NEW! NEW! NEW!

You've been asking for them and they're here!!  Lower case alphabet stamps in block  and Lucida, which is a pretty script font.  The stamps are 1/8" and have the "&" stamp as well.  The 27-piece set comes in a wood storage box.  We have two of each on hand.

Swarovski crystals have been restocked and there's a NEW color in the mix:  Fern Green  which is a beautiful clear summery grassy green.
This new color is in the Xillion cut series, available in 6mm and 4mm sizes.

Also just in: 
liver of sulfer gel in 4oz jars.
Baby Wubber pliers...Aww!  They're sweet and sized to cuddle in the palm of your hand!  These pliers have fine tips and comfy grips.  Going fast!  Down to one each of the chain and flat nose, a couple of the round nose and 6 of the bent nose. 

Chinese crystals in faceted rondelle and new faceted diamond-drilled cubes!  These are purrrrrteee!  LOTS of sparkle and bling for not much ka-ching!

Class Schedule updated 7/15

LET'S LEARN SOMETHING NEW!
Go the to Classes page for information!
And don't forget:  we have FREE classes, too! 
    
 

 
 

News and Notes

Wrap Notes:  The two sessions of the silver smithing class went incredibly well.  Everybody finished a set stone pendant and most everybody finished a pair of set stone earrrings.  Woot!  There will be an advanced class coming soon as well as another beginning silver smithing class. Visit our Facebook page for more photos. 


          
       


The birthstone for July is the ruby.  Ruby is a variety of the mineral "corundum" (aluminum oxide).  The hardest mineral after diamond, ruby is desired for its color, luster, and rarity.  Varying in color from bright red to dark reddish brown, the most preferred color is "pigeon's blood", a deep blood red with a bluish cast.  The color of this mineral varies within each deposit; thus it is not possible to identify the source from the color alone. Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Sri Lanka and Tanzania have some of the most important deposits.  For centuries, the most important source has been in upper Burma where only about 1% of production is of gemstone quality.

The metaphysical properties of ruby promote spiritual wisdom, health, and knowledge.  Ruby was frequently the gemstone of choice for royalty and priests for its ability to offer guidance in making decisions.  Ruby is associated with the heart chakra.


For more information about the metaphysical properties of gemstones,  go to http://www.gemstonegifts.com/     

For scientific and historical information, go to  www.minerals.net 


Kansas City   Bead Renaissance show  will be November 5-7.  

Do you know of any shows?  Email us


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