Project of the Week at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Project of the Week
By popular request, 1 Stop has been working to bring back our Project of the Week.

These fun little Limited Edition projects are designed w/ style and instant gratification in mind.
Often they will feature nifty products that you may have looked at and wondered what to do with.
Available only while supply lasts!
This Week's Project: Chained Greek Earrings

Check the website each week for the newest project of the week.

New Projects at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Start off the New Year with a New Project
Dozens of Great Classes in Jan 2011

Sands of Time Cuff - Mon, Jan 17 - Marry triangles, bicones and seed beads, and craft a clasp. Another Bonnie original!








Ndebele Rope w/ Focal - Mon, Jan 17 - Back by request. Make tubular Ndebele twist and add a focal bead.








Viking Knit - Tue, Jan 18 - See how easy it is to hand knit wire to create a hollow wire chain! Finish in your choice of styles.








Overembellished Bracelet - Wed, Jan 19 - Learn basic even count peyote stitch and then cover in bead soup to create a one-of-a-kind textured bracelet.










Beginning Wire Wrap Bracelet & Earrings - RESCHEDULED DATE - Thur, Jan 20 - Develop muscle memory for the basic skills of wire wrapping using fine gauge wire, while making a charm bracelet and earrings.

New Projects at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Start off the New Year with a New Project
Dozens of Great Classes in Jan 2011

Beading w/ PMC - Gemstone Necklace/Bracelet - Mon, Jan 10 - Make jewelry totally yours by creating your own bead caps and clasps from PMC. Then combine with round gemstones and chain.

Slinky Ndebele - Mon, Jan 10 - Learn this foundational rope stitch. Great for bracelet, or for hanging a pendant.

Beginning Wire Wrap - Tue, Jan 11 - Develop muscle memory for the basic skills of wire wrapping using fine gauge wire, while making a charm bracelet and earrings. Only 3 spaces left!

Egyptian Queen Collar - Wed, Jan 12 - Originally designed for 1 Stop! Learn ladder stitch, netting and fringing techniques. Cabochon optional.

Copper Baubles & Beads Necklace & Earrings - Wed, Jan 12 - Learn to manipulate heavy wire into different shapes and anneal. Also learn to use a metal punch to make your own jump rings, bail, clasp and 2 to 1 connector.

Beginning Bead Weaving - Thur, Jan 13 - 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 & thread to "sew" beads. Easier than it looks - hundreds of people have learned it & you can too!

Bezel Mania & Resin - Sat, Jan 15 & Wed, Jan 19 - 2 part class - Another mixed media. Pt 1 - Learn basic soldering, shaping, texture, ring sizing. Pt 2 - Learn to work with resin to capture your favorite image in a ring. This designer class really teaches you how to make designer jewelry using different mediums. If you desire to move from regular jewelry making into designing, learning to combine mediums is essential.

(Note: If links to classes or pictures are broken, simply go to our January Classes Page which can be found by cutting and pasting: http://www.1stopbeadshop.com/classes-january-2011-c-223_519.html?osCsid=6253a61b54e7e0010e6330d7078d8d12 .)

Maggie Meister IS COMING to 1 Stop Bead Shop

Yea! Maggie Meister is officially coming!

Thanks to all the people who signed up before the airline deadline, we were able to get enough confirmed class reservations to cover her fees!

Good News! If you haven't signed up yet, there are spaces remaining in all 3 classes.

Macha Necklace - Thur, Jan 20 - to make spiral pattern components with circular peyote and and join the components to make three-dimensional triskelians – a motif from the Celts. Intermediate to Advanced Participants should be familiar with circular peyote and right angle weave.


Bacchus Bracelet & Earrings - Fri, Jan 21 - Participants will learn to make grape leaves with a combination of Right Angle Weave and peyote stitch and grape clusters with a variation of Nepal Chain to make a pair of earrings or bracelet. Instructions include directions for both medium and large leaves. Intermediate – Participants should be proficient in peyote and familiar with Right Angle Weave basics.


Iside Necklace -- Sat, Jan 22 - Components are made with peyote stitch and then combined with right angle weave to create this pendant. Although the pendant is shown on a Viking Knit chain, Viking knit will not be taught in this workshop but instructions for Russian Spiral will be included in the handout. Participants should be proficient in peyote.

Classes Still Available For The Rest Of 2010

Peacock Feather Bracelet - Mon, Dec 27 - Learn Odd-count peyote in this lovely, original design cuff designed to appear like double peacock feathers complete w/ fringe.



Spiral Elegance - Tue, Dec 28 - Learn a basic spiral stitch wit a "twist", by adding different size beads.

Hodo Japanese Chain Maille - Wed, Dec 29 - Combination of Japanese 4-in-1 and 8-in-1 techniques in a pattern of alternating small and large rings. Can be made in copper, silver, aluminum, brass.

Stringing with a Flair - Wed, Dec 29 - Take stringing to the next level. Learn a simple beadweaving technique that can spice-up a simple strand of beads. Also learn to easily add chain and components using jump rings.

Janice Berkebile's Classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Hey Wire & Metal Fans

Have you checked out Janice Berkebile's classes yet?

Samples are in store NOW!

Still Room In Classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Classes still available for the rest of 2010

Right Angle Weave Chain - Mon, Dec 20 - Use right angle weave to make a chain of semi-round beaded balls using 2 colors of crystals. familiarity with RAW recommended - may finish in class.

Ndebele Cubes Bracelet - Mon, Dec 20 - Flat Ndebele using cubes and and innovative latch clasp.

Swarovski Triangle Kaleidoscope Bracelet - Tues, Dec 21 - Diagonal spacer bars separate a rainbow of bicone crystals in this simple 3-strand beauty. Try seasonal colors for the holidays! Strings up quickly - still time to make several for gifts.

Peacock Feather Bracelet - Mon, Dec 27 - Learn odd-count peyote in the lovely, original design cuff designed to appear like double peacock feathers complete w/ fringe.

Spiral Elegance - Tues, Dec 28 - Learn a basic spiral stitch wit a "twist", by adding different size beads.

Hodo Japanese Chain Maille - Wed, Dec 29 - Combination of Japanese 4-in-1 and 8-in-1 techniques in a pattern of alternating small and large rings. Can be made in copper, silver, aluminum, brass.

Stringing with a Flair - Wed, Dec 29 - Take stringing to the next level. Learn a simple beadweaving technique that can spice up a simple strand of beads. Also learn to easily add chain and components using jump rings.

Maggie Meister at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Maggie is scheduled for 3 full day classes in January, but time to sign up is getting short!

Flight tickets have to be bought three weeks in advance.

Deadline to sign up for Maggie's classes to guarantee she comes is December 27!

Macha Necklace - Thurs, Jan 20 - The original piece was inspired by the Celtic torcs worn in ancient Ireland and was named for the woman who was the only High Queen among the High Kings of Ireland. Participants will learn how to make spiral pattern components with circular peyote and join the components to make three-dimensional triskelians - a motif of the Celts. Intermediate to Advanced. Participants should be familiar with circular peyote and right angle weave.

Bacchus Bracelet & Earrings - Fri, Jan 21 - The grape motif is found throughout antiquity in jewelry, mosaics, and frescoes. Participants will learn to make grape leaves with a combination of Right Angle Weave and peyote stitch and grape clusters with a variation of Nepal Chain to make a pair of earrings or bracelet. Instructions include directions for both medium and large leaves. Intermediate - participants should be proficient with peyote and familiar with Right Angle Weave.

Iside Necklace - Sat, Jan 22 - Iside (Isis in Italian) is a pendant inspired by the headdress that is found on many of the statues of Isis found in Pompeii and Southern Italy. Components are made with peyote stitch and then combined with right angle weave to create this pendant. Although the pendant is shown on a Viking Knit chain, Viking Knit will not be taught in this workshop but instructions for Russian Spiral will be included in the handout. Participants should be proficient in peyote.

1 Stop Bead Shop

Earring Recipe Bar

Tomorrow - Saturday, Dec 18

11:00 - 3:00 (Or while supply lasts)

Great last minutes gifts & Stocking stuffers!

Bring the kids...

Bring the neighbors...

Several quick & easy-to-make recipes

All set up assembly line style.

Make several pair in just a few minutes.

Still Room in Next Weeks Classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Classes Still Available Next Week

Spiral Duet - Mon, Dec 6 - 2 fun spiral ropes for quick gifts! Sedona Spiral - Like the DNA spiral with spacers. A Helx Spiral - an elegant spiraling tubular rope - the trick is in the tension.

Beginning Bead Stringing - Mon, Dec 6 - Learn essential beginning beading techniques including tools, how to use them, crimping and finishing, and how to choose quality components.

Intro to Wire Components - Tues, Dec 7 - Learn about wire gauges, tools, and basic wire handling techniques. Make several parts including: basic ear wires, headpins, simple designs, and clasps. This is the prerequisite class for all level 3 wire classes and All metal classes.

Sky Blue Necklace & Earrings - Wed, Dec 8 - Two-thread techniques to make a crystal ball and triangle pattern along with vintage filigree to look like antique jewelry.

Star Fruit Bracelet - Wed, Dec 8 - Beautiful "Star" shaped bracelet that transitions in this ombre-style in color and shape. Triangle weave, RAW variation. Permission of Heather Kahne.

Holiday PMC - Thurs, Dec 9 - Celebrate the holidays with your own special charms and pendants using brand new templates and textures available for the first time in 2010. Personalize by adding names and dates on the back.

Rivers of Blue Kumihimo Necklace - Sat, Dec 11 - This truly square braid is made with 8 strands of beads. Chevron patterned and long enough to go over the head. Finish with big focal bead and tassel. Pre-work required.

Extending the Trunk Show for our Beady Friends at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Hello Beady Friend,
We got so much feedback from various people that this weekend just wasn't good for them, that we called our vendors and got them to agree to an extension.
We can only extend through Wednesday though, because we have to have it all boxed up and put away before Dallas Lovett arrives on Friday.

HELD OVER SILVER, CZECH & CRYSTAL TRUNK SHOW
Through Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Mon & Wed 10:00 - 6:00
Tues 10:00 - 8:00

Thai Hilltribe & Bali Silver: 540 DIFFERENT Styles of beads, findings,clasps, spacers, earwires and more!
Copper & Brass findings
Czech Glass Pearls - $4 per strand - over 500 strands in gorgeous, lustrous colors. Comparable quality to Swarovski Pearls.
Czech Pressed Glass 8" strands - Buy 10 - get 1 free - no limit - Over 1200 strands of new styles (lowest price strands are free)
Czech Glass Lucerna Bicones - $1 each or Take an additional 10% off for each dozen strands you buy up to 4 dozen (ie. 4 Doz = 40% off or $.60 per strand!)
Chinese Crystal - $6 per strand & up - Buy 10, take $1 off per strand -Over 1500 strands
Carpe Beadem!

Classes Still Available at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Classes Still Available Next Week

Special Occassion Collar - Mon, Nov 15 -Using cubes, seed beads, crystals and pearls, create the perfect collar for your special occasions.

Peyote Curves Christmas Tree Bracelet - Mon, Nov 15 -Easy to learn variation using different size beads to create Christmas Trees.

Swarovski Wire Pendant - Tue, Nov 16 - Custom set a large stone in a wire setting designed to show off the stone. Begin Wire Wrap Cab recommended.

DNA Spiral Necklace or Bracelet (photo above) - Wed, Nov 17 - Learn this fun, fast spiral - makes a great chain.

RAW Tennis Bracelet - Wed, Nov 17 -A 1 Stop Customer Favorite! You won't believe how much the Tierra Cast base and Swarovski crystals look like a diamond or gemstone tennis bracelet! Last chance for holiday gifts!

Prong-set Rivoli Pendant - Thur, Nov 18 -Learn to work with square wire to form a raised prong setting.

LAST CHANCE for Dallas Lovett Classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Last Chance to Sign up for Dallas Lovett Classes
Take all 4 and you have a complete jewelry set!

Diamonds Necklace -Fri Nov 19 - 3-dimensional diamond shaped sectional necklace made using silver wire, Japanese seed beads and adorned with hand made glass focal beads. All levels. Some pre-work required.

Raindrop Earrings - Fri Nov 19 - Tiny Swarovski crystals woven with fine gauge silver wire and formed into a delicate raindrop shape. Additional crystal drops hang from earrings giving liquid flowing movem ent. All levels. Only 2 spaces left!

Circles Bracelet- Sat, Nov 20 - Sterling silver wire and Japanese seed beads. The band is formed using a unique weaving technique that adds a classic element to the piece while the focus is on the distinctive circle inside a circle component that is woven to the band which runs through the entire bracelet.

The Ring - Mon, Nov 8 - 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!

Christmas Tree Ornament Contest at 1 Stop Bead Shop

1 Stop Bead Shop's 1st Annual Christmas Tree Ornament Contest

Here's how it works:

Anyone can enter as many ornaments as you want - only 1 prize per person
Ornaments must be hand-made by you
Oranments can be in any style as long as they use some 1 Stop product - ie. sequins, seed beads, pearls, wire, etc.
Deadline to Enter - Wed, Nov 24 (day before Thanksgiving)
In Store Customer Voting - Nov 26 - Dec 4
Winners announced week of Dec 6-10
Ornaments can be picked up Dec 23 or after (We understand you may want them on your tree for Christmas, but please allow us to display them on our tree through Dec 23.)

Prizes
1st Prize - $25 1 Stop Gift Certificate
2nd Prize - Seed Bead Collection ($15+ value)
3rd Prize - Choice of Bottle of Chinese Crystal or Swarovski Earring Kits (max $10)

Trunk Show THIS Weekend at 1 Stop Bead Shop

I'm renaming the Trunk Show to
OMGoodness, OMGoodness! You've Got to be Kidding Me! Really? Trunk Show
Why? Because I can not believe how much they sent us!
We have NEVER had a silver trunk show this large before!
And with the price of silver rising daily, it could be a long time before they are willing to do it again.

THIS Weekend
Friday & Saturday, Nov 12 & 13
10:00 - 6:00 Both Days
Thai Hilltribe & Bali Silver: Her direct quote was, "If they like silver, they're going to be happy. " She wasn't kidding. She sent 540 DIFFERENT Styles of beads, findings,clasps, spacers, earwires and more!
Copper & Brass findings
Czech Glass Pearls - $4 per strand - over 500 strands in gorgeous, lustrous colors. Comparable quality to Swarovski Pearls.
Czech Pressed Glass 8" strands - Buy 10 - get 1 free - no limit - Over 1200 strands of new styles (lowest price strands are free)
Czech Glass Lucerna Bicones - $1 each or Take an additional 10% off for each dozen strands you buy up to 4 dozen (ie. 4 Doz = 40% off or $.60 per strand!)
Chinese Crystal - $6 per strand & up - Buy 10, take $1 off per strand -Over 1500 strands - Only 12 strands of these giant Crystal drops - just $8 per strand - these will go fast to the first shoppers through the door!

1 Stop Specials
PerlAmore Brand Large Hole Beads - 25% - 40% off
STERLING Core Large Hole Beads - Vendor Special buy - Normally $10 each - Trunk Show Price - $7 each - Semi-Precious, quartz cyrstal & lampwork style
Bagged Tierra Cast - 50% off - Excluding 3mm Hex Heishi Spacers
Amazing Price Cuts - Just in time for Holiday Gift Making!
Don't miss our Last Trunk Show of the Year

Still Room In Our Classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Classes Still Available Next Week

Berry Branch Necklace - Tomorrow Night! Fri Nov 5 - Learn the basics of French flower beading and wire twisting to create a beautiful necklace that will remind you of a holly branch.

DIY (Do It Yourself) Jewelry Jumpstart - Tomorrow Night! Fri Nov 5 - 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 wire working techniques, crimping and finishing - everything you need to make professional looking jewelry from the jumpstart.

Rose Zig Zag Bracelet - Mon, Nov 8 - Use 2-thread techniques and color change to zigzag the bracelet. Simple, fun, and fast!

Beginning Bead Weaving - Mon, Nov 8 - 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.

Cubes & Crystalas Cuff - Wed, Nov 11 - Weave together cubes, crystals, and seed beads for a stunning cuff.

Gemstone Bezel Set PMC Rings - Thurs, Nov 12 - Use 16 gm of PMC with Bezel cups to add gemstones to your fine silver creation. Add a gem after firing and properly size rings using Hattie's Pattie's. Rings will be kiln-fired for added strength and returned to the store.

Make-N-Take Project at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Christmas Project Make N Takes

THIS Friday & Saturday

November 5 & 6

Work with a 1 Stop designer and leave with a finished project in less than 30 minutes!

Make 1 design or 10

11:00-5:30 BOTH DAYS

Every 30 minutes

Repeating throughout the day

Call the store for exact times or just stop in and play a while!

• Candy Cane Earrings
• Snowman Earrings
• Present Earrings
• Wreath Earrings
• Christmas Tree Earrings
• Angel Earrings
• Holiday Picture
• Snowfall Earrings - Sat only

Help Decorate Our Christmas Tree at 1 Stop Bead Shop

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

We want to decorate thee!

Announcing our 1st Annual Christmas Tree Ornament Contest

Here's how it works:

• Anyone can enter as many ornaments as you want - only 1 prize per person
• Ornaments must be hand-made by you
• Oranments can be in any style as long as they use some 1 Stop product - ie. sequins, seed beads, pearls, wire, etc.
• Deadline to Enter - Wed, Nov 24 (day before Thanksgiving)
• In Store Customer Voting - Nov 26 - Dec 4
• Winners announced week of Dec 6-10
• Ornaments can be picked up Dec 23 or after (We understand you may want them on your tree for Christmas, but please allow us to display them on our tree through Dec 23.)

Prizes

1st Prize - $25 1 Stop Gift Certificate

2nd Prize - Seed Bead Collection ($15+ value)

3rd Prize - Choice of Bottle of Chinese Crystal or Swarovski Earring Kits (max $10)

Happy Designing!

Upcoming Classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop

RAW Pearl & Crystal Bracelet-Mon Nov 1-Simplicity has never looked so beautiful! Stitch-up pearls, crystals and seed beads in this quick, stunning piece!
Basic TAMJ Components -Mon Nov 1-Learn to lay out pegs in different patterns and create multiple unique combinable shapes. Fast and FUN! Great for gift making.
Intro to Wire Components -Tue Nov 2-This is the pre-requisite class for all Level 3 wire classes and ALL metals classes. Learn about wire gauges, tools, and bsic wire handling techniques. Make several parts including: basic ear wires, head pins, simple designs and clasps.
Crystal Pearl Jam Cuff -Wed Nov 3-Embellish rows of 2-needle RAW with crystals and seed beads.
Passion Flower Necklace -Wed Nov 3-Sweet Swarovski Flower Penant. Fast and easy gift!
Accent on Gold - Thur Nov 4-Create jewelry elements and add 24kt gold before firing to create a lovely 2-tone effect using your choice of 9gm or 16gm packets of PMC. PMC experience is preferred but not required.
Berry Branch Necklace -Fri Nov 5-Learn the basics of french flower beading and wire twisting to create a beautiful necklace that will remind you of a holly branch.
Bead Encrusted Free-form Wire Pendant -Sat Nov 6-Shape a copper or silver frame then wire on random beads. Can by thick or lightly beaded. Great way to use up random stash.