What's new at CGBeads............

[cgbeads]

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I'll post updates to the OP (original post), so you won't have to weed through the entire thread if you don't want to.
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8/31/12
Labor Day Weekend Free Giveaway

8/24/12
End of Summer Free Shipping Weekend.


8/13/12
Discontinued Sale
Updated Sales Rack
New lower Frit Tray pricing

8/2/12
BR-10001 Small Focal Disc Spacers is now up.
Check out post #14 for what I've done with this one.

7/15/12
I've hit a CGBeadroller 'century' milestone. I've just finished running tools #99 and #100 this weekend. BR-9901 Button Disc Spacers is a remake of BR-9801 with a width of 7mm instead of 5mm (I like this one).

However, I'm reserved releasing #100 for my booth at The Gathering in. If you are going to The Gathering, you'll be able to purchase one a week before it's release on the website. However, I will tell you what it is, its' for big hole disc focals, the narrow ones that lay flat. A souped up button disc version of #83, #98 & #99. I'll write more about it when I release it on the website.

I want to thank all of you, for making my little venture such a well received success. Here's to the next 100 CGBeadrollers. One small footnote. I will be out of town from the 21st to the 31 attending The Gathering. The website will be open for orders, but nothing will ship until August 2nd (or there about).

7/6/12
Check out the new updated SALES RACK
and the latest new tool is: BR-9801 Button Disc Spacers (regular sized mandrel slot)

And as always,
Thanks for stopping by.....
-Donna

[DottieG]

Hi Donna,

Are you going to be having any specials at the Gathering?

Thanks!
Dorothy

[cgbeads]

Yes............
* grin *

-D

[Angie09]

Ahhhh....I own all the beadrollers you have on Sale and I'm not going to the Gathering ....

[cgbeads]

There will always be a next time.

-D

[DottieG]

I own several and I am going to the Gathering. I'm in a quandry...
Buy now?
Buy in Seattle?
Buy now and buy in Seattle?

hmmm....

[cgbeads]

Well.... you know what I would say. * grin *

[barbaracollins]

I cannot wait to see you at the Gathering!!!! And of course your specials.

[cgbeads]

[tease]

Yesterday I just hit what I'm refering to as a century milestone. I've just finished running tools #99 and #100. I'll release #99 in a newsletter in a day or two (sign up here) and also post in the OP (original post) of this thread, but I'm reserving #100 to be unveiled at The Gathering.

-Donna

[cgbeads]

UPDATED... 7/15/12
Please see the original post.

-Donna

[Cabaribeads]

glad you started this thread so it's easier to keep up to date on what's new. thanks

[Angie09]

Ok...so what is the 100th bead roller that was unveiled at the Gathering? I need to know if it's something I "need"'

[Jenne]

Originally Posted by Angie09

Ok...so what is the 100th bead roller that was unveiled at the Gathering? I need to know if it's something I "need"'

Lmao same here

[cgbeads]

BR-10001 SMALL FOCAL DISC

I have a bead somewhere. As soon as I find it in my unpacking Gathering stuff, I'll post it here and in the gallery beadroller thread.

This one has a bit of a twist to it's function. Most of you know I've been a lampwork bead artist for over 11 years, so I'm able to draw from hands on experience.

I've learned from making large focals that the center of a bead needs to be kept warm or it can crack, and the more bead release is heated and cooled the more likely it will break loose and get into the bead, especially since focals can take up to an hour to make.

I've made the mandrel slot even larger to keep the center of the bead from away from contact with the graphite, this will help prevent cooling it every time the bead is shaped in the cavity.

Thanks everyone, #100 was a significant milestone for me.
-Donna

[cgbeads]

Updated the first post with:

8/13/12
Discontinued Sale
Updated Sales Rack
New lower Frit Tray pricing

[cgbeads]

This time of year the kids always get school supplies and new cloths. How about something for you? How about if we end the summer with free shipping?

Free Domestic and Canada - $5 International.
Starts now - ends Monday (August 27th) midnightish.

Now for what's new. We've added some new things to the Glinter (Silver Substitute) line of findings. Almost half the listings are new, so just have a good look around the categories. We've given this new line a real workout by setting some test pieces on a work bench and worn a test bracelet almost daily. It's still just as shiny and 'clean feeling' as it was 6 months ago. Love it!!!

The Discontinued Section is getting skimpy, so now would be a great time to also get extra savings with the free shipping.

[cgbeads]

I've been working on the Glinter (Silver Substitute) line again. There's two new categories. Closed rings only has one jumpring in it, but it's a twisted ring, and it's only a start. Headpins, oh these are awesome headpins. Then I spend the entire day taking new pictures of everything with a ruler in the picture. Now you'll be able to compare sizing. Please remember to refresh the page if your browser comes up with an old one. I've also added new items again, they aren't marked as 'new' but they're all over the Glinter pages.

So - here's the special for the Labor Day Weekend - for the fruits of your labor. One free frit try per beadroller, or one free with every $35 in findings. But these are not just any old frit trays, when you're not at the torch they do double duty as a great little project tray.

Great for laying out several little projects ahead of time while your creative juices going, to be assembles later. Great for holding a little project from rolling all over the workbench. Great for transporting small amounts of findings from your storage site to your workbench.



Have a peaceful weekend.

-Donna