Who doesn’t love to play BINGO? Why not join Beads Amore’ for
BEADING BINGO, a game where you can enhance your repertoire of
beading and bead weaving techniques, create an assortment of beaded
jewelry and WIN, WIN, WIN all year long!!
Beginning May 1st - Come sign up for a class and we will
set you up for our new BEAD BINGO game. There is no fee to
participate. For each class you take your instructor will stamp your
game card. You can win a variety of prizes up to a $100 gift
certificate.
The game will continue thru May 2010, so come get started, have some
fun, meet new friends and learn new beading techniques and WIN, WIN,
WIN, playing
BEAD BINGO with us at
Beads Amore’.
Our new seminar is almost
ready! It will be an eight hour fun packed day of learning How
to Make Money Selling Your Jewelry Creations!
Here is a brief look at the outline:
Session
#1 - Product
Inspired Products
Copyright considerations
How to pick, design and be inspired to create a similar piece of jewelry.
Where to go to get ideas
Diversified Pricing Strategy
How to tell if it is selling elsewhere
Testing to see if your product is salable
Where not to test
Controlling costs
Session #2 - Marketing your Jewelry
Your own brand
eBay.com - ETSY.com - Bonanzle.com
Craft Shows - Expos
Funnels
Your own website
Shows and Expositions
Types – Places – How to choose
How to work a show for profit
Session #3 Photography
Consistently photographing your jewelry
Camera, Why Digital only
How to choose and use
Lighting – Key factors
Props – Set the atmosphere
Backdrops – Cleanliness in next to …
Software – Free and expensive
Video – When and where to use
Publishing – You Tube & elsewhere
Session
#4 -
Long Term
Keeping the sales coming
Follow up
E-mail Campaigns
Top of mind awareness
Twitter -Facebook -You Tube - Blogs
Accounting - Keeping Score
Ledger – Manual or Automated
Operating like a business.
We will be covering a lot
of very important information in this seminar so don't miss it. We
expect to announce a date by the middle of May for the seminar in
early June
New Inventory has arrived
this week!
Czech Glass
including:
Fire polish, Window Beads, Leaves, small flowers, matt finish spring
color multicolor strands, unique and colorful Peacock Beads and
more.
Semi-precious including:
Acid dip washed Agate, graduated artistic bloodstone strands,
Turquoise hex donuts, many sizes of turquoise donuts, turquoises
pendants with bails, and more.
New
Silversmithing supplies
include:
Silver Black, Bezel Cups, Pre-sized Ring Loops in various sizes, single
point copper tongs, Cabochons varying in size from 8x10 to
35x50 in Opal, Bloodstone, Onyx, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Green Amber,
large steel ring mandrels, finger seizers, chasing hammers, small
ergonomic file set with handles and more.
Special Pearl Value!
A limited supply of High quality 5mm white rice cultured pearl
strands for only $9.00 for a 16in strand. Only while supplies last!
Thanks for your business
and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Lots of
new classes are here and more are coming!
a few highlights this month are:
Caged Bead
Bracelet #594
At Fishers store
on Sat. 5/2/2009 2 - 4 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 + supplies
Hone your wire working skills by creating these eye catching caged
beads. You can use this technique on all the beads or just a few.
Come create a unique bracelet for yourself...you deserve it. Cathy
will be your instructor. PreReq.= wire primer class or experience
with wire wrapping
Green w/ Envy
Bracelet #599
At 82nd St. store
on Mon 5/25/2009 6 - 8 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 + supplies
This may look difficult but it makes up fast by using 4mm beads. The
seed bead embellishments added to the second layer create an uneven
effect. You'll be using a snap or hook & eye for the closure. Note:
the Embellished Rivoli is another class.
Party Time Necklace #613
At Fishers store
on Tues. 5/26/2009 6 - 8 PM
Cost: $20.00 + supplies
These great little beaded beads only take about 10 minutes each to
create, even for a beginner! They are stitched flat then gathered
into the rounded shapes. You will create the beads then connect with
wire and chain to make this great looking necklace. Make them
colorful or try black and white for a great "Indy 500" look!
Precious
tennis Bracelet #609
At 82nd Street store
on Sat 6/27/2009 10 - 2 pm
Cost: $50.00 + supplies
Another of Sue Twombly unbelievable classes. You will learn how to
create this stunning tennis bracelet made of sterling silver and
cubic Zirconium faceted crystals. You will complete your bracelet in
class going home with a perfectly fitted bracelet. Pre Req: 2 of Sue
Twombly's classes
Mothers/Grandma
Braclet #573
At Fishers store
on Thurs 2/5/2009 6 - 8 p.m.
Cost: Free + supplies
FREE CLASS SPECIAL.. Save big $$ by making these yourself. Customize
it with s/s alpha beads, birthstones in Swarovski crystals and
charms. 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! Please call and
register as space is limited.
Special
- Watch Class #550
At Fishers store
on Fri. 5/15/2009 12 - 2 p.m.
Cost: FREE + supplies
We've had many questions about making beaded watches...Join us in
this special FREE class. We will show you how to create your one of
a kind beaded watch. You can make it a wrap-a-round style or
standard. Come early to purchase your supplies. No experience
necessary! Call to reserve your place with a $5.00 nonrefundable
deposit, as space is limited.
Wine
Glass Charms #589
At 82nd St. store
on Fri. 5/29/2009 2 - 4 p.m.
Cost: Free + Supplies
It's so easy to create a set of Wine Glass Charms that we decided to
have another FREE CLASS for you. You select a theme, pick the colors
and charms. Over a hundred and fifty charms to choose from and
thousands of beads. These make a great housewarming or thank you
gift. No outside beads please. CALL TO RESERVE A SPOT.
Precious Celtic Bracelet
Here is another of Sue Twombly's new bracelets. This Celtic design
is so beautiful in either gold filled or sterling silver you don't
need anything else. This is an advanced wire working class with
limit of 4 students. Sign up today. Pre-Req. = 2 Precious bracelets
classes
Cost: $50.00 + supplies
Class Number: 592
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 $15.00 or less in supplies.
Bi-cone: The shape of a bead or stone that is two faceted pyramid/cones with flat side together and peaks pointed away from one another.
Lobster Claw Clasp: A type of clasp that looks similar to the claw or a Lobster.
Spring Ring Clasp: A clasp that is circular in shape and has a spring that keeps the clasp closed. It is hooked to a jump ring or split ring.
Wire Wrap: A technique that is uses wire to cage objects, usually stones, marbles and Cabochons. Often a bail is built into the wrap to so that the object can be hung
