We will be closing early Christmas eve, at 3 p.m. on Dec. 24th. We will be closed over the final week of the year, between Christmas and New Year’s, and re-opening on our normal schedule on Jan 2, 2014. As usual, our trusty computers will be standing by to take your online orders over the holidays.
Need Seedbeads? Of course you do. 25% off! Czech Seedbeads – Click here to save! Sale starts on Wed Midnight. and ends on Wed midnight. Items held in shopping cart will change price automatically at midnight.
Something special for the beaders – wait – that’s confusing – we’re all beaders here. Ok, for the Seedbeaders. Something Special for the Seedbeaders. If you are shopping for a special seedbeader – and you can count yourself in that too you know – then here is a delicious indulgence. These beading boards are a luxurious fabric-covered, padded board with a soft, stuffed border. They are yummy to look at and delightful to touch. But what is really special about them is the way the beads behave when you pour them onto the beading surface. You see – they …
Effective January 1, we will be raising our shipping rates. We have not increased them in 4 years, but we can no longer hold this rate. Effective Jan 1 2014, shipping costs will be $7.95 for Canadian and U.S. orders – BUT orders over $100 will still ship free.
Just one more day! 25% off the whole store ends Midnight tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec 11) Shop now! www.beadfx.com
Lift a glass and raise a cheer – we’re heading into a brand New Year! You’ll see some new faces this coming January as well as new classes. We welcome Deb Muss who is teaching Lampwork – Just a Taste! Also, with such a great response, the Afternoon Bead Tea will be held every Thursday beginning January 9. We have some new classes too! Angela Peace is teaching Knotted Rings. Liz Reynolds is expanding the Haday Clay repertoire with Inlay and Onlay in Metal Clay. Rosemary Beasley is leading an Etching on Copper class. On Saturday, January 11, you can …
InspirationFXGet your creative juices flowing Cafe Turquoiseby: Pam Kearns Cafe au Lait with a Dash of Turquoise! Browns don’t usually talk to me but the Matte Outback Wood Jasper stones are exquisite! I teams them up with a couple of styles of glass beads and added some washer spacers for brightness. Needing some colour, I added just a bit of turquoise. While the stringing is a straightforward technique, the variety of shapes, colours and textures give it some pizzazz; great for all and into winter! Necklace stringing pattern: from the end, use a wire guardian, and secure with a crimp …
InspirationFXGet your creative juices flowing Heavy Metalby: Kathryn Gemmell If you like an urban chic vibe, all dark and serious, maybe a little Gothic, then grab yourself some chain and make a multi-strand bracelet! This five strand clasp is wide enough to match the chain, but we are using 3 strands of chain, because of the size. The five strand clasp works well however, because you can attach the chain to multiple rings – see photo – using jumprings. Dress the chain up with “charms” using large metal beads, metal stampings, and Crystal Rivolis in frames. The occasional jumpring keeps the …
I admit it, this is a repeat article. With 21 shows days within a 30 day period the fact that I can still remember it is Saturday and click the publish button is a bit of a miracle. And while it is a repeat, this is most appropriate for this time of year. Yay! Someone clicked the Add to Cart button on your website/online store and purchased your fabulous earrings!!! Congrats!!! Now, before you run off to celebrate you still have work to do. You have to get those earrings to their new owner. You have to ship your product. …
