Hello again! I apologize for the delay since my last blog, but I was preparing a NEW CLASS in the store! And, this one, I think, is going to be worth the wait.
I've had some people (mostly kids) in the store that found a rock lying on the ground, and would like to wear it as a pendant. Well, now we have a class for that! In about an hour's time, students will learn how to "cage" a rough stone with wire and embellish. Y'all are welcome to use polished or unpolished rocks. The class includes the wire needed and use of the classroom tools.
The pendant on the left is Crystal Quartz "caged" with sterling wire (I usually use the Non-Tarnish Artisitic Wire, but I had some leftovers...lol!) The pendant on the right is a rough, unpolished piece of Sodalite "caged" with the antique brass colored wire, which I thought was a nice contrast, (also it looks MANLY for those dads out there that are jewelry-phobic, mine included!) Love you, Dad!
I'M SO EXCITED! AND, I JUST CAN'T HIDE IT! - about our Bead Brain Madness Anniversary Celebration. Be sure to come out on August 16 to the Veteran's Hall at 1pm to check it out! After cake, free demonstrations, door prizes and all around BEADY-NESS, we will have the store open from 4-6pm so that you can spend your coupons worth up to 60% OFF!
Shelby's Beading Tip of the Day: When making bracelets, I like to hang a charm right next to the loop/ring end of the clasp (for example, not the lobster claw side, and not the T side of the toggle). Not only does this look cute, but it also makes clasping the bracelet by yourself easier but providing something to grap and hold onto with your fingers while your clasping.
Thanks - Shelby
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