JaniceParsons

janice parsons, Palo Alto
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I consider myself a "beadologist." Since the ripe, young age of 12, I have been making jewelry and sharing my passion for beading...that was 48 years ago! Until recently, I owned The Bead Shop, located in Palo Alto, California. The shop was the home of creative geniuses for over 27 years.
I believe:
1. Beading is therapy. It's relaxing and my hope is to inspire others to enjoy this craft as much as I do.
2. Beads are magical and medicinal. Read "Jewels A Secret History" by Victoria Finlay (author of "Color").
My website, www.beadshop.com was founded in 1992, long before the web was even considered an option for beaders. Now, it is my home and place to teach. I also would love you to join us at Bay Area Beaders, www.beadshop.ning.com
Thanks so much!
xoxo janice

craft interests: jewelry making, beading, wedding, vintage

my etsy page:
http://www.beadshopboutique.com

Gender: Female

Member Since: 06/16/2009

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Victorian Necklace

Sep 24, 2009
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After researching the time of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), I created a 3 strand necklace inspired by the vintage period. Until October 1, 2009, it is FREE to download. Enter code: queen2 at...

Jewelry Tag of my own

Aug 4, 2009

A Tag of My Own I can hardly contain my excitement! After 40 years of creating jewelry, I finally had my own designer tag manufactured. Until now, I put it off because I kept telling myself1...

How to create a Water Color Necklace

Aug 2, 2009
2 comments

Creating your jewelry using nature as your inspiration is something I have been enjoying for most of my beading life (don't ask me how many years!) Take a favorite photo and use it to...

How can you tell a Finding from a Component?

Jul 5, 2009

Until the proliferation of websites, most of the people in the bead trade used the term Findings, an old term from the early days of jewelry manufacturing in Providence, RI. But, now the word...

Floating gem necklace

Jul 5, 2009

The french word, Lavaliere, is a pendant or drop with a stone in the center. I haven't heard this term used since I was a child in my mother's antique shop. I came across it recently when I was...

Re: How to create a Water Color Necklace

Hi Crystal,
Thank you for your comment. It's nice to hear the thoughts and photos flow as intended.
i went to look at your etsy site and you don't have anything up. Also the full url isn't posted on your craftstylish page, so i knew to add etsy, but someone else might not be able to.
If you'd like to join a group of fun beaders, take a look at what we're doing at bay area beaders (www.beadshop.ning.com)
and happy beading!
janice

posted: 4:22 pm on August 12th