145
days until the show!
IMPORTANT DATES
December 12, 2008 -
Register for your badge, buy special event tickets and reserve souvenirs!
January 13, 2009 -
Online registration opens at noon CST
May 31 - June 2, 2009 -
Master Classes, fundamentals in Techniques, and Pre-conference Workshops
June 3 - 7, 2009 -
General Education classes
June 3, 2009 -
Meet the Teachers Reception
SHOW NEWS
2009 INFORMATION
Events/Exhibits

Join us for the HOTTEST event at the Bead&Button Show. Lampworking Madness - Our Flame On for Breast Cancer Research Benefit - Friday Night, June 5.
See all our Special Events here.

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More Moonlight Workshops for 2009
"Fun" Evening Workshop Sessions
"Jewelry first...sleep last"

Souvenirs

Our Gorgeous 2009 Commemorative Bead by Artist and Teacher Kate Fowle Meleney
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PREVIEW THIS YEAR'S CLASS SELECTION
Moonlight Roses Bracelet
Learn how to weave this dazzling flower bed of moonlight roses. Incorporating tiny Japanese seed beads and Swarovski crystals, you will create a base and then learn how to add top embellishments as well as expansion techniques to create this stately bracelet. Techniques used are horizontal netting and the two-needle ladder stitch.
Palm Leaf Chain Maille Earrings
These soft earrings constructed using the European 4-in-1 chain maille pattern feel almost like fabric. The pattern will be taught using copper jump rings before we construct the earrings using tarnish-resistant Argentium Sterling Silver jump rings.
Tri-Metal Infinity Bracelet
Explore the potential of jump rings. We will assemble a basic two-in-one chain with silver and bronze jump rings. The final embellishment of copper infinity rings will overlap each silver ring, adding visual depth and a hypnotic pattern. Bracelets will be completed with an S-hook clasp, and the class will conclude with a forging demonstration by hammer and anvil. You will leave with a bracelet on your wrist and a healthy hobby under your hat.
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