"In
the bead world, I have been a lampwork artist for 8 years both in
the country
and abroad and I have been a show promoter for 5 years. My bead education
has overflowed over these past years through numerous classes attended
and meeting
many bead exhibitors and bead artists. I will share my bead knowledge
with you
to make sure that you
are always getting the best for your money!" Bev
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Bead
Education Workshop
knowledge around the
ins and outs of the Bead Fiesta "tables"
Sunday,
May 4
11:00am - 1:30am
Everyone
welcome
Cost:
$65.00
contact
beadfiesta@verizon.net
to reserve your space
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In
this class sponsored by Bead Fiesta show promoter and lampwork artist,
Bev McCarthy, you will learn the ins and outs of the bead show "tables."
Your
jewelry deserves quality components, and the value of knowing
what you are buying for your dollar is important. This information
packed
class will cover topics such as gem, pearl, seed beads and lampwork
quality, identification and what to look for. Included
are ways
to "test" for authenticity in some products and many
more tips.
Other
discussed topics include:
Gemstones (natural and dyed)
Stone
Beads
Pearls
Crystal
Seed Beads
Czech
Glass
Sterling
Silver, Bali, Vermeil, Plated, Copper
Wood, Nut beads
Fused
glass, lampwork glass (borosilicate, soft glass), Dichroic
Ceramic Beads
Leather, Silk
PMC
Kazuri
Beads
Plus:
*Beading
Wire and what sizes and Crimps to use for your projects.
*Perfecting the perfect eye loop and clean and neat crimping
for your pieces.
*Tips for choosing the components to begin your piece.
And...
Bring your bead questions to class.
contact
beadfiesta@verizon.net
to reserve your space
or
call: 508-752-5168
