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The Holidays are rapidly approaching
Here is a 40% off one Item Coupon!

 


* 40% Off Offer cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts and cannot be used on past Beads Amore purchases. 40% percent can be applied to any one item with the exception of Sterling Silver Wire, Wearable Art Galleria, GiGi Beads, Sue Twombly Creations, Classes and other items already on sale or specials. Limited to available stock on hand. No rain checks will be issued. Only one Coupon can be used per household. Valid at Indianapolis and Fishers Stores. Not valid at 3dbeadstore.com Coupon valid until 11/3/2008. No cash value.

This is the opportunity to get that very special strand, pendant or Broach you have been looking at but thought you couldn't afford!

Why not get started on the holidays right now! Try out some polymer clay! Take a class or just do what you love and make some awesome jewelry.

We got in the Swarovski Snowmen components and we also got in awesome new Vitrial Medium Christmas Tree , Christmas Tree,  Snow Man and Christmas package kits.  We have also created a new Fiber Kits it has 4 types of designer yarns for only  $4.95.

We have also put on sale our AMACO Pasta Machine for Polymer Clay work at a spectacular sale price of only $9.95.

Keep your eyes peeled for our next newsletter and get free patterns and instructions for Polymer Clay holiday earrings.

Soldering Classes on Nov, 5th and 6th

We have expanded our special class with Don Norris, world famous Silversmithing, instructor to a second day so if you still would like to take it please see this flyer.

Are you a new beader or need a great tool kit!

We have put together a Deluxe Beading Kit that has $112.60 worth of tools, materials and a Class for only $69.95.
Here is what's included:
   Basic tool kit $37.95
   Crimp Pliers $12.95
   Bead Board $8.95
   Beading Mat $1.95
   20 ft. Soft Flex Wire $19.00
   20 tube crimps (s/s, g/f) $4.80
   10 clasps $2.00
   Class Coupon $25.00 Value (Beg. Bead or Wire Primer Class)
Total Value $112.60 for only
$69.95

Special Ladies Night- Tuesday Oct. 28th-no minimum required-call your friends and sign up today!

 SHOP LOCAL!
Why shop at your local bead store?

Do you remember the feeling you got when you first walked into a beads store? Was it awe and wonder? Did your jaw drop? Were you elated at the variety and how much money you could save by making your own jewelry, gifts or something to match an outfit? Or maybe you just needed to make something to match an outfit? Whatever the feeling was, is it even close to the feeling you get shopping on-line or at the mass merchants?

Your local bead stores have created a place where people of all ages and diversity, with a variety of artistic styles can find the tools, components and the skills necessary to help you further your passion for your art.

In our area around Indianapolis we have several great bead stores, such as Beads Amore’, Boca Loca, A Time to Bead and Bead Boutique. All of these stores strive to keep adequate supplies, a nice variety of products and a helpful staff. They offer classes, give hands on help and try to answer all your questions. Can you get that personal help on-line or at the discount and craft stores?

Upon occasion you may find some items you need on-line at lower price. A few months back I did a comparison of the cost of creating a Mother’s Bracelet. I compared buying all your components at Fire Mountain and at our store. The savings was of almost 50% when created with our components of the same or better quality. When you have to buy 200 of something you don’t need that many of just to get a lower price on those items, then you end up creating something that costs you more than it should have. With the cost of gas as it is, the five or more dollars you are spending for shipping could easily get you to and from your local bead store.

With the economy in the state that it is in all of the local merchants in our area need all the business you can give them to stay in business. Local businesses including bead stores are taxpayers and providing jobs in your local community. In the last year Indianapolis has lost eight crafting businesses and in the US over 10% of the bead stores are no longer around.

Some of you who read this will interpret that this is a sign that we are going out of business. That is far from the case. We are in it for the long haul. But if the economy worsens then we will tighten our belts more and not be able to provide the kind of assistance, variety of products, extended hours, highly qualified staff, and vast assortment of classes that you are used to. When you shop at the mass merchants and on-line you rarely get the quality, variety and price, and almost never get the knowledge that comes from you local bead stores.

We love supporting you and your passion, so help us support ours. Support you local bead stores by shopping with us.

Dave & Sue Smith & staff

 

New store hours at our Fishers store!
Tuesday and Thursday  11:30 to 8:00 PM
Wednesday & Friday  11:30 to 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Closed Sunday and Monday

82nd Street hours are still the same:
Mon. & Wed. 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday - Noon to 4:00 PM

 

Green Bridge is Open! Hoorah!

Thank you for being our customer!

Beaded Holiday Ornament II #441
At 82nd St store on Sat 10/25/2008 10 - 1 pm 
All skill levels  Cost: 20.00 + supplies

This Beaded Ornament is an elegant feast for the eyes. Using seed beads, bugles and crystals you will learn new techniques and master old ones. Some weaving experience helpful. Come early to purchase your supplies. You will not complete this project in class time, but will be confident to complete at home.


Precious Watch #1 #395
on Fri 10/24/2008 10 - 4:30 PM  At 82nd St. store
All skill levels Cost: $60.00 + supplies

Sue Twombly has done it again! She has designed and created a beautiful wire wrapped watch. You will start with a basic structure then design your own original depending on your beads and wrist size. This watch is beautiful-the photo doesn't do it justice...Come early to purchase your supplies. Prequisite: 2 of Sue's Precious Wire Bracelet classes

Witch Pin #543

At Fishers store
on Thur 10/23/2008 6 - 8 PM 
Cost: $15.00 + supplies

This cute lil' pin will make your friends green with envy. Learn the brick stitch, reading a pattern then embellish with loopy fringe...What a great decoration for the upcoming holidays...heeeheeeheee

Lady's Night #179
All Skill levels
At 82nd St. store
on Tues 10/28/2008 6 to 9 PM 
Cost: no minimum cost

SPECIAL NO MINIMUM LADIES NITE....Bring your friends and have a party on us! No minimum purchase is required for this "Get a jump start on the holidays" event. You can create as many items you like in the time allowed. We will be glad to help you by showing you the basics. There are so many things you can make for gift giving: bracelets, necklaces, anklets, wine glass markers, eyeglass holders, or ??? Bring your own beverages, light wine OK, and we furnish the appetizers and dedicated staff to help. Reservations are required as space is limited so call today. Please no beads and supplies from home. Sorry no children at this event.

Fancy Spiral Rope #540

At Fishers store
on Thur 10/30/2008 6 - 8 PM 
Cost: $20.00 + supplies

Add something more than plain seed beads to create this fancy spiral rope necklace. You can add a center pendant or just keep spiraling with some different beads!Make it a bracelet or necklace - it's your choice.

Dichroic in Wire Earrings #430

At Fishers store
on Sat 11/1/2008 1 - 3 PM 
Cost: $30.00 + supplies

Prerequisite: Cabochon Wire working w/tools or freehand Class Turn dichroic glass cabochons into elegant, one-of-a-kind earrings. You won't want to miss out on this class before the holidays. You'll look great during the holidays wearing these and your friends would love to be the gift receiver of a pair of these beauties. Bring your tools and come early to purchase your supplies  

Awareness Ribbon Pins #524

At 82nd St store
on Mon 11/3/2008 6 - 8 PM 
Cost: $ 15.00 + supplies

Pick your cause, pick your colors and let's get stitching! Support your favorite cause and show off your bead weaving skills at the same time. The ribbons go together quickly and easily and make great inexpensive gifts. Nancy Miller will be teaching this class.

We have more  awesome classes on our website at beadsamore.com


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Beading Materials
Opal africian ivoory
Rose quartz
Sand Stone gold

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Beading Terminology  101:
Asynchronous:  A necklace or bracelet style that has a focal point that is not the centering point.
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.
Clasp:  The finding that enables the ends of a necklace or bracelet to be connected to each other
Eye Pin:  A pin that instead of having a flat head on it has a loop. This is also called a loop pin.
Hank:  Strands of beads, usually 10-14 strands and most often seed beads.
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.
Ndebele:  A type of stitch used in bead weaving, It was perfected and produced by the Ndebele tribe in Africa. It looks like a herringbone tweed or a knit fabric. It makes a relatively weak fabric that is not fluid and draping like right angle weave
Striated:  Marble or streaked color on a bead, with swirls of other tones on the surface.
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