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Great things are happening again this month!

Contest
Black and White for month of May! Be ready for race day. Win a $25.00 gift certificate and more. Check it out at Beading Contest

Two new projects
This month we have two more great projects. Cathy created a Button and Drop Bead Bracelet, very simple and very unique. You can use the materials you already have or order a kit with all the materials you need for the project. Kris reverted back to her teenage years and came up with a classic Macramé Beaded Bracelet.

May Specials
Italian Bella Beads size 10 & 11 30% off
Selected Lucite Bead Strands 30%
Mothers Day Only 15% off on any purchase
over $10.00 and a free strand of Pearls for Mom with a purchase over $20.00 (82nd Street open Sunday)

Survey Information
Thank you for completing our survey last month. We learned a lot and discovered something you should know about how you shop for Beads on the Internet. Here the scoop on Fire Mountain Prices

Green Bridge Repairs
The green bridge repair project starts this month on 82nd Street in Indianapolis close to our Clearwater Crossing store. We have prepared an alternative routes map that should help you get to our store during the high traffic times of the day. You can check it out here or pick one up in the Indy store.

Wearable Art Galleria
All of Nancy Miller's creations have been re-priced at the 82nd Street store. Most of the prices were reduced by 50%. They will make great Mothers Day gifts. (The Website has not been adjusted so call for pricing if you see something you like 317 595-0144. Wearable Art Galleria )

Videos
All six of our beginner How To Videos have
been converted and are up on You Tube
at Beading Videos

Blog
Be sure to check out our blog,
beadsamore . blog spot . com
a place where you can find our great new projects.

Thank you for being our customer!

Basic Silk Knotting #434 At Fishers store on Fri 5/9/2008 2 - 4 pm Cost: $20.00 + supplies This basic silk knotting class will show you how to create a beautiful single or multi-strand necklace. Ginny will be your instructor and is so eager to share her knowledge with you. Once you learn this technique you will be able Once you learn this technique you will be able to expand your own creations.
	Rosary in Wire #489 At Fishers store on Thurs 5/8/2008 2 - 4 pm Cost: $20.00 + supplies You will learn basic wireworking skills while creating a beautiful rosary to cherish forever. Make a special gift to give them on Easter. You can make this very inexpensive depending on the beads you pick. Come early to purchase your supplies.
Beaded Cubes #473 At Fishers store on Thur 5/22/2008 2 - 4 pm Cost: $20.00 + supplies You will love making these cube beads in a variety of sizes. Make up some black and white cubes to create your "Indy 500" jewelry or do some in hot colors to create some funky jewelry. Everyone will want some and they are inexpensive to make. Call you friends and sign up today. Natalie will be your instructor
	Precious Beaded #1 Wire Bracelet #289 prerequisite is Precious Wire Wrap #1 At 82nd St store on Mon 5/12/2008 10 - 2 pm Cost: $30.00 plus supplies Second in a series with Sue Twombly. You must have taken Sue's first class to be ready for this Beautiful Beaded Wire Bracelet. See the samples at the 82nd street store. This class is limited so sign up right away. Remember to bring your tools and come early to purchase your supplies.

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Beading Materials

Coral red Fossil

Coral red spongy

Crystal

More beading materials...

Beading Terminology 101:

Barrel Clasp: This clasp is a long cylinder that usually has a loop on each end to fasten the bead cord to. It comes apart into two pieces and is either screwed together or is held together by magnets.

Centering Point: The point on a necklace or bracelet that hangs closest to the earth. Many times this is also the focal point.

Mothers Bracelet: A style of bracelet that uses Letter beads to spell out the names of a mothers children. Usually made with Sterling Silver or Gold Letters and often including the birthstone of her children. Single, Double and triple strands are very common with this bracelet.

Link to more beading terminology...

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