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“Ring A Ding Ding” by Karen Meador – April 27th 2015

April Meeting Monday April 27th, 6:30 p.m. Camp Mabry Ring A Ding Ding… presented by Karen MeadorTools and materials: hammer, bench block, ring mandrel (and mandrel holder if available), flush cutters, round nose and chain nose pliers, ruler or measuring tape. 14 gauge wire for “Rose” ring. 16 gauge wire for “S” ring. Optional: 2-3 …

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Brick Stitch Earrings Presented by Connie White – October 27th, 2014

Connie White, owner of Lapis Lane Beads, will be presenting October’s project. A fun pair of earrings that are adaptable to any style. Bead Kits will be available for 5 dollars with different colors to choose from. What Students Need to Bring: Bead Mat Scissors fireline 6lb test needles size 10-12 light (optional) glasses (if …

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“X’s and Ohhhhs Chenille Stitch Bracelet” presented by Caron Bailey

About the Class Chenille stitch produces a beaded rope suitable for adding elaborate pendants or it can be worn without additional adornment.  It is a combination of the netting and Ndebele techniques. What specific techniques will the students learn?  Basic ladder stitch, and modified herringbone (Ndebele) stitch; attach a clasp Supplies Students Should Take to …

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Faux Limestone Polymer Clay Pendant by Randee Ketzl – July 28th

Monday July 28th 6:30 PM at Camp Mabry. Faux Limestone Polymer Clay Pendant Presented by Randee Ketzl This month we will have a project from Randee’s book, Polymer Clay Gemstones: The Art of Deception . Polymer clay is often called the great imitator, and Randee will show us how to make a pendant that looks like an …

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“Silver Silk” Crystal Stitched Bracelet by Sue Charette-Hood – June 23rd

About the Class This class requires a $12 kit containing: Silver Silk 3mm Round Capture Rope x 16-18 inches (choose from 10 colors)Silver Silk double end cap x2 (choose from silver, copper, gold or gun metal)  Silver Silk Crystal Stairway Bracelet: Student will learn to stitch crystal beads between silver silk wire ropes to create a …

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May 2014 Newsletter

Our newsletter is now available in PDF form here on our website. Read the newsletter for information on upcoming meetings, previous meetings, see show and tell, and learn a little geology. Thanks to our newsletter coordinator, Nora Pero! Click here to open the file: newsmay14