Beadfest Texas | Beadology | Brea Bead Works | Pudgy Beads
Interweave Bead Fest Texas
Arlington, Texas
October 1-3, 2010
Charmed, I'm Sure Bracelet $215
Fri, October 1 (8:30a-4:00p)
Use Art Clay Silver syringe to create the loopy fine silver charm components that make this kinetic bracelet possible, as well as lump clay to make the double-sided charms. This class is great for practicing your syringe technique. You will assemble the components with handmade lampwork beads and decorate the bracelet with more glass beads, your charms, and wire wrapped loops. When you wear it, the beads and charms will spin freely about your wrist! Many color-ways available.
Supplies to Bring: 10g Art Clay Silver syringe with green tip, 10g Art Clay Silver 650, brass brush, mug/candle warmer, task light, extension cord/power strip, roller, craft knife, small drill bits, 3 Teflon sheets, smooth work surface, graduated slat set, small make up brush, rubber block, micro-needle files.
Materials in Kit: Fine tipped paint brush, oval clay cutter, sterling crimp tubes, 8 lampwork glass beads, glass rondelles, glass bicones, glass rounds, sterling head pins, sterling jump rings, sterling bead caps, sterling spacer beads, sterling wire, sterling toggle, flexible beading wire, wire protectors.
BeadMaille™ Necklace $215
Sat, October 2 (8:30a-4p)
For those who like the look of chain maille, but want a softer feel, this is the perfect necklace for you! The instructor's unique BeadMaille™ concept uses stitched seed beads, in combination with metal rings, to produce an intriguing hybrid of the two techniques. Each piece has incredible drape and movement. This design was inspired by European chain maille, which features layers of beads and rings that float inside each other.
Supplies to bring: Beading surface, task light, extension cord/power strip, thread conditioner, scissors, Thread Zapper (optional), #12 beading needles, Fireline 6lb.
Materials in kit: Premium flat, round decorative rings, decorative oval, matching toggle, 3 colors of seed beads, wire protector. |
