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August 2011

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Featured Article

Fall 2011 Color Report

Pantone Institute

  

Color Report This fall the great masters, old Hollywood, Chinese Opera and cityscapes are inspiring fashion and jewelry designers. Much attention is being paid to color, texture and detail. Leatrice Eiseman of the Pantone Institute says "Designers take a painterly approach to fall 2011 combining bright colors and staple neutrals, reminiscent of how an artist would construct a stunning work of art."  Let us help you create your next work of art. 

 

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Featured Highlight

Stock the Essentials 

Jewelry Studio Organization

 

basic kit Have you ever been frustrated when you've sat down to put together a necklace on a whim, only to discover you're out of crimp beads? Fall is a great time to stock up on all of your jewelry making essentials. The following article will help you review your tools and materials so you can stock up on the essentials in your studio or restock your jewelry making kit as you prepare to make fall jewelry or holiday gifts.

 

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Featured Classes

Pendant and Post Earrings  

BEGINNER CLASS

   

Classic and elegant. A simple set of pearl pendant and post earrings are a wonderful addition to any wardrobe. You will use a choice of Tahitian Blue or Mocca Brown Swarovski pearls and sterling silver wire and a simple wire working technique to make this lovely jewelry set. Perfect for a fall wedding or special occassion too.

 

Boston Bead Company Cambridge 

Tues. Sept 13 - 6pm to 7:30pm

Boston Bead Company Salem   

Tues. Sept 20 - 6pm to 7:30pm

 

 

Autumn Lead Earrings 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS - Wire Work Techniques Recommended

   

Bold, leaf inspired earrings are a perfect way to celebrate the dramatic colors of fall foliage. You will learn a simple metalworking technique to create sterling silver "leaf" components as well as a simple wire working technique to embellish your earrings with beads. A choice of Carnelian, Olive Quartz, or Smokey Quartz will be available to personalize your earrings.   

 

Boston Bead Company Cambridge 

Tues. Sept 27 - 6pm to 8pm

Boston Bead Company Salem 

Tues. Sept 13 - 6pm to 8pm 

 

 

African Trade Bead Necklace and Hoops

BEGINNER CLASS

 

Introduce one of fall's new trends into your wardrobe with African Trade Beads! The colors and patterns of these unique beads are combined with a variety of silver metal spacers in this necklace and earring set. This project involves a basic stringing technique that is great for beginners!

 

Boston Bead Company Cambridge 

Thurs. Sept 15 - 6pm to 8pm   

Boston Bead Company Salem    

Thurs. Sept 22 - 6pm to 8pm

 

 

Braided Daisy Bracelet 

BEGINNER CLASS 

 

You will have so much fun putting together a bracelet inspired by daisy chains of summers past! Two simple macramé and braiding techniques are combined to create this whimsical double stranded bracelet. A small color selection of waxed linen will be available to coordinate with silver plated spacer beads.

 

Boston Bead Company Cambridge 

Thurs. Sept 22 - 6pm to 7:30pm    

Boston Bead Company Salem 

Thurs. Sept 15 - 6pm to 7:30pm

 

 

Wrapped Rhinestone Bracelet

BEGINNER CLASS

 

If you are looking to add a touch of understated glamour to your fall wardrobe, wrap this bracelet around your wrist! The organic textures of linen and leather are combined with the sparkle of rhinestone cup chain in the autumnal accessory. This project involves a very simple technique, perfect for beginners.

 

Cambridge 

Tues. Sept 20 - 6pm to 8pm 

Salem 

Tues. Sept 27 - 6pm to 8pm

 Featured Workshop 

Metalworking Workshop:
Texture & Stamp

A new edition to our Workshop Series! You will learn how to personalize your jewelry using metal stamps and hammers. Add textures and words to copper and brass metal blanks, and then turn them into a pair of earrings as well as one pendant.

Boston Bead Company Cambridge
Sat. Sept 17 - 10am to 12pm
Boston Bead Company Salem
Sun. Sept 18 - 10am to 12pm

Featured Products

Vintage Lucite Bobbles

 

Lucite is an incredibly versatile material that has been used in jewelry making since its invention in the mid-19th century. Today's durable plastics come in a vast range of colors and can be molded into a multitude of shapes.  

 

Stop by our Cambridge shop this week and select from a wonderful collection of Vintage Lucite beads, pendants, bobbles and buttons from the Beadin Path in Maine.

  

 Learn About Lucite 

 

 

Faceted Crystal Collection

 

While the composition of glass and crystal beads is relatively similar, the finished result is quite different.  

 

Glass beads tend to be lightweight and inexpensive, while crystal beads tend to be heavier and more expensive. Both are perfectly suited to jewelry making but the question is what is glass?, what is crystal? and what is glass crystal?   

 

 Learn About Faceted Crystal  

Fall Hours

Beginning September 1st

 

Boston Bead Company 

Cambridge - 23 Church Street 

Mon - Thurs: 11am to 6pm

Fri & Sat: 10am to 7pm

Sun: 12pm to 5pm 

 

Boston Bead Company  

Salem - 10 Front Street 

Mon- Wed & Sat: 10:30am to 5:30pm

Thurs & Fri:10am to 6pm 

OPEN: Sun: 12 noon to 4pm

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Boston Bead Company

Cambridge & Salem, Massachusetts

 

Front StreetBoston Bead Company loves to share information, ideas and inspiration about all things beads! We invite you and your friends to become a part of our Social Network.   

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