Beadfest Texas | Beadology | Brea Bead Works | Pudgy Beads

Pudgy Beads
Long Beach, California
Wed-Fri 11-6; Sat 11-5; Sun 12-4

To register, please contact Pudgy Bead at (562) 427-0018
http://www.pudgybeads.com/

BeadMaille™ Necklace $65 6 hours, Contact Pudgy Beads for dates For those who like the look of chain maille, but want a softer feel, this is the perfect necklace for you! Cindy'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. Right angle weave experience required.

Pearls, Pearls and More Pearls $40 3 hours, Contact Pudgy Beads for dates Round pearls, seed pearls, flake pearls...this bracelet has them all. Contrasting seed pearls are stitched in a netted design which captures the round pearls to make the featured elements of this design. Flake pearls are the perfect counterpoint for this lavish bracelet. Bead stitching experience required.

Spiral Enchantment Necklace $40 3 hours, Contact Pudgy Beads for dates Whether you are new to weaving, or you just haven’t yet mastered the versatile spiral stitch, this is the class for you! Choose your focals or make your own metal clay beads in the companion class ACS Hollow Lentil Beads. All skill levels welcome.

Intro to Metal Clay $75 6 hours, Contact Pudgy Beads for dates Create custom fine silver jewelry from moldable clay! Learn about this amazing new material while creating rolled bail and stamped pendants. You’ll learn everything from tools and techniques to firing, polishing and oxidizing. All skill levels welcome.

ACS Fishtail Palm Necklace $75 6 hours, Contact Pudgy Beads for dates Make a two-part mold from a real fishtail palm leaf to begin this custom project. Students will use that mold to make realistic double-sided metal clay leaves, and then will learn how to make beautiful ruffled edges. After firing, the leaves will be attached to chain, leaving them to flutter free. Project will be fired after class. Pre-requisite: Intro to metal clay.