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Antique Connections Cuff,
Class Number: 1407
Class Start Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 9-4
Type: 7-Hour
Instructor: Melinda Barta
Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: yes
Technique: Bead Stitching

Description: Take your beading to a new level by boldly mixing unique brass findings with lustrous seed beads and pearls. Students will first use circular square stitch to create seed-bead connectors embellished with bead caps. Then, we'll use pearl-embellished strips of ladder stitch to join the beadwoven connectors to the metal connectors. Snaps are hidden inside a custom clasp for a clean finish.

Materials Included in Required Kit: Two colors of size 11° seed beads, size 8° seed beads, seed pearls, antique brass connectors and bead caps, snaps, beading needles, and thread.

Students must bring these REQUIRED MATERIALS to class: Required: beading surface (mat, tray, or fabric-covered board) and scissors. Optional: Task lamp with extension cord, thread conditioner, thread burner

You can find supplies online through dealers listed Beading Daily Directory.

Class Fee: (includes kit) $220.00

Online Class registration has closed. You can register for this class in-person in the Class Registration area of Bead Fest Philadelphia. Registration for each class section closes 15 minutes before the class begins.

Class Hours:
Thursday, August 20: 9am-8pm. Class registration opens at 8am
Friday, August 21: 9am-8pm. Class registration opens at 8am.
Saturday, August 22: 9am-8pm. Class registration opens at 8am.
Sunday, August 23: 9am-4pm. Class registration opens at 8am, closes at 12pm.

Expo Hall Hours:
Friday, August 21: 10am-7pm.
Saturday, August 22: 10am-6pm.
Sunday, August 23, 11am-5pm.

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