The next class is February 17th: Double-Drilled & Byzantine Earrings and Enchantress Earrings.
Note: Kits for both earrings include fishhook style findings. If you desire a different style, or if you require hypoallergenic findings, please bring your own. For both projects, bring two pairs of chain nose pliers (for opening/closing jump rings), round nose pliers, and cutters.
The Double-Drilled & Byzantine Earrings were designed to go with the popular Double-Drilled Bead & Byzantine Bracelet we made last year (hence the name “Double-Drilled”). These earrings incorporate segments of the Byzantine weave just like in the bracelet. Kit cost is $2. Availability is limited. Please RSVP to Theresa ASAP.
The Enchantress Earrings are a variation of Helm’s weave. These earrings feature a faceted crystal drop (not the purple drop shown) with a decorative chain for added drama. Kit cost is $4. Please RSVP to Judy ASAP.
Did You Know? In January, researchers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center identified the world’s oldest asteroid crater: a 43-mile wide impact structure in Yarrabubba, Western Australia. By analyzing radioactive elements in sample rocks, geochronologists determined that the collision occurred about 2 billion years ago. The impact sent 100+ billion tons of water vapor into the upper atmosphere possibly triggering a period of global warming. Source: The Week, February 14, 2020
February: Amethyst - The purple variety of the mineral quartz, this gem often forms large, six-sided crystals. Fine velvety-colored gems come from African and South American mines. Amethyst is always in demand for jewelry at all price points.
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