Tiny Bead Netted Earrings

I am continuing on my exploration of netted beading techniques.  Here you can see the same pattern with a variety of beads. 

Beaded by Julia Hecht
Pattern By Miroslava
https://youtu.be/Tv8D8_NG-XI

 The larger piece is done using 15/0 Japanese seed beads.  The smaller ones are done using 16/0 Czech seed beads (the red and pink beads) and 15/0 Czech Charlottes in gunmetal, gold, and copper.  You can see the size difference.  The small ones are 1" in diameter and the larger one is almost a 1/2" bigger.  It is important to remember that 15/0 is not a fixed size...but a relative size and varies with the origin of manufacture.  Even among Japanese manufacturers, size and shape differ a bit. Some intricate patterns done with Miyuki beads will not work well with Toho or Matsuno beads and vice versa.   Huichol TV is a Youtube channel by Miroslava and this particular tutorial is narrated in English.  If you want to try this pattern yourself, you need only 3 colors of seed beads.  Click here

and have fun.

Join us for our FREE Happy Hour Beading Event

Friday 9/15 4:30-6:00 PM

Twin Tracks Bracelet
by Anna Elizabeth Draeger

An all levels project with CzechMate lentils and accent beads to sparkle it up. Use crystal bicones, Fire Polish, or pearls....or a combination of those.    

There's no registration:

JUST SHOW UP!

This pattern is exclusive to particular bead stores and is not available to the public.

How it works:

We will provide printed copies at the event.  The supply list is below and you are welcome to bring your own beads from your stash.  We hope you will buy some beads from us.   Feel free to bring what you have, and fill in with 

what you need.  

Join us for a fun and supportive beading event at the shop.  

Supplies Needed

**Available at Poppyfield Bead Company**

*CzechMate Lentil Beads (120)

**3 mm accent beads (140)

15/0 Seed Beads (6)

Fireline 6 or 8 lb

Size 11 or 12 Beading needles (2)

Jump rings (2)

Clasp

*CzechMate Bar beads may be used

**crystal bicones, fire polish, pearls, or a combination of these may be used.  

A message about Sylvia....

Sylvia will be out for several weeks as she recovers from surgery.  We wish her a speedy recovery!

A message about Happy Hours...

While Sylvia is out, we will continue to have our Happy Hour events.  There will be patterns, refreshments, and I am confident, we'll still have lots of laughs.  They'll be self-supported for a few weeks, so I'll strive for easy to do patterns.  

Ebb and Flow

Margo Field's Floral Fantasy Class

Greetings Beady Friends!!  One month since my last post and I am a renewed woman! It is amazing how life ebbs and flows with ups and downs, struggles and ease.  We often think a difficult patch will end up being the rest of our lives.  But always, things change.  In the last month,  I have had a wonderful time reconnecting with y'all at the shop.  I was also able to take my children on a trip to New York to visit family.  I saw loads of my closest cousins, who I haven't seen in several years.  I even had the opportunity to reminisce about first grade with friends from that far back.  

 If you follow Poppyfield Bead Company on Facebook you know that while I was on this trip, I picked up over 30 pounds of unique and vintage beads. I got delayed at airport security in New York City because my bead-stuffed backpack was impenetrable on X-ray.  After being "swiped" for explosives, we were allowed through. But not before a long line of frustrated travelers formed behind me.   Less than 12 hours after my plane touched down in Albuquerque, I was hauling that pack over to the shop to start unpacking and drooling.  I am so excited to share these unique beads with you.  I discovered that I have purchased vintage Swarovski crystal under the older label DSW,  which date from before 1949 .  In addition,  I have teeny tiny 15/0 and 16/0  beads from "Czechoslovakia"(not Czech Republic) which are more than 20 years old.  Even some of these labelled 14/0 are smaller than a Japanese 15/0.  

I am rolling out the NEW BEADS as I get them inventoried.  Available now are: 

47ss Dentelles /Chatons

• Vintage Czech 47ss  Dentelles/Chatons in Light Sapphire. These are approximately 10.5 mm faceted stones with a pointed back and a flat top.  They have a gold foil back and are in beautiful condition. I am selling packs of 4 stones for $3.50.  These are vintage and in limited supply. When they are gone, they're gone.  

• Vintage Swarovski 18mm Margaritas in Crystal AB.  Big and beautiful and in perfect condition. I am selling these for $3.20 each.  These are also in limited supply and when they are gone...they're gone. 

Upcoming Classes 

Braider's Choice Beaded Kumi with Wendy Speare 

Tuesday - 8/20 - 6-9 PM $35

Dancing Diamonds Pendant with Wendy Speare 

Tuesday 8/27 - 6-9 PM $35

Diamondback Pendant with Wendy Speare 

Tuesday 9/3 - 6-9 PM $35

Hollywood Sparkle with Julia Hecht 

3 Mondays - 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 - 6-9 PM, $75

Peyote Premiere with June Malone

2 Tuesdays - 9/10 and 9/17 - 6-9 PM $55

Floral Fantasy with Margo Field 

3 Saturdays - 9/21, 9/28, 10/5 - 1-4 PM, $75

Click HERE for pics and details of classes

Save the date:  Free Class on Labor Day at noon!  

I will announce the project soon.  The shop will be open after the class at 2:00.  

Last Chance for Perlen Poesie Magazine orders!  

This is Europe's premiere beading magazine.  The current issue, No 18, will be available in English.  Previous issues are all in German with English translation inserts.  I am taking orders for No. 18, the current issue, and No. 17, the previous issue, which we missed after our crash.  They are $20 each, which is a low introductory price.  To place your order you must pay in advance.  

You can come by or call and pay with a credit card.   The order goes in on Wednesday, 8/14 at 5:30 when we close our doors.  Long distance customers can order and we will ship to you for an added charge.  

***Remember*** 

•  Wireworkers of all levels meet at Studio Poppy in the shop every Tuesday from 1-3 PM. Come give it a try. It is FREE and FUN.  
• Monday night is late night - We are open until 8:00 PM

Hope to see you soon!!!