June 20th 06, 09:14 PM
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Bead & Button Show - Ongoing Report
Barbara Forbes-Lyons wrote:
Having a great time at the show - met lots of folks, although I missed
some folks yesterday as I was late getting out of class. I've been
hanging out with JanG, chatted with Beki a bit and am still trying to
hook up with Patti.
My classes so far have been great and I have one more on Sunday morning.
So far I've taken:
Spiny Knotted Bracelet with Stephanie Sersich
Woven beads in Clay with Diane Villano
Metal Clay Book Pendant with Louise Duhamel
Meeting lots of vendors, too. I had a great convo with Matthew Cole of
Indo Expo/ Qui Clasps, spoke to Paula Best regarding the her beads and
charms and saw some WONDERFUL quality stones from Bonita, plus another
couple of stone vendors that caught my eye.
The lampwork selection is as amazing as you'd expect - the best of the
best are here. I've fondled clay beads from Grant Diffendaffer and Klew,
plus a few others. Some amazing metal clay work from Kelly Russell and
ceramic beads of all sorts are very big this year - many vendors!
Disappointed, yet again, that there were no polymer clay vendors. Did
see the Swarvoski and Rio Grande exhibits. Swarovski's exhibit featured
the winners of last year's contest and they were heavily pushing folks
to enter this year's contest. Met the editor of Step by Step beads -
lovely woman!
Sarda was there with their new jewelry line including some exceptional
pendants with stones and dichro. Very top-notch.
Silver prices last night were all over the place - there were even
variations within the true Bali and Hill Tribe markets.
I actually bought very little last night - missed a couplel must-see
vendors, so I'll be heading back to the show floor before it ends and
hope for the best.
Pics to follow...!.
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Barbara
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