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Dichroic Glass Lizard Pendant
$6.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Crawly and sparkly, these lizard pendants have dichroic glass creating their body. Measuring 45x36mm and hosting a bail, these pendants are handmade and one of a kind.
Emerald Beetle Wing Earrings
$38.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These earrings are made using wings with the Emerald Beetle, Sternaceras Echisinata, from Thailand. Our supply comes from a rainforest sustainability program. When the beetles are done copulating, the males die and litter the forest floor. 20% are collected for export. The remainder are allowed to decompose and replenish the forest floor.
These earrings are all natural, lightweight, and make a lovely sound as they hit each other as you move.
Sterling silver ear wires.
Ethiopian Opal Graduated
$450.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This graduated strand is sparky, faceted, and goes from a 3x5mm rondel down to a 2x3mm rondel. The strand is 16″ long. 1 strand available.
If you need us to string it, please call to talk about the clasp and labor charges.
Fireline
$13.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Fireline is wonderful for off loom seed bead weaving. It has the strength to handle beading with crystals, 2-hole beads, and rougher edged glass. It can bring stiffness if you are new to beading or bead loosely. It comes in the colors Crystal and Smoke, both of which come in 6lb and 8lb varieties. Each spool is 50 yards.
Fish Lampwork Beads
$8.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These fish beads are adorable. They come in many colors and styles. Made by Joyce Berg, who works in the flamework studio in our Bead Lab. Choices are made at random upon purchase.
Opelon Stretch Jewelry Fiber (elastic)
$4.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Opelon is a fiberous elastic that allows you to string smaller hole beads with a material that can handle a bit of weight and wear and tear. This spool is of .7mm diameter elastic and has 5m, or 16.4 feet on it. Black coming soon!
For support using elastic, check out our FB video.
Griffin Flexwire
$18.00 – $21.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This is our favorite flexwire. It has great drape, is slow to kink, and is very strong. It is 19 strands of stainless steel wires coated in nylon. We carry it in 6 sizes. .018″ is the most common size, but it comes in .010″, .012″, .014″, .021″, or .024″ in a 30 foot rolls.
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Kumihimo Necklace with Boro Drops
$150.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This 16″ kumihimo lariat made with Toho glass seed beads has lovely borosilicate drops in the middle. Finished with a sterling lobster class. Made by Laurel Kubby. Item #10018349.
Crochet Lariat with Herringbone Tassels
$198.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Crocheting with beads creates a very supple lariat that feels great on. This pieces is long and includes 3 sizes of herringbone tassels on each side. Wear it loose, with a knot, and if your waist is the right size, it would be great as a fold over belt. Designed and made by Karen Kubby.
Clear Gray Tulip Beads
$7.50Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This is a 10.5″ strand of 7x11mm silvery “tulip” beads. Great for any stringing project.
Matte Hematite
$8.00 – $16.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Unusual satiny matte versions of traditional shiny hematite in 16″ strands.
Mirage Bead Earrings
$28.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Polymer mirage bead will change colors with your mood. These beads are topped with Swarovski crystals and copper with a copper ear wire.
Negative Space Bracelet III
$260.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Copper lined Toho beads are woven into this double wide cuff bracelet. The clasp is a 14k gold filled magnetic slide. This bracelet is designed to be worn as a cuff. It is 2.5″ wide and has an inner diameter of 6.75″. Made by Karen Kubby.
Nylon Coated Elastic/Foot
$1.00 – $10.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Nylon coated elastic is good to use on beads with larger holes, so they don’t wobble around on your stringing material as much, and therefore, wear out your elastic. This elastic is 1.2mm in diameter, is sold by the foot, and comes in black and white. It is kid friendly, as you don’t need a needle.
Plated Bird Claw with Stone
$9.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Choose opalite, tiger eye, lapis, blue or brown goldstone, rose quartz, clear quartz, dalmation jasper, carnelian, or jade. The pendant measures 37x25x16mm and includes a bail.
Cremation Beads–Transparent Samples
Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Beadology Iowa offers glass keepsake beads integrating the cremains of a loved one that has passed away. These beads can be made into jewelry or left as individual remembrances. The glass features the cremains which are entirely encased. The results resemble a galaxy explosion and makes for a visually interesting and emotional physical memento of a loved one. The remains may be that of a human, companion animal, or beloved livestock. Pictured here are a 8 transparent colors–white, yellow, cobalt, pea green, black, turquoise amethyst, and pastel purple. Please see a sample of the opaque colors. It is best to call to order cremain beads and we can arrange to get the remains from the cremation process from you. We can email you pictures of individual colors if that is helpful. Please reach us at 319 338-1566 for a companionate consultation. Samples are available for viewing at the store.