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Normal Hours of Operation
Sun. 1:30-5:30 pm
Mondays Closed
Tues. 11am-6pm
Wed. 11am-6pm
Thurs. 11am-6pm
Fri. 11am-6pm
Sat. 10am-6pm
These are our Business selling hours unless you are scheduled for a class earlier or later than our normal hours above.
“By Appointment time” with Lora $25.00 an hour. Schedule time with Lora and get her undivided attention to help you with projects. Call and set up a private session with Lora
25-621-2426
Just need help with a project from
a book or Magazine???
Give us a call for $10.00 and hour
we have a variety of teachers
that can meet with you for an
appointment to help you work through that design.
You must have purchased the book or magazine.
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The Bead Biz
is Now Accepting
Jewelry and Watch
Repairfor
The Tic Toc Doc
Phil Rogers
Licensed
Insured
Bonded
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New Fashion Colors for Spring 2014
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| Women’s Color Combos — PANTONE Fashion Color Report Spring 2014 |
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Check us out on Pintrest. Here are some of this months favorite pins. Click on the red link below and follow us
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If you are our Friend on Facebook you get to hear about new merchandise as soon as it come in!!
Check out my blog regularly to get great deals of the day
Click the green button to go to the blog
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In the Works….March is gonna be Crochet Camp Month.
Coming Soon
Delica Trunk Show
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Check out these videos of
new Products and
Techniques below
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| Make Your Own Rhinestone Bezel |
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| Peyote |
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| Spin & String (bead spinning wheels) by Beadsmith |
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| Crystal Clay two part epoxy clay by BeadSmith |
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BEADSMITH Macrame
Board—————–
 Now in Stock
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| “Soutache & Bead Embroidery” by Amee K. Sweet-McNamara – Meet the Author! |
New Soutache Book in Stock Check out the Video above and meet the Author
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Bead Smith Counter top Catalog
Do you have a special tool, Book or bead item you are looking for?
We now can order it for you from BeadSmith with a 50% deposit.
Only 2 weeks to get it in.
Stop by and take a look at it
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February
Rainy
Day discount color for the month
Purple
If you are at the Bead Biz and it is raining in the parking lot you can get 20% off anything
Purple
excludes consignment and trunkshow
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Dear Lora,
I hope everyone survived January’s winter storm and are ready for a new month. Lots going on over here at The Bead Biz. Gemstone Trunk Show from Nirvana is here so hurry in for the best selection. Lots of great classes this month some old goodies and some new ones too. Our friend Melody Mcduffee is coming back this month with 3 classes and here great selection of African Trade Beads Trunk Show. Be sure to check it all out in this month newsletter.
Nirvana Gemstone Trunk Show going on Now!!
Every Wednesday
this month
is Hump Day Sale!
When you shop on Hump day you
will get to pull for a discount
out of a bag. Who knows
what percent you
will get.
10% to 50% off.
Remember when you sign up for a class a
50% non-refundable deposit
required
for all classes with a 24 hour notice required
for cancellation.
You must call the store to sign up 205-621-2426
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Flat Celini Spiral
Intermediate Seed Bead classFeb. 7th 11-2pm
Or Call to schedule an Appointment
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Tatting 101
Feb. 7th 11:00-1:00 pmOr Call to schedule a one-on-one class
205-621-2426
Beginner class
Taught by Pat Russell
Tatting Fundamentals:Learn the art of tatting. This class is the first step
in the process and is a requirement for Tatting
with Bead Embellishments. You will learn to make
and rings. You will also learn to make chains
using the ball and shuttle technique. We will be
making notecards as your project. You will also
learn how to read the various styles of tatting
patterns. Tatting shuttle and thread are included.
This class fee is $30.00.50% deposit due at sign up
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Beginning Wire Works 101 with Judi
(great class for the newbie beader)Feb. 8th 10-1pm
Feb. 16th 2-5pm
Beginner class
Taught by Judy Wilde
All created with about 4″ of WIRE!
You will make 3 different sets of earrings and learn to make your own ear wires. Learn to make a clasp or two and Headpins. Also learn how to make the perfect loop and wire-wrap basic beads.
Craft wire is included in the class just need some beads for your earrings or to wrap. Stop by and look at the examples and we can give you a handout. Bring your wire working tools or Lora will have some for purchase.
This class fee is $25.00. Supplies are included.
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Wire Wrapped Pendant ClassFeb. 8th 2-5:30pm
Have you mastered Judi’s Wire working 101
class? Are you ready for the next step?
Make a Wire Wrapped Pendant with Square
and Half round Wire.
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Mata Hari BraceletFeb. 8th 2-5:30pm
Feb. 16th 2-5:30pm
Intermediate Seed Bead Class
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Beadology 101
Beginning Bead Stringing with LisaFeb. 9th 2-5pm
Feb. 15th 12-3pm
In this perfect beginner beading class, students
will learn the basics of stringing and design,
including review of raw materials and proper
use & application of tools. Your necklace design
will be completed and able to be worn home by
end of class. Please plan on arriving early to pick
out your supplies and to purchase any materials
you may need.Class fee is $25.00 plus supplies.
Instructor: Lisa Dunn
Students will receive 20% off all supplies
day of the class.
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Pick your Soutache Class with Pat Russell
Bracelet, Earrings or Pendant
Feb. 9th 2-5:30pm
Or schedule an one-on-one appointmentBeginner Class
Beginning Soutache. Soutache is a narrow, flat ornamental braid used to embellish clothing or to create jewelry. You will learn how to manipulate the two braids around the large stone or beads, and how to attach the braids to each other and to smaller beads. You will also learn how to finish your piece using the beaded embroidery brick stitch. There will be kits available for purchase that include two yards of Soutache in colors of your choosing, backing material and pseudo suede. You can bring your own stones and beads. Materials also needed are a strong needle and fire line.
Teacher Pat Russell
Class fee $30.00 plus supplies.
Call the store for early sign up
Space is limited
205-621-2426
50% deposit required
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Trixie’s Crystal Clay Play NiteBeginner Class
Feb. 9th 5:30-8 pm
Feb.21st 6-8:30pm
Class fee is $30 includes clay and
chaton stones for up to 3 pieces.
We have various shapes of ring blanks now in stock to choose from. Or Choose a pendant blank to create a one of a kind statement piece. Nunn Design Chatons and Crystal clay in lots of colors too.
Instructor: Shannon aka Pixie Trixie
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Spoon Pendant with Roxy
Feb. 13th 6:30-8:30pm
Feb. 15th 2-4:30pmBeginner
Personalize a spoon with your favorite quote or saying with metal stamps. This Class is a great example of cold connection and metal stamping techniques. All Spoons and use of store metal stamp kits included in the class fee.
Instructor: Roxy Rabb
Class fee: $35.00
Call the store for early sign up
205-621-2426
50% deposit required.
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Sparkle Leather Cuff
Feb. 15th 11-2pm
or call to schedule and appointmentBeginner class
Learn to use the amazing Snap Setter Tool. Make your own leather cuffs.Roxy will teach you different techniques to use with your leather cuffs. and this will be the style we make in class. If you’ve taken the beginner leather cuff class let’s step it up and bling it up for the dreary winter!Class Instructor: Roxy Rabb
Class fee $35 (includes leather, beads, wire and use of snap setter for the class.) Additional leather, stones and tools are available for purchase after the class. Bringing any tools (pliers, needle nose) or use ours for the class.
Call the store for early sign up
Space is limited
205-621-2426
50% deposit required
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Twisted Ribbon Earrings
Some wire work experience needed
Intermediate Class
Feb. 15th 3-6:30pm
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Twisted Wire Necklace with Melody McDuffeeBeginner Wire Working Class
Feb. 22 10-1pm
 Floral Cluster Ring with Melody McDuffee
Feb. 22nd 2-5pm
Intermediate Wire working class
Chandelier Earring Components
Feb. 23rd 2-5pm
Advanced Wire working
Melody is back with new classes.
Come spend the Weekend with us
and Melody.
Each Class is $40.00 each
with Wire included.
We will have an assortment of
crystals available for purchase
the day of the class.
Remember you will get 20% off crystals the day of the class.
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Bohemian Loomed braceletBy appointment this month
Beginner Loom class
In this class you will learn the basic
skills for using and creating beadwork
on a beading loom. The technique is very
quick and easy to learn and it won’t take
long to see a pattern emerge right before
your eyes. You will enjoy the thrill of
beginning a loom piece from start to
finish. I hope to entice the bead weaver
in all that come! Let’s Loom!!!!
Class fee is $30.00 plus supplies.
Free use of the loom during class with option to buy when class is finished. Remember 20% off everything you buy the day of a class excluding consignments and no other discounts apply.
Call the store for early sign up
Space is limited
205-621-2426
50% deposit required
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Bezel set Pendant
with Metalsmith Michael Johnson
metalsmith Project class
March 1st 1-5pm
Bezels is an intermediate level
torch class, where we will learn
to make a bezel for a cabochon
and set the stone. This class
requires some prior experience
with using a torch, but is taught
with the beginner in mind. All
supplies for the class are provided,
and all you will need is an open
mind, ready to learn. You can
purchase everything you need to
go home and start practicing and incorporating these new skills at
home.
Class Fee is $150.00 includes supplies.
The pendant will have a copper back
with sterling silver bezel and
embellishment.
Call the store for early sign up
Space is limited
205-621-2426
50% deposit required
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Riveting RoxyThis month by Appointment
 
Beginner class
Roxy will be helping you design the perfect bracelets using rivets, stampings and our new selection of leathers. She will be teaching you to use rivets and guiding you imagination to a fabulous creation.
Instructor: Roxy Rabb
This class fee is $30.00.
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Kumihimo BraceletBeginner Class
By appointment with Marsha.
So you got this Disk with a name on it
you cannot pronounce. No its not a
Frisbee for the dog. But a fun way to
create a beautiful braided bracelet
S-lon cord and various size beads.
Give us a call and schedule a
one-o-one appointment with Marsha
Class fee $30.00 plus suppliesCall the store to schedule your appointment 205-621-2426
50% deposit required.
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Marsha’s Bag of ProjectsBeginner Class
By appointment with Marsha.
Stop by and check out a variety of designs
and sign up for one of these classes with
Marsha. We have bracelet designs using
various techniques
Peyote, Circular Peyote, Celini Spiral, Right
angle Weave, Brick Stitch, Square Stitch and
more.
Class fee $30.00 plus suppliesCall the store to schedule your appointment 205-621-2426
50% deposit required.
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Tatting Level 2
(tatting 101 prerequisite)
Call to schedule a one-on-one
appointment
205-621-2426
For this class we discuss your interests and create a project All threads are included.
You will need to buy any beads or findings.
Class price is $30. Teacher, Pat Russell.
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Thanks for all your support and I look forward
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Sincerely,
Lora Lunsford
The Bead Biz
205-621-2426
3745 Helena Road Suite100
Helena, Al 35080
send us an email
lora@thebeadbiz.com
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Melody will also have a great selection of African beads from Soul of Somanya for
