Make sure to check back next weekend when I post a book review of Make Wire & Bead Jewelry by Janice Berkebile and Tracey Stanley. I'll even have a sample project from the book that I made!
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Book Review - Coming Next Weekend
Make sure to check back next weekend when I post a book review of Make Wire & Bead Jewelry by Janice Berkebile and Tracey Stanley. I'll even have a sample project from the book that I made!
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Laura McCabe Workshop and Trunk Show - This Weekend
The wild, wacky, talented and wonderful LAURA McCABE is coming to teach two different workshops as part of the Summer Series of Workshops for Houston Bead Society this weekend!
Laura will be teaching the Renaissance Revival Necklace on Friday, August 10, 2012
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| Renaissance Revival Necklace |
And, the Lantern Lighter Necklace on Saturday and Sunday, August 11 through 12, 2012.
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| Lantern Lighter Necklace |
Even if you can't make the workshops, be sure to stop by for her trunk show/sale during lunch time hours and shop for her lovely beady goodies.
The workshops and trunk show will take place in the 7th floor conference room at:
Bayou Manor
4141 S. Braeswood
Houston, TX
Workshop spaces are limited so click on the links above for more information and to register.
Friday, August 3, 2012
UPDATE!!! Volchol: Huichol Art on Wheels
If you read my post of July 12, 2012 ("Pimping Your Ride..."), then you need to click on this video to see more about the car.
The Consulate General of Mexico in Denver along with the Mexican Cultural Center, the Museum of Popular Art in Mexico City and the Denver International Airport are presenting this unique beaded art on wheels for the last time before it goes to Europe.
As I mentioned before, this 90s era Volkswagon Beetle was covered with almost 3 million beads in the traditional beadwork of the Huichol (indigenous natives of west central Mexico) by eight members of two families in honor of their patriarch. They finished beading the car in late 2010.
The exhibit runs through August 15 and marks the first time the car has been seen outside of a museum. It can be seen in the Great Hall of the Jeppesen Terminal on Level 5 of the Denver International Airport.
The Consulate General of Mexico in Denver along with the Mexican Cultural Center, the Museum of Popular Art in Mexico City and the Denver International Airport are presenting this unique beaded art on wheels for the last time before it goes to Europe.
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| http://www.brooklynstreetart.com/theblog/2010/12/11/huichol-art-transforming-a-vintage-beetle-in-mexico/ |
The exhibit runs through August 15 and marks the first time the car has been seen outside of a museum. It can be seen in the Great Hall of the Jeppesen Terminal on Level 5 of the Denver International Airport.
Monday, July 30, 2012
This to That - What glue do I use?
If
you are trying to glue two or more disparate items, metal and plastic, for
example and not sure what type of glue to use, then surf on over to: www.thistothat.com
This
super-easy-to-use site lets you know exactly what type of adhesive you need.
All you need to do is type in the two materials you are trying to attach and it
recommends the proper adhesive for your project.
The site also has links
to glue trivia (like who is that cow on the Elmer’s glue bottle - her name is Elsie) and their
FAQ page.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
HBS Needs You!
Hey HBS Members - annual memberships expire in April so, it's time to renew your HBS membership.
Annual membership dues are:
Support Houston Bead Society and renew or join today!
Annual membership dues are:
- Individual - $30.00
- Family (living in the same household) - $40.00
Support Houston Bead Society and renew or join today!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Free Beading Projects from Lark Crafts
Lark Crafts is offering two free projects from its latest beading book Beautiful Beaded Ropes written by Jill Wiseman (who is a Texan by the way).
The book includes 24 beaded jewelry rope projects using a variety of beading stitches like spiral, peyote, netting, herringbone, right angle weave and more.
One of the free projects is this pair of way cute Bohemian Earrings.
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| Bohemian Earrings from Beautiful Beaded Ropes Written by Jill Wiseman |
And, this bracelet.
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| Flirtation Bracelet from Beautiful Beaded Ropes Written by Jill Wiseman |
Click here to download your PDF copy of these projects and to read more about this soon to be released book.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Battle of the Beadsmith
If you want to look at some seriously, drop dead gorgeous, beady eye candy, then head on over to the Battle of the Beadsmith Facebook Page!
Yep, beadwork like this:
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| "Carnival" by Sharayah Sheldon |
Sponsored by Beadsmith, here beaders from around the world submit their battle-ready beadwork in a single elimination competition for no prizes - just the glory and title of Beadsmith 2012.
And, these are some serious battle ready beadwork submissions!
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| "Sedona Sioux" by Cynthia Newcomer Daniel |
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| "Sedona Sioux" (back) by Cynthia Newcomer Daniel |
Click here to visit these pieces and more at the Battle of the Beadsmith Facebook page.
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