Monday, April 30, 2012

FREE Tessella Bracelet Pattern - WB

Do you enjoy patterns that require two hole tile beads, such as Miyuki Tilas? I recommend using what I consider the better tile bead. My latest, royalty free tile bead pattern is now available for download! With this fun, elegant pattern you will learn time saving techniques that help you work with CzechMate Tile beads in configurations never thought possible. I hope from this simple pattern you will be inspired to build upon your skills and integrate...

Friday, April 20, 2012

1000 Beads added to Inventory Closeouts. Last Day May 15th!

This year has proven to be a time of growth at Starman, Inc.  We have expanded both our lines of TOHO Seed Beads and our JBB Findings; in addition Starman introduced the top selling CzechMates™ tile bead and the popular DeCoRé Epoxy Clay.  Amidst this growth we have decided to retire most of our traditional Handmade-Lampwork beads.  The final day we will...

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Back by POPULAR DEMAND!

  Melon Rounds 8mm  Melon Rounds 8mm : Luster Opaque Green Melon Rounds 8mm : Luster - Opaque Rose/Gold Topaz  Dagger Beads 5/16mm : Ultra Luster - Turquoise - Blue 1/2 Coat  Heart Beads 8/8mm : Tanzanite Round Beads 6mm : Teal Tortoise Firepolish 3mm : Dual Coated - Blueberry/Green Tea Firepolish...

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Elizabethan Petal Bracelet Variation

My favorite part of designing patterns that teach people how to use new beads is seeing the natural, creative progression that happens when talented people build upon an original concept. Elizabethan Flowers on Herringbone  Elizabethan Flowers on Herringbone (back) Jewelry designer Kathy Simonds learned how to turn Czech rose petal beads into Elizabethan flowers...

Monday, April 2, 2012

CzechMate Tile Beads in Action

Herringbone with Tile Beads Center Embellishment By Marcia Balonis   CzechMates Tile Bead 6mm : Twilight - Jonquil (250-66-W8013) Round 11/0 : Frosted Gold-Lined Crystal (TR-11-989F) Round 11/0 : Gilded Marble Lavender (TR-11-1704) This is my first attempt at making "Herringbone with Tila Beads" by Marcia Balonis. The pattern was originally designed for Tila...