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Egyptian Coil Bracelet Class: Sat. Nov. l9 at Fandangle Bead Store

Posted by Melanie on Nov 18, 2011 in Arts and Crafts, Bead Classes, Media | 0 comments

Introducing a New Class at Fandangle Bead Store:  The “Egyptian Coil” Bracelet.   Cleopatra would have been first in line to wear this bracelet which could also be made using mixed metal wires such as brass, copper and silver German wire–or, if color if your forte’, perhaps a variety of Artistic wire colors such as teals, purples, golds or bronze?  $65 includes 3 hrs of instruction and all materials.  Call 327.9992 to reserve your seat in this class today.

Ladies’ “Bead Night Out” – Join Us!

Posted by Melanie on Nov 17, 2011 in Arts and Crafts, Featured, Media | 0 comments

It’s Thursday which means it’s Ladies’ “Bead Night Out” at Fandangle Bead Store.  Bring a project and come join us at the classroom table from 6:30-8:30.  Kathy Thompson will be giving us her review of the new season of “Bones” and Susan will share more of her insights re  beaded undergarments!

Intro to Wire Working Class: Sat. Nov. l9 at Fandangle

Posted by Melanie on Nov 16, 2011 in Bead Classes, Jewelry, Wire | 0 comments

Join the Queen of Wire-Wrapping, Denise Galloway, at Fandangle Bead Store this coming Saturday, Nov. l9th, 10-l:00 for our “Intro to Wire Working Class”.  With the soaring silver prices, basic wire wrapping skills can save you buckets of dollars (ie, more dollars for beads!).  You will learn how to make a variety of commonly used findings including earwires, hook & eye closures, eyepins, and a smattering of fancy wraps.  $65 includes 3 hrs of instruction plus all materials.

Fandangle Photos: Beads & Generalized Nonsense at “Ladies’ Bead Night Out”

Posted by Melanie on Nov 16, 2011 in Arts and Crafts, Jewelry, Media | 0 comments

Kathy assembling her handcrafted copper precious metal clay pendants into wearable art, ie., combining hand-dyed silk fiber with wire-wrapped beads, chain & her one-of-a-kind pendants.

We’re not sure how much beading Ann accomplished at Fandangle Bead Store’s “Ladies Bead Night Out” last Thursday–although we know that both (more…)

Approaching Bead Contest Deadline!

Posted by Melanie on Nov 15, 2011 in Arts and Crafts, Jewelry | 0 comments

Head’s Up, Everyone!  Our deadline of November 22nd is 10 days away!  That’s right, 10 days.  Fandangle Bead Store’s “Beaded Holiday Bling” contest is fast approaching and all entries need to be delivered to the shop by Tuesday, November 22nd at closing.  If you have issues taking a .jpeg photo of your work, don’t worry we can help you with that.  For details, please click here for more information!

Waltzing M’Tila Bracelet Class at Fandangle: Sat., Nov l9th

Posted by Melanie on Nov 15, 2011 in Arts and Crafts, Bead Classes, Media | 0 comments

Jane Stark will be teaching her “Waltzing M’Tila” Bracelet this Saturday and yes, there’s still room for a couple more students.  Jane uses Miyuki’s newest bead, a double-drilled “Tila” as the focal bead in this simple herringbone stitch bracelet.   Call 327.9222 to reserve your seat in this limited-seating class.  $65 incl. 3 hrs instruction & all materials.

Bead Crochet Class Photo

Posted by Melanie on Nov 14, 2011 in Bead Classes, Featured, Jewelry, Media | 0 comments

Check out these tubular bead crochet samples!  The combinations are endless–all you have to do is vary the size, shape or texture of the seed beads.  You can snug up the ends and stitch them together, finish them off with decorative bead caps, or place a focal bead (or three) in the center of the bracelet.  Keep on going and you have a beautiful rope necklace. (more…)

Sat. Nov. 12th: Jewelry-Making Classes at Fandangle Bead Store

Posted by Melanie on Nov 8, 2011 in Bead Classes, Jewelry | 0 comments

Tubular Bead Crochet is the perfect next-step class for people who have completed our intro bead crochet class.  The tubular crochet class kicks up your crochet in a whole new 3D way, ie., your pieces will have must structure, substance and design opportunities.  Click here for details and more information!

If you’ve never touched a bead before and want to learn beading basics in a fun 2-hr start-up class, then the (more…)

Newest Instructor, Joan Bender, Teaching “Leather Beaded Bracelet”

Posted by Melanie on Nov 7, 2011 in Arts and Crafts, Bead Classes, Media | 0 comments

Fandangle Bead Store’s Newest Instructor, Joan Bender, teaching her first bead class, the “Leather Beaded Bracelet” (one of our most popular jewelry making classes).

3 Weeks to Submit Entries to Fandangle’s Beading Contest!

Posted by Melanie on Nov 5, 2011 in Arts and Crafts, Jewelry | 0 comments

Have you started your bead projects for Fandangle Bead Store's first "Holiday Beaded Bling" contest yet?  If not, get beading ladies (and gents!) because you could win a $100 First Place gift certificate to Fandangle Bead Store in one of three categories:  Necklace, Bracelet or Earrings, plus a special $25 gift First Place gift certificate in our l2 y.o. and under category!  2nd place in each category is $50.   Anything goes, esp. all things "sparkley"!

Don't forget:

*Pieces must be in-house by November 22nd.

*Send a .jpeg photo by November 22nd.

*Voting begins via Facebook, November 23rd. 

*Winners announced on Friday, December 2nd & posted on Facebook.

*All entries will be displayed at Fandangle's 7th Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 3rd — come join the merriment & genealized nonsense!