3. A hot glue gun holds better than craft glue. De la Cruz puts the glue on the canvas rather than on the beads themselves. “I use a hot glue gun and basically trace the outline, little by little, ...

After Fat Tuesday passes and you're left with bags and bags of beads, doubloons and more, don't despair. The fun isn't over yet. Here are a few ways to recycle that Mardi Gras treasure. 1. Make it ...

Glittering light reflects off translucent glass beads of varying textures and sizes that are carefully threaded onto a neutral canvas, creating a sense of movement. The almost microscopic space ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Mardi Gras season is behind us now, leaving many wondering what to do with all of their beads. We all love to catch beads at parades, but what happens to them after the ...

MOBILE, Alabama -- Mobile artist Spring Waldron's Mardi Gras bead creations have co-starred with Bruce Willis, John Cusack and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. Waldron said a styrofoam skull she adorned with ...