Frequently Asked Questions
Ordering and Shipping
How do I purchase your patterns?
My patterns are sold as downloadable PDF files. Please visit this page for detailed information on how to purchase and download my patterns.
What are your shipping fees?
I am pleased to offer complementary shipping for my kits via USPS First Class Mail for both domestic and international orders. I will ship by a faster shipping method by request if you need your order sooner, however, the difference in the shipping charge will be paid by the customer.
I just ordered a kit. When will it arrive?
Kits will ship within 1-3 business days of the purchase, and will usually arrive within 3-7 days for domestic orders. International order arrival times vary by the destination.
Pattern Information
Can you explain the pattern difficulty levels?
I offer patterns at the following four difficulty levels:
- Beginner patterns are appropriate for everyone. No previous beading experience is required.
- Advanced Beginner patterns are appropriate for students with some beading experience. Students should be familiar with reading and following general beading diagrams.
- Intermediate patterns require a basic understanding of core beading techniques such as peyote, netting, and right-angle-weave. Multiple techniques, and small, size 15° seed beads may be used in these patterns.
- Advanced patterns assume proficiency in the core beading techniques. Advanced patterns usually incorporate multiple techniques into the design, often use complex three-dimensional structures, and may require weaving small or shaped seed beads in tight spaces.
Do you have any patterns available for free?
Yes! My free patterns are available on my patterns page.
Help! My computer crashed and I lost the PDF file! Can I get another copy?
Not a problem! Just contact me with your name and e-mail address, and I'll issue you another download link.
Can you send me a printed copy of a pattern?
Yes, for an additional $5 fee per pattern. Contact me and I will send you a custom invoice for the printed pattern.
I already bought your pattern, but now I want a kit! Can I buy a kit without the pattern?
Sure, please contact me and I will send you an invoice for the kit materials without the pattern.
Help! I'm stuck!
I'm always happy to answer any questions over e-mail! Please don't hesitate to contact me.
Bead and Jewelry Information
Where can I find this particular bead so that I can make your design?
Visit the Materials Resources list at the bottom of the pattern page for a list of online vendors who carry the beads required in my designs.
I made a few pieces of jewelry using one of your patterns. Can I sell this finished jewelry?
I do permit my students to sell jewelry based off of my patterns, but with some limitations. Please visit the copyright page for more information.
Do you sell finished jewelry?
Yes! Please visit my Etsy shop to see all my jewelry available for sale.