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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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!

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Great New Charms, Samples and Classes

January 28th, 2009

	French Beaded Flower class this Friday, January 30! See all our classes at LegendaryBeads.com New Beads: Here, along the sides, are some of our new Tierra Cast charms. As with all Tierra Cast products, they are made with lead-free pewter right here in Sonoma County. They meet California standards for lead content as well as the more stringent EU standard. The new styles are available plated in fine silver or 22kt. gold. We’ve got ships, we’ve got bottles! Clearance Many items are still available at 50% off on our sale rack (it’s inside the classroom).