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Underdog Bead Works

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Underdog Bead Works

Based in the capital of the Cherokee Nation, this contemporary Native American handcrafted beadwork blends tradition with artistry.

Each piece tells a unique story through modern designs and high-quality materials.

06/16/2026

📣 Commission Update

Underdog Bead Works will be closing commissions for the remainder of 2026.

I'm INCREDIBLY grateful to everyone who has supported my work and trusted me with custom pieces. Your support, encouragement, and orders have meant more than words can express!

At this time, I need to focus on completing current commissions and ongoing projects while ensuring each piece receives the attention and craftsmanship it deserves. I’m grateful to have a full book but because of this, I will not be accepting any new custom orders through the end of the year.

I will continue sharing finished work, available pieces at Vintage Market, and updates here on the page. Information regarding commission availability for 2027 will be announced at a later date.

Thank you again for your continued support of Underdog Bead Works. I appreciate each and every one of you. ❤️

05/28/2026

For the teacher and her assistant from the “Mighty Oak” Pre-K class 🌳

The leaf is a hair barrette
The acorn is a badge reel

05/15/2026

❤️‍🔥 Sacred Heart❤️‍🔥

These ✨STUNNERS✨ are taking a trip to the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 🗺️🏝️

⚜️Heart pieces are vintage 1940s carved German glass
⚜️24kt gold beading
⚜️Backed with soft white leather 🤌🏽
⚜️just a dash of Wabi Sabi 😅

04/20/2026

🧗‍♂️Bolo Tie🐢

•fully beaded turtle shell clip
•distressed green braided leather tie
•brass “tail” tips
•soft leather backing

📍now available at Vintage Market

03/21/2026

“La sangre recuerda.”
🥀The Blood Remembers

Another commissioned piece, with the request of: Mexican heritage pride 🇲🇽
-and I’m loving the collaboration of these two cultures 🖤

🌙14k beads, chains & plating
🌹1940’s vintage intaglio glass centerpieces
🌊 Freshwater pearls
🥥White genuine leather backing

03/01/2026

🌾“Okie” 🦬

Made for a fundraiser:
not for sale

*Check comments for event details!

02/25/2026

🐚 “Birth of Venus” 🌊

✨Commissioned Piece: not for sale✨

🌅14k gold plated hardware
🐟Genuine freshwater pearls accent
🌙Genuine moonstone charm
🦀Abalone shell center
🐚 Antique shells from Honolulu (I’m not sure what that kind is called 😅)
🐳Genuine mother of pearl shell edging
🐡Genuine white leather backing

02/16/2026

✨🎭Masquerade🎭✨
Phantom-inspired beadwork for a commissioned piece, created with a little mystery, romance, and late-night stitching magic 🖤🌹

I loved bringing this theatrical beauty to life!

🥀Commissioned piece -not for sale
🗝️Inspired by the drama, elegance, and timeless allure of the stage

👻“Sing once again with me…” 🎶🎹
Stay tuned… you never know what masterpiece might appear next from behind the curtain 😏

02/02/2026

🌟The craziest part of the beading process for me:

🧮 the actual beading part takes a fraction of the time it costs to source, purchase and receive the PERFECT materials for a project. I always have something that will ‘work’, but I scour the internet for the PERFECT pieces. (Doesn’t matter the country). Building my patience 🧘🏽‍♀️

I love making my art, but there’s so much more to it than I originally realized a couple years ago. 🤔

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