Saturday, July 31, 2010

Upcoming Classes with Instructor Hannah Rosner at 1 Stop Bead Shop



August Classes with Hannah Rosner:
(Use links below to view photos and register for classes)



-August 23, 2010 -Atlantis Bracelet with Swarovski Crystal





-August 21, 2010 - Buckeye Necklace


http://www.1stopbeadshop.com/buckeye-necklace-p-8374.html




-August 25, 2010 - Crystal Cables Bracelet


http://www.1stopbeadshop.com/ndebele-cables-bracelet-p-8369.html




Come to 1 Stop Bead Shop for Hannah Rosner's Trunk Show on August 21st thru 25th. Trunk Show includes Hannah's lampwork beads, tutorials, and kits.

Or visit this link to view more information about classes Hannah will be teaching Augst 21st thru 25th. http://www.1stopbeadshop.com/visiting-guest-artist-classes-hannah-rosner-c-223_234_292.html

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Classes Still Available Next Week

Classes still available next week
Wire Wrapped Cabochon Cuff - Mon, Aug 2 - Learn to bezel set your choice of stone pendant in an elegant wrapped cuff.

Silky Right Angle Weave (RAW) Bracelet - Mon, Aug 2 - RAW circles of 8 beads. Silky/shiny with matte AB 8's and shiny Delicas. Feels really nice! Option for an art deco crystal pattern to easily add on top.

Beginning Wire Wrap Bracelet & Earrings - Tue, Aug 3 - Develop muscle memory for the basic skills of wire wrapping using fine gauge wire, while making a charm bracelet and earrings.

Spiked Pearls Bracelet - Wed, Aug 4 - 2-row RAW spiked with seed beads and crystals. Stunning Cuff design.
DIY (Do it Yourself) Jewelry Jumpstart - Fri,. Aug 6 at 6:00 OR Tue, Aug 3 at 11:00 - DAY Class!-
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Jewelry Making!
You've selected a fun and rewarding experience. In this
class, you will make one pair of wire wrapped earrings,
one wire linked bracelet and one single strand bead strung
necklace, all in the space of one class! You'll learn
professional wireworking techniques, crimping and
finishing - everything you need to make professional
looking jewelry right from the jumpstart.


Beginning Peyote - Sat, Aug 7- Simple zig-zag pattern teaches simple graph reading and the stitch.

Learn Up to 5 NEW Jewelry Techniques in 1 Night at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Learn up to 5 NEW Jewelry Techniques in 1 Night!
Monday August 16, 6-9
Register for your spot today!
$25 will reserve your spot for up to 4-5 different classes!
Choose from:
PMC Thumbprint charms (40 Minute Session)
Lampwork Bead Making - 1 bead (15 Minute Session)
Resin Charms (40 Minute Session)
Fused Headpins (15 Minute Session)
Dangly Chain Maille Earrings (40 Minute Session)
Polymer Clay Swirly Lentils (40 Minute Session)
How it works:
Register for Techniques Night (Seating is limited.)
Choose your classes. (Not to exceed 3 hours. Allow for 5 minutes between sessions.)
We will assign you a schedule.
Pay for the kits of classes you chose on that night! (Kits are only $10-$20!)
HAVE FUN!

"What Makes A Bead Vintage?"

Vintage Swarovski Trunk Show

100's of styles and colors
You never know what wonderful treasure
you will find!

THIS Friday & Saturday
July 30 & 31!
10:00 - 6:00 both days

We've been asked the question: "What makes a bead vintage?"
There are many definitions out there. Here are a few to pick from:
Wikipedia (anybody's guess) - 25 yrs or older
Mimi.hu (whatever that is - articles pulled from all over the internet) - a bead which is no lon ger manufactured but is not old enough to be antique. Popular opinion contends that anything at least 25 years old is considered vintage. If an item is at least 100 years old it's antique.
Carl Blackburn's Jewelry Glossary (whoever that is) - A classic, characterized by excellence, maturity, and enduring appeal.

Eve's Addiction (I thought she had trouble w/ apples, but maybe that's just me) - vintage jewelry is usually 50 or more years old, and it likely has been worn.
Lisa's definition (Lisa Busch that is - for the "what it's worth department") - When referring to Czech or German Beads in the trade vintage is generally understood to be Pre-WWII. Prior to WWII much of the heavy crystal beads were coming out of Bohemia (now Czech Republic) and the glass bead capital of the world was in Germany. After the German defeat in WWII those bead factories and warehouses closed forever and the beads sat and gathered dust until beads became popular again and some savvy people bought up those warehouses of beads to sell to us. When referring to Swarovski, many beaders have generally adopted the definition that it applies to any bead that is no longer being made by Swarovski and therefore cannot be purchased on the current market. Many of these also fit the 25 year definition as well - though not all.
And this is from Janet Wolery of Contemporary Glassworks who is graciously hosting our Vintage Swarovski Trunk Show this weekend: "Actually made prior to 1964. There was a packaging change then and this is an easy way to know. That particular size, cut and color could still be made today but if it was actually made prior to that date, I call it vintage. Most of the other Swarovski dealers are the same. Some are starting to call vintage through about 1980 when the next packaging change took place and UPC codes were put on the packages. The pre-1964 crystal has a slightly higher lead content which makes it more special, some was hand cut which makes it more special, and the AB coatings were less brassy and showed more color spectrum which makes it more special. And the vintage Swarovski is getting very hard to find."
So, there you have it. Not everyone agrees, so this either cleared up the mystery or made it worse. Glad to be able to help with that.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Still Space Available For Class With Teresa Sullivan

Next Visiting Guest Artist:
TERESA SULLIVAN

Classes on Sale NOW
On-line and in the store
Samples are in the store
Space is limited to 12-16 max

Techniques Night Is Back!

Monday August 16, 6-9
Register for your spot today!
$25 will reserve your spot for 4-5 different classes!

What is Techniques Night? It is a chance for you to come and learn 4 to 5 different techniques in 1 evening. Choose from:

PMC Thumbprint charms (40 Minute Session)
Lampwork Bead Making - 1 bead (15 Minute Session)
Resin Charms (40 Minute Session)
Fused Headpins (15 Minute Session)
Dangly Chain Maille Earrings (40 Minute Session)
Polymer Clay Swirly Lentils (40 Minute Session)

How it works:
Register for Techniques Night.
Choose your classes. (Not to exceed 3 hours. Allow for 5 minutes between sessions.)
We will assign you a schedule.
Pay for the kits of classes you chose on that night! (Most kits will be only $15!)
HAVE FUN!

Coming Soon - Vintage Swarovski Trunk Show


Vintage Swarovski Trunk Show

You asked us to bring it back, so we did!

100's of styles and colors

You never know what wonderful oldie, but goodie you will find.

Fri & Sat
July 30 & 31!
10:00 - 6:00 both days

Friday, July 16, 2010

Club Bead this Friday at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Hello Bead Friends and Club Bead Members!
Club Bead is THIS Friday, July 16 from 7:00 - 10:00pm. (Doors open at 6:50)

July 16 - THIS Friday
Aug 13 - 2nd Friday
Sep 17 - 3rd Friday
Oct 8 - 2nd Friday
Nov 12 - 2nd Friday
Dec 10 - 2nd Friday

Interesting in joining our Girl's Night Out at 1 Stop? Here' how:

Joining the Club is simple~
Membership through Dec 2010
Just $15
10% off entire purchase Club Bead nights
(some exclusions apply)
Register on-line, over the phone, in the store, or on Club Bead night!

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Classes Still Available this Week and Next at 1 Stop Bead Shop

To Bling or Not to Bling Bracelet - Mon, Jul 19 - Create this bracelet using layers of RAW. You can leave it plain or add crystal bling. There will be some pre-work.

Embellished Sanibel Seashell Pendant - Mon, Jul 19 - By popular request - You will end up with your own one of a kind seed bead embellished shell pendant. Learn how to capture a shell with seed beads and enhance with freeform designs. Can be with or without fringe. Shells provided.

Diamond Bracelet - Tue, Jul 20 - Learn embellished RAW and Picot Stitch - stunning bracelet. Only 1 space left!

DIY (Do it Yourself) Jewelry Jumpstart - Tue, Jul 20- Welcome to the Wonderful World of Jewelry Making! You've selected a fun and rewarding experience. In this class, you will make a one pair of wire wrapped earrings, one wire linked bracelet and one single strand bead strung necklace, all in the space of one class! You'll learn professional wireworking techniques, crimping and finishing - everything you need to make professional looking jewelry right from the jumpstart.

Cellini Spiral - Wed, Jul 21 - Bead Stash Class!! Make a fun spiral bracelet with a modified version of circular peyote using graduated sizes of beads. Familiarity with peyote helpful.
Everyday Collar II - Wed, Jul 21 - This lusher version goes together quickly, using cuves and size 8's.
Bead Stringing - Multi-strand - Thu, Jul 22- Take your stringing skills to the next level. Gather up our favorite beads and tun them into a stunning multi-strand bracelet or necklace or three or more strands.

Visiting Guest Artist Teresa Sullivan


1 Stop Bead Shop is Pleased to Announce
our Next Visiting Guest Artist
TERESA SULLIVAN

We originally met Teresa at the Great Lakes Beadworker's Guild Show where she was a featured teacher.

Teresa is a story teller in beads. The stories she tells in her beaded tapestries, jewelry and sculpture are about the power of people discovering their abilities. To tell her stories she uses a wide variety of stitches from around the world, each stitch giving a different texture and sculptural capabilities to her work.

Beginning in 1995, she has won dozens of awards for her jewelry art all over the US and in Japan, including being a 3-time winner at Ohio's very own Dairy Barn competition.

Teresa will be teaching 4 classes - 2 of which are perfect for beginning beaders!
To preview all classes visit http://www.1stopbeadshop.com

Specials this Week at 1 Stop Bead Shop


Now Through July 31
While Supply Lasts
Buy One, Get One Free
Selected Loose Swarovski Pendants and Drops

Check out the samples as you enter and
then make your own for 1/2 the price!




We are SOOOO Excited to Announce
our Long-Awaited
Long-Searched-For

METAL SEED BEADS

Yes, you read that right!
They are seeds beads made of the actual metals
8's, 11's & 15's

In Brass, Copper, Silver, Gold, Gunmetal,
Zinc, Nickle, Metalic Black & Mattes as well!
17 colors in all

OMGness! The possibilities are endless!

Also, 5 colors of Size 8 Dichro Lined Seed Beads! Soooo Pretty!


MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Vintage Swarovski Trunk Show
Returns Fri & Sat
July 30 & 31!
Watch for next week's newsletter for all the details!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Forever in Your Heart Lockets and Charms at 1 Stop Bead Shop


These beautiful lockets can be personalized with charms of all the things you love.
The locket is Rhodium Plated with glass on both sides and magnetic so it is easy to add or change your charms. It hangs from a snake chain that adjusts from 16 to 19 inches. The locket holds 4-6 charms depending upon their size. Charms are sold separately. This would make a beautiful gift for your loved one.
We recommend removing your locket before swimming and bathing. Check back often because we will be adding more charms.

Feedback from one of our customers:

Thank you so very much! I've told quite a few others about your website for Forever In My Heart products...you can't believe the number of compliments I get on my locket.

You can get yours online at http://www.1stopbeadshop.com/forever-heart-c-421.html

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Other Classes Available This Week

Modern Waves Focal Bead Pendant - Mon, Jul 12 - Show off that unique lampwork focal bead on a chic wave of silver. Bead must fit over 14 gauge wire.

Dragonfly on a Lily Pad - Bead Embroidery - Mon, Jul 12 - This class offered in 2 parts. Take either part or both. If you miss the dragonfly, you will receive directions in the Lily Pad class. Lily Pad - Learn freeform bead embroidery on fabric. Note: You will be learning Freeform bead embroidery and may choose to do a different design from the Lily Pad.

Soldering Picture Frame Pendant - Tue, Jul 13 - Learn to use a Soldering Iron and copper tape to create glass framed pendants. This was one of the most popular classes at Bead & Button and European Papers Artiscape show! Sample is now in the store. Only 2 spaces left!

Presto Chango Necklace - Wed, Jul 14 - Instantly remove the focal on this necklace and replace with others. Choose your focal bead and coordinating seed beads, then weave a coordinating design in tubular peyote without a pattern. This is one of the coolest interchangable necklace designs ever!

Beginning Beadweaving - Wed, Jul 14 - 1 Stop Bead Shop’s Signature Class! The best place to start if you’ve never done any Bead Weaving. Learn to use a needle and thread to "sew" beads. Easier than it looks - hundreds of people have learned and you can too!

Beginning Wire Wrapped Cabochon - Thu, Jul 15 - Learn how easy it is to elegantly make a no-hole stone into a pendant.

Jean Campbell Trunk Show





This Friday & Saturday ONLY
July 9 & 10 - 10:00 - 6:00 both days
Choose from a vast array of her patterns and kits!



Classes still available this week & next

Star Of India Necklace - Fri & Sat, Jul 9 & 10 evenings - One of Jean's most popular classes, this princess-length necklace is created with Swarovski crystals, true-cut seed beads, and Czech rondelles. A really fun project to make, it employs sculptural peyote stitch, stringing, and fringe techniques. Only a few spaces left.

Lilium Bracelet - Fri, Jul 9 - Who needs a prom date when you can wear this intriguing and shapely wrist corsage, making you feel like the belle of the ball? Stitch this beauty with seed beads and a variety of crystals using sculptural peyote stitch, netting, and ladder stitch techniques. It's a versatile design that can easily be modified to make a necklace or brooch. Still space available. 3 samples in the store.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

1 Stop Bead Shop is Pleased to Announce Bead Street USA Classes


Jane Strieter-Smith, co-owner of the Bead Street USA shows, approached 1 Stop in the spring to ask us to run their classes in their class debut at their Columbus and Cincinnati shows. We are pleased to be working with Jane to bring Columbus Show participants some 1 Stop favorites and some new classes designed especially for Bead Street.

Currently there are 8 classes available over 2 days - Sat & Sun, Aug 28 & 29, 2010.
We are working with 2 additional artists and may be adding additional classes next week. Check "Bead Street Classes" under our class tab on our website for more details.

Click here to see all the classes. http://www.1stopbeadshop.com/classes-bead-street-c-223_493.html

Class sizes are limited. Register today!

Classes Still Available With Visiting Artist Jean Campbell



Star Of India Necklace - Fri & Sat, Jul 9 & 10- One of Jean's most popular classes, this princess-length necklace is created with Swarovski crystals, true-cut seed beads, and Czech rondelles. A really fun project to make, it employs sculptural peyote stitch, stringing, and fringe techniques.

Lilium Bracelet - Fri, Jul 9 - Who needs a prom date when you can wear this intriguing and shapely wrist corsage, making you feel like the belle of the ball? Stitch this beauty with seed beads and a variety of crystals using sculptural peyote stitch, netting, and ladder stitch techniques. It's a versatile design that can easily be modified to make a necklace or brooch.

Go to http://www.1stopbeadshop.com/ to register for upcoming classes.

Classes Still Available Next Week At 1 Stop Bead Shop

Copper Pea Pod Pendant - Mon, Jul 5 - A metal project that requires no torch or saw. Learn to cut with shears, file and pound to create texture, shape and fold with hands, pliers and mallet, punch holes to attach beads and curl wire for tendrils to create the cutest pea pod imaginable. 3 Spaces left!

Circle in Circle Necklace - Tue, Jul 6 - Learn to use the Magical Crimper to create this fun, bubbly necklace!

Button Focal - Wed, Jul 7 - The simplicity of this square stitched cuff with looped fringe belies it's stunnimg beauty. Add Czech button closure as a functional focal.

DIY (Do it Yourself) Jewelry Jumpstart - Wed, Jul 7 - Welcome to the Wonderful World of Jewelry Making! You've selected a fun and rewarding experience. In this class, you will make a one pair of wire wrapped earrings, one wire linked bracelet and one single strand bead strung necklace, all in the space of one class! You'll learn professional wireworking techniques, crimping and finishing - everything you need to make professional looking jewelry right from the jumpstart.

PMC Presto-Chango Hollow-form Focal Bead - Thu, Jul 8 - Create a unique focal bead for the Presto Chango Necklace, then learn to make necklace to scale to match the focal. Cork clay forms provided for hollow-form bead. NEW Sample - Don't want to make that shape? Class will teach hollow-form bead in other shapes too! Bonus Discount: Sign up for this class & Presto Chango Necklace and get $15 off the pair!

Saturday, July 3, 2010

1 Stop Bead Shop 4th of July Weekend Sale!

1 Stop Bead Shop
4th of July Sale
Saturday, July 3, 2010
1 Day ONLY

We will be CLOSED SUNDAY, July 4 so our employees can celebrate with their families.

It's hard work, working at a bead store, and we need your help.
So, we're going to make you an honorary employee for a day!
Your mission, should you choose to accept it:
SHOP TILL YOU DROP

Mission Reward: Full Employee Discount
That means EVERYTHING is Discounted:

30% off
Seed Beads
All Bead Strands
All Crystals - Swarovski & Chinese
All Semi-precious Beads
Tierra Cast
*Silver
Chain

10% off
Books/Periodicals
Artisan Beads
Add-a-Bead Systems
Tools
Kits
Cabochons

Clearance (on top of 50% off)
*Wire

*Exceptions: Employee discount on wire is based on full retail. Quanitity discount is usually greater than employee discount. Some silver claps may only receive 10% discount. All discounts will ring automatically at register.