Friday, July 11, 2014

New Items for the week of July 11, 2014

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5-04-79021 Round Beads 4mm : Metallic Suede - Purple


5-04-79031 Round Beads 4mm :  Metallic Suede - Blue


108-83-21415 Dime Beads 8 mm : Iris - Brown


2-53-P14413 Pinch Beads 5/3mm : Opaque - Luster Champagne


287-05-LR2051 Melon Round 5mm : Luster Iris - Tanzanite


315-1216-LR61100 Pear Shaped Drops 12/16mm : Luster Iris - Milky Peridot


315-1216-P65455 Pear Shaped Drops 12/16mm : Opaque - Ultra Luster Green


315-1216-Z61100 Pear Shaped Drops 12/16mm : Milky Peridot - Celsian


371-06-LR13060 CzechMates Triangle 6mm : Luster Iris - Antique Beige


382-04-27000 O-Bead 1x4mm : Silver


382-04-3007 O-Bead 1x4mm : Sapphire


382-04-5050 O-Bead 1x4mm : Peridot


382-04-98533 O-Bead 1x4mm : Carnival


382-04-98536 O-Bead 1x4mm : Miami Sunset


382-04-A2006 O-Bead 1x4mm : Amethyst - Apollo


382-04-A5050 O-Bead 1x4mm : Peridot - Apollo


382-04-A7012 O-Bead 1x4mm : Rosaline - Apollo


382-04-AZ2006 O-Bead 1x4mm : Azuro - Amethyst


382-04-AZ5050 O-Bead 1x4mm : Azuro - Peridot


382-04-M2398 O-Bead 1x4mm : Matte - Jet


382-04-TE9320 O-Bead 1x4mm : Opaque Red - Silver Picasso


382-04-X2006 O-Bead 1x4mm : Amethyst AB


382-04-X5050 O-Bead 1x4mm : Peridot AB


48-06-P65431 Rondelle 6mm : Opaque - Luster Green


J266-186-ABR Decorative Heart Cone 18/6mm : Antique Brass


J266-186-ACP Decorative Heart Cone 18/6mm : Antique Copper


J266-186-ASL Decorative Heart Cone 18/6mm : Antique Silver


J267-2212-ABR Pendant Frame 22/12mm : Antique Brass


J267-2212-ACP Pendant Frame 22/12mm : Antique Copper


J267-2212-ASL Pendant Frame 22/12mm : Antique Silver


J268-228-ABR Decorative Leaf Cone 22/8mm : Antique Brass


J268-228-ACP Decorative Leaf Cone 22/8mm : Antique Copper


J268-228-ASL Decorative Leaf Cone 22/8mm : Antique Silver


J269-149-ABR Twisted Rope Connector 14/9mm : Antique Brass


J269-149-ACP Twisted Rope Connector 14/9mm : Antique Copper


J269-149-ASL Twisted Rope Connector 14/9mm : Antique Silver


383-07-6303 Matubo 7/0 : Blue Turquoise


383-07-L61300 Matubo 7/0 : Luster - Seafoam


383-07-L81210 Matubo 7/0 : Luster - Milky Yellow


383-07-L81250 Matubo 7/0 : Luster - Milky Orange


383-07-L91220 Matubo 7/0 : Luster - Milky Grapefruit


383-07-L91250 Matubo 7/0 : Luster - Cherry


383-07-M6303 Matubo 7/0 : Matte - Opaque Blue Turquoise


383-07-TE6313 Matubo 7/0 : Turquoise - Silver Picasso

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Starman TrendSetters Design Team Casting Call 2014-2015

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Who should apply? What are we looking for?

Starman is looking for experienced bead artists and designers from all over the world who love working with quality Czech pressed glass and Japanese seed beads. We are looking to expand our team to include artists of versatile techniques—including stringing, beadweaving, loomwork, or other styles.

Starman is seeking artists who are willing and able to promote use of Starman Manufacturing and Wholesale products, including the CzechMates line of two-hole beads and TOHO seed beads. This means TrendSetters may not be on design teams for any other glass bead wholesaler or manufacturer. In addition, TrendSetters must be able to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Why Should I Apply?

The Starman TrendSetters are an elite group of designers whose work is highly coveted by the industry. Join the Team and you’ll be able to:
  • Work with prototype beads, before they are released to stores!
  • Participate in multitudes of promotional opportunities, including:
    • TrendSetter patterns are taught in bead stores all over the world, creating a high level of name recognition.
    • TrendSetter jewelry images are used in advertisements by Starman and authorized retailers worldwide.
    • Use the TrendSetter name to help promote classes, patterns, and kits featuring innovative new Starman products.
Furthermore, each TrendSetter will receive selected new Starman products at no cost to use as part of the program. On top of that, each TrendSetter will receive a sponsorship credit to use for a Starman product-based class(es) taught at a major bead event or retreat, such as Bead&Button Show, Bead Fest, or Beaders Best / Perlenkunst-messe.

TrendSetter Duties

Starman TrendSetters will be sent beads and other supplies in order to create jewelry patterns and designs that will be used to teach the use of new bead shapes. TrendSetter designs and patterns may be used in:
  • advertising by Starman and authorized resellers of Starman product
  • royalty-free class and kit patterns
  • free take and make patterns
Other needed items include:
  • A headshot and bio for use in promotional material.
  • Non-disclosure agreement. Prototype beads and jewelry made with them must not be shown to the public in any way until the specified release date. Starman will select the release date, and TrendSetters are free to display, teach classes, and share on social media after that date.
Non-compliance of the duties (breaking non-disclosure, not supplying jewelry) will result in any or all of the following: loss of TrendSetter title; return or pay MSRP for all supplied products; loss of class sponsorship. 

How to Apply

Applying is simple: just show us your work! You can send us anything you would like us to see, including an artist resume, list of publications, links to your website, blog, or other places there are images of your work. Email your submissions to TrendSetters@StarmanInc.com by Friday July 25, 2014.

The following traits and skills are not required, but are preferred. Preference will be given to artists who have:
  • been published in books or magazines; 
  • a website, write a blog, or use other forms of social media; 
  • taught classes at a major bead event; 
  • written patterns for sale;
  • experience with two-hole beads.
Applicants will receive selection notification in early August 2014. Selected TrendSetters will hold their title from the time their completed confidentiality agreement is received through July 31, 2015.


Monday, July 7, 2014

New ColorTrends: PolyChrome Copper Rose

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The PolyChrome collection has undergone a major expansion! We’ve added the new Copper Rose color, now available in Firepolish, and coming soon to other shapes. CzechMates Triangles and Bricks are now available in PolyChrome as well. The colors in these beads seamlessly shift with even the slightest movement—it’s impossible to stop staring at the shimmering color and texture of the PolyChrome collection!

Thursday, July 3, 2014

New Beads for the Week of July 4, 2014

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Starman Beads In Print June 2014

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Beadwork, August/September 2014

Bead&Button,August/September 2014

Perlen Poesie, Summer 2014

Making Jewellery, July 2014


Make & Sell Jewellery, July2014


Digital Beading Australia, June 2014


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