May 16th, 2012

Blurred on a Wire, or Please Re-leaf me

And they're off - it's going to be hard to gauge this race, folks. It's Mallard Green off to an early lead. Hot on his heels is Pacific Blue. It's Mallard Green and Pacific Blue.

And here's Royal Purple, making his move. Behind him comes Cherry Red on the outside. Cherry Red is being ridden by ex-police officer Natural Copper - he changed careers when he got tired of dealing with the Brass. He had his Gunmetal Bronze-ed and now he operates in the Black.

 

 

 

 

But wait - I told you it would be hard to gauge - 12 gauge that is!

 

Halo Gold is coming up fast, followed by Bright Blue and Fuchsia. And they are coming up to the wire - there's a newcomer beating his way through the pack, it's ... yes - it's Rose Gold by a nose (or about 2.5 mm - 10 gauge!) - Stainless Steel-ing the win!

 

Meh - it might have ended differently if the rider had been Light Copper instead!

60 new wire products this week - to get your pulse racing. New colours, new sizes, and we've even added some Stainless Steel wire - actual stainless steel - not just the colour. It's a little stiffer than the copper-cored, coloured wire. The large gauge wire - 12 gauge - which is 2 mm wire - is aluminum - which makes it wonderfully easy to manipulate too. Yes - it is a little confusing to have Light Copper Aluminum wire - but you'll get used to it!

If the wire doesn't do if for you - so if you're "like, y r u telling me all this" - sorry I had to do that pun - it's in my contract - well - re-leaf is at hand. (That one wasn't in the contract - I threw that one in for free.) You can have Avocado Vine Leaves. Or Wild Cherry leaves.

There's no point in Raku-ing me over the coals - because I'm Not Jaded At All. Instead, we could sit out by the Smokey Plum Tree and order some Honey and Lager.

 

So whether you're from Newfoundland and Labrador, or you prefer the Celtic Mysts, it's almost summertime, and the Beading is Easy.

 

 

 

 

As usual - lots of other new items to choose from around the site, so go ahead, click on a link or a picture above, or start with the Main Page, if you are feeling intrepid, (there is a LOT of stuff there), or chunk it down into bite-size portions by checking out t he categories: Click on a link and go crazy! Firepolish, Pressed Glass, Swarovski Crystal, Seedbeads, Stone and Pearls, Preciosa Crystal, Metal Beads, Other Cool Beads, Findings, Metal Clay & Supplies or Books, Kits, Tools. Look for the "new" tags!

Or maybe check out all our free, yes, free projects. A new one every week.

 

 

Lampworking Studio is Now Open - Please call ahead to check availability and reserve a spot.

WE MOVED!

Don't forget - we are at our new location - so don't automatically drive to the old place by mistake - details on our About Us page.

 

 

 

 

 

Who are we? beadFX is a Canadian Bead Shop. We are both an online store and a “bricks and mortar” store. We are open to the public 7 days a week. We sell quality glass beads and findings to enthusiastic amateurs and discerning professionals. We love beads & jewellery and we use what we sell! There is no order minimum, but we do offer free shipping if your order is over $100 Canadian.

We are also lampwork/flamework enthusiasts — we make beads, we sell them, we teach, we sell supplies. We can help you set up a studio, teach you basic and advanced techniques, or rent you space to work in. We strive to deliver top-quality service, top-quality products, and fair prices. Who could ask for more?

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