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Located in the heart of Main Street
Bead It / Main Street Art Gallery

237/239 Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, 62025
618-655-9999

Tuesday - Friday: 11:00-6:00
Saturday: 9:00-5:00
Sunday & Monday: Closed

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"Iolite Bead Challenge"



Here are seven creative designs using Iolite, a blue semi-precious gemstone. We have picked our winners.
Metaphysically it is know as a vision stone and is said to bring the wearer spiritual growth and healing.

Which one is your favorite?


"Tangled Perfection"

Joy Payne

Iolite, Czech beads, seed beads, octagonal jade
Technique: Wire wrapping, yarn incoporation






"Fairy Wings"

Denise Joseph

Iolite, freshwater pearls, biwa pearls, peanut pearls
Technique: Stringing









"Inspiration"

Dr. Erin Shannon McGowan

Iolite, chrysoprase, aventurine, pearls
Technique: Wire wrapping, beading




"Kurt Wallander's daughter would like it?"

Sarah Bulock

Iolite, gemstones, beads, shrink plastic, wood, waxed linen, gummy bears
Technique: Wire wrapping and stringing

 


"Waterfall"

Sally Sapp

Iolite, blue topaz, PMC charms, connectors, seed beads, silver-plate chain
Technique: PMC charms, hand made molds, bead stringing, wire wrapping







"Cool Blue Water 2"

George Ann Henderson

Iolite, citrine, amethyst and blue lace agate, silver base metal and base metal bead
Technique: Wire wrapping and decorative wrapping,
Option to wear this longer or shorter using an S hook






"Odds n Ends"

Denise Joseph

Iolite, turquoise, coral, magnesite, agate
Technique: Selection and stringing