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Beading Workshop

My sister attended a beading workshop at La Gourmet House (restaurant), The Curve last week. She spent 2.5 hours there and managed to create a beautiful bracelet using glass beads.

A total of 21 participants turned up at the workshop. They were taught by the people from Strands Gallery to make a bracelet(each) using the weaving technique. They also provided all the tools and beads.

Besides selling ready-to-wear necklaces, earrings, bracelets and etc, Strands Gallery also sell many kind of beads, semi-precious stones and tools. There are also classes provided for the enthusiast. For more information, kindly visit their website.

This is her first ever handmade bracelet. Lovely.

I don’t really like the turquoise color that she has choosen but under a pure white light, this combination of turquoise and transparent beads blend really well.

She even received a certificate of attendance for participating in this workshop.

Total cost of the workshop ? RM150. Sis said it’s not worth the money as they only taught them how to made ONE bracelet.

While waiting for sis, me and mom went window shopping. I bought a pair of earrings from the fleat market at RM13(should have bargain with the lady…haii). The flowery petals were made by twisting and turning a wire using round nose and flat nose pliers.

Ahem yes I’m a beading fanatic as well. I’m currently looking for shops that are selling beading material in Klang Valley. Any ideas where ?

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15 Responses to “Beading Workshop”

Pille Says:
July 21st, 2006 at 8:01 am
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I can’t give you any tips on where to get them… but I’m very interested to see your future posts on the goodies you have made for yourself & Chester, too.. Btw, I love your new earrings… Have a great weekend.
Wuching Says:
July 21st, 2006 at 10:02 am
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terese would love that!
Bryan Says:
July 21st, 2006 at 11:16 am
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The bracelet is indeed lovely!
Laksa Says:
July 21st, 2006 at 11:19 am
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nice bracelet! but yeah, RM150 is a little too pricey…
lilian Says:
July 21st, 2006 at 1:18 pm
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Ask Fashionasia, she wud know ‘cos she did some nice stuffs before. I love those accessories too but prefer to buy them ‘cos less stress!
lilian Says:
July 21st, 2006 at 1:21 pm
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BTW, u may want to check out text link ads, works better than amazon. i sold three ads link, each average at usd20/per month
Fashionasia Says:
July 21st, 2006 at 5:06 pm
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hi checheh!! wah…another bead enthusiast. Thanks lilian for mentioning me…shyshy.. Frankly, buying them is cheaper than making them. Serious. If u just like normal beads, out there is selling at RM10 for 3 or sometimes 4!!(earrings i mean). So cheap!!! It wouldve cost me a whole lot more + precious time to make them too. Swarovski crystal ones are more expensive cos the crystal cost is really high. I buy my beads stuffs around petaling street area. Will email u later on some of the shops i frequent.
moz monster Says:
July 21st, 2006 at 11:58 pm
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Beads, no idea … but nice handiwork, your sister’s beads. Petaling Street area is definately where you would find lots of bead shops. It’s not in Petaling Street itself, it’s all the surrounding streets. Have a stroll there someday.
Neo Says:
July 22nd, 2006 at 11:08 am
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Beautiful bracelet, but RM150 is a bit expensive :)
Che-Cheh Says:
July 23rd, 2006 at 3:58 pm
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Pille, I can’t wait to make my own jewelry. Thanks. Have a great weekend. Wuching, Bryan and Laksa, thank you. Lilian, thanks for the tips. I will checkout Text links ads too(although I have no idea what’s that). Fashionasia, thank you so much. Yes I know about the RM10 for 3 earrings thingy but sometimes they are not that pretty. Moz Monster, thank you. Ohh you know where to get them ar…hehehe Neo, thank you. My sister will be very happy about it.
Miki-C Says:
July 26th, 2006 at 12:44 pm
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Hey, i’m a new bead enthusiast too.. Still trying to find where i can get those beautiful swarovski beads for a reasonable price. The place where i learnt to do this is selling RM4 per bead!! And you’re right, Fashionasia, making them is more expensive than actually buying them off the shelf. Check out the stuffs i’ve done at http://struttothebead.blogspot.com Don’t laugh, ya.. i’m still an amateur at this but i’m going to put up every single item i make to show the gradual improvements! Leave a comment there if you like too.. Cheers!
ummizz Says:
July 28th, 2006 at 1:52 pm
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hey i love beads too. But never attend a workshop :P
Che-Cheh Says:
July 28th, 2006 at 2:17 pm
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Miki C, hello there! wah another bead enthusiast. I shall checkout your blog. Thanks. Ummizz, I’m planning to buy some beads and learn to make my own jewelry.
Chrissy Says:
September 15th, 2006 at 12:43 am
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I’ve been to this kind of class too. it’s alot more cheaper.. can’t really remember how much but i guess it’s like 20 only. but u’ve to buy all the crystal there. i can choose what kind of pattern i like. i choose a necklace.. quite nice..the shop is @SS2. near Poh kong.
Che-Cheh Says:
September 17th, 2006 at 2:11 pm
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Chrissy, so cheap ? Is the shop selling kniting stuff too ? Beside a pet shop ?