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Cool Ceramic Bezels by Beads-Of-Clay artist Elaine Rae




I found these wonderful bezels while browsing around Ornametea. Then I went to Elaine's Blog and found pics and more info that I am sharing here with you today. These are so lovely and who would have thought they are made of stoneware clay, but they are!!!


If you would like to try one out you can find them in store at Ornamentea in Raleigh, NC, at the Bead Parlor in Bloomington, IL. and online with Ornamentea.

On her blog, Elaine offers to take a look at what you make and possibly make you her next Featured Designer.


If you are not familiar with this very inventive and skilled beads-of-clay artists you can see more of her work, like gorgeous beads and toggles on Ornamentea too.

Jangles at Fusion Beads

Our BOCer Jennifer Haynen of Jangles! has a new line of pendants and jewelry making components at Fusion Beads: (This link takes you directly to her work which is listed on the Fusion Beads website under the category New Products.)






Here is their write up about her:

New Jangles Ceramic Beads and Pendants! FusionBeads.com is excited to present a new, exclusive collection of handmade artist beads – Jangles! These lovely and whimsical ceramic beads and links are made individually by Georgia artist Jennifer Heynen, who expresses her passion for color and nature in every piece. Bright and distinctive, the collection includes ceramic baubles with attached wire or loops that make them easy to connect with other jewelry components.

These are wonderful, whimsical jewelry components. You can see more pictures of them on the ArtBeadScene Studio Saturday write up by Jennifer herself. It is so exciting to see that Fusion Beads is supporting Ceramic Clay artists. They also carry ceramic pendants by Marsha Neal and ceramic beads by Diane Hawkey.
Fusion Beads is a great on line source for supplies and they give free shipping in the USA.

Yeah Ceramic Clay Artists!!

Beads Shows in November 2008

If you are looking to visit bead shows in November, here is a list of shows I found on Justbeads.com. Many of these shows, but not all, require an admission pass. Click here to see if the show you want to attend requires one. Just Beads may have discounted or free passes for them. Here's the list:

November 1, West Springfield, MA 01089 - Bead Fiesta
Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds, 1305 Memorial Ave., (508) 752-5168, beadfiesta@verizon.net , http://www.beadfiesta.com.

November 1-2, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 - The Down the Street Bead Show
Omar Shrine, 176 Patriots Point Dr., (866) 667-3232, info@thedownthestreetbeadshow.com, http://www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.


November 1-2, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 - Bead Mercantile Bead Show
The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites of RIDC Park, 180 Gamma Drive, (423) 639-7942, showinfo@beadmercantile.com, http://www.beadmercantile.com.

November 1-2, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 - The Innovative Beads Expo
DoubleTree Hotel, 515 Fellowship Road, (845) 352-9735, info@InnovativeBeadsExpo.com, http://innovativebeadsexpo.com/.


November 1-2, Louisville, KY 40206 - Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center - Ballroom 1, 1860 Mellwood Ave., (888) 729-6904, ibs@beadshows.com, http://beadshows.com/ibjs/webapp/v1/home/welcome.do.


November 7-9, Overland Park, KS - Bead Renaissance Show
Kansas City Market, Overland Park International Trade Center, 6800 W. 115th Street, (575) 894-1293, shows@beadshow.com, http://www.beadshow.com.

November 7-9, Eugene OR 97402, - Gem Faire
Lane County Events Center, Exhibit Hall, 796 W. 13th Ave., (503) 252-8300 , info@GemFaire.com, http://www.Gemfaire.com.


November 8, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 - Baton Rouge Bead Society Beaded Treasures Bazaar
Woman’s Club, 259 East Blvd, (225) 284-2836, libby.quintana@wholefoods.com.

November 8-9, Mt. Atlanta, GA 30339 - The Down the Street Bead Show
Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, (866) 667-3232, info@thedownthestreetbeadshow.com, http://www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.


November 8-9, Edison, NJ 08837 - The Innovative Beads Expo
NJ Convention & Raritan Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, (845) 352-9735, info@InnovativeBeadsExpo.com, http://innovativebeadsexpo.com/.


November 8-9, Nashville, TN 37228 - Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
Tennessee State Fairgrounds - Banquet Hall, 500 Wedgewood Ave., (888) 729-6904, ibs@beadshows.com, http://beadshows.com/ibjs/webapp/v1/home/welcome.do.


November 8-9, Oakland, CA 94607 - BABE! 2008 (10th Anniversary Celebration)
Oakland Convention Center, 10th & Broadway, (510) 981-6124, trarie@yahoo.com, http://www.beadextravaganza.com/.


November 9, Evanston, IL 60201 - Ayla’s Wonderful World of Beads – Bead Bazaar
Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Ave., info@aylasoriginals.com, http://awwbshow.com/.


November 14-16, Marlborough, MA 01752 - The Innovative Beads Expo
Embassy Suites Hotel, 123 Boston Post Road West, (845) 352-9735, info@InnovativeBeadsExpo.com, http://innovativebeadsexpo.com/.


November 14-16, Tacoma, WA, 98421 , - Gem Faire
Tacoma Dome, Exhibition Hall, 2727 E. "D" St., (503) 252-8300 , info@GemFaire.com, http://www.Gemfaire.com.


November 15-16, Ft. Worth, Texas 76107 - Ft. Worth Bead Market
Amon Carter Exhibit Hall, Will Rogers Center, 3400 Burnett Tandy Dr., 903-734-3335, rebekah@thebeadmarket.net , http://www.thebeadmarket.net/.

November 15-16, West Chester, PA 19382 - Bead Fiesta
Holiday Inn, 943 South High Street, (508) 752-5168, beadfiesta@verizon.net , http://www.beadfiesta.com.

November 15-16, Williamsburg, VA 23185 - Bead Mercantile Bead Show
Holiday Inn Patriot (Old Williamsburg), 3032 Richmond Rd. (Route 60), (423) 639-7942, showinfo@beadmercantile.com, http://www.beadmercantile.com.

November 15-16, Rock Hill, SC 29730 - The Down the Street Bead Show
Baxter M. Hood Center, 452 S. Anderson Rd., (866) 667-3232, info@thedownthestreetbeadshow.com, http://www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.


November 15-16, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 - Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 N.E. 6th St., (888) 729-6904, ibs@beadshows.com, http://beadshows.com/ibjs/webapp/v1/home/welcome.do.


November 21-23, Albuquerque, New Mexico - Bead Renaissance Show
Held at the EXPO, New Mexico State Fair Grounds, 300 San Pedro, (575) 894-1293, shows@beadshow.com, http://www.beadshow.com.

November 21-23, Portland, OR, 97232 , - Gem Faire
Oregon Convention Center, Exhibit Hall E, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., (503) 252-8300 , info@GemFaire.com, http://www.Gemfaire.com.


November 21-23, Santa Monica, CA, 90401 , - Bead Faire
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., (503) 252-8300 , info@GemFaire.com, http://www.Gemfaire.com.


November 22-23, Suffern, NY 10901 - The Innovative Beads Expo
Holiday Inn Suffern, 3 Executive Blvd., (845) 352-9735, info@InnovativeBeadsExpo.com, http://innovativebeadsexpo.com/.


November 22-23, Duluth, GA 30097 - Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
Gwinnett Center - Hall C, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., (888) 729-6904, ibs@beadshows.com, http://beadshows.com/ibjs/webapp/v1/home/welcome.do.


November 28-30, St. Petersburg, FL- 13th Annual Thanksgiving Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show
The Coliseum Ballroom • 535 4th Avenue N., Tel: (941) 954-0202, FrankCox@comcast.net, http://www.frankcoxproductions.com/.

November 29-30, Maitland,FL 32751 - Bead Mercantile Bead Show
Maitland Civic Center, 641 S Maitland Ave., (423) 639-7942, showinfo@beadmercantile.com, http://www.beadmercantile.com.

November 29-30, Monterey, CA, 93940, - Gem Faire
Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., (503) 252-8300 , info@GemFaire.com, http://www.Gemfaire.com.

Exciting News from Mary Harding


Mary Harding will be participating in the St. Lawrence Arts Council's 21st Annual Artists' Studio Tour this year at her own studio. This year the tour is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nov.7, 8,and 9. She will be doing demos of ceramic bead glazing, fused glass and felted beads and flowers. Guests will have a chance to sample these techniques. Please make a day of it and visit many of the wonderful artists participating in the tour. If you come to Mary's studio you could also visit nearby Ladies First Gallery of Art and stop for a fabulous experience at Fiber Options.