News

Look for Moxy's glamour shot in Richmond Magazine in an upcoming feature on shop kitties in Richmond.

Sparkie the Bead Boy (Greg Montgomery) is secretly squirreled away at his work bench forging prototypes for new jewelry classes- -in the meantime, he's not talking no matter how you try to pry it out of him!  Stay tuned...

There's still room in many of our summer beading classes so sign up while there's still time! our idea of a perfect summer day is sitting in the shade, sipping a cool drink, and communing with our bead projects!

Several of Melanie's pieces were selected for inclusion in the a recent publication called the Best of Arts Gallery. She is currently on the group's website as a featured artist. Check out the pieces and some other really cool artists on their website.


This just in!

 

New Czech glass
- Glass lentils - perfect for bead crochet and dangles. Check out our crochet samples!
- Mini-faceted rondelles - cut to catch summer's sunbeams


 
 

Miyuki beading kits
Love the beading, but dread design? If you're one of those misguided folks who thinks you're "not creative", then take the stress out of beading and try our new user-friendly Miyuki seedbead necklace, bracelet, brooch, and ring kits in a variety of light-weight designs.  Miyuki has removed the design dilemma so all you have to do is play!

 
felting

Felting Supplies
Fibers and tools for felting fabulous embellished beads! We carry packages of felting wool in a variety of colors. Be on the lookout for our felted beads and flowers classes!

 

 

Bulk base metal headpins and eyepins
An economical approach for use in costume jewelry...  and speaking of base metal, we recently cleared out the base metal table to make room for new merchandize so be sure to check out the 'sale' area.

 
Vintaj
With "vintage" designs being the current rage in the jewelry world, we stocked up on new pendants, beads, chain, and findings from 'Vintaj'.  Resurrect your own retired jewelry by cutting it up and recombining the pieces with bits from our 'Vintaj' line for yet another economical yet unique design opportunity. Easy yet impressive!
 

Wire-working tools
Despite the surge in metals, wire wrapping and links are hot, hot, hot!  Get the look but not the cost with our textured base metal links, German wires and of course all the cool tools needed to hammer out and wrap your own funky bead into the metal mix-- or just fly solo with the minimalist look, i.e., simple links of mixed metal with a sprinkle of beads thrown in for texture and contrast.


 
Claspgarten clasps
Direct from the factory in Germany.  These fabulous grade-A clasps are made to perfection and built to last.  They are so beautiful you'll want to attach them to the middle of your necklaces when they can double as pendants.
 

Mala beads, prayers boxes and deity pendants
from Tibet - yes, the 70's are back (just when we thought tunics and Peter Max were gone forever...)   Fly your freak flag with funky chunky bead mixes or hop on the yellow submarine with a simple sun salute while wearing your single strands of malas.


 

Susan Lenart-Kazmer's long awaited book, "Making Connections" has finally been released.  Melanie contracted cold-connection fever after attending a cold-connection jewelry workshop with Susan in the South of France two years ago.  Be forewarned:  there is no going back once you've accessed this book!

 

 

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