So, here's a cool invention: The Artograph BeadGlo. Its transparent, removable trays have channels for planning and compartments for sorting, just like a conventional bead board. The genius part is that the whole tray is lighted from underneath.
I always have students who have trouble seeing their beads in somewhat dark circumstances, so this is a perfect way to deal with that issue. Crystals, in particular, reallly pop on the lighted surface. I can see uses for it outside the classroom, too. It's definitely going on my next trip with me - it will be great for beading on the go! (Hmm...BeadGlo on the Go?)
In other new product news:
• Fabulous Fabric Beads author Kristal Wick has a new line of silk beads - they're beautiful and they're coming to a store near you!
• Lampwork artist Carter Seibels' gorgeous glass beads are available by the piece for the first time at Beadtrust.com.
• Thunderbird Supply Company recently announced a new way to identify their eco-friendlier silver products that come from pre-produced sources: "Earth Silver."
3 comments:
That's great.
If possible do you know the wholesale contact for purchasing, plus other good contacts for importing to the UK.
Thanks.
I've received emails from several folks looking for purchasing info. In the US, the BeadGlo is available at Hobby Lobby stores, NationalArtCraft.com and Mary Maxim.com. I'll see what I can find out about wholesale & exporting info...
That would be a nifty box to have when you're watching TV with the family and want to bead. That way it is still cozy and the light doesn't bother anyone!
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