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Byzantine Bracelet Kit
$22.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Learn the basics of byzantine chain maille to make a bracelet. Chain maille is a technique of taking individual open jump rings and putting them together to form a mesh or chain. Proper tool handling and opening and closing of rings is emphasized. The rings are anodized aluminum and the clasp is a plated snap clasp.
CRAW Dangle Earrings Kit
$32.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Make a Cubed Right Angle Weave beaded bead. Add an Italian twisted glass dangle, some bead aligners and spacers to make a lovely dangly earring.
CRAW Horseshow Dangle with Pearl Kit
$42.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Using varied sizes of Toho seed beads, make a horseshoe shape using cubed right angle weave and decreasing bead sizes to create the curve. Insert freshwater pearl dangles in the negative space and another on the bottom, and you have created an unusual lightweight earring with high impact.
Four Arches Earrings Kit
$28.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Use a combination of right angle weave, brick stitch, and picots to make these lovely earrings that have 4 arches in a circle. It’s a great intro to seed bead weaving and fun for the more experienced. Large rounds are Swarovski pearls.
RAW Frame Bracelet
$48.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Create a base using right-angle weave Toho seed beads and bugle beads. Embellish each frame in multiple ways using Czech druks, Chinese crystals, fire polish beads, and/or seed beads to create a fun beaded bracelet
Basic Bracelet Kits
$10.00 – $42.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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There are 4 unique color and theme variations. These kits include 1′ of flexible wire, 2 sterling silver crimp beads, 20 2mm sterling silver spacer beads, and a sterling silver clasp.
The kits do not include crimping pliers or flush cutters. Crimping pliers are a must to finish these projects securely.
If you purchase at least one bracelet kit and the crimping pliers, we will throw in instructions, a $20 value.
Kumihimo Essentials
$4.50 – $46.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These supplies are essential for doing kumihimo. A great gift set for any beader, especially one looking for a new skill. This collected gift set ($36) is perfect for holidays or birthdays or any days! Save 15% on bundled essentials than when you purchase supplies separately. Check out the add-ons below for even more options and check out our collection of Karen DeSousa books for great directions and diagrams.
This set comes with:
Package of magatamas (Lavender Garden)
Package of seed beads in size 8/0 (954F)
For further information, check out the links to the individual products. Colors and packaging may vary from the photo. For more seed bead colors, call us at 319-338-1566.
Netted Earrings Kit
$26.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Netting stitch is fast, fun, and beautiful. Weave Toho 15/0 seed beads and 2mm matte hematite into these quick earrings. The ear wires are grey niobium, great for people with metal sensitivities.
Raised Triangle Earring Kit
$34.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This beading kit guides you through using peyote stitch combined with herringbone corners to make a geometric structural pair of earrings. You decide if you want the ear wire on the corner or in the middle of a side–or one of each! A great project for building your peyote stitch skills.
S-Hook Earring Kit
$46.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Whip stitch beads around an armature. Add a few brick stitch rows. Secure a dangle. Attach an ear wire. Viola! You have a unique pair of earrings. This beading kit includes all the materials you need to make these earrings and clear written instructions.
Pearl & Peyote Earrings Kit
$32.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This is a great intermediate peyote project. Adding the dangle, making the ring, then some embellishment around the outside of the ring are great for building your beading skills. And you have a nice pair of earrings when you are all done. This kit contains fresh water pearls, Toho round seed beads, needle, thread, and niobium ear wires.
Clover Earrings Kit
$24.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This is a great project to expand your herringbone stitch skills. The kit includes bronze Toho round seed beads, cream Swarovski pearls in 2 sizes, and gold filled ear wires. You will make a band that will fit around the pearl, then create one clover leaf and connect it, then the second. The last step is to add your pearls and ear wires.
Wide & Textured 1920’s Weave Bracelet Kit
$24.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This netting stitch is synched up in certain places to create wonderful texture. The kit includes all materials and instructions needed. The beads are Toho rounds and the clasp is an antiqued brass swivel lobster.
Take Flight Bracelet Kit
$58.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This bracelet by Starman’s Trendsetter Olga Haserodt is built by making 2 sections of beading in mirror images using GemDuos and Toho round beads. Then sew them together with 2-hole cabochons and Toho Demis. The kit comes with a base metal swivel lobster clasp. The kit includes all the materials needed to complete this project and a supplemental tips & tricks sheet for success using the free pattern.
Superduo Leaf Earrings Kit
$32.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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The thread path on these earrings is challenging. We don’t often do a project using a two needle technique. Repetition makes it easier and the end result is lovely. The colors on these beads are a winning combo of dark chocolate and strawberries. The ear wires are rose gold filled. Fun and elegant.
Bead Challenge Kit 2023
$25.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Help us celebrate our 12th annual bead challenge. This is a wonderful way to highlight our talented customers… like you!
The bead challenge starts on Friday, Sept. 8, at 10am and ends on Friday, Oct. 13 at 6pm. Make anything you want from the kit-jewelry, sculpture, collage work, quilts, embroidery, a knitting project–anything. You must use at least one of each of the elements in the kit to qualify for the challenge. You may add as many or as much of other materials as you desire. Those turning in qualifying finished work will be included in a one-week exhibit starting October 20 with their name and name of their work prominently displayed as well as being featured on the Bead Challenge page on our web site. Qualifying artists will have their name in the hopper that will be pulled randomly to win gift certificates and other goodies. Please call the store at 319-338-1566 if you have questions about any of this information.
Below is a listing of items included in the kit:
Must be Turned in by Friday, Oct. 13 at 6pm.
Opening Reception There will be an opening reception on Friday, October 20, 5-7pm.
Bead Challenge Exhibit Friday October 20 thru Thursday October 26.
Pick up Bead Challenge pieces on Saturday, October 28.
IF YOU WANT TO SKIP SHIPPING FEES: Shop in store or shop over the phone at 319-338-1566 for curbside pick up.