tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60279266660243683422024-02-20T18:47:27.045-08:00Beads and Jewelry-Making Supplies: The Latest from BeadinPath.combeadinpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10012574458662032455noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027926666024368342.post-58276484424030114202012-03-17T11:31:00.001-07:002012-03-17T11:32:19.747-07:00Whole Bead Show in New York City<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJeK6BbDmJCIjvJJqZnHMblRaUm9pLOblQhvkcoaxRde7IklSR8lMBVXBzWWoKvyD_6PJC2-4_FBzQPVWMnTjAcmqHQm-tbDxRPF8thZuAdY8B8lBaDiMi-vwdWCTBf7qzQDbPGOGyfYwa/s1600/whole-bead-show-new-york-city.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJeK6BbDmJCIjvJJqZnHMblRaUm9pLOblQhvkcoaxRde7IklSR8lMBVXBzWWoKvyD_6PJC2-4_FBzQPVWMnTjAcmqHQm-tbDxRPF8thZuAdY8B8lBaDiMi-vwdWCTBf7qzQDbPGOGyfYwa/s1600/whole-bead-show-new-york-city.JPG" /></a></div><b>NEW YORK SPRING</b><br />
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Don't forget to visit <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/" target="_blank">The Beadin' Path</a> in NYC at the Whole Bead Show from March 23rd through 25th, 2012. We'll be at the Metropolitan Pavilion, South Pavilion - located at 125 West 18th Street, between 6th and 7th in New York City.<br />
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<a href="http://www.wholebead.com/shopperhome.htm" target="_blank">Whole Bead Show Website</a>beadinpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10012574458662032455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027926666024368342.post-3369760410639523042012-02-29T08:01:00.004-08:002012-02-29T08:06:52.770-08:00Maine Beading and Jewelry ClassesWe are proud to offer outstanding jewelry-making and beading classes for the month of March. <a href="http://beadinpath.com/">The Beadin' Path</a> welcomes both <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/CLASS-48-p-bead_jewelry_classes.html">Stephanie Sersich</a> and <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/CLASS-185-p-bead_jewelry_classes.html">Keith O'Connor</a>. Resident staff designers also deliver some extraordinary classes in <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/CLASS-165-p-bead_jewelry_classes.html">wire-working</a> and <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/CLASS-169-p-bead_jewelry_classes.html">metal stamping</a>, along with another <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/CLASS-199-p-bead_jewelry_classes.html">Family Jewels class</a> taught by co-owner Heather DeSimone. Be sure to pre-register before the classes fill up! <a href="http://beadinpath.com/calendar_bead_classes_events.html">Register online</a> or call the store at 207.865.4785.<br />
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First, I have to say that participating in my first ever <a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2011/02/welcome-to-bead-soup-blog-party.html">Bead Soup Blog Party</a> has been a blast! Thank you so much Lori Anderson from <a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2011/02/welcome-to-bead-soup-blog-party.html">Pretty Things</a> for setting this amazing experience up for me and other beaders like me! </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://backstorybeads.blogspot.com/">by Karin Slaton</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I was paired up with Karin Slaton from <a href="http://backstorybeads.blogspot.com/">Back Story Beads.</a> Her site is full of amazingly intricate, and thoughtful seed bead woven designs. I have to say that at first glance, I was intimidated. I know find this really funny because if you read her <a href="http://backstorybeads.blogspot.com/2011/08/party-begins.html">initial post</a>, it seems she felt the same way! I may own a bead <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/">store</a>, but as many store owners will tell you, we hardly ever bead anymore! I've always gravitated toward the instant gratification, shall we say, style of beading. I know how to weave, know all my stitches, have even taught (gasp!) beginner classes on it over the 18 years we've been here. But I am always in awe of bead weavers who always have a project going & can whip around a free-form cab faster than I can get my kids off to school in the morning. Anyway, Karin is clearly a very talented bead artist & I was very excited to be paired with her.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Talk about Christmas. And again, you might think me jaded. Actually, I'll confess. I AM jaded! I see beads 12-20 hours a day, 6-7 days a week & pretty much year round... well, I see them a lot. And beads of all kinds. However, the beads Karin chose for me were so varied from the typical beads I work with & even more impressive, not typical of the types of beads we carry here at <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/">The Beadin' Path</a>. One thing that was really cool however, is that she sent me some amazing carved beads. I believe they are carved from horn, but they have similar qualities to a vintage carved Bakelite bead. I love my plastics & hardly ever work in 'naturals'. So this was the perfect cross-over bead for her to send. And here's the funny part: I sent her carved jet beads, along with her mixture of lovelies. We must have been on the same wavelength!</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">OK, my finished piece: </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thank you Karin & thank you Lori!</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Can't wait for the next <a href="http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/">Bead Soup Blog Party</a>!</div>beadinpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10012574458662032455noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027926666024368342.post-82796968211020574412011-07-22T08:48:00.000-07:002011-07-22T08:48:44.290-07:00Top 5 Bead Store Expectations<div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISm1ilNbYtNIo2EZarv0chV1a03ZLr0TXF-U3EjyigiimK2h5jCZAnXUmZNT3WVE4gh91UN5pLKfq3GYX1AchmVLTDfnmrr3X-ieT8zYG2wIdhCFxGxM4Z__tqodXFd26xYQmjdyyJGLV/s200/IMG_2502.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br />
Bead stores have changed & evolved over the years. When we first opened <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/">The Beadin' Path </a>in 1993, our shoppers expected loads of kokopelli pendants, Christmas beads & everything dolphin. We had a small work table where we helped would-be jewelry designers finish off leather 'thong' necklaces with spring cord ends & barrel clasps.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsyFdDJ4sJjwUn7PEfSM7vMeAp3MRZbyQ98utyGpRTd0sQr0fJcIIbRaoI89qM8SM_Rn39h4rhUV_xLq5KfY5kusgdRFKin6Wq-YVnez8Vo7_IET4TYECGKurcqmN_cmNOksZwAHYssCLH/s1600/Southwest-Kokopelli-Pendant-953a.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsyFdDJ4sJjwUn7PEfSM7vMeAp3MRZbyQ98utyGpRTd0sQr0fJcIIbRaoI89qM8SM_Rn39h4rhUV_xLq5KfY5kusgdRFKin6Wq-YVnez8Vo7_IET4TYECGKurcqmN_cmNOksZwAHYssCLH/s200/Southwest-Kokopelli-Pendant-953a.png" width="200" /></a></div>Fast forward ca. 2011: the trends are no longer dolphins & kokopellis, but vintage lace, bright colored mod & bold sized beads, agates, and any piece of metal that can be hammered, textures, stamped or otherwise manipulated. 'Beaders' have evolved into 'kitchen-counter-metalsmiths'.<br />
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Here's what you can expect from your local bead store:<br />
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Every full-service bead store should be equipped with knowledgable staff'ers who make jewelry themselves. Part of the joy of working at a bead store is being able to share your knowledge with jewelry makers ranging in experience from newbie to pro.<br />
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2) Relaxed & Social Atmosphere<br />
Great local bead stores have an area to pow-wow, hang-out, and otherwise connect with other jewelry makers. Fantastic bead stores can range space-wise, from closet-sized spaces to mall-sized stores. Even in the smallest bead stores, it's imperative that there's a space to sit & learn a thing or two, from the staff or even other beaders at the studio space.<br />
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3) Design Advice<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI42l4DW83djgn1UsDGtIrCBPShxvr4ovh-nyw02Pz1bJ0USiFXVMRQWuM317kI6m8MxAb9RVysoyRgbONYmgcAYDWwAhgmqZ3hmmdrJwWixe_YxO1HdIxXnez585YQxzTex1YRu117uPg/s1600/star-lily-bead-necklace-step-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI42l4DW83djgn1UsDGtIrCBPShxvr4ovh-nyw02Pz1bJ0USiFXVMRQWuM317kI6m8MxAb9RVysoyRgbONYmgcAYDWwAhgmqZ3hmmdrJwWixe_YxO1HdIxXnez585YQxzTex1YRu117uPg/s200/star-lily-bead-necklace-step-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Inspiration should abound at your local bead store. When we get in new products, there's excitement from everyone on staff & we love to brainstorm different ways to use the new components. Our shoppers inspire us as well when they pick up a pendant & pair it with something unexpected. <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/index.php/Design-Instruction/">Design advice</a> is a give & take. <br />
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4) Beads and Jewelry Supplies You Can Touch<br />
While some bead stores may have specialties within the beading niche, others might have a full range of various types of beads, materials & findings. What's great about shopping in an actual bead stores, is that aside from the services listed above, designing with beads is a tactile experience. Touch the beads, work with the textures, and understand your materials.<br />
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Like many niche-type stores, your local bead shop should be a place where you can gather or connect with others in your bead & jewelry making community. If there isn't space, many bead stores will have retreats where they bring together their clientele for special classes, trunk shows & other fun events. Sometimes that community might start online using social media platforms such as <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/BeadinPath">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebeadinpath">Facebook</a> & now <a href="https://plus.google.com/">Google+</a>. A bead store can really be the hub of an amazing and creative force.<br />
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What do you like about your favorite local bead shop? I'd love to hear the things that make shopping there special. Or what would you like to see at your local bead store? Please comment below or email me at heather@beadinpath.com.beadinpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10012574458662032455noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027926666024368342.post-18918961914221158382011-06-12T09:41:00.000-07:002011-06-12T09:41:51.062-07:00Vintage Metal Beads for the Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/temporary_categories_vintage_metals.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYaMuA-Vujl-N0x0ztUwIj0NiGZlqrzU__NvTKdW2RlCG2R6zOYNh4gKBMyP91sQuk1NZJWnKA8MW039qmElS8x1lIbXXmkcbW7y-qd6yd3YdlmX8sGXTkRw4LAE785DI1KEk3Svw1YLw/s320/metal-beads-vintage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We've got the vintage metals for your sizzling summer designs. From vintage brass links, arrows, and leaf blanks to vintage copper hearts and twists, <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/temporary_categories_vintage_metals.html">vintage metal beads and components</a> offer mystique and beauty effortlessly.<br />
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So many types of fibers and beads complement metal pieces, such as the earring designs below. Don't limit yourself!<br />
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The perfect earring-sized flower, these <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/wavy_beads.html">flower beads</a> are available in loads of great colors.<br />
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Choose from these new blue, green, purple, red, and yellow flower beads.<br />
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The <a href="http://beadandbutton.com/">Bead & Button Show</a> is upon us! Visit Ashley, Heather, and Elisa at our booth. We'll have some exciting new products as well as many of your favorite beads! Hope to see you there!<br />
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Join our <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/BEADMAIL-1YR-p-bead_club.html">beads-in-the-mail club</a> as an annual member and you'll get your first month free! Use coupon code <b>1MOFREE</b> at checkout to redeem your free month!<br />
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<b>Offer Details</b>: Offer valid for the annual membership only. Coupon is valid online and in-store. Offer expires Saturday, June 4th, 2011, at store's close or 11:59pm EST.beadinpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10012574458662032455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027926666024368342.post-91748005119583136512011-05-29T08:51:00.000-07:002011-05-29T08:53:20.147-07:00Pleather Flowers: New in Design<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/beading_fibers.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuknRpYX5P8n6-OJ_kwlz2VFc-Ex3qfaKaPb3JfK3fW_OicOM6F7ddBkmV-J4UEFO4xLUyqXqr498JWsu8qcmDZNvEbqd9yc5qKHGbN_LcCaywkxbVT1J3xyyYlyQT0jdf38Jv9lB6Knur/s320/feature.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We've been loving and working with center drilled flower components for a long time now. We have finds in metal, lucite and more. Now we have our own custom line in repurposed vinyl, also known as pleather.<br />
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Available in these fashion forward color-way packs, <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/beading_fibers.html">vinyl flowers</a> will bring your designs to the next level.<br />
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We've just dug up some new <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/new_lucite_plastic.html">flower bead shapes</a> and styles for your gardening pleasure. Designs for Spring and Summer can be loaded up with new flower species.<br />
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Discover our star lillies, impatiens, bright blooms, and more. Flowers in pink, tangerine, red, yellow, turquoise, and spring green jump start our summer season!<br />
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You can view our <a href="http://beadinpath.com/pdf/classessummer2011.pdf">Beading Classes PDF</a> for print view or check our classes out online at our website <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/calendar_bead_classes_events.html">BeadinPath.com</a> where you can sign up immediately, if you choose, for your convenience!beadinpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10012574458662032455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027926666024368342.post-90351609016718279422011-05-10T08:03:00.000-07:002011-05-10T08:16:51.491-07:00Vintage Lace, Our Hand-Dyed Beauties<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/beading_fibers.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaH8icfMUIf7OZIAsVFPwK7wGIHBEHpM_SJuiBdnumnGL3q2-S93kK-18kkLPNOKo6_d4OhgPo7bIMB9OM0zGFo4CD45pjSkAbctQSQDloFDC6GrX9AfAagwErx8U0DEob314MI5zyufEr/s1600/lace_log.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We have been sitting on loads of <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/beading_fibers.html">vintage lace</a> and <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/beading_fibers.html">lace appliques</a> since the late 1990s. We purchased the contents of a fabric store that also sold beads. These laces are high-end European from Switzerland, France and England, and most were made in the early 1980s. We have custom-dyed this lace for use in jewelry and other personal adornment. Colors may not be colorfast, so please pre-wash if you intend to use this in clothing to avoid running and fading. </div>beadinpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10012574458662032455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027926666024368342.post-20445083549200434242011-05-07T07:01:00.000-07:002011-05-07T07:01:30.551-07:00Bead Shows and Trunk Shows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://beadinpath.com/newsletter/saturday/rivet_tool/trunkshow_may.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://beadinpath.com/newsletter/saturday/rivet_tool/trunkshow_may.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Come check out our trunk show in Arcadia, California at the San Gabriel Bead Co. located at 325 East Live Oak Avenue, from May 6th to the 14th. See <a href="http://www.beadcompany.com/">beadcompany.com</a> for store hours.<br />
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We're also bead show abound! Visit us at the Divine Bead Festival 2011 at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield, Massachusetts, located at 31 Hampshire Street, on May 22nd, Sunday, from 10am to 5pm.<br />
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We will also be in Milwaukee for the Bead & Button Show in June! Visit us at the Frontier Airlines Center from June 9th to the 12th. Check out <a href="http://www.beadandbuttonshow.com/">beadandbuttonshow.com</a> for more details. Also be sure to check out our <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/index.php/Show-Schedule/2010-show-schedule.html">bead show schedule</a> on our website for up-to-date show additions.<br />
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Also just in, several <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/beading_tools_stamp_rivet.html">new findings for riveting</a> creations. We have new bails, pin backs, & more!beadinpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10012574458662032455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027926666024368342.post-62271270974559379772011-05-02T09:32:00.000-07:002011-05-02T09:33:35.034-07:00Seed Beads of Vintage Eras<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/vintage_seed_beads.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-dqZiPk_5Fm5aqcdplisHqWYg84x5t-4UBan2UnRhRXLxESGM_VJvSr3Nk4C5l_iD5_po9WIOlL8BFqzjpZ_aznFuapY2kv9ZeiNznWUphYL0DefkmPtXG-1pto2PnTi1Ly6vT5Wx7-0m/s1600/feature-1.jpg" /></a></div><i>We have just come across</i> a stash of old seed beads, bugle beads and other <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/vintage_seed_beads.html">seed bead sundries</a>. Most are ca. 1910s - 1950s and hail from Japan, France and Italy. Check out our latest stash and hurry! They'll go fast as they are very limited!<br />
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Staff designer Ashley Bunting created this <a href="http://beadinpath.com/index.php/Necklace-Designs-to-Inspire/beaded-necklace-how-to-mixed-berry-tangle.html">vintage seed bead necklace</a>, integrating warm copper accents. Mostly pretty in pink, this stunning neck piece reveals a few surprising purple accents. Ashley embellished the work with little sprigs of ribbon clippings and a dainty lavender bow. The coalescence of beads, ribbon and chain create a nest-like wrapped necklace.<br />
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This shape was extremely popular when they were manufacturing for jewelry lines like Coro, Avon, and Trifari back in the 1960s, 70s & 80s. <br />
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So we've challenged ourselves to come up with some fun and fantastic ideas on how to use them today.beadinpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10012574458662032455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027926666024368342.post-9801367423594661712011-04-24T19:06:00.000-07:002011-04-24T19:06:49.603-07:00Favorite Beads by Ashley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/bead_news_ashley_picks.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRz9e6PHwuE3AkAgmvo3Gt9rwXLY6SDD3RQxz-_62MTGrK7MbNrwxqH7bToXutgHjf84ghark-wAx_Wak11o9I7aWvPT_-gbFKJHcwKwnF6vZnWGTuhtSA3c5RRFfDZrMHYRfJ47QtT9dn/s320/ImageProxyServlet.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><i>A few of my favorite things!</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/bead_news_ashley_picks.html">My bead palette</a> focuses on greens, teals, browns and gold. I love mixing earth tones with rich metals. I think all jewelry should have a little sparkle and Swarovski crystal has all the shine!<br />
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Along with my best bead picks I have included an <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/TOL-SHARP-p-bead_news_ashley_picks.html">industrial strength marker</a> and <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/TOL-POL-695-00-p-bead_news_ashley_picks.html">polishing pads</a>. You can easily add definition to a metal piece. Just cover the piece in the marker and then polish. Enjoy!<br />
<i>~ Ashley Bunting</i>beadinpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10012574458662032455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027926666024368342.post-2927556206427143022011-04-24T18:55:00.000-07:002011-04-24T18:57:15.030-07:00Vintage pendants from rare to antique.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/vintage_pendants.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCdv2lXsMKfyZ8nuLUcb5VEAsa3muOdFKFLY7522q7T9fbqyflov5VktlQyx2MVB0R8tBd3ciWql5mN6x8EgZp_f7jxSaiAzwam76Us4MvGzexHEau9i8De2FujgZUHSPxP2IRMUoTPjH/s200/ImageProxyServlet.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<i>Our vintage pendants</i> range from antique Victorian lovelies to rare deco pieces. <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/vintage_pendants.html">Vintage glass pendants</a> make for stunning centerpieces or eye-catching components in your necklace designs. Beautifully demonstrated in the stunning <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/index.php/Necklace-Designs-to-Inspire/beaded-necklace-how-totopaz-and-amethyst.html">necklace tutorial</a> by staff designer, Ashley, she takes you through her designing step by step.<br />
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This antique-esque necklace combines complimentary colors, amethyst and topaz, and incorporates beading wire looping techniques with Loops Miriam Haskell two-holed beads.<br />
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We love getting a bead we already love in new colors. It's like Christmas when the boxes arrive... or Easter rather. Here are the colors you need for spring! Our <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/classic_calla_lily_beads.html">calla lily beads</a> rejoice inside a spring color story.<br />
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Also, if you like buying your Lucite beads in pre-mixed selections, we just restocked our<a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/vintage_lucite_bead_mix.html"> Lucite bead tube mixes</a>!<br />
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<a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/LUC3886MX-p-vintage_lucite_bead_mix.html">Tropical Fish</a>, <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/LUC3881MX-p-vintage_lucite_bead_mix.html">Egyptian Jewels</a>, <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/LUC3882MX-p-vintage_lucite_bead_mix.html">Juicy Berry</a> and other favorite color combinations.beadinpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10012574458662032455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027926666024368342.post-16726611333140648042011-04-08T10:56:00.000-07:002011-04-08T10:58:47.803-07:00Bead Trend Alert: Citrus Splash<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/bead_news_citrus_splash.html?" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbLi1NkFe9IBCvwLQ-k7hxt0qRxXg_eKxLmm10KfFK3oS7itrkFndzIw8_xhgEVOvPk7QsoUNfi59vKiuebsMj5F102BHbbTFydYgOO4O3wzHOY7bCR5rp69QZCCIK_x9Ry5-Zk45MAUZ3/s320/feature.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
The citrus color palette is making a SPLASH this season. Get inspired with these gorgeous colors at <a href="http://BeadinPath.com/">BeadinPath.com</a>. Whether it's lush lime, lemony yellow, or twists of tangerine, it's fresh and appealing. Our <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/bead_news_citrus_splash.html">citrus beads</a> promise fruitful results to any design you're inventing. You like the puns, right?<br />
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Okay, we'll just be direct. Below is a sampling of our <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/bead_news_citrus_splash.html?">beads a la citrus</a>!<br />
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Lucite beads and bangles fresh for the picking. Just in, <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/new_lucite_plastic.html">new Lucite beads</a> in 60s retro and springtime colors. Choose from flower beads in daisies, spike petals, or poppy shapes. We also have new turquoise moon rock beads, <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/lucite_rings_hoops.html">go-go hoops</a>, and crackle twists.<br />
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Our featured sale brings <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/vintage_lucite_bangles_rings.html">Lucite skinny bangles</a> to the forefront.<br />
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Amazing deal: Buy a 10-bangle bundle for only $15. That's almost 70% off!<br />
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Choose from our assorted mixes in the following themes:<br />
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<a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/LUC-19BRC-p-vintage_lucite_bangles_rings.html">Bangles from the Sea</a><br />
<a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/LUC-18BRC-p-vintage_lucite_bangles_rings.html">Lemon and Lime Bangles</a><br />
<a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/LUC-17BRC-p-vintage_lucite_bangles_rings.html">Pink and Red Bangles</a><br />
<a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/LUC-16BRC-p-vintage_lucite_bangles_rings.html">Bangles from the Earth</a><br />
<a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/LUC-14BRC-p-vintage_lucite_bangles_rings.html">Assorted Mix Bangles</a>beadinpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10012574458662032455noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027926666024368342.post-35117241518861797822011-04-01T09:14:00.000-07:002011-04-01T09:18:58.638-07:00Bold Beads: Vintage Lucite Baubles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/lucite_baubles.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiokuEPRNFFF6gjpS7CgujsX2J0ajQwzgxY5yb1dXKMBv1fxQBDVZkpKamp6PiYrqWNK6RwuBTKtuJUlwFTVw_1kdXQmGo3g4DAoiM7Gg6lWmVhmn1vXsgd9ibGzVyHMp7KcsNEsq0sL_Vu/s320/ImageProxyServlet.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>When we moved 40,000 lbs of ca. 60s-80s plastics from the factory warehouse to Maine, we knew that much of the treasure was lucite parts that were absolutely beautiful, but had no holes. We've had them made <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/lucite_baubles.html">bead charms</a>! Usable drip-drops that bring on the bold and cluster like crazy. If you love lucite, they are a must-have, limited availability treasure for your collection.<br />
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We love our flowers around here. We've got lucite flowers, vintage plastic flowers, silk and satin millinery floral pieces, glass flowers... the material doesn't matter. Get a sampling of flower power with these great <a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/bead_news_Spring_garden_inspirations.html">flower mixes</a>. Be sure to check out the <a href="http://beadinpath.com/index.php/Misc.-Jewels-to-Inspire/beaded-hair-comb-how-to-spring-garden.html">flower hair comb tutorial</a> just posted by our staff designer, Ashley.<br />
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