September 16

Under One Sun Trunk Show at A Place to Bead.

Well, as you can see, I did take some pictures of clasps and other findings that I have that are made by Under One Sun. As you can see, the quality is superb and what is nice is that they are just as pretty on the back as on the front. In most cases, if there is a pearl on the front, there is a pearl on the back. For example, in the picture on the left, with the clasp in the upper right, there are lime pearls set on both the front and the back. Those barrel-shaped clasps (one is upper center and one is right center) are magnetic clasps - beautiful and a strong magnet to boot.

Here to the right is a picture of a sweet copper magnetic clasp.

As you can see, Under One Sun has not only Sterling Silver, but copper and Vermeil findings. They also have buttons, and chain and other stuff, but I'll save those pictures for another time.

By the way, can you tell that I'm a fan of theirs?

September 13

Hey, Y'all, thought that I would pass on some info to ya. When I checked in with A Place to Bead, found out that they are planning the next contest. The Fall Bead Contest is due to start October 16th, which is when the kits should be available for purchase. They have set November 27th for when your finished pieces will be due. I can't wait to see what everyone makes.

Also, I understand that Under One Sun is due for a trunk show at A Place to Bead later this month. When I get the exact times and dates, I'll pass it on to you. If you've never bought Under One Sun's stuff, they make the most gorgeous findings, with things like pearls and crystals set in them. Their work is Fair Trade, so you can feel good about using their top quality things. I'll see if I can pull together some of their stuff so you can get an idea of what they make.

Meanwhile, I got my order of Tila beads. Hmmmmmm. I'll have to play with these and get back to y'all on this.

Until then, have fun beading.

September 3

Start saving those pennies for the Intergalactic Bead and Jewelry Show coming up on September 25th and 26th in Durham. It's at the Marriott Durham Convention Center and has about 2 dozen vendors set to be there. If you go here (Bead Show Coupon), you can get a coupon for $2.00 off the entry fee to the show. In the past I've found all kinds of pearls, gemstone, findings and such, tho' there is usually a limited number of seed beads available.

So, start setting aside your change and in 3 weeks you could have a nice stash to go shopping with in Durham.