Posts tagged ‘CAJA’

This month’s CAJA meetup was held Beadlush. Tammy taught us how to make not one, but two wire wrapped bracelets using her “frequency link”. She said she named it the “frequency link” because she uses it so much. Most people added a few dangles to their links but I sort of liked it dangle-less. I watched the second demonstration but didn’t finish my second bracelet. I was so wrapped up in hammering the texture on the links for the first one that I ran out of time.

After the meetup, I did a little shopping (of course) for a new (more…)

Last night, the Charlotte Area Jewelry Artists (CAJA) held a meetup at Beadlush. We learned how to do a right angle weave using Swarovski crystals. There’s a photo of my weave on your left. It’s mostly done although I need to make or find a clasp to complete it.

Learning this weave was a blast. I don’t think I’m meant to be a bead weaver (could be wrong) but I’d love to learn more weaving techniques. I have some ideas that involve combining weaving with wire. Just not sure how to do what I want to yet and haven’t had the time to explore. Learning more about weaving is on my list!

Beadlush is quite the  happening bead shop. They donate their class space for CAJA’s meetups. I’d been there for a previous meetup and have taken an excellent soldering class with them. Of course, they sell all sorts of beads and supplies but the coolest part of the shop is it’s lovely staff. They are (more…)