The Great Bead Extravaganza returned over the weekend. There was a blizzard of exciting bead shows and chilly savings on jewelry making supplies. We wanted to share the designs we loved that used Soft Flex Craft Wire or beading wire. If you have never attended TGBE, now is your chance to see what you missed! We have included the preview and a trend video. Get an insight into the show and the jewelry that people are going to be making this season. Don't miss this show's guest presenters - Katie Hacker from Beads of Courage and The Crafty Chica, Kathy Cano-Murillo. TGBE was a flurry of fun. You are sure to learn a new craft or jewelry making technique!
Soft Flex Jewelry Designs From The Great Bead Extravaganza Midwinter Market 2024
The Great Bead Extravaganza Midwinter Market 2024
The Great Bead Extravaganza Midwinter Market 2024 Preview Night
Meet the presenters! This edition of TGBE featured two guests. Katie Hacker joined us from Beads of Courage. The Crafty Chica, Kathy Cano-Murillo, showed us some great craft projects. We had a great time!
The Great Bead Extravaganza Midwinter Market 2024 Trend Report
What is trending this year? Find out when we look at Pantone's 2024 Color of the Year - Peach Fuzz. 80s fashion is still thriving - follow this fun trend. Big earrings, Boho style, and denim are all showing up. Be a part of the excitement or design with a clientele in mind!
Soft Flex Company Midwinter Market 2024
Soft Flex Company: Sara Oehler & Kristen Fagan
When Sara and Kristen host a video together, you can expect a lot of laughs and great insight into jewelry design. Sara showed us how to make jewelry with Soft Flex Beading Wire and Kristen showed us how to wire wrap a cabochon.
Soft Flex Company: Kristen Fagan
Kristen filmed a follow up. Take a deeper dive into Soft Flex Craft Wire. She showed us how to wire wrap a cabochon, a donut, or gemstone. Learn how to make your focal a unique piece of art!
Midwinter Market 2024 Exhibitors That Designed With Soft Flex Craft Wire Or Beading Wire
SilverSilk & More: Nealay Patel
Visit Nealay at SilverSilk & More
The Bead Place: Abbi Berta
Visit Abbi at The Bead Place
Artist Christi Friesen
Visit Christi at ChristiFriesen.com
Artist and Jewelry Designer Jill MacKay
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Visit Jill at Jill MacKay.com
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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