This blog post contains product samples as well as purchased items.
There are some new True Beadz on the website and I have a few to show today. Also, I bought a couple more beads from the recent MTO (made to order) option and I’ve really been enjoying them. New to the website is the Neverland silver bead, which looks wonderful on a bangle. I really like this size, as it’s not too small as to get lost, but it’s also not too big as to be overwhelming. It’s interesting how one’s tastes change over the years. I’ve been doing this blog for over 5 years now, and used to wear a full bracelet all the time. Now, I prefer to wear just one bangle, usually with 3-5 beads on it. I’d be interested to hear if other people’s bracelet design habits have changed over the years.
Here’s the Neverland bead in a simple, understated look.
Another new silver bead around the same size is called Little Brother. I love the steampunk design! It’s reminiscent of the Smiley bead from Perlen (the teeth are so funny on that one). In the picture below, Little Brother is on the top, then Smiley is in the middle with 20,000 Leagues LE being on the bottom.
With the Neverland and Little Brother beads being similar in size, I thought I’d try them in a bangle together. In the middle is another new silver bead called Triskelion.
Here are the three new silver beads alongside the MTO Mythology Pendant.
There was another MTO and that was Morning Dew. How lovely it is with a pearl!
The Morning Dew with purple glass (Amethyst colour) is stunning.
I’ve got to say that these MTO options are so tantalizing. If I was loaded I’d be ordering them in every colour. Here are the Lilac beads with Silver Flakes that I bought. So pretty!
Lastly, I have some pictures using the beads Julia sent that are made of dichroic glass. I just wanted to showcase the beauty of these beads. Goodness knows we need some beauty and good news in our lives these days. I’d rather think about pretty things than think about the kid who was going around flossing other kids’ teeth on the kinder playground today. LOL!!!!!!
So, do let me know if you got some beads in the recent MTO offering or if you like the look of these new silver beads. Personally, I really like the size and shape of the Neverland and Little Brother beads. I could also picture them in multiples on a leather bracelet. Hope everyone is doing well these days!
marthnickbeads 
Julia has the flair to make beautiful glass beads, and I really like the dicroic glass bangle, also the glass beads with flowers. I, too, enjoyed big glass beads on a full bracelet for many years, and still have them, had also made a full bracelet with the smallest “small and beautiful” – they are so tiny, glass beads from Trollbeads, but now I prefer a few clips on a bracelet, a much daintier look, as well I now prefer smaller beads on comfort bracelets, and wear at least two at a time on each wrist, but will go up to four if the mood strikes me. Am happy to receive your news in my email. Thanks for going that extra mile. Still look forward to your posts on face book. All the best. MaLa
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MaLa, I very much agree that Julia makes beautiful glass beads. In my opinion, one can never go wrong with flowers-they are just so happy to look at. Thanks for reading and commenting today, I really appreciate it.
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Hi Martha-
The “flossing” story has to be a first. . . just when you think you have seen it all. Is it dental week? LOL
The dichroic glass beads are just stunning- I love the varied colors; the beads can be used with so many other colored beads and still be used throughout the seasons.
I have only been collecting for about two to three years now, and yes, my tastes have changed as well.
1. Symmetry- Yes please!
2. Cohesiveness on color- My happy place!
3. Full bracelet- Hit or miss .
4. Bangles- Always a go to with 2-4 beads max. Too many and the bangle gets uncomfortable. Is it just me or does that happen to others?
Enjoy your day with the kiddos! Thanks for sharing your funny “floss” story.
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Ha ha, I’m still laughing about the flossing story myself. What NOT to do during a pandemic!
I also like cohesiveness with colour and that is what attracted me to True Beadz in the first place! I still remember seeing the colours groups of beads with different textures and I was totally smitten. Have a good evening!
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You are absolutely right, the MTO function is very attractive, but how to choose one of such a large selection when you want everything and more ?! The Little Brother is my favorite, at one time I really regretted not being able to buy 20,000 leagues Le. I wear the bracelets from the very beginning not completely filled, just a fully filled bracelet for the wrist is too heavy, and you are afraid to break the glass all the time.
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Hi Elena! The Little Brother is so adorable and as you say, a good one to get if you never got the 20,000 Leagues LE. There is just no way to choose everything one wants from the MTO! I need to plan my next purchase-I’ve gone with Marmor blossoms and Lilac silver flakes. What to get next? 🤔🙂
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Hi Martha! Great bead selection and lovely photos! The dichoric beads are stunning. In my most recent order I got a dichoric CZ and a flower bead and dangle set with a dichoric base. It’s always so hard to choose, especially with the MTO option, since I end up wanting everything! I really need to take a closer look at the new silvers. I tend to get distracted by the glass, but Alexey’s designs are so beautiful. Like you, over the time I’ve been collecting, I’ve gone from wearing full bracelets to mostly bangles. Easy to throw together a combo to match what you’re wearing and more comfortable.
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Argh, stupid tablet and stupid auto-fill. Though I kind of like Kimber.
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Kim (also love Kimber, btw), you articulated exactly how I feel about True Beadz. I also get distracted by the glass, but the silvers are outstanding on their own. I can’t express how much I adore the Neverland bead. It’s absolutely perfect for a bangle. I’m a bit surprised you are now wearing bangles, as I’ve admired your full bracelets over the years. Hope you’re well these days!
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Martha. Love the stoppers on your bangle. Are they available to purchase.
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Hi! Sadly, no. These are old ones I bought from GirleGo. I wish they were still around as they are my favourites and I would buy more of them!
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