Contact: Jennifer Gausmann 1043 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Organization Type: Retail Bead Shop? Rock Shop? What Shop? This Shop! Rocks and beads from all over the world! Crystals * * Fossils * Minerals * Geodes * Jewelry Repairs * Classes * Parties * Books * Gifts * One-of-a-kind Jewelry. If you don’t have the time, bring your idea to us and we’ll make the unique gift you’ve been looking for. For all that your beading heart desires. Blue [...]
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Celebrating the 75th Anniversary The Ukrainian Museum and Library of Stamford, the oldest cultural institution established by Ukrainians in North America is preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Please honor us with your presence and thus support our work and further accomplishments in the preservation of our cultural heritage. Celebrating the Life of Christopher Paul BaxerThe Ukrainian Museum and Library will display a posthumous exhibit of [...]
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J. Agee photo Lewis s preliminary list of supplies and equipment needed for the expedition, drawn up in the spring of 1803, included blue beads. This is a coarse cheap bead,he wrote, imported from China, & costing in England 13 d. the lbs., in strands. It is far more valued than the white beads of the same manufacture and answers all the purposes of money, being counted by the fathom [six feet]. The natives are extravegantly fond of the [...]
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The term “findings” is a general term applying to the metal components, such as clasps and head pins, which are used in jewelry design. Findings are available in a wide range of metal types and finishes. A. Crimp Beads & Crimp Tubes Crimp beads and tubes are used to finish designs strung on tiger tail. When flattened, they attach a clasp to the wire, finishing off your design with an extremely secure hold. B. Cord Ends Use cord ends to finish [...]
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For our virtual restoration we have chosen an R60/2 because this particular bike is a perfect candidate for restoration. This bike is cosmetically challenged but very complete and original. The sheet medal is straight and only showing surface rust on its factory original paint job. Most importantly, the bike s engine still has good compression. Furthermore, on this particular motorcycle the frame number and the engine number match. This is very important [...]
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Pendants Pendants dangle and are larger than regular beads. They are connected to a chain by either a jump ring or a wire loop. Use pendants by themselves, or add decorative beads surrounding them for a personal touch. Charms Charms also always have a hanging loop, but they tend to be smaller than pendants and are usually in designs of animals, plants, objects or symbols. Most charms are made of metal with some having enamels, rhinestones, epoxy or [...]
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I can t believe Christmas is only five days away! I should have been wrapping presents for the last couple of days, but instead I ve been busy finishing up my decorative Christmas tree craft project. Earlier this week I showed you where this project started - with three paper mache cone Christmas trees, three flat chipboard Christmas trees, and a whole lot of paints and craft supplies. Basically, one big mess on the kitchen table.I tackled the paper [...]
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Paying attention to the meaning of blue will set the theme or mood to your beading designs. Discover how the color blue can help add a certain expression of feelings and emotions to your jewelry piece. Blue – The Singing Voice of Truth Blue Sybolizes: Communication, Truth, Loyalty, Tranquility Verb: I speak Blue Energy: Blue is the color of the sky and sea. Light blues suggest tranquility and spiritual awareness. They emanate tenderness. Blue is considered [...]
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AVP specializes in beads, jewelry supplies, classes, and repairs. Owner Ana Pizarro has spent the past decade in the bead industry, working for many years at Caravan Beads before opening AVP on Elston near Irving Park. Ana is an instructor and published author, and now she’ll be bringing her expertise to Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood with AVP’s new location. If you make a purchase at AVP Beads, show us your receipt and receive 10% off any item [...]
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Best Lures for Catching Summer Steelhead Summer Steelhead are one of the most thrilling fish to chase here in the Pacific Northwest. They are available throughout the region and offer us an excuse to head to the great outdoors and explore our rivers and streams this summer. If you are new to the area, new to fishing, or both, then this article was written just for you! This article is designed to give you a good idea of what local anglers are using [...]
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Statia offers a variety of restaurants to suit every taste and budget. Blue Bead Bar & Restaurant Located at Gallows Bay on the Lower Town. Specialised in Italian and French cuisine. Tel: +599-318-2873 Open: 12:00pm - Close: 14:00pm Re-open: 18:00 - Close: 21:00 Wheelchair accessible: YES Chinese Restaurant Located on H.M. Queen Beatrixstraat. Serving an excellent variety of Chinese dishes. Tel: +599 318 2389 Open: 11am - Close: 14:45 Re-open: [...]
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