Fandangle Bead Store

The "Little Bead Store That Could!" helps Richmonders get their bead on! No stress, sit down work areas, open studio hours and over 50 beginner jewelry-making & beading classes offered every single quarter! Let us help you discover your inner artist--you know it's there. All ya need is a little technique...and we're pretty good at that.

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Egyptian Coil Bracelet Class: Sat. Nov. l9 at Fandangle Bead Store

  Introducing a New Class at Fandangle Bead Store:  The "Egyptian Coil" Bracelet.   Cleopatra would have been first in line to wear this bracelet which could also be made using mixed metal wires such as brass, copper and silver German wire--or, if color if your forte', perhaps a variety of Artistic wire colors such as teals, purples, golds or bronze?  $65 includes 3 hrs of instruction and all materials.  Call 327.9992 to reserve your seat in this class today.

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Ladies' "Bead Night Out" -- Come Play With Us!

  It's Thursday which means it's Ladies' "Bead Night Out" at Fandangle Bead Store.  Bring a project and come join us at the classroom table from 6:30-8:30.  Kathy Thompson will be giving us her review of the new season of "Bones" and Susan will share more of her insights re  beaded undergarments!

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Intro to Wire Working Class: Sat. Nov. l9 at Fandangle

    Join the Queen of Wire-Wrapping, Denise Galloway, at Fandangle Bead Store this coming Saturday, Nov. l9th, 10-l:00 for our "Intro to Wire Working Class".  With the soaring silver prices, basic wire wrapping skills can save you buckets of dollars (ie, more dollars for beads!).  You will learn how to make a variety of commonly used findings including earwires, hook & eye closures, eyepins, and a smattering of fancy wraps.  $65 includes 3 hrs of instruction plus all materials.

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Fandangle Photos: Beads & Generalized Nonsense at "Ladies' Bead Night Out"

Kathy assembling her handcrafted copper precious metal clay pendants into wearable art, ie., combining hand-dyed silk fiber with wire-wrapped beads, chain & her one-of-a-kind pendants.

We're not sure how much beading Ann accomplished at Fandangle Bead Store's "Ladies Bead Night Out" last Thursday--although we know that both Ann & Kim had a darn good time.  It's all about the process, right?

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Deadline Fast Approaching for Fandangle's Bead Contest!

  Head's Up, Everyone!  Our deadline of November 22nd is 10 days away!  That's right, 10 days.  Fandangle Bead Store's "Beaded Holiday Bling" contest is fast approaching and all entries need to be delivered to the shop by Tuesday, November 22nd at closing.  If you have issues taking a .jpeg photo of your work, don't worry we can help you with that.  For details, click on the following link:   http://fandanglebeadstore.com/2011/11/3-weeks-to-submit-entries-to-fandangles-beading-contest/

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Waltzing M'Tila Bracelet Class at Fandangle: Sat., Nov l9th

Jane Stark will be teaching her "Waltzing M'Tila" Bracelet this Saturday and yes, there's still room for a couple more students.  Jane uses Miyuki's newest bead, a double-drilled "Tila" as the focal bead in this simple herringbone stitch bracelet.   Call 327.9222 to reserve your seat in this limited-seating class.  $65 incl. 3 hrs instruction & all materials.

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Fandangle Bead Store: Bead Crochet Class Photo

  Check out these tubular bead crochet samples!  The combinations are endless--all you have to do is vary the size, shape or texture of the seed beads.  You can snug up the ends and stitch them together, finish them off with decorative bead caps, or place a focal bead (or three) in the center of the bracelet.  Keep on going and you have a beautiful rope necklace.

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Sat. Nov. 12th: Jewelry-Making Classes at Fandangle Bead Store

Tubular Bead Crochet is the perfect next-step class for people who have completed our intro bead crochet class.  The tubular crochet class kicks up your crochet in a whole new 3D way, ie., your pieces will have must structure, substance and design opportunities.  Click on the link below for further details:

http://fandanglebeadstore.com/classes/classes-pearl-knotting-and-crochet-projects/

  If you've never touched a bead before and want to learn beading basics in a fun 2-hr start-up class, then the "FUNdamentals of Basic Beading is your class!  $35 covers 2 hours of instruction and all your materials--what a deal!

http://fandanglebeadstore.com/classes/classes-introductory-classes/

  In the beginning, there was PMC (precious metal clay)....and that's how Melanie got into beads in the first place.  Just goes to show, you never know where your hobbies will lead you!  This Saturday, Nov. l2th, Fandangle Bead Store will offer a one-day intro class on Precious Metal Clay (PMC).  We only offer this class a few times a year, so get it while you can!  Check out details by clicking the link below.  Call 327.9992  now to reserve your seat in this limited-seating class.

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Newest Instructor, Joan Bender, Teaching "Leather Beaded Bracelet"

Fandangle Bead Store's Newest Instructor, Joan Bender, teaching her first bead class, the "Leather Beaded Bracelet" (one of our most popular jewelry making classes).

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3 Weeks to Submit Entries to Fandangle's Beading Contest!

  Have you started your bead projects for Fandangle Bead Store's first "Holiday Beaded Bling" contest yet?  If not, get beading ladies (and gents!) because you could win a $100 First Place gift certificate to Fandangle Bead Store in one of three categories:  Necklace, Bracelet or Earrings, plus a special $25 gift First Place gift certificate in our l2 y.o. and under category!  2nd place in each category is $50.   Anything goes, esp. all things "sparkley"!

Don't forget:

*Pieces must be in-house by November 22nd.

*Send a .jpeg photo by November 22nd.

*Voting begins via Facebook, November 23rd. 

*Winners announced on Friday, December 2nd & posted on Facebook.

*All entries will be displayed at Fandangle's 7th Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 3rd -- come join the merriment & genealized nonsense!

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Lady Jane's "Dragon Bracelet" as seen at "Ladies Bead Night Out"

  As seen at Fandangle's "Ladies Bead Night Out" last Thursday night:  Jane Stark's "Dragon Bracelet" as taught to her by Kim who has made a couple of these beauties using Miyuki "LMA's", the elongated drops which are stellar in this bracelet.  Come join us this and every Thursday, 6:30-8:30PM for Fandangle's "Ladies Bead Night Out"...and peek in on Jane & Kim's latest seed bead thrillers!

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Bead Crochet Necklace Class, Nov. 5th at Fandangle Bead Store

  Bead Crochet Class this Saturday at Fandangle Bead Store, 1:30-4:30.  Learn the basics of bead crochet to make necklaces and multi-wrap bracelets.  This is Fandangle's most requested class so register early. $65 includes 3 hours of instructions AND all materials.  The beads will vary from class to class but for Fall beaded crochet classes, the colors will feature burnt-orange mussel shell coins (or deep purple if you prefer), along with a variety of seed beads for this 3-strand necklace.  Call 327.9992 to reserve your seat now.

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Beady-eyed Photos from Thursday Night's "Ladies Bead Night Out" at Fandangle

Wowza, Donna Whitfield showed up at Fandangle Bead Store's "Ladies' Bead Night Out" fully armed (with beads!) last Thursday night.  She "wow'd" us with her many treasures including free-form seed bead projects.  And did we mention how organized her work area was?  Realllly put the rest of us to shame--you can totally tell this woman is not only a serious beady-eyed woman but a teacher!  Come join us from 6:30-8:30 for "Ladies' Bead Night Out".  Just bring a project to work on and join the fun & games!

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"Sundance" leather beaded bracelet class, Nov. 5th at Fandangle

The "Sundance" Leather Beaded Bracelet -- talk about a high-mileage piece of jewelry!  Yes, you can make this in about an hour flat at a fraction of the cost found in high-end catalogs.  We'll teach you how, too, this Saturday, November 5th at Fandangle Bead Store, 10-1:00.   $65 includes 3 hours of instruction and all your materials for this class.  Call 327.9992 to reserve your seat in this class now.

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Fall Designer "Donut-Wrap" Necklace Nov. 5th at Fandangle Bead Store

  Jasper "donut" beads are the focal points for this Fall-inspired necklace that combines simple wire-wrapping, Vintaj nickle-free components and advernturine semi-precious stones into a contemporary ensemble sure to compliment your Fall wardrobe.  $65 includes all materials and 3 hours of instruction.  Call 327.9992 to reserve your seat in this class, 10-1:00, this coming Saturday Nov. 5th at Fandangle Bead Store

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Resin Class Photos from Saturday Class

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Metal Magic Class, Sat. Nov. 5th at Fandangle Bead Store

Back by popular demand:  "Metal Magic", a metal distressing class for beginners, l:30-4:30 November 5th at Fandangle Bead Store.  Spaces still available. $65 includes all materials & 3 hours of instruction.  Turn metal blanks into one-of-a-kind earrings, pendants & charms while putting a unique spin on your beaded creations at a fraction of the cost of store-bought pendants.  Call 327.9992 to register now.