Specialty Collections and Releases

The Foundation of a Legacy.

The Voyager Blend is our premier curated collection, designed for the master maker who refuses to compromise on texture or tradition. Housed in our signature Rustic Kraft Box, this kit is a tribute to the mercantile era—an era where tools were built to last and materials were a source of pride.

This isn't just a bead kit; it is a structural toolkit. The Voyager Blend provides the three essential glass shapes required to bring a piece of high-end traditional regalia to life: the detail of the round, the strength of the edge, and the sharp geometry of the fringe.

The Architecture of the North

Every color and shape in this box has been hand-selected to reflect the light and landscapes of the Interior.

• 11/0 Round Seed Beads: The staple for intricate floral work, medicine bags, and precision line-stitch.

• 6/0 Round Seed Beads: The structural powerhouse for bold edging and heavy-duty embellishments.

• 5mm Bugle Accents: The professional’s secret for "ray" patterns, crisp outlines, and the elegant, weighted drape of traditional fringe.

Signature Organization

While the exterior features our heritage kraft branding, the interior is built for modern precision. Your beads are secured in 24 individual clear flip-top containers. This allows you to see the "sparkle" of your palette instantly while keeping your sizes strictly separated—essential for complex designs that mix rounds and bugles.

Sustain Your Heritage. Honor the Craft.

Product Details & Specifications:

• The Mix: A curated assortment of 11/0 Rounds, 6/0 Rounds, and 5mm Bugle Beads.

• Packaging: Signature Northern Trades Rustic Kraft Box with Heritage Lid Label.

• Quantity: Nearly 7 ounces (196g) of premium glass beads across 24 colors.

• Finishes: A blend of Opaque, Transparent, Silver-Lined, and Aurora Borealis (AB) "Sparkle" finishes.

Clarity for the Active Maker.

While our Legacy Boxes celebrate the rustic aesthetic of the mercantile, The Studio Organizer is built for high-visibility and production. Designed for the artist who needs to see every shade of the "sparkle" at a glance, this kit provides a professional, stackable solution for your beading bench.

The 6/0 bead is a cornerstone of Northern craftsmanship. Known for its bold presence and durability, it is the preferred choice for regalia edging, heavy embellishments on smoked hides, and for teaching the next generation of makers the rhythm of the stitch.

Designed for Precision and Portability

This isn't just a bead assortment; it’s a complete organization system. The clear-on-clear design ensures that you spend less time searching for the right "greasy yellow" or "midnight blue" and more time creating.

This Set Includes:

• 24 Curated Colors: A full spectrum of 6/0 glass seed beads, featuring a mix of Opaque, Transparent, Silver-Lined, and Aurora Borealis (AB) finishes.

• Individual Flip-Top Tubes: 24 clear, removable containers with secure snap-caps to prevent spills in your sewing bag or travel kit.

• Stackable Studio Box: A rugged, clear 6x4-inch outer case that keeps your tubes perfectly aligned and easy to store.

The Versatility of the 6/0

Whether you are finishing a set of slippers, bordering a medicine bag, or working on a heavy velvet yoke, the 6/0 bead provides the structural strength and vibrant "pop" required for traditional Alaskan styles. It is the perfect companion to our Voyager Blend or 11/0 Detailer kits.

Sustain Your Heritage. Honor the Craft.

Product Details & Specifications:

• Bead Size: 6/0 Round Seed Beads (Approx. 3.5mm - 4mm).

• Weight: Nearly 7 ounces (Approx. 196g) of high-quality glass beads.

• Organization: 24 individual 1-inch tubes within a locking master case.

• Finishes: Traditional Northern Palette (Earth tones, sky blues, and iridescent highlights).

In the heart of the Alaskan winter, when the sun disappears, the sky becomes our greatest canvas. The Aurora Glow Collection is a specialty bundle designed for the artist who wants to bring that celestial movement into their beadwork.

This isn't just a color palette; it’s a toolkit of light. We have curated our rarest Luminous beads—which actually hold a charge and glow in the dark—alongside our signature Matte Frost and High-Vis Silver-Lined finishes. Whether you are beading a winter sky medallion, the glow of an owl’s eye, or adding "hidden" highlights to a floral petal, these beads provide a dimension that flat colors can’t reach.

The Collector’s Palette Includes:

• #57 Aurora Lime (11-1120): The exact neon green of a mid-winter dance. Finish: Luminous Bright Lime.

• #52 Northern Lights Glow (11-0354): Shifting turquoise that mimics the curtain movement of the sky. Finish: ICL/R.

• #58 Blue Bird Glow (11-4300): A deep, electric sky-blue that holds its own in the dark. Finish: Luminous Blue Bird.

• #46 Arctic Moonlight (11-0131FR): A frosted matte crystal that looks like fresh-fallen hoarfrost. Finish: Matte/Frost.

• #98 Neon Fireweed (11-1340): The spark of summer magenta that cuts through the blue of a Northern night. Finish: SL (D).

In the North, the most powerful colors are often the quietest. The Tundra Earth Collection is a curated tribute to the textures that sustain us—the deep chocolate of a smoked moose hide, the silvery-grey of weathered river bark, and the warm, sandy tan of a caribou on the move.

Designed for the professional artist who values realism and tradition, this 5-color palette provides the essential "medicine colors" needed for lifelike animal portraits, intricate floral stems, and traditional Athabascan-style regalia.

Why it belongs on your workbench:

• Smoked Moose & Smoked Walnut: Rich, opaque foundations that provide the depth of aged wood and traditional hides.

• Tanned Hide & Caribou Brown: The "bridge" colors—essential for realistic transitions in skin tones and fur.

• Smoked Bark: A subtle metallic finish that mimics the frost-kissed willow branches of the Chena River.

What’s Inside:

• 5 individual 10g bags (50g total) of Miyuki 11/0 seed beads.

5-Color Palette | 10g Pocket Palette

"The sweetness of the tundra, captured in glass." 🍓🌿

There is a specific joy that comes with late August in the North—the stained fingers, the heavy buckets, and the vibrant reds and pinks hidden beneath the leaves. Our Wildberry Patch Collection brings that fleeting summer harvest to your bead tray year-round.

Curated for the floral artist and the traditional maker, this 5-color palette features a gradient of juicy reds, sun-ripened oranges, and the soft pinks of a wild rose. Whether you are beading a realistic salmonberry or adding a pop of life to a medallion, these colors are designed to work in perfect harmony.

The Wildberry Palette Includes:

• #23 Fireweed Pink (11-4210): That unmistakable, electric magenta that lines our highways and hearts.

• #10 Salmonberry Red (11-0407): A deep, solid opaque red—the foundation of any Alaskan berry pattern.

• #16 Wild Raspberry (11-2022): A sparkling Silver-Lined pink that catches the light like dew on a berry.

• #91 Cloudberry Orange (11-2007): A warm, Silver-Lined amber representing the "Alaskan Gold" found in the muskeg.

• #21 Ripened Red Currant (11-0426): A rich, translucent luster that adds depth and "juice" to your designs.

"The days are getting longer, but the work is just beginning." 🏔️✨

February in the Interior is the season of the "Deep Bead." It’s the time when we hunker down, put the kettle on, and let the needle fly. Whether you are prepping for a spring graduation, finishing a winter regalia project, or simply need to replenish your cabinet with the colors of the North, the Cabin Fever Collection is your ultimate winter companion.

Curated and hand-packed in the heart of Chena, Alaska, this master palette is designed to eliminate the "supply-run stress." We’ve done the color-matching for you, selecting 18 essential Miyuki 11/0 shades that capture the gradient of the Alaskan landscape.

Why the Cabin Fever Kit?

• Professional Volume: No sample sizes here. You get 18 full 25g bags—nearly half a kilo of premium glass. This is enough inventory to tackle medallions, large-scale floral work, and multiple earring sets.

• The "Legacy" Palette: We’ve balanced this set with our most requested Duracoat Galvanized finishes (for tarnish-resistant shine) and rich Opaques that define traditional patterns.

• Authentic Presentation: Every kit is a piece of the Interior. Your beads arrive nestled in midnight-black tissue with a sprig of wild-foraged Alaskan sage and a curl of birch bark, bringing the scent and spirit of the tundra to your workbench.