Ooo... Raku!

We are now carrying raku by Michigan artist, Duane Collins.  Due to the reflective nature of the finish on this type of pottery, the attached picture does not show how beautiful these pieces really are.  Take my word for it, they are amazing!  Come in to take a look for yourself.

Hot New Item—Silk Ribbon

Our silk, which is hand-dyed in the USA, comes in a huge variety of colors and finishes.  How do you use it?  Well…

Stephanie slid on pewter and lampwork beads (by Buckaroo Beads), wrapped it around her wrist and tied it in a knot.

Lori (Shimmery Jewelry) used them as a tie on her basic stringing necklace.

Those are just two ideas.  What will you do with them?

Here is a preview of the Czech Bead Show at Stony Creek Bead on March 24, 2012. 10 am to 4 pm.

Highlights of this show:
• Czech Glass- more than you will see anywhere else.
• Firepolish, including the new 2mm!
• Pewter Beads
• Glass Pearls
• Hand-dyed silk ribbon (made in the USA)
• Stones
• Crystals in new colors and shapes
• Pearls, including large hole pearls

New Crystal Clay Ideas

Crystal Cuff- we covered a brass cuff in the dark purple Crystal Clay then layered on the crystals. We carry several different widths, so you could play with more complicated designs if you wanted to.




Key- Jenn covered her house key in the dark purple, layered in the crystals, and then brushed the entire surface with mica powder.  How fun is that?  She has carried the key around for a while now and it shows no sign of wear & tear.

Look For Us In Bead & Button

Jenn's Fuchsia Necklace is in the "Your Work" section of Bead & Button.  (Page 19 in the April, 2012, issue).  She is honored to share the page with Susan Matych-Hager (Hager Studios) and her partner Kathy Petersen.

If you love Jenn's fuchsias, we are having an earring class on how to make them on Saturday, March 31 at 10:30.  Space is limited, so please sign up ahead of time.

Happy Beading!

Do you ever feel like you are stuck on what colors to put together? Check out this color-inspirational site.

For this color idea, and many more, visit: http://design-seeds.com/

Yeah! Our first shipment of HumbleBeads just arrived.