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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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