Krafty Max Original Creations
Ballerina Girl Handmade Beadwoven Bracelet
Simple peyote stitching was used but over 1 hour went into the design alone and over 10 hours into the making of it! This stitch is very flexible and subtle, when you wear it you will forget it is even … Read More
Blue Moon with Swarovski Crystal and Hematite Necklace Set
For this necklace set I made a beadwoven center that was just trial! I love the Blue Moon shaped/colored beads and simply ‘played’ with them to make this center!! I think it turned out amazing!! Adding in more Swarovski Crystals … Read More
Baroness Mwynen – Brown and Ivory Wild Rose Wearable Artwork Necklace and Earrings Set
This beautiful Brown and Ivory Agate slice started out simple, but adding some soft ‘lacy’ fringe and then the Ivory roses just seemed to work! I love the way this turned out and to me YOU will be a Baroness … Read More
Ms. Rosaleen – A Beautiful Engraved Shell with a Hand Beadwoven Frame
To see a video of how this was made – http://youtu.be/lO24d_z_KwE This necklace took over 54 hours to complete. I used Peyote and Herringbone stitch to complete it. The centers are all made without the use of GLUE or BACKING. … Read More
The Green Lady of Envy – Handmade Beadwoven Agate Slice Necklace
This necklace is all about GREEN. Everything on it is a shade of Green…no wonder I named her the Green Lady of Envy….and who wouldn’t ENVY you when you wear it! This necklace will make a STATEMENT no matter the … Read More
Black Banded Agate Handmade Beadwoven Necklace
To watch the ‘making of’ video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFPMQQSVJ6Q This wonderful Black Banded Agate stone is small, but it makes a beautiful statement!! Yes, it is reversable, so you’ll get 2 looks for the price of one!! This necklace took over … Read More
Into the Fish Bowl Beadwoven Wearable Art Necklace Set with Center from Wildlife Plastics
I just fell in love with these little fishes that were created by Wildlife Plastics and because it is acrylic it is VERY lightweight! I matched them with rainbow colors and some silver plated TINY beads (15 per inch)! I … Read More
Krafty Max Original Creations
Lapis Blue Dyed Magnesite Handmade Beadwoven Framed Necklace
To see a video of how this was made – http://youtu.be/TyHRB528Efw This necklace took over 47 hours to complete. I used Peyote and Herringbone stitch to complete it. The center is made without the use of GLUE or BACKING. The … Read More
Lime Green and Deep Red Match Up Necklace Set a Krafty Max Original
Necklace measures at 21 – 23 inches in length and can be lengthened if needed. Earring measure at 1.5 inches in length and can be changed to post or clip-on’s if needed. This is a one of a kind Krafty … Read More
Prima Blog Team Multi Strand Elegance Necklace
I have the privilege of being a part of the new Prima Beads Blog Team. This means that once per month we (the team members) will be sent a selection of items for us to use and create with. This … Read More
Carnelian In All Shapes and Sizes Necklace Set
Necklace measures at 26 inches and can be lengthened if needed. Earrings measure at 1.5 and can be changed to post or clip-on’s if needed. This is a one of a kind Krafty Max Original creation, so add it to … Read More
Buttons Buttons You Never Have Enough Buttons!
To see a video of how this was made – https://youtu.be/oIqcikAdFJ0 Starting out as a ‘little metal tin’ this beautiful wrap had moved this tin into art! Off loom beadweaving (peyote stitch) was used to create the design and then … Read More
PINK! PINK! PINK! Handmade Necklace Set
This necklace set has Swarovski Crystals, Pink Agate, Pink Quartz and even some beautiful Czech Glass!! Talk about PINK!! I did throw in some Silver Plated spacers, but that was just for fun!! This necklace can be worn with the … Read More
No Husband Needed Klasp Helper! Green and White Gemstones
Here is a video to show you how to use your Krafty Max No Husband Needed Klasp Helper – https://youtu.be/7qmqBIJH9e0 No Husband Needed? That is right! It doesn’t actually mean that you don’t need a husband, just that you don’t … Read More
Welcome, I am Krafty Max and I create Krafty Max Originals!
And, life is good! Creating fully beaded, one-of-a-kind creations for others to wear and enjoy makes waking up every day wonderful! Many call me a traditional beader because I mostly do off-loom beadweaving and fully beaded creations. I call myself inspired! Inspired to create something that I would be proud to wear or sell!
Working with beads that are often small (11-15 beads per inch) makes most people ‘squint’ and talk about not having patience. For me, it is working with those beads that calms me and completes my day!
Some of my larger art creations take more than 170 hours to complete, yet whether it is designing the patterns or doing the bead work, I am the lucky one that gets to do what I love. Day after day!
Please visit often; enjoy my mistakes, triumphant creations and just watch as I bring a piece of art to life.
ENJOY!!
Krafty Max Original Creations on SALE!
Gator Cab Beadwoven Necklace
You can watch this grow… row by row… by watching this video – http://youtu.be/bq6gFx6Y_4E This necklace took over 30 hours to complete. I used peyote, square stitch and herringbone stitch to complete it. The stone is FREE inside the frame, … Read More
Ribbon of Love Krafty Max Originals Handmade Beadwoven Bracelet
To see how this was made you can view a slideshow that shows the rows as they develop – http://youtu.be/O0J5EYYHvb0 This bracelet was designed to look like a ribbon laying on the bracelet in the shape of a heart. It … Read More
MOM – a Beadwoven Bracelet – A Krafty Max Originals Design
To see how this was made you can view a slideshow that shows the rows as they develop – http://youtu.be/GRx2FSxzZjo This bracelet was designed for the love of ALL Mom’s. I thought the color combination and the Sunflower were just … Read More
Green and White Beadwoven Bracelet – Creations Color Challenge
To see how this was made you can view a slideshow that shows the rows as they develop – http://youtu.be/bMtCEQvdVyA Thanks to Ms. Gail (http://www.artfire.com/users/CrossStitchCards) AND Ms. Elfie (http://www.etsy.com/shop/paintingfromtheheart) We have come up with a weekly color challenge – Creations … Read More
7th Bead Soup Blog Party Handmade Blue Clay Necklace Set
This is a creation from Lori Anderson’s 7th Bead Soup Blog Party. I was sent a Bead Soup package from Secret Song Designs (http://secretsongdesigns.blogspot.com/) If you would like to see more about this set, please see this blog post – … Read More
Carnelian In All Shapes and Sizes Necklace Set
Necklace measures at 26 inches and can be lengthened if needed. Earrings measure at 1.5 and can be changed to post or clip-on’s if needed. This is a one of a kind Krafty Max Original creation, so add it to … Read More
Green Ceramic and Beautiful Copper Necklace Set
Necklace measures at 28 inches and can be lengthened if needed. Earrings measure at 2.5 and can be changed to post or clip-on’s if needed. This is a one of a kind Krafty Max Original creation, so add it to … Read More
Golden Shadows of Burnt Amber Beadwoven Necklace
Finding these Agatized Fossil Coral beads at a show about 6 months ago has caused me much grief. These stones sat on the top of my desk (where I could look at them) just waiting for their design to be … Read More
