get these beads to you quickly and fairly.

February Roundup: MOoK by The Bead Stylist Beader's Newsletter

It’s all pretty new, but I am impressed by how much I’ve accomplished in February despite having to take time from other beady stuff, a couple of pieces of bead news and articles are really important to get to the beading community.

The monthly RoundUp isn’t an original idea, but a very clever and useful one that small business should use for their blog / newsletter postings.  We’re new and not really out there yet with what we have to offer; and what’s offered doesn’t appeal to everyone so this monthly RoundUp will really come in handy for those just wanting the specific bit of information.

• Newsletter Article Links

• Color Kaos Updates from Pantone

• Off The Beading Path: 2025 Inspiration

• Email / Newsletter SignUp - Finally

KDz Beadz Supplies Shop on Etsy (website coming soon)