The beads are increasingly viewed as a problem, but a Mardi Gras without beads also seems unfathomable. That is why it was a radical step when the Krewe of Freret made the decision last year to ban ...

Discover how to create beautiful handmade jewelry using just wire and beads. This beginner-friendly guide walks you through simple techniques to design elegant pieces at home with minimal tools.

#idea #DIY #Tutorial #LanAnhHandmade #jewelry You can use any wire you have. Large diameter wire will be more difficult to manipulate, but will increase the rigidity of the product. You can use any ...

NEW ORLEANS — It is Carnival season in New Orleans. That means gazillions of green, gold and purple Mardi Gras beads. Once made of glass and cherished by parade spectators who were lucky enough to ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It is Carnival season in New Orleans. That means gazillions of green, gold and purple Mardi Gras beads. The beads are increasingly viewed as a problem, but a Mardi Gras without ...

Alexis Strain, graduate student in biological sciences at Louisiana State University, shows the biodegradable Mardi Gras beads they are developing, Jan. 27, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald ...