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HAPPY ENDINGS! Professional Finishing Kit, Gold-Fill & Sterling

Happy Endings kit includes materials to make four separate necklace closures as described in the Happy Endings Tutorial:

Gathered cones (2 cones, 2 split rings, 6" wire, 1 clasp).
Bead tips (2 bead tips, 2 split rings, 1 clasp).
French wire (2" French wire, 2 split rings, 1 clasp).
Beaded tabs (latigo core wedges, beading leather for covering tabs, 6" wire, 2 split rings, 1 clasp, beads not included).

This kit gives you a total of 4 clasps, 8 split rings, 12" wire, 2" French wire, 2 cones, 2 bead tips, 2 latigo wedges, two leather covers). The Kit also includes 60 inches of SoftFlex for stringing, and includes a copy of the Happy Endings tutorial.

It is available in gold-fill for $19 or sterling silver for $13, plus 1.50 for shipping and handling.


Human and Animal Portrait Kits

Create a custom kit with your chosen image on acid free medium (color), easy-to-follow tutorial, beading material (choose chamois or Stiff Stuff), and a list of suggested beads and colors. The included tutorial is 8 pages with examples in color; detailed instructions; diagrams; and helpful hints. You can choose any human or animal image in the gallery, including designs not yet finished from "Artist at Work" and "Beautiful Women Year" (example to left is "Amber, Gold & Flame: Celtic Maiden").

Note: There is no shipping charge for this item. All instructions are copyrighted by the artist. Commercial use requires permission of the artist (contact me by e-mail).

$13.00




Shell and Gemstone Art - Custom Kit

You can create your own original design in natural shell, gemstone beads, and sterling or gold fill.

This kit is assembled just for you, and includes the tutorial, your choice of shell, beading material, gemstone beads in your colors, findings and accent beads (your choice of gold-fill or sterling), and soft-flex for stringing the neckline. Some examples are shown to the left.

The cost includes shipping by priority mail (US). International priority mail is a bit extra. Please be sure to give your color choices to AnnieLaurie when ordering.

$45.00


Easy Beadwork Kits for Beginners

Ideal for children's projects or first-time beaders
(?bead virgins?). Everything you need is included, even needle and thread. Quality materials -- no plastic, no seconds. With instructions/ diagrams.


#1: The fringed gemstone donut kit (top of photo) has everything you need to create a sophisticated and elegant necklace with a gemstone donut center and a branched fringe neckline. It is easy enough for 6-year olds. Includes agate or jasper donut, accent beads, silver lined and iris seed beads. Colors: emerald, aquamarine, ruby, bronze, amethyst, silver, hematite, or combination of any two (specify).
$3.50
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#2: Daisy chain (center of photo) can be made as a bracelet, rings, anklets, etc.. This is a great first project for young beaders, and very easy for beginners. Colors: red, cranberry, orange, turquoise, light blue, opal blue, dark blue, opal white, opaque white, pink..with contrasting centers and leaves.
$1.75
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#3: Everything you need to create a Native American style choker (bottom of photo) - bone hairpipe, glass pony beads in a variety of colors, synthetic sinew thread, leather ends, satin cord safety ties, and spacers (may be bone, leather or brass).
$6.00
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#4: The bead netting kit (not shown) has complete supplies to make a bead lace doily or a sea shell in a beaded net. Includes silver-lined and rainbow seed beads, natural shell. Please specify a main and an accent color: aquamarine, emerald, amethyst, amethyst rainbow, ruby, sapphire, hematite, gold, silver, bronze, teal rainbow.
$3.50
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These are great projects for school or Scout activites. Volume prices on request.




all tutorials are in PDF format


SEED BEAD ART: ANIMAL AND HUMAN PORTRAITS: Learn to create realistic portraits of animals and humans by "painting with beads". This technique allows artists to achieve depth, texture and color beyond painting or other flat media. Students in this class will learn principles of color and shading; perspective; and special effects (e.g., reproducing the texture of fur and hair, capturing an individual's expression). The portraits can be finished in display or wearable format in any size (example link: Lion in Winter).
$5.00


HAPPY ENDINGS: PROFESSIONAL FINISHES FOR ART JEWELRY: When you invest a lot of creative effort -- not to mention time and expensive materials-- in making a wearable work of art, you want it to be perfect in every way. Your work should look good coming and going -- would you put a fine oil painting with a cheap plastic frame? Professional finishes use little effort to the finish a pleasing element of your overall design. The class covers four different techniques, as well as safety chains and adjustable closures: French wire (traditional for pearl and gem strands), Bead tips (also a traditional pearl strand finish), Cone and bell ends (for a little more pizzazz) , Beaded tabs (when your art demands attention). The "Happy Endings" kit (including this tutorial) is available in gold-fill or sterling silver above in the "Kits" section. (example link: Endings).
$5.00


SHELL GAME - DESIGNING WITH NATURAL SHELLS AND GEMSTONES: Create original art using natural shells, gemstones and precious metals. You can design your own art with a natural shell centerpiece, embellished with gemstone beads and silver or gold. Shells and stones offer a wide range of colors for every taste. These elegant, yet easy pieces may be finished as a choker or longer style necklace, wall hanging, framed art or box. (example link: Spirit in the Maelstrom).
$5.00


REALISTIC FLORAL ART IN SEED BEADS: Learn to design lifelike images of flowers by "painting with beads". This class offers techniques that allow you to create in beadwork the appeal of floral designs that everyone admires in paintings. Beadwork gives depth, texture and color beyond painting or other flat media. The artist teaches students to use color, shading, perspective, and special effects (textures of petals, stamens, leaves; floral bouquets; combining flowers and other images). The technique can be used in any size format the student prefers. (example link: Baby Face).
$5.00


ART OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COAST: The Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest Coast (from Oregon to southern Alaska) have produced some of the finest art of the New World. Although they are known for their painting and carving, their designs convert into beautiful beadwork. Learn the basic principles of this style of art, the meaning and origin of the various design forms, and the significance of each creature. You will learn to convert non-traditional animals into the Northwest Coast style, and how to create pure abstract images based on traditional designs. (example link: Sky Whale).
$5.00


FREEFORM DESIGN WITH GEMSTONE CABOCHONS AND BEADS: Cabochons and mineral specimens, especially freeform shapes, make spectacular centerpieces when combined with beadwork. In this class, we use them with bead appliqué to create beautiful medicine shields or pendants to wear or display. Go beyond basic beading around an oval cab -- learn to combine stones, natural minerals, pearls and beads to take your designs to a higher level. You will be encouraged to experiment to create original art to express your own unique style -- from subtle to wild. (example link: Trail of Tears).
$5.00


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