Here’s a sneak peek of what Kumihimo class attendees make this coming Saturday at Ohio Beads and Gems.

This picture shows off our new Marudai (which means a round stand or stool) with colorful starter strands draped on the stand.

I’m excited to see the finished creations our class attendees make. Hope I can grab a seat myself, I have a great color mix in mind to try.

If you can string up eight strands of small sized beads by this Saturday July, 28th, there is still time for two more students to attend. Give us ring and will help get you started.

Cynthia
www.ohiobeadsandgems.com: your Cincinnati-metro bead source

If you are at a distance, try shopping at www.OhioBeads.com

We had a “Favorite Bead Weave” class this past Thursday night. Judging by the commotion from from the class area downstairs, it must have been fun.

You can read more and see pictures of the students’ finished bracelets at the Twisted Blossom blog here.

In the pictures, you’ll see some of the new Czech Glass strands (some pressed glass, some firepolished glass) that are now up on the walls.

(Paul ghostwriting for) Cynthia
www.ohiobeadsandgems.com: your Cincinnati-metro bead source

If you are at a distance, try shopping at www.OhioBeads.com

Turn ordinary beads into sparkling bezeled pieces that will
draw immediate attention. You’ll receive step by step
instructions on how to manipulate wire
wraps around rondelles and lentil- or round-shaped beads.
Linking them together into one artsy made bracelet.
** You must have wire wrapping skills to take this class.

Class size: 8 students
Materials:

• · 8 – 8 mm or 10 mm rondelles or round bead in glass or silver
  or gold
• Lobster clasp Swivel Clasp works great!
• Package of #11 seed beads
• Soldered rings
• Large soldered ring to match size of lobster clasp
• 16 – 20 4mm Swarosvki bicone beads
• 26 gauge sterling wire

Cynthia
Ohio Beads and Gems in downtown Mason, Ohio

Our gentle beaders can shop online at OhioBeads.com for bulk jewelry chain, findings, beads and more

Create a one of kind embellished pendant while learning
peyote weaving, free form style, that is. This class is
perfect for the beginner who is interested in bead weaving,
on a smaller scale. Once you have completed your pendant,
slide it onto beaded strands leather, or your favorite ribbon.

Class size: 3 – 8 Students
Materials:

• Fireline #6
• Size 12 beading needle
• Various Sizes in seed beads: 11/o, 8/o
• Other small beads to embellish and personalize.

To see the whole class schedule (Adobe PDF document), click here
(This schedule says 10:30 AM to 8 PM, which is a ridiculous typo. Think more about 1.5 to 2 hours.)

Cynthia
Ohio Beads and Gems in downtown Mason, Ohio

You readers at a distance can find bulk jewelry chain, beads and findings at OhioBeads.com

Don’t worry if you missed the first day of our trunk sale.

There is still plenty to look at.

Thai sterling marcasite, German glass strands, Venetian glass beads, gemstone toggles and silver-plated noodles.
Those of you already on our e-mail list were eligible for an additional coupon for “Buy Two, Get One Fr*ee”
(with some restrictions).

We hope to see you Friday or Saturday.

Happy Summer Jewellery Making!

Cynthia

www.ohiobeadsandgems.com

Find beading stuff online at www.OhioBeads.com