Do you love to fuse? Are you looking for a new challenge? Introducing "Fused Clasps" with Instructor Liz Jones.
Liz shows how to create three different clasps in this class. You will learn to make two types of toggles and a multi-strand hook and eye clasp. We recommend having some prior fusing experience before tackling this class. Check out our Introduction to Fusing Class for some prior instruction if needed.
And here is a new Wireworking class from wire guru Barb Switzer. "Pinwheel Pendant" is the latest Beaducation class from Barb. In this project you will mix wire and crystals to make the perfect pendant.
Barb guides you through this delightful design and offers many tips and tricks on wireworking. The resulting pendant can be incorporated into a finished beaded or chain necklace.
Hey all, We now have a link to add yourself to the waiting list for the lower case Kismet sets. Click here to go to that product and you will see a large orange link. Click on that link for full instructions on how to add yourself. Please keep in mind, there are now over 600 people on that list but our manufacturer has upped their production, so we anticipate moving through that line of folks much faster than before. thanks!
Due to the overwhelming popularity of our Kismet stamp set, we have decided to streamline the purchasing process. When we first received these sets we added them into inventory as they arrived and customers could purchase them on a first come, first served basis. Since our manufacturer makes them as fast as they can and ships promptly, we thought that everyone would be able to purchase a set within a couple of months. Boy, were we mistaken!Our Notification List has over 500 people on it…..so something needs to change.
We think that we have come up with a perfect solution, the “waiting list.” We know that no one likes to wait, but a list will not only reduce the wait time next to the computer pushing the “refresh” button to see when they go back in stock, it will also let you know how soon your set will be on its way to you.
To make it simple and fair, we are taking the Notification List and turning it into the wait list.We can view the Notification List by the date customers added their name. That is how you will be placed on the list.
But before we do that, I am sending out this information email and asking folks who are no longer interested or have already received a set, to please remove yourself from the list.
Here is how to remove your name from the list:
1.Log into your account at Beaducation.com and click “my account” at the top right of the page.
2.Scroll down to “Email Notifications”.
3.Click on “View or Change my Product Notification List”.
4.Uncheck any items you no longer wish to receive notification on.
5.Click “update”.
We will give everyone a few days to remove themselves if they wish.We will transfer the Notification List to the Waiting List, entering names by date.Once completed, we will send out another email with a link to the wait list.You will be able to type your email in a field and the system will tell you your position in line.As orders are filled, your number will move up the line.When you reach the top of the list and your stamp set is waiting for you, we will email you a hidden link on the website to purchase. You may not share that link with anyone. We will not accept orders from customers not on the waiting list. If an order does go through, it will be refunded. There is a 1 set per person limit.
Our supplier has dedicated two machines to produce our Kismet Stamps, so the production numbers in our weekly batches will pick up a bit.
Remember, this wait list is not live yet.You will hear from us early next week as soon as it is ready.
As promised, we put the stamp sets in inventory yesterday at 11:00AM. At 11:00 and 45 seconds our server crashed. It crashed because of the amount of people that logged in at one time (to get the stamps I am assuming). Pure panic broke out in the office. I had to get our Web Programmer out of a meeting and because he is a miracle worker, he was able to get it back up in about 25 minutes. Then the stamp sets sold out soon after that.
What have I learned from this experience?
We need to expand our server space.....duh!!!! We knew we would have to do this some day, that day has come.
This way of releasing the stamp sets for sale ain't working anymore.
We need more chocolate in the office for these panic emergency situations.
Let me explain again, why we release the sets like we do (with Notification email and then first come first served). When we first ordered these we had no idea what the response would be. I knew they would be popular but I really didn't know they would be this popular. I figured by now most everyone who wants a set would have had a chance to get it and the frenzy would slow down. Boy, not true. Don't get me wrong, I am so excited that you all like this product and I am soooooo grateful that you are interested in giving me your business.
So it's time for a change. We have gone into the database and found that we can look at the Notification List and sort it by the date of when folks added their name. We are now working on turning that list into a wait list. I know some of you are thinking "why didn't you do that in the first place". Again, we thought our method was fair and reasonable, but now to keep folks up to date on their status and such, we are changing to a wait list.
If you are not on the Notification List, then please add yourself on because that is now the only way you will get a set. PLEASE, if you have already gotten a set or you are no longer interested in purchasing one, please take your name off the Notification List as soon as possible. If you are unsure if you are on the list, log into your account on Beaducation.com and then click "my account" (top of the page), then scroll down a bit to see the "Email Notification" section, from there you can click "View or change my product notification list", to see the lists that you are on. From there you can also remove yourself from lists.
Once we set up the wait list you will be able to view your position on the list by typing in your email address. We will be emailing out more info on that shortly.
We will get in touch everyone on the list soon.
Thanks for your patience,
Lisa
PS- please also remember, our manufacturer sends us the sets as fast as they can make them, we can't get them any faster.
We will be getting our next batch of Kismet lower case stamp sets next week, they will be shipped on Friday. We will be putting them in inventory on Friday at 11:00 AM PST (California time) but remember, they won't be shipped until they arrive here, most likely Wed (the 14th) or Thurs. (15th). I will send out a Notification to those of you on the list on Friday. If you wish to add yourself to the Notification list, please click here and then click on the green check mark image at the top of the left hand column.
Again, these sets will keep coming every other week or so, so hang in there....you will get one eventually!!!!!
ORDERING TIP....when they are put back in stock, order quick, don't spend time shopping around the site adding stuff to your cart, you will run the risk of them selling out before you hit "place order". Remember, if something is in your cart, it is not reserved for you, it can sell out before you have a chance to complete your order.
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In this project you will mix wire and crystals to make the perfect pendant.
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