Tampa Bead Cafe » Free http://www.tampabeadcafe.com Jewlery with a side of Java Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:21:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Chippy Donut http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/chippy-donut http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/chippy-donut#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:24:41 +0000 Helen http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/?p=2713 Chipply Donut

Chippy Donut

Materials:
1 Donut bead
1 strand of semi precious chips
10 grams of 11/0 seed beads
Clasp of choice
Beading thread
Beading needle
Magnifiers and lamp if needed

Cost: Free plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Beginner

]]> http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/chippy-donut/feed 0 Flower Medallion Bracelet http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/flower-medallion-bracelet http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/flower-medallion-bracelet#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:20:11 +0000 Helen http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/?p=2707  
 

Flower Medallion Bracelett

Flower Medallion Bracelett

Materials:
11/0 Seed Beads
14 4-5mm pearls
5 6-7mm pearls
2 strands 3mm fire polish 2 different colors if desired (A & B)
Clasp
Beading thread
2 beading needles

Cost:  Free plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Beginner

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Crystal Crimp Earrings

 

Materials:
12″ (approx) Sterling soft flex
18 (approx) Various sizes and shapes of crystals
12 (approx) 2 x 1 Sterling crimp beads
Earring findings of choice
Crimp pliers
Wire Cutters
Scissors
Lamp and magnifiers if needed

Cost: Free plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Beginner

Use any center drilled beads, pearls, or crystals to create these delicate floating earrings!

]]> http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/crystal-crimp-earrings/feed 0 Intro to Wire Seminar http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/intro-to-wire-seminar http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/intro-to-wire-seminar#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:24:55 +0000 Andrella http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/?p=2486 Join us for a free instructional seminar about wire wrapping. Students can bring any tools they have for a complimentary evaluation of how they will best suit your wire wrapping. Instructor will discuss the basic fundamentals of wire wrapping jewelry as well as the use of various tools, tool care, and wire types.

Cost: Free! Call or stop by the shop to reserve your space today!

Instructor: Vanessa Hinds

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Chain Dangle Earrings

Materials:
For 1 pair of earrings, students will need:
2 – 6mm center-drilled, crystal, pearl or other beads (focal bead above fringe, sample uses a pumpkin and a crystal)
11/0 seed beads (for fringe)
6 – 4mm center-drilled crystals, pearls, skulls, or other beads (bottom of fringe)
1 – #13 beading needle
Nymo or One G thread -OR- approx. 3 inches of chain of choice
8 headpins to match chain, if chosen
Earring findings of choice
Lamp & Magnifiers if needed

Cost: Free plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Beginner

Pick out animal beads, crystals, pearls, semi-precious stones,  or anything fashionalbe to make these super easy earrings!  Make a pair for you, one for your friend, and your other friend, as they are sure to be a most exciting accessory!

]]> http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/chain-dangle-earrings/feed 2 Ornamental Style http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/ornamental-style http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/ornamental-style#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:43:01 +0000 Andrella http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/?p=1801
Ornamental Style

Ornamental Style

Materials:
approx. 6- 6mm beads/pearls
approx. 42- 4mm beads/pearls
size 11/0 seed beads in 2 colors
size 8/0 seed beads 1 color
approx. 8- 6mm bugles
clasp of choice
thread or fireline
2 needles
Lamp & Magnifiers if needed

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Beginner

]]> http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/ornamental-style/feed 0 Curve Dangle Earrings http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/curved-angle-earrings http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/curved-angle-earrings#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:21:33 +0000 Andrella http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/?p=1459 Curve Dangle Earrings

Curve Dangle Earrings

Materials:
6 curved tubes
6 eye pins
6 head pins
6 crystals size 4 mm
1 pair earwires

Tools:
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Wire cutters
Lamp & magnifiers if needed

Cost: Free plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Beginner

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Spooky Pearls

Spooky Pearls

Materials:
1 tube 8/0 Hex seed beads (sample uses purple)
1 tube 15/0 1 cut seed beads (sample uses orange)
approx. 6  14mm glass black pearls or Skulls
Clasp of choice
Pendant (samples use spider webs and a skull)
Nymo beading thread or Fireline
Needle
Lamp & Magnifiers as needed

Cost: Free plus materials

Instructor: Pam Thomas

Level: Beginner

Learn to make this festive necklace and add your favorite Halloween pendant for a truly spooky accessory!

]]> http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/spooky-pearls/feed 0 Spiral Chain Earrings http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/spiral-chain-earrings http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/spiral-chain-earrings#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:33:07 +0000 Justin http://tampabeadcafe.com/?p=893  Materials
34-4.5 ID 18 gauge open jump rings
34 8/0 hex seed beads
Earring findings of choice
Two pair bent nose pliers
Magnifiers and lamp if needed

Cost: Free plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Beginner

Spiral Chain Earrings

]]> http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/spiral-chain-earrings/feed 0 Free Basic Stringing http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/free-basic-stringing http://www.tampabeadcafe.com/classes/free-basic-stringing#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:44:57 +0000 Debbie http://tampabeadcafe.com/wordpress/?p=487

Materials
Assorted beads
Bracelet stringing kit
Clasp of choice
Bead design board
Bead stopper
Crimp pliers
Wire cutters

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Tampa Bead Cafe Staff

Cost: Free, plus materials

Students will learn how to layout a design, and put it all together to creat a bracelet.  Learn the basics of bracelet design, bead selection and crimping.

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