Just got back from a visit to my favorite bead store, Elusis Beads in Okotoks. What a wonderful selection they have of custom coated Swarovski crystals - and in all the best shapes, too. Leaf, twist, baroque,cosmic - you name it, they've got it. Plus they're having a sale on the cosmic crystals - unbeatable prices!!
My favorite is Crystal Rosaline Gold, and so I bought a gorgeous 16mm baroque and a gold filled bail for it. So quick, so easy, and so beautiful!
While I was there, Josh (the owner, and a true bead fanatic) was showing a customer the Miracle Crimper from Beadsmith. And it is indeed a terrific tool - used for .14 - .15 wire and 2mm crimp tubes, a few squeezes turns the tube into a perfectly formed silver bead - no need for crimp covers with this crimper.
If you're looking for hide to find items like French wire (bullion), Snapeez jump rings, Tornado crimps, or custom coated Swarovski crystals, pay them a visit. You'll love it!
Bead on!
That's gorgeous! These cold nights are just perfect for your favourite crafting projects....love Pam
Posted by: white o'morn cottage | November 03, 2008 at 05:54 AM