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- 10 grams of round Toho 6/0 seed beads, #pf2101
- 1 dyed magnesite chunk
- 5 keishi pearls
- 1 copper toggle clasp
- 2” of 3/8” boro glass rod
- 1 foot of knotting cord
5mm Warm Brown Freshwater Pearls
$42.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These are 16″ strands of warm coffee brown pearls, mostly-round and freshwater. There are a limited supply, so get them while they last.
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.
Blue Gray Side Drilled Freshwater Potato Pearls
$42.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Potatoes, when side-drilled, are skinnier on the strand. They’re an interesting take on a more common shape. They’re a blueish gray, 16″ strand, and ~3mm x ~4mm.
Buddha Magnetic Glue In Clasp
$14.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Copper Buddha head measuring 2″ long with slits for gluing flat projects up to 3/8″ wide. The magnets are strong, fitting into grooves that hold the sides together tightly. Watch the video to see it in action.
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.
Freshwater Button Seed Pearls
$24.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These little 2mm x 3mm freshwater seed pearls have a button-like shape and are a beautiful off-white. The strands are 16″.
Freshwater Mini Seed Pearls
$21.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Freshwater mini seed pearls are harder and harder to come by. We have many 15″ strands in a selection of colors. They make great spacers and add perfect little details. Select from the drop down to see more about sizes and colors.
Giant Freshwater Keishi in Colors
$206.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These keishi are very large. They are 25mm-30mm long drops. They are very varied and difficult to measure, but the depth of colors and creative shapes are gorgeous and inspiring.
Multicolor Freshwater Disk Pearls
$42.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Cream, green, brown, and gray: the warm colors of pearls on these 16″ strands. The disks are, on average, 4mm x 10mm.
Peachy Potato Freshwater Pearls
$28.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These sweet peach potato-shaped pearls measure 4mm x ~4.5mm on 16″ strands. They have a beautiful shine.
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
White Rectangular Freshwater Pearls
$136.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These unusual rectangle pearls come on 15.5″ strands. The rectangles are 15-17mm x 8-10mm. They are drilled through the middle, through the shorter width of the pearl.
5mm AAA Round Peach Freshwater Pearls
$66.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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AAA round pearls are very consistent and beautiful. These 5mm pearls are on a 16″ strand.