TGBE is BACK! Join the Great Bead Extravaganza Group on Facebook! we cannot wait to see the surprises in store for this weekend. Check out the live preview tomorrow and then join the live shows on Saturday and Sunday. Normally, we offer a jewelry making kit for the show. But this time, we are doing something incredible. We are staging two live sales with gemstones and beads that have not been seen since Soft Flex Company founder Michael Sherman left us three years ago. Mike adored gemstones, beads, and Lampwork Glass. He had refined taste and bought only the best. Grab a historic bead from his lifetime collection. Add it to an elegant design! Continue Mike's legacy and share his love of jewelry! Need ideas for your new favorite beads? Check out our recap and make something you LOVE!
Check out our Live Sales! Click the image above to visit our new sales platform. We have an exciting gallery full of amazing gemstones and beads. You can register to shop here - Register. And download our app here - Soft Flex App. If you would like to be notified when a sale is coming, sign up for our texts.
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A LEGENDARY Bead Collection! A Lifetime Of Collecting EXQUISITE Gemstones! Don't Miss These Sales!
We have TWO amazing Live Sales this week! Soft Flex Company founder Mike Sherman was passionate about beads and gemstones and amassed an astounding collecting of STUNNING gemstones, glass, and beads. We lost this wonderful man almost three years ago. We are opening his collection and sharing with you. He would not have wanted his lovely beads to sit, collecting dust. Get a piece of his LEGENDARY collection this weekend! Download our app here - Soft Flex App.
The Great Bead Extravaganza Is Here | Midsummer Market 2026
Clear your calendars July 18th and 19th and join us for The Great Bead Extravaganza Midsummer Market Virtual Bead Show! We are so excited to introduce you to what each of us have planned at Preview Night on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2pm HST / 5pm PT / 6pm MT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET.
Join the Great Bead Extravaganza Group on Facebook!
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Candie Cooper
beadshop.com
Jill MacKay
Soft Flex Company
SilverSilk
Design & Adorn
The Bead Place
Humblebeads
Green Girl Studios
Star's Beads / Beadorea
Christi Friesen
The Makery
Angel Wing Necklace | Paperclip Chain, Pearls & Crystals
Wire Wrapped Herringbone Jewelry Designs | Master A New Technique With Craft Wire
SilverSilk & More: TGBE Project | Summer Samba Jewelry With Soft Flex Wire
Sam's Bead Shop: Carmen's Heart Bead Box & Soft Flex Beading Wire
Campbell Creations: Triple Strand Necklace | Sam's Bead Box & Soft Flex
Marcie Creates: Mermaid Dreams Necklace With Soft Flex Wire
Beki & Jenny: Desert Meets The Sea Necklace| Soft Flex Metallics
BluSaffhire Studio: Beaded Necklace & Earrings | Soft Flex Metallics
Desert Cat Creations: Beaded Bracelet Challenge | Soft Flex Wire
Sparkle By Monica: Patriotic Jewelry | Color Soft Flex Wire In Clear Beads
Joee’s Jewelry: Beaded Bracelet With Didi Beads & Soft Flex Beading Wire
Melissa Jewelry Art: Summer Charm Bracelet | Soft Flex Beading Wire
Join our Facebook group – VIB. Stay in the know. Stay up to date. From our bead shows to our video shows and sales, you can stay in touch with us. The community is full of artistic and helpful beaders and crafty people. Inspire and be inspired. Share your pictures and get the beading bug from others!
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Blog contributor Thomas Soles loves Jazz Age writers and crunchy french fries. His favorite gemstones are Lapis and Pietersite. His favorite hobby is day dreaming. And his favorite mustache is Freddie Mercury's. As you can see, he has a healthy (or possibly unhealthy) sense of humor. You can write to him at Thomas@SoftFlexCompany.com