Bead Weaving by Mainy
Last updated: 2/10/10
Crystal Dahlia Beading Kits Available!
Special Pricing for Bead & Button Magazine Subscribers!
Melanie designs and weaves exquisite beaded jewelry. All of her designs are original and hand-woven using only the highest of quality beading supplies.
Available kits are listed below
Coming Soon - The Wedding Dahlia: Lustrous Tabac Swarovski Crystal surrounded by creamy Magnolia beads.






This kit contains everything needed to complete your Crystal Dahlia along with a complimentary copy of the December issue of Bead and Button magazine containing complete instructions and diagrams.
Prices vary for the kits based on the Swarovski Crystal. Some of the Crystals are very rare and expensive.
Subscribers to Bead and Button magazine receive a special discount! The kit will include all of the supplies -- minus the magazine and additional instructions. | The button below is for the kit containing all of the supplies, December issue of Bead and Button, and diagrams. |
Designer Glass Scarf Beading Kit Extremely versatile fashion accessory. Available as a finished piece or an introductory beading kit. Please contact Melanie if you would like to order the finished piece. | |
Collarette Dahlia Brooch French Beading Kits for this design will be available in January! | |
Get a group of your friends together for a Bead Party! Choose a project you'd like to learn and make a group class. The more students, the cheaper it is per person. Kits available or choose your own beads.
Classes can be tailored 2-4 hours. Detailed designs are best taught in separate segments for learning techniques, since most detailed designs cannot be learned and completed in a 4-hour class segment.
It is possible to complete the Netted Scarf or the Collarette Dahlia in 4 hours.
Contact Melanie Colburn to plan your custom-designed class!
Forest Floor | Moonlit Path |

"Sonata"
The above photo is of one of Melanie's many original designs. Truly an exquisite piece of bead work!! Pictures do it no justice at all!
Melanie's Email: mainydawn@msn.com
Phone: (503) 490-6922