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Spirit Lifting Holiday Sale Extended!

From now through Sunday January 4th 2009
For the next 10 days we are thrilled to bring you our best sale of the year.
Our holiday clearance sale extended. Here's what happening:

1. We are offering one Free class* at each store!
2. Over 200 cups of Semi Precious and Glass beads at over 50% or more off.
3. All strands at a 25% discount.
4. Hot beverages and refreshments everyday, come in and get out of the cold.
5. Door prizes every day! Pendants, Strands and Gift Cards are the prizes.
6. Guess "How Many Beads Are In The Bottle"  contest!
7. Please check at the store for our Mystery Classes?

Thanks for being our customer!

PS: Paris had her puppies. Four three little black and white and one Brown.
You can see pictures of them on our website. Just go to the bottom of the
home page and click" puppies"

* All supplies must be purchased from Beads Amore' on the day of the class.

 

Check out  our 35 Classes for January

Here are a few of them. Please visit our website
 for a complete listing

Class:  Primer of Wire Working  
Skill: Beginner   Cost:: $20.00

Learn how to use tools and wire, the fundamentals of materials selection, design and the techniques to make rosaries, bracelets, anklets, necklaces and earrings. This class is great for first-timers wanting to work with wire. (Supplies extra). Come 30 minutes early to pick out supplies.
Sat. 1/3/2009 1 - 3 pm Fishers #83
Thur 1/8/2009 6 - 8 pm Fishers #82
Sat 1/17/2009 1 - 3 p.m. 82nd St #173
Wed 1/21/2009 6 - 8 pm 82nd St #172
Sat 1/31/2009 1 - 3 pm Fishers #148

Class: Beginning Bead Jewelry  Skill: Beginner Cost: $25.00 Supplies Included

We will go over the fundamentals of bead stringing, design, and teach you how to pick wire sizes, fasten clasps, set crimps, and finish Bead Stringing projects. We will also create a necklace and pair of earrings. You will go home from this class ready to create with confidence.
Mon 12/29/2008 6 - 8 p.m. 82nd St
Sat. 1/3/2009 10 - noon Fishers
Tues 1/6/2009 6 - 8 pm Fishers
Mon 1/12/2009 6 - 8 pm 82nd Street
Sat 1/17/2009 10 - noon 82nd Street
Thur 1/22/2009 6 - 8 p.m. Fishers
Sat 1/31/2009 10 - noon Fishers

Loopy Spiral #151
All skill levels
At 82nd St. store
on Sat 1/3/2009 1 - 4 pm 
Cost: $20.00 + supplies

We'll create a base with the super speedy spiral rope stitch and then embellish it for a really fun, textured bracelet. Please arrive early to select and purchase your supplies before class begins. You will not complete this bracelet in class time. Nancy will be your instructor.

Knotted Pearls and Crystals #484

At Fishers store
on Fri 1/2/2009 1 - 3 pm 
Cost: 20.00 + supplies

As seen in magazines this is a great style for pearl knotting. Make it single or multi-strand, add some crystals for a little sparkle.....viola!! We will also go over the uses of threads, knot and clam covers. This class you will be so happy to came to learn as you will use the technique often.

Mothers/Grandma Braclet #571

At 82nd St. store
on Fri 1/2/2009 10 - noon 
Cost: Free + supplies

FREE CLASS SPECIAL.. Save big $$ by making it yourself. Custom it with s/s alpha beads, birthstones in Swarovski crystals. Use filler beads in gold filled, silver, glass or semi precious. We will help you design and create your own mothers or grandmothers bracelet to keep or give as a gift. No outside beads will be allowed for this project. Happy New Year!

Single Strand Bracelet #572

At Fishers store
on Fri 1/2/2009 3 - 5 PM 
Cost: Free + supplies

New Years Free Class Special - Bring a friend and join us in learning to create a basic single strung bracelet. You will pick out your choice of beads and we will help you create a beautiful one of a kind bracelet. We will also offer additional tips and info. Sorry no outside beads allowed for this class.

Basic Peyote Bracelet #25
All skill levels
At 82nd St. store
on Sun 1/4/2009 noon - 2 pm 
Cost: $15.00 + supplies

Come learn the Basic Peyote Stitch and create this stunning bracelet. This is one of the easiest beading stitches to learn. In this 2 hour class you will get enough done so that you'll understand how to finish off the bracelet on your own. Come early to purchase your supplies.


 

Right Angle Weave Pearls & Crystals #538

At 82nd St. store
on Wed 1/7/2009 6 - 8 pm 
Cost: 15.00 + supplies

A very quick and easy right angle weave featuring pearls and crystals in a beautiful combination. You should complete the bracelet in class time. Taking what you learn in class you can create some lovely gifts. Great for any level of experience-please come early to purchase your supplies. Sallie will be your instructor.

 

Right Angle Weave Pearls & Crystals #538

At 82nd St. store
on Wed 1/7/2009 6 - 8 pm 
Cost: 15.00 + supplies

A very quick and easy right angle weave featuring pearls and crystals in a beautiful combination. You should complete the bracelet in class time. Taking what you learn in class you can create some lovely gifts. Great for any level of experience-please come early to purchase your supplies. Sallie will be your instructor.

 

Old Glory Waves #495

At Fishers store
on Tues 1/27/2009 6 - 8 p.m. 
Cost: $25.00 (+cost of kit)

Make this Patriotic Peyote bracelet and earrings and you'll be all ready to show your colors! The class is suitable for all levels of experience. Since you'll be working with Delica's don't forget to bring your glasses/lights! Kits sold separately. Sallie will be your instructor.


 

If you are bringing a group please call ahead so make arrangements to accommodate you.

* All supplies must be purchased from Beads Amore' on the day of the class. No charges for instructions. Most of the classes use less than $20.00 or less in supplies.

 


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Beading Materials
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Mookaite
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Beading Terminology  101:
Bead Cord:  Any material that is passed thru the beads, like a string, thread, wire, Tiger tail, Acculon, Beadalon, Oppulon, and etc.
Brick Stitch:  A stitch used in bead weaving projects that resembles a brick pattern with the bead above and the bead below starting in the center of the bead.
Crystal:  A molecular structure that is found in nature and man made beads that usually is associated with a high quality and clarity. Like Swarovski Crystal and quartz crystal.
Seed Bead:  A small bead with a hole that at least 25% of the size of the beads. Most are smaller than 2mm and similar in size to a small seed. Most often used in bead weaving projects where it is necessary to pas a wire, string or thread back through the same beads more than one time.
Shepherds Hook:  A type of ear wire that is shaped like a question mark and has a place to attach a head pin, loop pin or wire that would hold other objects
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