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 beads, but I found that the CzechMates Tile beads integrated seamlessly into the design. I don't have much experience with the herringbone stitch so it took me a while to hit my stride.  A friend of mine told me that herringbone, although a simple and beautiful stitch, can be frustrating and difficult for certain types of people.  I didn't believe her until about forty-five minutes later when I hadn't made it past the fifth row. My mind couldn't allow me to move forward knowing the beads were sitting all wonky.  I now know that I must have faith that the stitch will work itself out.  Fortunately, I will have the opportunity to expand upon my skills with Marcia's new pattern for a double wide version of the bracelet that is now available for purchase on her website: www.baublesbybalonis.net

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Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day 

from our Starman Leprechaun! What are you doing to celebrate? Are you eating some corned beef & cabbage? Or dressing up in green? Whatever you do, we hope it's with gusto and fun! Cheers to you all!

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CzechMates Tile Bead - NEW COLORS!!!

CzechMates Tile Bead - the NEW NAME for our Two-Hole Tile Flat Square beads.
Three New Colors just activated on our website:

• Celsian - Siam Ruby
• Matte Iris Green
• Matte - Jet - Picasso

Compared to other Two-Hole Tile Beads on the market:
CzechMates Tile Beads come on 50 Piece Nylon Stands, are more durable, come in more colors and have OVER 2x larger holes. The corners are pressed so they are softly rounded and will not cut into your skin or thread. See for yourself. Use the BETTER TILE BEAD... CzechMates Tile Beads.

Manufactured EXCLUSIVELY by Starman’s Factory in the Czech Republic. 

We are a wholesale ONLY company.

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StarPicks Designs

We wanted to share with you an amazing piece by a fabulous designer, Christy Drexel of Round Robin. Christy used beads from her StarPicks program box, embellished it with beads from her own collection to come up with this amazing one of a kind necklace.

Click here to see more details on getting signed up on the StarPicks program or call Lisa today at (888) 683-2323 x17.

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Construction Zone - Woman at Work

Creativity on the verge of insanity

I came across this picture I took before Christmas and thought other designers could relate to my madness. It's cleaned up now, but I do remember knowing exactly where every jump ring, needle and pressed bead was located (except for scissors, I could never find scissors!). My method was simple: restrict my bead selection to only the new items on the table. That way I could challenge myself and focus on innovation.  The finished products along with free patterns can be found in our Bead Store Idea Book, which was launched in Tucson earlier this year.

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Tucson Fashion

It thought I'd share this necklace I made using the new beads available at our Gem Mall booth in Tucson.  I needed a long, wraparound necklace to compliment the shirt in the background of the photo above.  The pink and purple beads matched perfectly and I added the turquoise ovals to add contrast. Each beaded segment is spaced apart using textured cable chain. Using small lengths of chain to connect beaded eye pins can help beaders of all skill levels create quality jewelry in the latest fashion to coordinate any outfit.

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Tucson 2012 REDUCED COST SHIPPING!!!!

Tucson 2012 Gem Mall Booth

Tucson 2012 is in full swing!

We have brought LOTS of new items with us and are are also offering exclusive for Tucson 2012 Show Attendees: REDUCED COST SHIPPING!!!! 

$5/box Domestic
$20/box International

Come by our booths and ask for details! Gem Mall 2125 and Double Tree Living Room.

SEE YOU SOON! 

SHIPPING SPECIAL FOR TUCSON ATTENDEES ONLY!!!!

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Countdown to Tucson 2012

Gem Mall opens tomorrow! Coin Beads 20mm

These big, bold and beautiful beads are a perfect way to show off the color swirls within Czech glass cane.  This shape works great as a focal in a simple necklace or you can pair a bunch of them with chunky chain to create a wild fashion statement.  I can imagine seed beading around them as well. Look for them near the check out station at our Gem Mall booth. 

Coin Beads 15mm

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NEWLY LISTED JBB

Flower Connecters 10mm: http://czechbeads.com/Secure/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=J196-10
Knotwork Bead Caps: http://czechbeads.com/Secure/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=J200-10
Coins: http://czechbeads.com/Secure/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=J192-14
Rope Hooks: http://czechbeads.com/Secure/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=J205-05

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Countdown to Tucson 2012

Two days left until Gem Mall opens.  The Starman team has arrived in Tucson and is working tirelessly to assemble the booth in time for Saturday.

Tucson Turquoise

What better place than Tucson to launch our exclusive line of turquoise glass beads. We've improved our color variety this year by experimenting with textured stone finishes as well as formal, super shiny finishes saturated with color.

Our Gem Mall booth has the largest selection of Czech glass beads. To see our selection of Toho Seed beads, including our SuperNova hybrid collection, please visit our Double Tree location (living room).

Double Tree Opens Sunday, January 29th 

Bridge the gap between stringing and weaving with Toho SuperNova Hybrids

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