I sold one of my favourite beads again this weekend (above). The photo illustrates how I make a bead into a pendant, using sterling silver findings. I have16" Italian sterling silver snake chains in stock, at £7.50 each, including an extention chain with a heart to bring it to 18" long. I also have cable necklaces which can be made to any length up to 18" long, and 2mm black rubber or black leather cord which can be made to any length and finished with sterling silver findings for closing.
Due to the rain on Saturday, Morningside was pretty quiet until mid-afternoon. It's hard to know what affects attendance at the fairs, but it was obvious that day. I have two Troon fairs before the Haydock Park event on August 2nd, I feel there's a lot to do between now and then.
I bought several large old keys to put beads on, the results are very decorative, and there's the 'how did the bead get on the key?' puzzler, which does not faze small boys (as I imagined it would) but adults have that 'ship in the bottle' moment. Above is an example of a key belonging to a customer of mine, the metal has changed colour during the process, which gives added character. I like functional objects with a difference, so this idea appeals to me. If you have a key of this type and would like a bead on it (to your colour specification where possible) it is £12.50 inc p&p (email via the 'contact min' page) but make sure there is room on your key for a bead when it is inserted into the lock, or it won't work.
Happy Holidays!
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The beads for sale on this site will be with me at the craft and bead fairs that I attend. I have made many more beads than I will ever manage to put online, but they'll all be with me at the fairs...
I have a bead in this exhibition, and can only Hope to achieve
the level of some of the artists who are also involved.
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