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| Beadoholique 8220 Louetta Spring, Texas 77379 281-257-0510 B-1 open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays |
| Beadoholique, Too 14315 Cypress Rosehill #110 Houston, Texas 77429 281-256-0904 B-2 open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays |
| Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 1- 5 p.m. |
| Check out these NEW items: |
| Beautiful strands of mixed gemstones, pearls and glass! |
And bright and cheery new gemstones! |
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| NEW Classes for March: |
| Basket Weave Bracelet |
| Crystal Bicone Cross |
| Advanced Stringing |
| Wire Knots |
| A Night at the Opera with Jill Wiseman We had a blast! |
| Chinavoski is here! (and no we are not kidding!) It's bling, bling, bling, and it's hot, hot, hot. . . but conservative it's not, not, not!! Come shop early for best selection! |
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| Gemstone of the Month: African Map Jasper |
| Mined out of Madagascar, this spotted jasper has markings reminiscent of African animals such as giraffes & cheetahs. Metaphysically, it is believed by some to bring balance and relaxation, and like all jaspers, it is a stone of protection and grounding. |
| What are South Sea Shell Pearls? |
| South Sea Shell Pearls are simulated pearls made to look like South Sea Pearls. They are man-made in a laboratory from South Sea oyster shells - the same mollusks expensive South Sea Pearls originate from. They look and feel similar to South Sea Pearls, and are popular because of their affordability. South Sea Shell Pearls are more smooth and don' t have the gritty texture that South Sea Pearls do because they are created in a lab, which is cleaner than a lake or ocean. |
| The process to create these pearls can vary, but generally follows the same process as the natural pearl, but with man controlling the production. This process usually begins with pulverizing shells into a mix, which is then combined with a binder and formed into a perfectly shaped bead of any size. |
| Dye technology the produces the color on shell-based pearls to almost any hue imaginable. The final step is to dip or spray on the pearlized coating, which is oftentimes either ground fish scales or pearl powder. |
| However, long periods of exposure to direct sunlight should be avoided, because the protein in pearl shell beads will become yellow under sunlight. |
| South Sea Shell Pearls are easier to care for than natural pearls - they are much less affected by perspiration, perfume and detergents, and have a more durable shine and color. |
Hardness: 7