August 12, 2021 18915 W Capitol Drive Suite 108 Brookfield, WI 53045 262-781-7670

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So much to share with you this week …   FREE PATTERN THIS WEEK: CHANTILLY LACE BRACELET This pattern is free this week with any size purchase. This lacy bracelet works up quickly & is a great way to use your favorite crystals & pearls. Skill Level: Beginner/Beadweaving. We also have a few kits available for the red & black version of this bracelet if you don’t want to stress about picking out your colors. Enjoy!

FREE EARRING KIT FOR YOU Lava Rock & Picasso Glass Earring Kit is free today thru Sunday (8/15) with any purchase of $30 or more. Hypoallergenic Gunmetal earwires & headpins, of course! Please ask for your kit when you check out at the register. (A $10 Value).

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

PICASSO SEED BEAD MIXES ARE BACK! These popular glass marbled seed beads are back in sizes 6/0, 8/0 & 11/0! Midwest Beads custom makes these mixes with 6 different colors. I especially love the 6/0 size because they can fit over 1mm leather for some really cool earthy looking jewelry.

MIYUKI HALF TILA BEADS What do you get when you cut a Tila bead in half? That’s right, an adorable two-hole rectangle bead! These beads are lightweight, consistent in shape & size and can be used alongside other 2-hole beads. Stop in to see our selection of over 60 different colors…plus we have many patterns to use them with.

INDIA LEATHER Did you know that Leather making has been practiced for more than 7,000 years and the top leading producers of leather today are China & India India leather is soft & flexible and yet strong and durable.  Stop in to see our vast selection of colors & sizes to use in your next design! Sold by the yard.

LOTUS FLOWER BEADS The Lotus Flower has a life cycle unlike any other plant. With its roots latched in mud, it emerges perfectly clean & beautiful. Because of its unique transformation, the Lotus has long been regarded as a symbol of growth, purity & triumph over obstacles. Stop in to see our beautiful selection of premium Czech glass beads.

ZUNI BEAR BEADS Native American Indians were deeply spiritual people & communicated their history, thoughts & ideas thru symbols such as the Zuni Bear. The bear symbolizes the most powerful of animals who is believed to be the Guardian of the West and has the power to heal & transform passions into true wisdom. Stop in Midwest Beads to see our great selection of Czech Glass Zuni Bear beads for earrings, pendants & more!

SUPER FINE ERGONONIC PLIER SETS! Having the proper tools makes better jewelry! These Super Fine pliers come with a beautiful black leatherette case that zips closed. Makes a great gift for the beginner beader.

MIRAGE BEADS RE-STOCKED Inspired by the Mood Beads of the 60’s & 70’s, these thermo-sensitive liquid crystal beads change color with minute variations in temperature. Stop in to see our selection of these fun beads.

GEMSTONE HIGHLIGHTS Every week Midwest Beads is bringing in new precious & semi-precious gemstones for you. Stop in to see our huge selection!

CANADIAN JADE This natural Jade is not treated in any way. The deep forest green color is irresistible in person. Some beads have lovely little specks of black throughout the stone. Canadian Jade is a true jade that is becoming very popular very quickly. The consistent rich green coloring is unlike any other natural stone & it polishes to a beautiful shine! Jades are said to evoke prosperity & good luck!

MORGANITE Morganite was discovered in California in the early 1900’s and soon thereafter in Madagascar. It is interesting to note that this crystal was known as Pink Beryl until 1911 when it was re-named Morganite in honor of the legendary financier J.P. Morgan who was an avid customer & collector for Tiffany’s where much of the Morganite was sold at the time. Now you have the opportunity to put this rare gem into your own designs!

STRAWBERRY QUARTZ Not to be confused with Cherry quartz that is made of glass, Strawberry Quartz is a pink & red Quartz that ranges from translucent to opaque & is quite rare. This crystal is the color of a strawberry & often forms in crystalline masses. Strawberry quartz has pink rutile inclusions, giving it a glittery sparkle. Stop in Midwest Beads to see our AAA Grade of this phenomenal gem.

MALACHITE Malachite was first discovered over 4000 years ago, it has been found in the archaeological remains of Ancient Egyptians, Greeks & Romans who used it for amulets, jewelry & would grind it down to make a vibrantly green eyeshadow! It is interesting to note that the value of a particular piece of Malachite is contingent upon many factors including how many rings it has and how visible they are! Stop in to see our AAA Grade Malachite. Sold in strands.

BEADING INSPIRATION! Below are a few ideas to get you inspired to make something today!

BRAIDED WIRE RINGS A young customer was my inspiration to make these 3-strand braided wire rings. I used 24 gauge wire & some small rondelle-shaped crystals and shaped the ring with the use of one of our wooden ring mandrels. So much fun, I couldn’t stop making them!

SQUARE RING EARRINGS I think I’m addicted to making these cute little earrings with our Square Ring components & 11/0 seed bead mixes! Stop in & we can demo how to make them for you!

KITE BEAD EARRINGS I love these two-hole glass beads in the shape of a kite! They come in some spectacular colors & finishes. Our thin 6mm jump rings fit perfectly into the holes to connect them together to make a quick and satisfying pair of earrings!

BEAD FRAME NECKLACE A great necklace idea using our new bead frames, stringing chain & 4mm crystals. Quick & easy bead satisfaction. Frames available in gold & silver.

GEOMETRIC EARRINGS A customer this week designed these beauties with our new designer metal components. I liked it so much, I made myself a pair!

Also be sure to stop in to see our vast selection of kits, patterns and more….don’t let this summer slip away without taking time to create something beautiful!

Hope To See You This Weekend!

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