I just got my stuff up on my website; Several new sets, and a good deal more focals than usual! :) I also have new pairs and a boatload of new pendants as well. I've been busy this week! Sets: http://www.beadwife.com/?CategoryID=31 Focals:

Hi, I'm new to this list but not to beading. I have making beaded jewelry for almost 20 years. Not so much lately, but I want to get back into it, which is why I am here. I started making jewelry as a teenager, and whole still in high school I started selling in shops, flea-markets, and privately...

On Mon, 30 May 2005 08:34:35 -0600, "Sarajane Helm" wrote: my personal favorite clothing comes from Dharma Trading Co---and it all starts out either black or white. Then I dye or paint or disperse, or all three.....but the clothing is all cotton, silk, or rayon and they...

So I just got back from w.Mart. Needed some baby wipes, some milk, the usual...oh, and some beautiful blue crochet thread (the bag is talking to me--it says if I want to put capri blue S. crystals on it, I need a band of blue crochet, too) and a pint of Haagen-Dazs that was on sale. Anyways, as...

I'm starting to collect Delicas. It seems that many of the colors that I want are "dyed." I was told that dyed colors may rub off or get washed out. Since Delicas are so pricey, I'd hesitate to invest in colors that may not last. What have been your experiences with dyed Delicas? Arondelle

Is it just me, or are things slowing down? Has anyone else noticed their sales slowing ... or stopping? I was looking at the different Yahoo groups for beading... and the posts in the groups have been dwindling, especially this month. What's up? Has the beading craze peaked and on the downslide?...

OH MAN. Why'd you have to tell me? I'm not wavering, though. I won't buy from Fire Mountain Gems. (choke a *rabbit?*..... sobbing) I just received my July-September, 2003 flyer from Fire Mountain Gems and just about fell over! The first *18* pages are full sized pics of their new line...

Just want to show off the bracelet made with fresh water pearls and crystals (the light rose crystals are mine - thank you Letrinka!) that my customer gave me. I hope it pleases her. Guess I'll know in two hours! eek I better get myself cleaned up. Front...

Florida Fall Classic Intergalactic Bead Festival Clearwater, FL Oct. 25-26, 2003 10AM - 5PM Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 - Minnreg Center (Honeywell Complex) - 6340 126TH Ave. Largo, FL From I-275 Exit 31B (Old 18) west on Ulmerton Rd. south on 66TH St. (FL ST RT 693) then east on 126TH...

This is not off-topic, as it relates specifically to gemstone beads. Some of you may already be familiar with this story, but it was new to me, so I want to share it here, and urge anyone who has the time to drop a line to this company to let them know how you feel about the way they choose to...

But not completely OT. Kathy N-V....we love you....Diana and I have been talking about you (all good, I promise). We want to do something for you that is tangible. I wish we could take away your pain, but since that's not possible, we'd like to give you a HUG, so that we can be with you,...

Since I am the host I get to pick frist.... I cut up all the names and put them in a box... and I picked........................ Margie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So now I am going to email Margie and get her address and Color and size

I got this information today. I've taken these classes and they are wonderful and I can highly recommend both of these teachers. And I can recommend Asheville as a destination, too. A Touch of Glass Visiting Artists Advanced bead making with James Smircich

Dixie Classic Intergalactic Bead Festival Atlanta, GA July 26-27, 2003 10AM - 5PM Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 North Georgia Fairgrounds - Jim R. Miller Park - 2245 Callaway Rd. SW Marietta, GA From I-75 Exit 260 west on Windy Hill Rd. south on Austell Rd. then west on Callaway Rd. Follow...

Hopefully you can view this w/o being a member of WC! http://snipurl.com/9sle -- Barbara

I work at an arts program with kids, and I've taught chain maille, wire jewelry, and seed beading to ages 9-16. I've thought about doing a loom class and have been looking at the cheap looms on line. (Have to keep expenses down.) Shipwreck Beads has a couple. I think FMG has one. Has anyone...

I have many, many new sets up for sale... and new shed pictures! I also made a really fancy focal that I want to share, from my Shaman's Flowers series. Sets: http://www.beadwife.com/?CategoryID=31 Focals:

I see there's not a lotta ACTION here. The action's GOOD (look what Kalera's doing about SRA on eBay, for instance), but it's so SLOOOOOOOW. So let's get to know each other better, or get reacquainted (for the veterans here). Even if it's "dumb" (NO questions are dumb!), ask a question, and...

National Bead Society - World Bead Day Festival Charlotte, NC Sept. 27-28, 2003 10AM - 5PM Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28 - Metrolina Expo Trade Center - 7100 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC From I-77 Exit 16A east on Sunset Rd. (US RT 21N) then north on Statesville Rd. (US RT 21N)...

Thought I would share my new business card design with you guys. It's glossy, on high-quality stock. The back has all my info on it. I really, REALLY like them. A lot. I also had some magnets done. Business card front: http://blackswampglassworks.com/buscardfront.jpg Business card...