New, Unique Precious Metal Findings

March 2nd, 2010

Here are some of the prettiest Sterling silver and gold vermeil findings we’ve ever offered… They’re beautifully made and the designs are unique. For sale now! And if you’re looking for Sterling foxtail chain, it’s finally back in stock! Also, all March classes are on the website! Enjoy!
Steven James has scheduled three classes in March. Check out Torch Enameling, Fusing Fine Silver andCandy Components. Sign up early because the last time Steven’s classes sold out!

Here are some of the prettiest Sterling silver and gold vermeil findings we’ve ever offered…
They’re beautifully made and the designs are unique. For sale now!

And if you’re looking for Sterling foxtail chain, it’s finally back in stock!

Also, all March classes are on the website!
Enjoy!

Steven James has scheduled three classes in March.
Check out Torch Enameling, Fusing Fine Silver andCandy Components.
Sign up early because the last time Steven’s classes sold out!

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Viva Mexicana!

February 10th, 2010

Available this Saturday, February 13:

New
¡Viva Mexicana! pieces
from Tierra Cast!

¡Viva Mexicana! jewelry components are inspired by milagros, Day of the Dead icons, Talavera pottery and Frida Kahlo

Who can resist this style?

Don’t miss our two-day introductory SALE!

These pieces are made of lead-free pewter with fine silver, gold, or pure copper plating. Made in the USA.

Save 15%

Special Introductory Prices:

Purchase the “¡Viva Mexicana!” pieces
on February 13 or 14

at 15% off the regular price!

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Gemstones, Melon Beads and Daggers!

January 26th, 2010

What’s new at the bead store? Tuesday, January 26
	Radiant Gemstones! Smooth, Round Beads in 4, 5 and 6mm Diameters We’ve just unpacked some beautiful semi-precious round beads in 4, 5 and 6mm diameters. The supply is limited and we wish there were more available, but while they last they’re only $2.95 and $3.95 per strand!
February Classes …almost here! We really tried to get the February class schedule out on time. It will be ready for sign-ups by this Thursday (the 28th). Here are samples from Danielle’s Wire Tree Pendant class and Sarah’s Wire Frame Pendant class.
Fine Silver Wire: Just to test the waters, we now sell three gauges of fine silver wire (in addition to the sterling silver, gold filled, and plated copper wires we normally sell). Why fine silver rather than sterling? Retains its color when heated to liquid More resistant to tarnishing Softer and more bendable – good for pieces that don’t need the strength and durability of sterling Less allergenic than sterling Fine silver wire is available in 18, 20 and 22 gauge by the foot or on 1/4 ounce spools.
Dagger Beads 5 x 16 mm In stock now. The bracelet and necklace are by Su, from the Tassels & Daggers class coming in February.
Czech Glass 8mm Melon Beads: A Great Shape! Nine colors in stock, 26 beads per strand, $3.95 per strand
	March Classes: Steven James taught three popular classes back in October, and he’s coming back on March 13 and 14. He’ll teach the popular Torch Enameling class, and two others… What would you like to learn? See all his current classes at his web site, and tell us what interests you!
Open Every Day! Monday thru Friday 10am – 7pm Saturday 10am – 6pm Sunday 11am – 6pm

What’s new at the bead store?
Tuesday, January 26

Radiant Gemstones!
Smooth, Round Beads in 4, 5 and 6mm Diameters

We’ve just unpacked some beautiful semi-precious round beads in 4, 5 and 6mm diameters.
The supply is limited and we wish there were more available, but while they last they’re only $2.95 and $3.95 per strand!

February Classes

…almost here!
We really tried to get the February class schedule out on time.
It will be ready for sign-ups by this Thursday (the 28th).
Here are samples from Danielle’s Wire Tree Pendant class
and Sarah’s Wire Frame Pendant class.

Fine Silver Wire:

Just to test the waters, we now sell three gauges of fine silver wire
(in addition to the sterling silver, gold filled, and plated copper wires we normally sell).
Why fine silver rather than sterling?

Retains its color when heated to liquid
More resistant to tarnishing
Softer and more bendable – good for pieces that don’t need the strength and durability of sterling
Less allergenic than sterling

Fine silver wire is available in 18, 20 and 22 gauge by the foot or on 1/4 ounce spools.

Dagger Beads

5 x 16 mm
In stock now.

The bracelet and necklace are by Su, from the Tassels & Daggers class coming in February.

Czech Glass 8mm Melon Beads:
A Great Shape!

Nine colors in stock,
26 beads per strand,
$3.95 per strand

March Classes:

Steven James taught three popular classes back in October,
and he’s coming back on March 13 and 14.
He’ll teach the popular Torch Enameling class,
and two others… What would you like to learn?
See all his current classes at his web site, and tell us what interests you!

Open Every Day!
Monday thru Friday 10am – 7pm
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 11am – 6pm

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Creative Last Minute Gifts

December 22nd, 2009


New Products
	These Silver Filigree Drop Beads are new! Shown here in a set of earrings by Danielle.
Charms and Pendants
	Tiny silver charms and pendants – add these to an 18-inch silver chain necklace (just $5.30) and it’s ready to wear!
Great for Earrings!
These beaded beads cost only $1.95 and are made up of small gemstone beads. They’re lightweight and perfect for earrings! The earrings shown have bead caps and chain links, all put together by Sarah for about ten dollars in materials.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
	Christmas beads!
Glass Magatama beads
	We now stock glass magatama seed beads in nine colors and finishes. These glass beads mimic the spirit of traditional stone magatama beads. We also stock many colors of drop beads, which are sometimes also called magatama for reasons unknown!
Inexpensive Stocking-stuffers
Here’s a bracelet that goes together in one minute for $3.32 in materials! Come in and choose from over 100 styles of chain and many, many charms, beads and pendants.

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Open 24 Hours, just not in a row!

December 9th, 2009


	THE ‘HANG EVERYTHING’ TOOL: A MOST WELCOME GIFT! Hole Punch Pliers – Of the three or more versions we’ve tried, these are the toughest. The manufacturer says that they will punch through 18 gauge (1mm) copper or silver, but we use them to punch coins, bottle caps, and our Tierra Cast jewelry components. Available in two hole sizes, 1.25mm or 1.8mm. Comes with an extra pin.
AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL: 8mm Swarovski bicone crystals are back in stock in popular colors: siam crystal and crystal AB jet shown: earrings by Danielle

	NEW ARRIVALS: Lots of new Sterling silver pendants!

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Thanksgiving Day

November 26th, 2009

JUST SCHEDULED Upcoming Classes

All classes for the month of December have been added to the Legendary Beads web site. We’re not holding too many in December- everybody is so busy! but there’s a new Holiday Earrings class plus a few favorites.

And don’t forget Open Studio on the 11th.

Click here to see all current classes.

The Gift of Creativity…

Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list? Give the gift of creativity with a Legendary Beads Gift Certificate. Available in any amount, Legendary Beads Gift Certificates are redeemable for classes, tools, books or merchandise, so your family and friends get exactly what they want!

To purchase a Gift Certificate, call 707 569-0338 or visit Legendary Beads during business hours, Monday-Friday 10AM to 7PM, Saturday 10AM to 6PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM …or click your mouse HERE to purchase one on-line, and we’ll fill it out and mail it right to you!

Chinese 8mm Crystal Faceted Rounds

96 facets!
Extra-long 22-in strands
$9.95 per strand or 5 strands for $39.95

Sparkle!

Ball-end plated head pins:

The packages of 25 pins now contain 100 pins,

but they’re still only $3.95!

We have a new supplier for these, and in addition to being less expensive, the quality of the pins is much better!

Filed under New classes, New products, New samples | Tags: Beading Classes, crystal beads, faceted beads, Gift of Creativity, Holiday Earrings, jewelry findings |

New Classes, Tools, and a Book

November 3rd, 2009

… just a few of the many new items at the bead store. Why not come in and see the rest!

	“Wrap and Tap” coiling Pliers for wrapping wire into loops and coils of 5, 7 or 10 mm diameter.
NEW CLASS: Love Knot Ring See all nineteen November classes HERE
	Colored Hemp Cord selection in four dark, beautiful colors 20-lb or 10-lb thickness. Braid it with beads or just braid it!
Contemporary Copper Jewelry by Sharilyn Miller Contemporary Copper Jewelry features an extensive technique section and 17 projects from a collection of top jewelry artists.
	NEW CLASS: Spiral Rope with Cube Beads Bracelet See all nineteen November classes HERE
Ring Mandrels are back in stock!
	The new Swarovski 5328 “Xilion” cut is here. We have it in two colors: Cyclamen Opal and Greige
NEW CLASS: Beaded Hair Beads See all nineteen November classes HERE
	NEW CLASS: Confetti Wire Wrapped Necklace See all nineteen November classes HERE
A work light with a built-in magnifier
	NEW CLASS: Peas in a Pod Pendant and Earrings See all nineteen November classes HERE

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Halloween!

October 13th, 2009

New items in the store now:
Brass Photo Frames are only $1.50. They accept a 21 x 26mm image, and you can swap out that photo of Frankenstein’s monster after Halloween!
	Big, big ball chain: 6.3mm, the hefty stuff!
Copper Butterflies are $1.95 each
	Add a little Haloween fun to your jewelry collection!
	Beads for Haloween:
Peruvian ceramic she-devils and ghosts!
	Let’s not forget the skeletons and aliens.
Even if we don’t normally hang human skulls around our necks, October 31 gives us license to cut loose for a while!
See you at the bead store!

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October classes: Techniques for Jewelry Construction

September 24th, 2009

Here is a list of our classes through October. There isn’t room here for descriptions or large photos, so please go to the CLASSES PAGE of the Legendary Beads web site to see class descriptions and photos of the finished projects. We hope you find a class that interests you!
REMAINING SEPTEMBER CLASSES:
	- Open Studio - Friday, September 25 … 3:00 – 6:00
- Crystal Tassel Beaded Bead - Saturday, September 26 … 10:30 – 1:30
	- Viking Weave Chain Bracelet - Saturday, September 26 … 2:00 – 5:00
- African Helix Bracelet - Sunday, September 27 … 11:30 – 2:30
	- All About Earrings - Sunday, September 27 … 3:00 – 5:00

OCTOBER CLASSES:
- Wireworking - Saturday, October 3 … 12:00 – 2:00
	- All About Earrings - Sunday, October 4 … 12:00 – 2:00
- Open Studio - Friday, October 9 … 3:00 – 6:00 also: Friday, October 23 … 3:00 – 6:00 Open Studio – It’s Free!
	- Getting Started Stringing - Saturday, October 10 … 12:00 – 2:00
- Bugle Bead Spiral Rope Necklace- Sunday, October 11 … 12:00 – 3:00
	- Knotting for Beginners - Saturday, October 17 … 12:00 – 2:00
- Beginning Bead Crochet - Sunday, October 18 … 12:00 – 3:00
	- Open Studio - Friday, October 23 … 3:00 – 6:00 Open Studio – It’s Free!
- Torch Enameling: Never too Hot to Handle - with Steven James Saturday, October 24 … 10:30 – 1:30 No Kiln? No problem. Learn how to use your butane torch to hand fire enamel onto metal. In class you can create a variety of fused glass designs - pendants, matching earrings, charms for a bracelet, while learning Steven's tips and tricks he only shares in class. With enameling the design ideas are endless and the outcome's completely unique every time you fire!
	1+3=4 is a Creative Equation with Steven James Saturday, October 24 … 2:00 – 5:30 In just three and a half hours, learn Steven's favorite techniques with one butane torch. Who knew a torch was such a versatile tool! Bring your own torch or test drive one of Steven's and learn just how far you can take your creativity. First, learn how to create simple fused fine silver links to create a pair of earrings or pendants, continue the technique at home to create more complex jewelry. Next, learn how to reticulate a silver pendant, fuse glass to metal and make simple metal solder connections. Finally, learn how to hand-fire PMC while you enjoy his favorite torched dessert!
- Sit & Spin Riveted and Etched Pendant with Steven James - Sunday, October 25 … 11:30 – 3:00 Decision making is much more fun with the Sit & Spin Riveted pendant. In class, you'll create something cool, while you learn about cold connections, etching and Precious Metal Clay. Everyone knows you can be moved by jewelry, but isn't it more fun when jewelry is moved by you! Prefer your pendant just sit and not spin? No problem, as you will also learn how to stamp, patina and if you wish rivet metal right into place!
	- Peyote Beaded Tubes - Saturday, October 31 … 12:00 – 3:0 0

OCTOBER CLASSES:

- Wireworking -

Saturday, October 3 … 12:00 – 2:00

- All About Earrings -

Sunday, October 4 … 12:00 – 2:00

- Open Studio -

Friday, October 9 … 3:00 – 6:00
also: Friday, October 23 … 3:00 – 6:00

Open Studio – It’s Free!

- Getting Started Stringing -

Saturday, October 10 … 12:00 – 2:00

- Bugle Bead Spiral Rope Necklace-

Sunday, October 11 … 12:00 – 3:00

- Knotting for Beginners -

Saturday, October 17 … 12:00 – 2:00

- Beginning Bead Crochet -

Sunday, October 18 … 12:00 – 3:00

- Open Studio -

Friday, October 23 … 3:00 – 6:00

Open Studio – It’s Free!

- Torch Enameling: Never too Hot to Handle -

with Steven James

Saturday, October 24 … 10:30 – 1:30

No Kiln? No problem. Learn how to use your butane torch to hand fire enamel onto metal. In class you can create a variety of fused glass designs - pendants, matching earrings, charms for a bracelet, while learning Steven's tips and tricks he only shares in class. With enameling the design ideas are endless and the outcome's completely unique every time you fire!

1+3=4 is a Creative Equation

with Steven James

Saturday, October 24 … 2:00 – 5:30

In just three and a half hours, learn Steven's favorite techniques with one butane torch. Who knew a torch was such a versatile tool! Bring your own torch or test drive one of Steven's and learn just how far you can take your creativity. First, learn how to create simple fused fine silver links to create a pair of earrings or pendants, continue the technique at home to create more complex jewelry. Next, learn how to reticulate a silver pendant, fuse glass to metal and make simple metal solder connections. Finally, learn how to hand-fire PMC while you enjoy his favorite torched dessert!

- Sit & Spin Riveted and Etched Pendant

with Steven James -

Sunday, October 25 … 11:30 – 3:00

Decision making is much more fun with the Sit & Spin Riveted pendant. In class, you'll create something cool, while you learn about cold connections, etching and Precious Metal Clay. Everyone knows you can be moved by jewelry, but isn't it more fun when jewelry is moved by you! Prefer your pendant just sit and not spin? No problem, as you will also learn how to stamp, patina and if you wish rivet metal right into place!

- Peyote Beaded Tubes -

Saturday, October 31 … 12:00 – 3:0 0

Open Every Day! Monday thru Friday 10am – 7pm Saturday 10am – 6pm Sunday 11am – 6pm

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New beads and Upcoming classes

September 20th, 2009

HALF OFF One Item!

On Saturday, September 26th, buy one item at regular price and choose one item of equal or lesser value for 50% off! No coupon necessary.

On October 24 and 25 we’re pleased to offer three classes with jewelry artist Steven James. For more information about Steven’s classes, see his website or his YouTube page. (We’ll have a full schedule of October classes ready this Friday, September 25.)
	Torch Enameling: Never too Hot to Handle With Steven James No Kiln? No problem. Learn how to use your butane torch to hand fire enamel onto metal. In class you can create a variety of fused glass designs – pendants, matching earrings, charms for a bracelet, while learning Steven’s tips and tricks he only shares in class. With enameling the design ideas are endless and the outcome’s completely unique every time you fire!
Sit & Spin Riveted and Etched Pendant With Steven James Decision making is much more fun with the Sit & Spin Riveted pendant. In class, you’ll create something cool, while you learn about cold connections, etching and Precious Metal Clay. Everyone knows you can be moved by jewelry, but isn’t it more fun when jewelry is moved by you! Prefer your pendant just sit and not spin? No problem, as you will also learn how to stamp, patina and if you wish rivet metal right into place!
	1+3=4 is a Creative Equation With Steven James In just three hours, learn Steven’s favorite techniques with one butane torch. Who knew a torch was such a versatile tool! Bring your own torch or test drive one of Steven’s and learn just how far you can take your creativity. First, learn how to create simple fused fine silver links to create a pair of earrings or pendants, continue the technique at home to create more complex jewelry. Next, learn how to reticulate a silver pendant, fuse glass to metal and make simple metal solder connections. Finally, learn how to hand-fire PMC while you enjoy his favorite torched dessert!
…and don’t forget OPEN STUDIO this Friday, September 25 from 3 ’til 6 P.M.! Open Studio – It’s Free! If you have questions about a technique, a design, or your own piece, bring it in and get tips and advice from our instructors. Start or finish a project, or browse our design library.

New: Globe, Crow and Tsunami bottles
	New: Mookite pendants

New: Globe, Crow and Tsunami bottles

New: Mookite pendants

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New ¡Viva Mexicana! pieces from Tierra Cast!

New Products

Charms and Pendants

Great for Earrings!

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Glass Magatama beads

Inexpensive Stocking-stuffers

… just a few of the many new items at the bead store.Why not come in and see the rest!

Love Knot Ring

Spiral Rope with Cube Beads Bracelet

Beaded Hair Beads

Confetti Wire Wrapped Necklace

Peas in a Pod Pendant and Earrings

REMAINING SEPTEMBER CLASSES:

- Open Studio -

- Crystal Tassel Beaded Bead -

- Viking Weave Chain Bracelet -

- African Helix Bracelet -

- All About Earrings -

OCTOBER CLASSES:

- Wireworking -

- All About Earrings -

- Open Studio -

- Getting Started Stringing -

- Bugle Bead Spiral Rope Necklace-

- Knotting for Beginners -

- Beginning Bead Crochet -

- Open Studio -

- Torch Enameling: Never too Hot to Handle -

1+3=4 is a Creative Equation

- Sit & Spin Riveted and Etched Pendant with Steven James -

- Peyote Beaded Tubes -

HALF OFF One Item!

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New
¡Viva Mexicana! pieces
from Tierra Cast!

… just a few of the many new items at the bead store.
Why not come in and see the rest!

- Sit & Spin Riveted and Etched Pendant

with Steven James -

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2725 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa California USA
707 569-0338
www.LegendaryBeads.com
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