New Muted Metallic Collections

Meet the latest coating we've added to our Czechbead family - Matte Metallic Goldenrod! This is the first of four new metallic finishes that are trickling onto our warehouse shelves. We first introduced this type of coating on our hybrids (item number TR-11-Y601) and have expanded the concept to include fire polished and pressed beads. I did some durability testing and the...

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Hybrids in Action

Here are few great examples of how well our new Toho SuperNova Hybrids match up to our Czech product line. We've recently added new fire polished and pressed bead styles to our catalog in order to help you bridge the color gap between the two types of beads. We will be adding more complimentary Czech beads to the site as we receive new shipments from the facto...

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New Category - 1.5mm Cubes

These itty-bitty cubes are amazingly detailed with well defined corners and smooth edges. Approximately 60 colors are now available, with an additional 40 colors to be added within the next few weeks. We've put a lot of research into our color selection to ensure that you have the best variety of today's most popular colors and finishes to choose from. Notice how TOHO has...

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New Shapes, New Colors, New Sizes

They're finally up -- See all 15 new items in 3 great shapes! These new colors were an experiment from the glass factory and may never be produced again. http://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=LECTry out the new curvy leaf shape or go abstract with the vintage styled 17/11mm flat twists. Perfect for Earrings, pendants and other dangles! Another new addition to...

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Saturated With Color, Surrounded by Beads

We unexpectedly received our latest ocean container full of beads bright and early this morning! We usually get a heads up from the trucking company but were pleasantly surprised nevertheless. We've been busy digging through the boxes and organizing all the new styles as well as the many restock items. Be sure to watch as we add plenty of new items to our catalog including...

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TOHO SuperNova Hybrids

Introducing the newest innovation in seed beads Toho SuperNova Hybrids!Here at Starman, Inc. we pride ourselves in bringing you the best of both bead worlds, Czech glass and Japanese seed beads. Now we've combined the two greatest names in the bead industry to bring you the latest technologies in color, quality and variety.Toho manufactures the most uniform, wide-holed glass...

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Special Glass Cane, Special Shapes!

Coming Soon! Here's a sneak peak of some of the fancy colors about to appear on czechbeads.com! We're adding 15 new beads in an assortment of unique and vintage shapes. The beads are made of glass cane that is no longer manufactured by the Czech glass factory.Keep an eye out for these new items. You won't want to miss them! Supplies are extremely limited and cannot be reproduced!...

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Strawberries to Peaches

The Czech glass industry has a rich history that spans multiple generations. The quality and variety produced throughout the years continues to be unmatched by any other country. Although manufacturing technologies are constantly improving, the true art of glass making is still reliant on the knowledge and skills of the glassmaker's themselves. Many fascinating colors have...

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New Czech Fire Polish

Take an in-depth look at our new, brightly colored 8mm fire polished beads. Look familiar? They are finished with the same coating as our popular luster collection, except they're opaque instead of transparent. Such rich, saturated colors! Click on the photos to see enlarged versions, or go see them on the website: http://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=fp+newYou...

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MJSA Rhode Island Show 2008

Well, we're back in Sequim after spending a week on the east coast for the Providence MJSA Summer show 2008. We met a lot of great people in the industry and were able to catch up with friends, customers and business associates we don't see very often. The MJSA Shows are a greatly under-utilized resource for bead stores and large scale jewelry designers. There are representatives...

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Melon Season

It's been quite the busy week here at the warehouse. We not only received our eagerly anticipated ocean container on wednesday, a week earlier than scheduled, but our oft delayed air shipment showed up a few hours later. This means we'll be spending the next week digging through towers of boxes and piles of shrink wrap -- just like Christmas! We've already been able to mark...

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End of a Legacy

http://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=hmmdAs many of you may be aware, one of our most talented and reliable Czech lampwork designers has left the industry. She moved on to another field of work in The Czech Republic and will be greatly missed. Her collection of traditional Czech lampwork beads has been an integral part of our catalog since the beginning as well...

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Black Light Sensitive Glass - Milky Jonquil

Glass color #81000 - Milky Jonquil Big Bold and Beautiful - These Chunky Nugget beads are fun and flashy. Milky Jonquil is a mild yellow that can blend in with soft pastels as well as stand out on its own when paird with other vivid and lively colors. Unlike many UV sensitive beads, milky jonquil is a great complimentary color to the brilliant green it turns into under the...

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Alexandrite at its Best

Click on picture to see an enlarged version.Pear Shaped Drops 315-1216: Color 21210 - Milky AlexandriteSome beads beg to have their picture taken. I don't usually jump at the chance to take pictures of alexandrite glass because its shape shifting, color bending properties do not make great stock photos. This time it was different; the beads couldn't hide their excitement...

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Round and Round

New colors now available for a limited time. Since we can't always fit the full impact of the color infusion contain within each HurriCane glass bead in a standard catalog stock photo, I've added these larger pictures for your enjoyment. Click on the individual photos for even larger versions.See all 6mm HurriCane Glass beads here!Matte - Fuzzy PeachMatte - StratosphereMudbathSummer...

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Toho's Colorful Gold Lined Rainbow Series

Click on pictures to view large, high resolution versions.990 - Gold-Lined Aqua991 - Gold-Lined Peridot 992 - Gold-Lined Lt Montana Blue 993 - Gold-Lined Black Diamond 994 - Gold-Lined Rainbow Crystal 995 - Gold-Lined Rainbow Aqua 996 - Gold-Lined Rainbow Peridot 997 - Gold-Lined Rainbow Lt Sapphire 998 - Gold-Lined Rainbow Lt Jonquil 999- Gold-Lined Rainbow Black Diamond...

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Rustic Table Cut Collection

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New Crystal Colors

11 New crystal colors just added-- New & unique colors like none other! We offer many color combinations and luster finishes that are unavailable through any other vendor! Looking for the right colors to compliment Czech fire polished beads in your design? These colorful crystals will add sparkle to any project. What a fun addition to any crystal junkie's collection!View...

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Down to Earth Tones

Just added! Check out our entire selection of 24 soft, organic color combinations. Names inspired by some of the most beautiful points of interest in North America and around the globe; these beads are truly unique. Available while supplies last -- these colors cannot be reproduc...

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