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Next week we will be blogging and Twittering live from the Bead & Button Show...We'll keep you updated on the latest happenings at the largest bead show in the country.

If you are going to the show, make sure and stop by. We will be in Booths 736, 738, and 740 wearing cute aprons and ready to say "hi" to all of our online customers.

PS...Lisa and Kate still have some room in their classes. Check out Lisa's bio and classes here
and Kate's bio and classes here.

Happy Birthday, Lisa!

Happy Birthday to you...

Happy Birthday to you...
Happy Birthday, dear Lisa...Happy Birthday to you!!!!

Registration open for the HOOKED ON WIRE RETREAT 2009

Hey all,
The time has come to get your registration in for this year's Hooked On Wire Retreat. Tons of fun! Check it out www.hookedonwire.com

Introduction to Soldering is up!!!

Soldering is alive and well and online at Beaducation!

Can I tell how excited I am about our newest class? Metalworking is one of my favorite things to teach and this basic class lays the groundwork for all of my upcoming soldering and metalworking classes.

I wanted to share all of the steps that you will need to know tobe a successful metalworker. Soldering metal jewelry really isn't that hard. Students just need to take the process seriously and take the time to prepare each step fully and correctly.

Students learn three basic soldering operations in this class: how to fabricate and solder jumprings to make a simple link chain; how to cut a disc, stamp, shape and solder embellishments to make a decorative metal bead; and how to solder a clasp onto the chain and make a great bracelet out of all of the components that are made in the class.

The class also covers how to use paste solder, how to mix and use pickle to clean soldered items and covers all the safety concerns of setting up your own soldering station at home.

Next in the series is making a ring featuring a cabochon stone set in a bezel. Look for that one to debut in the middle of June.

Let me know if you have any questions...Enjoy!

We like cupcakes...

All we have to say is....our favorite desert from down the street:

and... our new favorite design stamp:
Coincidence? We didn't think so, either!