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Written by Ray Cooper
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NEW ADVANCED PMC® RINGS CLASS AT THE BEADED MOOSE ON JUNE 14- CHECK OUT THE TEACHING SCHEDULE
 “Welcome to Cooper Beads, the on-line source of borosilicate and soft glass beads, and PMC® jewelry by Ray Cooper, a beadmaker and Certified PMC® artist from Blue Hill, Maine. (That's me at work in the glass part of my studio.) This site will feature many of my beads that you may have seen at shows plus have some on-line specials available only here. I hope you like what you see and will consider buying some for your next project or to try in your bead shop. Please let me know what you think of the site.
If you are vacationing on the beautiful Downeast Maine coast, please stop by and visit my studio. Since it is a working studio, not a shop, I am open by appointment only. Call ahead to make sure I am home and I will give you directions. I am a bit off the beaten path, but the trip is worth it. Also check out my schedule (under SHOW SCHEDULE) of bead shows to see when I will be in your area. Or you can visit one of the fine bead shops and galleries that carry my beads and jewelry. For a listing of shops (and lots of other other interesting things) check under LINKS. (If you currently use or carry my beads and would like to be listed, drop me a line- see CONTACT US.)
Do you want to learn how to make glass beads or work with PMC® (Precious Metal Clay), the wonderful new silver in the form of a clay? Check under TEACHING SCHEDULE to see when and where I will be teaching. Don't forget to check the 2008 class schedule (Main menu: Teaching Schedule)as lots of new classes are now posted.
There are some great new PMC®products (disc beads), so be sure to check them out. All are one of a kind. I also have a lot of new PMC® rings, with and without stones. Right now they are only available at shows, so if you are interested, see me at the South Portland Bead Fiesta. (article below).
Thanks, and enjoy!
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Last Updated ( Monday, 12 May 2008 )
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MY ONLY MAINE BEAD SHOW!! SOUTH PORTLAND BEAD FIESTA- MAY 17-18 |
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Written by Ray Cooper
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My next bead show is my only bead show in my home state of Maine. It is the Bead Fiesta show at the Wyndham Hotel Portland Airport (formerly the Sheraton Hotel). The hotel is located in South Portland right across the street form the Maine Mall with easy access off the Maine Turnpike. Show hours are 10-5 on Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday. I will have lots of new stuff there, including plenty of my new borosilicate dichroic glass beads, which were a big hit at the Bead Extravaganza last month. Also, I will be having a special sale on my frit beads at the show only, not on the web- $3 each, 25% off the normal price of $4. I will be gradually discontinuing these beads, so get some before they are gone. I have discount admission postcards for the show. If you would like one, just drop me a line. Hope to see you there.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 02 May 2008 )
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INTRODUCTION TO PMC® CLASS June1 at Bead Fiesta in White Plains, NY |
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Written by Ray Cooper
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If you are new to PMC® (Precious Metal Clay) and would like to try it out, consider the next beginner's class in my schedule, an Introduction to PMC®, class which is being held at the Bead Fiesta show in White Plains, NY, on Sunday, June 1. Hours of the class are from 10:00-3:30. You leave the class with one or more pieces of finished silver jewelry. To find out details on cost and location, and to register, go to the website of the Bead Fiesta shows (see their listing under my LINKS), or contact me directly with any questions. This class is a great way to get started in PMC®.
I will have more clay and tools for sale at discounted prices at all classes. Hope to see you there.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 12 May 2008 )
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