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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.

🚨🚦AVAILABLE 🌃 🪶I get super sentimental when I think about Tulsa, Oklahoma. Anyone else? I have made so many memories in ...
09/21/2026

🚨🚦AVAILABLE 🌃 🪶

I get super sentimental when I think about Tulsa, Oklahoma. Anyone else? I have made so many memories in that city… if you’re from any of the surrounding small towns, you know. 😜

Here’s some cool info if you love T-town like I do: The Tulsa flag is full of deep meaning and local history because every part of it tells a piece of Tulsa’s story.

💙 Blue - represents the Arkansas River, which runs through the heart of Tulsa and has shaped the city for generations.

🟨 Gold- represents the “black gold” *OIL* whose discovery in 1901 transformed Tulsa and brought tremendous growth and prosperity.

🛡️ The shield- pays homage to Oklahoma’s state flag and Tulsa’s Native American history, including the tribes who were forcibly relocated to Indian Territory.

🔴 Red- remembers the lives lost during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the destruction of Greenwood, known as Black Wall Street.

⭐ The star- represents Tulsa’s future. Its Art Deco-inspired shape is also a nod to one of the city’s most recognizable architectural styles.

🤍 The beige- represents the warmth and sense of community found in Tulsa.

I love that the flag doesn’t just represent what Tulsa is, it carries where it came from, what it survived, and where it’s going.
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✨Available✨ $200
•Sapphire & Mother of Pearl edge
•24k gold plated beads/hardware/bar charms
•Backed with soft genuine leather
•Fingernail posts (always non-tarnish)
•Hand carved White Opal (no flash) star gemstone

🚨Attention: if I don’t know you personally you MUST HAVE A REFERENCE TO CLAIM: message me with how you found this page or I will not respond. Sorry! Scammers are bad lately.
Cashapp: $tkhughes15
Venmo:

AVAILABLE I get super sentimental when I think about Tulsa, Oklahoma. Anyone else? I have made so many memories in that ...
09/21/2026

AVAILABLE

I get super sentimental when I think about Tulsa, Oklahoma. Anyone else? I have made so many memories in that city… if you’re from any of the surrounding small towns, you know. 😜

Here’s some cool info if you love T-town like I do: The Tulsa flag is full of deep meaning and local history because every part of it tells a piece of Tulsa’s story.

💙 Blue - represents the Arkansas River, which runs through the heart of Tulsa and has shaped the city for generations.

🟨 Gold- represents the “black gold” *OIL* whose discovery in 1901 transformed Tulsa and brought tremendous growth and prosperity.

🛡️ The shield- pays homage to Oklahoma’s state flag and Tulsa’s Native American history, including the tribes who were forcibly relocated to Indian Territory.

🔴 Red- remembers the lives lost during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the destruction of Greenwood, known as Black Wall Street.

⭐ The star- represents Tulsa’s future. Its Art Deco-inspired shape is also a nod to one of the city’s most recognizable architectural styles.

🤍 The beige- represents the warmth and sense of community found in Tulsa.

I love that the flag doesn’t just represent what Tulsa is, it carries where it came from, what it survived, and where it’s going.
————————————————————————

✨Available✨ $200
•Sapphire & Mother of Pearl edge
•24k gold plated beads/hardware/bar charms
•Backed with soft genuine leather
•Fingernail posts (always non-tarnish)
•Hand carved White Opal (no flash) star gemstone

🚨Attention: if I don’t know you personally you MUST HAVE A REFERENCE TO CLAIM: message me with how you found this page or I will not respond. Sorry! Scammers are bad lately.
Cashapp: $tkhughes15
Venmo:

🌾Sky Dancer 🪶These were a very special commission for me to make. 💛Not only are they for one of my favorite people- the ...
09/15/2026

🌾Sky Dancer 🪶

These were a very special commission for me to make. 💛
Not only are they for one of my favorite people- the most kind, gentle individual- the ask was also inspired by my favorite bird.

If you didn’t know, Scissor-tailed Flycatchers are Oklahoma’s state bird. They can gather in HUGE groups before migrating. Oklahoma has documented fall roosts of more than 1,000 scissortails. They return to the same roost sites for years, with some sites being used for more than 20 years.

But they always go Home. 🥹🏡

🖤Center stone: Dendrite Opal
🤍Black beads: Black Tourmaline
🖤Backed: Bleached Buckskin
🤍Gold plated hooks

*I’m gonna put some of my favorite reference photos in the comments because look at these incredible creatures, man!

🌊 Sandcastle 🐚(NFS- commissioned piece)I incorporated genuine aquamarine around the edge and finally got to use my brand...
08/28/2026

🌊 Sandcastle 🐚

(NFS- commissioned piece)

I incorporated genuine aquamarine around the edge and finally got to use my branding iron 🤗

🦪Abalone Center
🐡Backed with bleached leather

08/01/2026

We are so proud of our retail location!! Well deserved!! 🎉🥳🍾

📚 Once upon a time… 🏰✨SOLD ✨ Purse Charm3-D embellishment 24k lined gold beads$75
07/27/2026

📚 Once upon a time… 🏰

✨SOLD ✨

Purse Charm
3-D embellishment
24k lined gold beads

$75

🌸 STRENGTH BLOSSOMS IN PINK 🌸Did you know that the bold, vibrant pink hibiscus has become a powerful symbol within the b...
07/26/2026

🌸 STRENGTH BLOSSOMS IN PINK 🌸

Did you know that the bold, vibrant pink hibiscus has become a powerful symbol within the breast cancer community? While the pink ribbon is the universal symbol of hope, this beautiful tropical flower brings its own deeply meaningful message to the journey of survival and strength. When I thought about this one, I wanted it to be so much more than a pink ribbon…because she is so much more. She loves the beach, for example…

🌱 Natural Resilience:
The hibiscus can look fragile in winter, but it returns each spring with bold, breathtaking blooms. This cycle perfectly mirrors the incredible resilience, strength, and renewal of survivors.

🌺 Celebrating Bold Femininity
With its large, eye-catching petals, the hibiscus serves as an organic, lively alternative to traditional symbols—celebrating womanhood, vitality, and life after a diagnosis.

💪 A Beautiful Symbol of Survival
Specialty wellness organizations, like the Pink Hibiscus Breast Health Centre, explicitly adapt the flower as their namesake emblem to drive community screening and post-op care awareness.

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🐚Hand-carved pink MOP centers
🪸Rose gold plated hardware
🪼4 genuine freshwater pearls: for each of her children
🐡Hand-carved coral “shell” charm
🦭Shell from Honolulu (I hand twisted it with rose gold wire)
🏝️Backed with white-bleached buckskin

These are cool because they have a 3-D staminal column (the stem in the middle). They took me WAY longer than I wanted but I’m particular about my materials and if I have to wait on shipping times for the perfect thing: I will. Unfortunately, sometimes I’ll wait- it’ll get here, and the thing doesn’t actually work for what I need. Start over. 😅

Thank you to my wonderful customers, friends, supporters who are so patient with me. 💖

Magic Carpet Vibe🧞‍♂️🪔✨🏰🌙
06/19/2026

Magic Carpet Vibe

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06/18/2026

Coming to Vintage Market 📍

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. ❤️

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