After a visit to Dark Stars Visuals, I thought it was time to deal with the beads and other items we need to make jewelry, repair jewelry, and enhance our final products. Often people will use a list. I like to be inspired by the store. The colors are amazing, and the choices of products are impressive. At Dark Star, Stacey and I discussed upcoming projects like my May Class at NWACC on Wednesday's in May 10-12. I work at the Crossing in Bella Vista. A phone call to 479-855-1903 will provide registration details.
While I was looking, Stacey was discussing an order with a salesman. She will get a large order of wire, for the new wire art trend. She also ordered metal sheeting to pound into distressed disks to use as focal pieces and additions to chains and wires for necklaces, bracelets and earrings. It was a great trip. I am a great fan of lapis and real stones for work. Besides stocking one wall of stone beads, there are thousands of small bins of specialty metal pieces to include in our work.
There one can also find sterling silver and gold filled wire, as well as base metals for projects. She has many display cases to inspire the work. She also stocks clothes to wear with our new creations. Needless to say, the beads were our main destination, but the bakery next door proved irrisistable to my husband Gregg, who grew up working in his father's donut shop in Moline, Ill.
It's often good to shop a lot of places for jewelry making. We often visited Sedona, Arizona, from Phoenix.
Dark Star is another great place to check out when planning creations for our future. Jewelry making is a great boon for relatives and friends on holidays and gift occasions.
Most outlets in this area are now covered, and besides Walmart and Hobby Lobby there are many choices for us in Arkansas. Please visit all these places when the occasion arises. You might find just exactly what you are looking for.
Your Friend, Chris
