About Us
Welcome to Beads Gone Wild
Beading should feel joyful — not confusing or overwhelming.
At Beads Gone Wild, every kit is designed to help you learn, create, and succeed… one project at a time.
Whether you’re just beginning or building on years of experience, you’ll find a path here that feels clear, supportive, and just right for where you are.
Who We Are
Beads Gone Wild is a 35-year legacy brand founded by designer, educator, and visionary creator Glenda Paunonen in West Palm Beach, Florida.
What began as a small bead shop in 1990 grew into a nationally recognized source for beadweaving kits known for three signature qualities:
- Original designs — built with elegance and artistry
- Intentional color palettes — chosen with purpose
- Signature instructions — clear steps, plus the why behind them
Each kit includes hand-picked beads, needle, thread, and step-by-step directions, so you can sit down and begin — with confidence.
Our Design Philosophy
We believe everyone is creative — and that creativity grows through understanding.
Our kits are designed not just to help you finish a project, but to help you understand what you’re doing as you go. With every stitch, your skills deepen, your confidence builds, and what once felt complicated begins to feel natural.
Because learning beading shouldn’t feel overwhelming.
It should feel:
clear… steady… and achievable
Skill Levels That Support You
Our skill levels are thoughtfully structured to give you a smooth and enjoyable experience — based on how much guidance you’ll receive and how much background knowledge is expected.
If you're unsure which level to choose, the easier level often provides the best experience. And if you’d like help, just reach out — we’re always glad to guide you toward the right project.
The Bead Easy System
We are also the home of Bead Easy — a unique beader’s workspace invented by Glenda, designed to keep beads separate, easy to pick up, and beautifully contained for travel or home use.
It’s not just a tray — it’s a complete system for comfort, organization, and creative flow.
It’s not just a tray — it’s a complete system for comfort, organization, and creative flow.
A Note From Glenda
After decades of teaching, designing, and working with beaders at every level, one thing has always remained true:
people don’t just want beautiful projects — they want to feel successful while making them
That’s what Beads Gone Wild is built around.
A way to learn that feels encouraging.
A way to create that feels manageable.
And a path forward that builds naturally, one step at a time.
Contact Us
Beads Gone Wild LLC
PO Box 17636
West Palm Beach, FL 33416
Email: Info@beadsgonewild.com
If you need help choosing a kit, understanding a technique, or finding the project that fits your skill level, we’re here to help. The best way to contact Glenda is through our Contact Form — it ensures your message doesn’t get lost and allows her to reply with the attention it deserves. She’s always glad to help.
One kit, one success at a time.