Saturday, March 26, 2011

Facets of Steampunk Bracelet featured in May BeadStyle!

Facets of Steampunk Bracelet by Irina Miech is featured in May 2011 BeadStyle!

Colors Available:
  • Volcanic Ice (blue, green, rust, grey)
  • Cavern Glimmer (dark green, brown, silver, black)
  • Bombay Punch (multi, gold, biege, ruby)
For more information on this kit, visit our website.

Friday, March 18, 2011

New Class Schedule for April Now Available!

The April class schedule is now available online, and also at the store. Here's a small sampling of our new classes:

Key to Happiness
Guest Instructor - Diane Hyde
Saturday, April 2, 10:00am-12:45pm
Create a whimsical pendant by embellishing a vintage key.


Spiral with a Twist
Saturday, April 30, 10:30am-1:30pm
Learn to stitch a peyote spiral rope and add an extra touch of sparkle with a Swarovski crystal button.


Squash Blossom Inspired Bracelet
Saturday, April 30, 2:30pm-4:30pm
Brighten up your wrist and the days waiting for spring. Stitch crisscross flowers using right angle weave.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

We still have room in classes!

  
Trillium Ring $25
Saturday, March 19, 2011, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Make a fun and fashionable ring using a lampwork bead as a centerpiece.
 

Woven Wrist Corsage $48
Tuesday, March 22 & 29, 2011, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Discover how to weave with wire creating a delicate cuff with a “bouquet” of pearls as a focus.


Woven Beaded Cuff $52
Thursday, March 24 & 31, 2011, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Explore weaving with fine wire, shaping your woven bracelet into an undulating wave. Embellish the cuff with beads and pearls for a stunning effect.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

St. Patrick's Day Sale!

March 17th Only!
All things Green are 20% OFF!
In-store Only

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

New Colors of Steampunk in Bloom Earrings!

Pair these earrings with the matching necklace to complete the set, or allow them to stand on their own. Use a simple technique to link the flower and gear components together for these dangle earrings. These earrings by Irina Miech, are featured in the BeadStyle magazine November 2010 issue.

Colors Available:

  • Harvest Fantasy (rust and tangerine)

  • Denim Fantasy (yellow/orange and light purple)

  • Garden Fantasy (apple green and denim blue)



  •  For more information on this kit, visit our website.

    Monday, March 14, 2011

    New Colors of Steampunk in Bloom Necklace!

    Hardware meets floral in this beautiful tribute to Steampunk. Use a simple technique to link the flower and gear components together for this fanciful necklace. Irina Miech's Steampunk in Bloom Necklace is featured on the cover of BeadStyle magazine November 2010 issue.

    Colors Available:
  • Floral Fantasy (rose, denim, rust, green)

  • Rustic Fantasy (turquoise, copper, maroon, orange, yellow, salmon, brown)

  • Orchard Fantasy (purple, pink, green, teal, turquoise)

  • Spring Fantasy (sea foam, purple, amber, plum, ivory)

  • For more information on this kit, visit our website.

    Saturday, March 12, 2011

    New Colors of All Geared Up!

    Add some sparkle to a steampunk necklace design by stacking crystals on top of enameled metal components. This necklace, by Irina Miech is featured in Stringing magazine in the Winter 2010 issue.

    Colors available:


  • Summer Fiesta: Colors of gears include dark pink, rust, violet, amber, brown, seafoam
    Crystal rings include multi, blue/green, dark green/gold
    Crystals include soft gold, brown, blue/green




  • Spring Bouquet: Colors of gears include dark rose, burgundy, green, periwinkle, salmon
    Crystal rings include multi, blue/green, dark green/gold
    Crystals include light amethyst, soft silver, blue/green




  • For more information on this kit, visit our website.

    Friday, March 11, 2011

    Shades of Metal Necklace Back in Stock!

    String an eclectic mix of decorative spacer beads, using rich colors of soft brass and warm copper, in this simple long necklace. The Shades of Metal Necklace by Irina Miech is featured in the November 2010 issue of BeadStyle magazine. It is now available in two colors Brass/Copper or Silver/Copper.

    For more information on this kit, visit our website.

    Thursday, March 10, 2011

    Ancient Roman Glass & Ethnic Bead Trunk Show!

    March 10th - 20th
    View an exotically intriguing collection of Ancient Roman Glass, Satin finish Fluorite & Lapis, Serpentine heishi in an array of colors, Inlaid Conch Shell and Buddha pendants.

    Wednesday, March 9, 2011

    70% Off Selected Strands and Focal Beads - March 10th - 16th!

    March 10th - 16th at Eclectica
    Spring Closeouts
    70% Off Selected
    Strands and Focal Beads
    March 10th - 16th at The Bead Studio
    Double Stamps
    on Sale Kits
    Receive double stamps on your Frequent Beader card when purchasing any sale kit.

    In-Store Sale Only

    Tuesday, March 8, 2011

    Spring is Coming Chain Collection!

    Base metal chains with crystal beads have arrived in Spring colors!

    Friday, March 4, 2011

    New Arrivals for March!

     New Tools
    • Vintaj Metal Reliefing Block
    • Circle, Heart, Nature, Celestial & Fun Stuff Punch Sets
    • Safety Glasses
    • Bead Scoop'n Pour Tool
    • Micro Engraver
    New Stringing Materials
    • S-Lon Bead Cord in 4-color Tubes
    • "On the Surface" New Metallics Threads
    • 2mm Ultra Micro-Fiber Suede

    Thursday, March 3, 2011

    We still have room in classes!

     Drops of Autumn Bracelet $35
    Saturday, March 5, 2011, 1:30pm-4:00pm
    Using peyote stitch, create a bracelet that has the rich colors of Fall leaves, with a metallic bronze base.

     Metal Clay Basics $65
    Thursday, March 10, 2011, 5:00pm-8:00pm
    Learn the basics of metal clay while creating fine silver pendants and charms (2-3 pieces).

    "Beady Bangle" Bracelet $28
    Saturday, March 12, 2011, 1:30pm-4:30pm
    Using basic wire weaving and coiling techniques create a dazzling “Beady Bangle”.

    Wednesday, March 2, 2011

    Artist & Focal Bead Sale at The Bead Studio!

    Double Stamps on your Frequent Beader Card
    at The Bead Studio on Artist & Focal Beads
    Friday ~ March 4th - Sunday ~ March 6th

    We have a huge eclectic assortment of artist beads and other focal pieces at 50% OFF. Stop in and we will show you creative ways to incorporate these focal pieces into your designs.

    New Arrivals!

    New Arte Metal components from Vintaj!