Charoite - Yummie

A delightful little Charoite with lovely chatoyance, wrapped in sterling silver. Both sides being equally lovely, the muse demanded that it be reversible. Aproximately 1 inch tall, plus the bail.
Charoite is found in Siberia, near the Chara River.

Looking for a loving home, is it yours? $45. Paypal - sherrys.jewels@gmail.com

OMGoodness!

Oooo, purty! While taking photos for some tuts I'm attempting, I threw the love knot bracelet in front of the camera and messed with zoom. Y'all might not think this photo is anything special, but it impresses me all to pieces. 'Specially compared to the non-zoom shots taken at the same time. Geez, gotta mess with zoom some more!

The knots are different gauges of wire, to demonstrate how each one looks. The turquoise disk and copper spacers and bead caps are from Magpiegemstones, of course.

Bead Jamboree San Antonio - June 2009

June 19^th 20^th 21^st San Antonio, TX
Live Oak Civic Center
8101 Pat Booker Road
San Antonio, TX 78233

SABOS generated quite a lot of student interest in more classes here. I'm collecting an interest list - what would YOU like to learn in June???

Viking Knit? Toodles Weaving? Tree of Life? Basic wire 101, of course!

OOOOhhhh, wait until you see what the muse has dreamed up for classes! Gotta come see me to find out! *singing - Temptaaationnnnn*

Kits and tutorials and bead stringing for the newbie.

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR GLASSES!!!

Wire ends are tiny and hard to see when they are fuzzy!

Leave a comment or Email me - sherrys.jewels@gmail.com

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Show Hours

Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm.

Public Welcome, Free Admission, Free Parking

Retail & Wholesale

A drawing will be held each day of the shows for a $100.00 dollar shopping spree.

You do not have to be present to win.

Featuring precious and semi-precious stones

(Check out Magpie Gemstones - OMGolly!)

hand made glass beads, lampwork to die for!

silver and gold beads, and lots of other metal choices

sterling silver findings and beading supplies

For class information, contact Sherry, either by leaving a comment here or thru email - sherrys.jewels@gmail.com

Whooowhoo, we had a ball! SMBWFS

Well, all the dear ladies attending the inaugural meeting of the San Marcos Bead and Wire Faux Society had a Very Good Time! What? You couldn't make it? So sorry! Perhaps next month?

**(Edited to add - we are no longer meeting at Tantra, we needed a cooler spot. See link below for up-to-date info) Tantra Coffee House serves great coffee, the desserts were oh so tempting, the company was divine! We passed around gorgeous jewelry - OMG, gorgeous! We traded stories and tips and gossip and made plans for More Fun!

It was so very great to finally meet dear sisters in the flesh, whom we've long known only in cyberland.

Please! Do join us next month if you're in the area! We're going to bring hammers and blocks and big wire and make clasps and findings. ooooooooooooo aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh! First Thursday, be there or be square!

**Edited to add - We now have a yahoo group dedicated to the Faux Society. Join us to keep up to date -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/San_Marcos_Bead_and_Wire_Faux_Society

Introducing San Marcos Bead and Wire Faux Society

Are you close to San Marcos Texas on the first Thursday of every month?
Or willing to travel to be there?
Do you love beads and or wire jewelry?
If you're interested, come play with us addicts at (edited, no longer meeting at Tantra, their air conditioning doesn't keep up with our heat. LOL See link below or email me) around 3pm.

Why faux, you wonder? We are going to be Very Informal. No dues, no rules, no expectations, just plain fun.

All friendly jewelry artists are Welcome!
Tell a friend!

**Edited to add - We now have a yahoo group dedicated to the Faux Society. Join us to keep up to date -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/San_Marcos_Bead_and_Wire_Faux_Society

Wire classes at the SABOS Spring Bead show in Live Oak

Hey y'all! Not much time left and only a few spots available for wire classes at the SABOS Spring Bead show in Live Oak. May 2 and 3, Saturday and Sunday. More details and photos of projects here - (click me)

Paypal available for signup, send to sherrys.jewels@gmail.com


http://sherrysjewels.blogspot.com/2009/02/sabos-spring-bazaar-classes.html

The San Antonio Bead and Ornament Society

Spiral OR Fork Style Adjustable Ring - Class in Bracken Village

***April 1 Wed ***
and again
***August 12 Wed ***
Two hours - 12-2 OR 6-8pm

Make an adjustable ring! Choose one of 2 fully adjustable designs! One technique, two different results - one with piles of spirals and the other reminiscent of ancient fork rings, with many more styles possible.

*Techniques utilized - bind several wires, make spirals, forge and hammer, proper use of tools, oxidize metal.

*Skill Level: Beginner -- Never handled wire before? Come join the addiction!

Sign up NOW to reserve your seat, space is limited - http://andthebeadgoesonline.com/

Border Wrap a Square Stone - Class in Bracken Village

***April 10 Fri ***
and again
***June 10 Wed ***
Three hours - 12-3 OR 6-9pm

The border wrap is a classic, ancient and most versatile setting for jewelry making, with unlimited possibilities from simple to extraordinarily ornate.
Learn the concept with a Square so you can easily adapt the wrap to your favorite shaped project.

*Techniques utilized - Learn to measure your stone, choose the appropriate placement for your binding wires, bind multiple wires together to form a bezel to frame your stone, then set your muse free to embellish the details.

*Skill Level: Beginner -- Never handled wire before? Come join the addiction!

Sign up NOW to reserve your seat, space is limited - http://andthebeadgoesonline.com/

String of Hearts Bracelet - Class in Bracken Village

***April 17 Fri ***
Two hours - 12-2pm
*Update - the April 17 - Friday evening class has been canceled, so sorry!*

and again

***July 29 Wed ***
Two hours - 12-2 OR 6-8pm

Whimsical hearts for Love and spirals for the Cycles of Life. This adorable bracelet brings a flurry of compliments whenever it goes out visiting. Many charming earring possibilities here! How many hearts can YOU create in 2 hours?

*Techniques utilized - forge and hammer wire, proper use of tools, oxidize metal.

*Skill Level: Beginner -- Never handled wire before? Come join the addiction!

Sign up NOW to reserve your seat, space is limited - http://andthebeadgoesonline.com/

Jellyroll Cuff - Class in Bracken Village

***April 22 Wed ***
Two hours - 12-2 OR 6-8pm

A Coiled and Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Beads and a bit of wire, viola! Your very own wearable art! Change the beads, change the look entirely! Positively stunning with faceted crystal beads! learn the rudiments of wire manipulation and weaving.

*Skill Level: Beginner -- Never handled wire before? Come join the addiction!

Sign up NOW to reserve your seat, space is limited - http://andthebeadgoesonline.com/

Love Knot Bracelet - Class in Bracken Village

***April 29 Wed ***
and again
***July 10 Fri ***
Two hours - 12-2 OR 6-8pm

Love Knot - the stylized symbol of the constancy of two lovers. An intriguing, never ending path. Learn the secret of the puzzle. Practice the straight up loop while forming links, make the clasp and jumprings.

*Skill Level: Beginner -- Never handled wire before? Come join the addiction!

Sign up NOW to reserve your seat, space is limited - http://andthebeadgoesonline.com/

Butterfly Kisses Bracelet - Class in Bracken Village

***May 15 Fri ***
and again
***July 17 Fri ***
Three hours - 12-3 OR 6-9pm

Butterfly wings gently kissing your wrist. Choose your favorite color beads, add some copper wire and learn to bind and spiral wire, forge with a hammer and fashion a clasp.

*Skill Level: Some experience is helpful, determined beginners are welcome

Sign up NOW to reserve your seat, space is limited - http://andthebeadgoesonline.com/

Wire Wave Bangle - Class in Bracken Village

***May 29 Fri ***

and again
***June 26 Fri ***
Two hours - 12-2 OR 6-8pm

Ride the wave! This basic frame is ripe with possibility. Large or small, simple or complex, you choose your style and let the muse fly. Learn to shape rolling waves, hammer and forge, then weave in your favorite beads.

*Skill Level: Beginner -- Never handled wire before? Come join the addiction!

Sign up NOW to reserve your seat, space is limited - http://andthebeadgoesonline.com/

Tree of Life - Class in Bracken Village

***June 3 Wed ****
and again
***August 21 Fri ***
Three hours - 12-3 OR 6-9pm

Metaphor, mystical, symbolic - found in every ancient culture in one form or another. The roots reaching into the earth, into the underworld, the branches reaching high above, into the heavens. Learn the Toodles Weave for the bail, direct from the author.
Design your own special tree. Use tiny stone bits for a leafy tree, or fill the branches with your family birthstones.

*Techniques utilized - weave wire, forge and hammer wire, proper use of tools, oxidize metal.

*Skill Level: Beginner -- Never handled wire before? Come join the addiction!

Sign up NOW to reserve your seat, space is limited - http://andthebeadgoesonline.com/

Intro to Wire - Serpents and Butterflies Bracelet - Class in Bracken Village

***July 1 Wed ***
and again
***August 28 Fri ***
Three hours - 12-3 OR 6-9pm

Learn the basics of wire and how to handle tools by making various components to assemble a unique bracelet.
Learn the straight up noose, serpent link, butterfly spiral, jump rings, dangle charms, caged bead, S-hook, hammering and oxidizing.
There are many earring combinations resulting from the skills gleaned in these techniques. Set your creativity free!

*Skill Level: Beginner -- Never handled wire before? Come join the addiction!

Sign up NOW to reserve your seat, space is limited - http://andthebeadgoesonline.com/

Rings for your Fingers, Rings for your Toes - Class in Bracken Village

***July 22 Wed***
Two hours - 12-2 OR 6-8pm

Cover your digits with glam! Dispell the mystery of making rings. Learn the simple love knot, the one and three bead ring, and a variety of freeform adjustables. Maybe an earcuff thrown in for fun?

*Techniques utilized - forge and hammer wire, proper use of tools, oxidize metal.

*Skill Level: Beginner -- Never handled wire before? Come join the addiction!

Sign up NOW to reserve your seat, space is limited - http://andthebeadgoesonline.com/

Scallops Bracelet - Class in Bracken Village

***August 5 Wed ***
Two hours - 12-2 OR 6-8pm

A fun little project, suitable for beginners, fun for pros. A quick and much loved gift. Lovely little scallops all around your wrist. Make a whole jewelry box full in every color under the sun. Stack them or wear one at a time.

*Techniques utilized - forge and hammer wire, proper use of tools, oxidize metal.

*Skill Level: Beginner -- Never handled wire before? Come join the addiction!

Sign up NOW to reserve your seat, space is limited - http://andthebeadgoesonline.com/

Class lineup next quarter in Bracken

Heyya peeps! I'm working on the class lineup for the next quarter in Bracken, at And The Bead Goes On

I'm working on April thru the end of August.

Any suggestions? Requests? Thoughts? Specific days or nights or times that you'd like to see happen? Speak up!
Leave a comment here or email me - sherrys.jewels@gmail.com

Whoopsie Update for SABOS classes

Last night's sign up was wonderful! Thanks to one and all.
Future students, so nice to meet you!
Not signed up yet? Better hurry, seating is limited.
I'm checking, there was a mix up in the order of classes.
Everything is in it's proper order below. So sorry for the error!


Saturday - May 2 -
11-1pm
Winter Tree of Life

2-4pm
Flutterbye Bracelet and Earring Combinations

Sunday - May 3 -
11-1pm
Toodles Weave Adjustable Ring

2-4 pm
The Cross Pendant

Beginners are Welcome! Supplies included.
Tools available for your use in class, tips on which ones to buy!

Have a question? Want to sign up now and pay later? Email me - sherrys.jewels@gmail.com

SABOS Spring Bead Bazaar - The Classes

I'll be teaching four classes, two hours each, at the SABOS Spring Bead Show, May 2 and 3, in Live Oak, near San Antonio.

Here is the line up of classes -

Saturday -

11 am - 1 pm
The Winter Tree of Life
Complete a Winter Tree in our first 2 hour class, then you can make trees for all the colors of your wardrobe. Learn to bend and forge wire, twist and shape the tree, tips on various bails and finishes, including oxidation secrets.
Join the afternoon Toodles Ring class to learn how I weave the bail on my trees, for a more elaborate and impressive pendant.
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2 pm - 4 pm
Flutterbye Bracelet with Earring Possibilities
The Spirals remind me of butterflies, the wiggly links look like serpents. Learn to form and forge the wire, cage beads and use the straight up noose to make links or earrings. Learn to make your own clasps, ear wires, jump rings and dangles. More hammering, oh delightful joy!

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Sunday -

11 am - 1 pm
The Toodles Weave Ring
I wrote the tutorial using this weave to form a bezel around a stone, published in Step by Step Wire Magazine. Popular demand resulted in classes for this adjustable ring. See the amazing results on my student blog.

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2 pm - 4 pm
The Cross Pendant
Celebrate your faith! Class will complete a pendant size cross, learning the art of shaping wire, forging with a hammer and weaving beads on a frame. The design makes a beautiful wall hanging, too.

Special introductory prices for classes at the SABOS show -

$25 will include 2 hours of instruction and helpful tips, (come pick my brain), and all the required materials and supplies needed for each project. I will have tools for your use, or bring your own, since your hands are already familiar with them.

Paypal to sherrys.jewels@gmail.com or mail a check to Sue to reserve your seat.

We'll work in copper during the classes, because it's beautiful, and it feels like sterling, but allows the freedom to explore and create without budgetary inhibitions. You are welcome to bring your own wire, if you would prefer something different.

Copper feels like dead soft sterling, so your new skills will translate straight over to your silver projects.

Check out my student blog to see the quality of my teaching skills. *grin*

I can't wait to share my passion with YOU!

Here are the details thus far for the SABOS Bead Bazaar, snipped directly from their website ---->>>

Spring Bead Bazaar

The 2009 Spring Bead Bazaar will be Saturday, May 2nd & Sunday May 3rd at the Live Oak Civic Center (map).

Hours:
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Free Admission!

Event details may change as we are still in the early planning stages. Please check back often for updates.

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Live Oak is a little town just north of San Antonio, for those of you who are not quite local. The event will be about two minutes off IH 35. See the map.

Sign up NOW to reserve your seat, space is limited - sherrys.jewels@gmail.com

Taking suggestions for SABOS classes

I'll be teaching four classes at the SABOS Spring Show, May 2 and 3, in Live Oak, near San Antonio. More details as they come available.

Which classes would y'all like to have available?
Wander thru my blog and see what has gone before. The projects must fit into a two hour slot, so there are a few that won't work, but lots of other choices...

Leave a comment here or PM me - sherrys.jewels@gmail.com

Finally, photos of the other projects for Bead Jamboree!

Holey moley walkamolee, if it could go wrong, it did. Latest bump in my road, the camera is freezing up and then telling me the "card is unreadable" and "reset the camera." What's a "reset"??? Where did I put that instruction book....

Sooooo, I pulled out the little Fuji and got these shots, nearly suitable, sort of...

These trees are not quite so wonky as they appear. Character! That's it, they have character! The one on the right needs another limb or two, come see how to add them.

The Twisty Bracelet with Czech beads. These beads are yummie! Want some? Click here and scroll down.

We're going to play with rings! How many can you make in 2 hours?

The Intro to Wire Serpent Bracelet. How many ways can you see to use these components? There are at least 8 earring combinations here.

Click here for the schedule and the other class photos.
See you in Austin!
Hey, there's still time to sign up online and reserve Your seat.
sherrys.jewels@gmail.com

Beaders! Join me!

Beaders! Are you looking for new direction to set your work apart from run of the mill?
Interest in wire working is growing exponentially, since wire lends itself so nicely to individuality.
My classes are all about technique - adapt the new skill and make it your own.

The possibilities are endless!

Join me -
Austin - Jan 23-25
Bracken - Jan 30
(click the date for details)

I love to spread the passion!

Classes at Austin Bead Jamboree - Jan 23-25

I've been invited to teach at the Bead Jamboree Shows in Texas. My first gig will be in Austin.

Austin Bead Jamboree Austin, Texas
Friday, Saturday and Sunday January 23rd, 24th, 25th --
Fri and Sat - 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm
Crockett Center 10601 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78753

Public Welcome, Free Admission, Free Parking

Retail & Wholesale

There will be a drawing each day for a $100.00 dollar shopping spree at 1:00pm

You do not have to be present to win.

I've been putzing with the class roster for too long, trying to gather the "best" classes to offer. I'm making myself crazy, so here y'all go. Pick the classes that suit you best.
Feed back would be welcome!
(Corpus and San Antonio students - there's time to make requests before I set YOUR schedules for May and June.)

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Sign up immediately, space will be limited. Email me NOW! sherrys.jewels@gmail.com
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Two hour classes are $30 and One hour classes are $15.
All supplies are included and I will have tools for your use, but you are welcome to bring along your own.

If you need tools but don't know the difference between jewelry and auto mechanic tools, be sure to attend the Intro to jewelry class, to learn about my favorites.

All my classes are suitable for beginners and fun for the Professional. Come learn my secrets.

**** Friday, 10am-5pm
* 10:30-12:30 - Intro to Wire - The Serpentine Bracelet
* 1-2 - Intro to jewelry - tools, stringing, finishing
* 2:30-4:30 - Rings for your Fingers and Toes - Explore a variety of styles

**** Saturday 10am-5pm
* 10:30-12:30 - Border Wrap a Square Stone into a Pendant -*The* basic technique for turning flat objects into jewelry
* 1-2 - Intro to jewelry - tools, stringing, finishing
* 2:30-4:30 - Toodles Weave Ring - Learn my technique, first published in Step by Step Wire

**** Sunday 11am-4pm
* 10:30 - 12:30 - Twisty Bracelet - Weave your favorite color Czech beads into a fun little bracelet.
* 1-3 - Tree of Life

Pictures will soon be added to this post, so bookmark it and check back often. Here are a few-