Author: tagua nuts

In Puerto López it grows a tree with countless beneficial properties. Palo Santo, or “Bursera graveolens”, is a native species of the dry forests of South America...

It is inevitable not to wear any accessory when wearing an outfit. Accessories like hats, jewelry, watches or belts can make any outfit look great. So do not make excuses to look good and stylish. Be creative and have fun with your accessories and highlight your style. 

This day I discovered a different face of Montecristi which my daily routine do not allow me to see. Even though I pass every day through this county to go to my university.

To learn more about the characteristics, benefits and uses of this natural material we have made a list of ten truths set forth below:

Before that first trip to the bead shop and bead online, it is important to understand beading tools and materials. As such, beading and jewelry-making has become an extremely popular hobby or home business for many inspired.

Tagua is the seed of the palm Phytelephas macrocarpa, this palm grows in the humid parts of the Ecuadorian jungle. Each mococha has between 15 and 20 tagua seeds. These seeds when exposed to the sun dry and their texture is hard. When it hardens its appearance is of ivory, but it is an ecological ivory.

Introducing tagua beads into the beading community has been a very hard task, very time consuming, it has been such a nice adventure. I’ve got to meet very nice people, customers that have become friends. Such a pleasant experience.

EcuadorianHands.com is proud to present the winner of Mar 2011, Sara Maruri and her beautiful artwork. Votes count ended 33 votes for Sara Maruri, and 29 votes to Indigo Beads (closest contestant).

Hello, on this occasion we would like to introduce you to Sara. She is a friend from Guayaquil, Ecuador, dedicated to making jewelry and jewelry made with beads and beads, which are very beautiful. 

The word bead comes from the Anglo Saxon words bidden (to pray) and bede (prayer.) Prayer beads are known world-wide, and help the user recite prayers and keep track of the sequence and number of the prayers.

Jewelry making is an ideal way to start earning a little extra money from home. You don’t need to spend a lot to get going. Initially your circle of friends will be your customers. Your friends will tell their friends, who will tell their friends, and so  on  and  so  on.

Hello there, WE are starting to receive designs for our tagua beads giveaway. This is a new participant from Greece for our April 2013 contest. Her name is Manola Maria. As soon as we have 5 contestants we will open the contest and give you the link to vote for your favorite.