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About AnitaNH

AnitaNH is a self-taught collage artist and former librarian who embraced mid-life crisis, dropped out of the corporate world and moved to rural New Hampshire to become creatively self-employed. Owner of Anita's Beads and Toad Hollow Minerals in Wakefield, New Hampshire, Anita also designs jewelry, fabric, and digital art prints. Original collage art and acrylic paintings are displayed in the gallery. Jewelry-making and collage instruction are offered by appointment.

Instructions for Super-DUO Wrap Bracelets

Your kit has beading wire with magnet clasp, wire guard and crimp already attached so you have a double wire for stringing. You will need chain-nose pliers for flattening the second crimp and cutters for trimming the wire at the end. The wire is stiff enough that you will not need a needle for this project.

Holding two wires together, string on one of the two small glass bead, then two metal heishi. Now separate the wires and put a seed bead on each, then string on a super-DUO two-hole bead with a wire through each hole.

Alternate two seed beads (one on each wire) and DUO’s ending with two seed beads. Let the beaded portion lay flat on your work surface to minimize twisting caused by too much tension.

4-wrap Bracelets: 30 inches of beads will wrap a 7.5-inch wrist four times.

1-wrap Bracelets: String 20 DUOs separated by seed beads before the focal. End with two seed beads and holding the two wires together, string on two heishi, then the focal, then two heishi. Begin the second half with two seed beads, one on each wire. Adjust for size by stringing extra or fewer beads.

Finish with two heishi, a glass bead, a crimp and a wire guard. Attach to the second loop on the magnet clasp. Next, string back through the crimp, the glass bead and the two heishi. This is all done holding the two wires together as one. Do not tighten yet. Leave at least an inch of play between the last beads and the crimp. (There is an extra crimp provided in the kit.)

Separate the magnet clasp and lay the bracelet flat. Slide beads up towards the uncrimped end to release the tension which causes the bracelet to curl and twist. Beads should all be touching with no wire showing between them except at the final end.

Tighten the end wires and flatten the crimp to finish.

All materials for Super-DUO bracelets are available separately at Anita’s Beads. Email Anita at anitaBeadsNH@gmail.com to place an order.

About Stones: Shungite

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Astrological Sign: Cancer
Chakra: All
Lore: Shungite neutralizes electromagnetic emissions, waterborne contaminants, free radicals, and negative energy. It shields from harmful electromagnetic frequencies (EMF’s) from computers, cell phones and towers, WI-FI, microwave ovens and televisions. Shungite removes negative energies and thoughts, enhances metaphysical abilities, and promotes cell rejuvenation. Wear on the left side of the body because energies enter the aura through the left side.
Geology: Shungite is named for the village in Russia, Shunga, in the province of Karelia where it is found. It is one of the few natural Earth sources of fullerene, a rare hollow carbon molecule.
Localities: Russia

New on Society6

AnitaNH fabric designs, collages and digital art are now available as art prints, framed art prints, canvas prints, metal prints, stationary cards, throw pillows, carry-all pouches and tote bags on Society6.

And there is even more good news: a 2-day 4th of July sale begins tomorrow, July 3rd, and ends on Tuesday night. For 48 hours, you will get 20% off + free shipping on everything in Anita’s Society6 shop. Here’s the address: https://society6.com/anitanh

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On the Stone Porch

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Here’s a list of Toad Hollow tumbled stones, rough, and crystals. Visit the stone porch at Anita’s Beads to choose your favorites. Now over 200 varieties available! Our list is a little out of date so expect some surprises.

African Bloodstone $2.
Amazonite, $3
Amazonite, Heart $5.
Amazonite, Russian $1.
Amber $3.
Amethyst $2.
Angelite $5.
Apache Tear $1.
Apatite, Green $3.
Apatite, Yellow XL $1.
Aquamarine $5.
Aquamarine, New Hampshire (Rough) $1.
Aragonite/Brown $3.
Aragonite/Yellow $2.
Aventurine .50 / $2.
Baltic Amber $2.
Black Onyx .50
Black Tourmaline (Rough) $1.
Bloodstone $1.
Bloodstone Sphere $4.
Blue Quartz $1.
Blue Aventurine .50
Blue Calcite (Rough) $5.
Blue Goldstone $1.
Blue Lace Agate $3. / .50
Blue Scapolite (Rough) $2.
Botswana Agate $3.
Brecciated Jasper .50
Bronzite $3.
Bumble Bee Jasper $6.
Carnelian $2.
Chalcopyrite $5.
Charoite $1.
Chevron Amethyst $2.
Chiastolite $5.
Chinese Writing Rock $1

SP1

Chrysocolla $8. / .50
Chrysocolla (Rough) $8.
Citrine $1.
Citrine XL, Light $2.
Citrine XL, Dark $1
Copal Amber (Rough) $3.
Copper $1.
Copper, Sculptured $5.
Coprolite, Opalized $1.
Cowrie Shell $2.
Crinoid Fossil Stone $2.
Dalmation Stone $2.
Dinosaur Bone (Rough) $6.
Dragon’s Blood Stone $1.
Dumortierite $1.
Elephant Jasper $2.
Epidote $2.
Eudyalite $12.
Falcons Eye $1.
Fire Agate (Rough) $4.
Fluorite $4. / .50
Fluorite Octohedron $1.
Fossil Algae $3.
Garnet $3.
Garnet (in Tube) $4.
Goldstone $3.
Green Calcite (Rough) $3.
Green Fluorite Octohedron $4.
Hematite $5. / .50
Herkimer Diamond $3.
Hiddenite $1.
Howlite .50
Iolite .50
Iolite (Rough) $1.
Jade $3.

SP5

Jet $1.
King Cobra Jasper $2.
Kunzite Crystal $6.
Kyanite $8.
Labradorite $4.
Laguna Agate (Rough) $3.
Lapis Lazuli $6. / $1.
Larimar (Rough) $1.
Lemon Chrysoprase $3.
Leopardskin Jasper $2. / .50
Lepidolite $1. / .50
Lepidolite, Africa $2.
Lepidolite (Rough) $5.
Magnetite $2.
Mahogany Obsidian .50
Mahogany Obsidian Sphere $4.
Malachite $4.
Marbled Jasper $1.
Mochi Marble $2.
Mookaite $2.
Moonstone $1. / .50
Moss Agate .50
Nephrite Jade $2.
Ocean Jasper $3.
Orange Calcite (Rough) $4.
Orange Millennium (Carnelian Nodule) .50
Peridot (in Tube) $4.
Petrified Wood $3.
Picasso Stone $4. / .50
Picture Jasper $2.
Pietersite $5.
Pink Botswana Agate $2.
Polychrome Jasper $4.
Prehnite $4.

SP4

Pumice (Rough) $1.
Pyrite (Rough) $5.
Quartz .50
Quartz Crystal $3.
Quartz Crystal, Chlorite $5.
Quartz Crystal, Jewelry Point $4.
Quartz Crystal, Notched $5.
Quartz Spheres, Assorted $5.
Rainbow Jasper $1.
Rainforest Jasper $1.
Red Calcite $3.
Red Jasper $1
Red Tiger Eye $3.
Redwood Opal $3.
Rhodochrosite $2.
Rhodonite .50
Rhodonite Marble .50
Rose Quartz $1.
Rose Quartz Heart $4.
Rose Quartz Sphere $4.
Rubellite (Pink Tourmaline) w/Lepidolite in Quartz $3.
Ruby/Kyanite (Rough) $4.
Ruby/Zoisite $4.
Rutilated Quartz $5.
Safari Jasper $3.
Scolicite $4.
Seftonite $2.
Selenite $3.
Selenite, Orange $4.
Serpentine $2.
Serpentine, Matte Finish $3.
Shungite $5.
Silicon $2.
Smoky Quartz $3.
Smoky Quartz Elestial Crystal $5.
Snowflake Obsidian (Rough) $4.
Sodalite $3. / .50
Stichtite (in Serpentine) $3.
Tektite $5.
Tiger Iron  $4. / .50
Tiger’s Eye $2.
Topaz .50
Tree Agate .50
Turitella Agate $2.
Turquoise $3. / $1.
Unakite $1.
Voegesite $3.
White Calcite $2.
Window Quartz $5.
Yellow Apatite Crystal $1.
Zebra Marble (Rough) $3.
Zebra Serpentine $3.

Anita can be reached by telephone at 603-522-6529. Visa and MasterCard accepted at Anita’s Beads.

End Caps for Kumihimo

Here is Anita’s selection of end caps for kumihimo braids. Caps marked “glue-on” are attached to finished braids with Zap-Gel adhesive and have closed ends with a ring to attach findings with a jump ring. Caps marked “wire on” have a hole in the end to pass wire through. An alternative to using caps is to braid a self-loop to attach to a button.

Silver Plate End Caps

  • 3mm Barrel (Glue-on) $1.50 pk./4
  • 4mm Barrel (Glue-on) $1.75 pk./4
  • 6mm Barrel (Glue-on) $1.25 pk./2
  • 8mm Barrel (Glue-on) $1.95 pk./2
  • Small Tulip 11x9mm – Antiqued (Wire-on) $2.50 each
  • Large Tulip 20x17mm – Antiqued (Wire-on) $4.95 each
  • Victorian 14x10mm – Antiqued (Wire-on) $2.75 each
  • Victorian 12x14mm – Antiqued (Wire-on) $2.95 each
  • 6mm Cupola – Rhodium Finish (Wire-on) $4.50 pk./2
  • 8mm Cupola – Rhodium Finish (Wire-on) $6.50 pk./2
  • 6mm Cupola – Antiqued (Wire-on) $3.95 pk./2
  • 8mm Cupola – Antiqued (Wire-on) $6.50 pk./2

Gold Plate End Caps

  • 3mm Barrel (Glue-on) $1.50 pk./4
  • 4mm Barrel (Glue-on) $1.75 pk./4
  • 6mm Barrel (Glue-on) $1.25 pk./2
  • 8mm Barrel (Glue-on) $1.95 pk./2
  • Small Tulip 11x9mm (Wire-on) $2.50 each
  • Large Tulip 20x17mm (Wire-on) *OS
  • 6mm Cupola (Wire-on) $5.25 pk./2
  • 8mm Cupola (Wire-on) $6.95 pk./2

Antique Brass End Caps

  • 4mm Barrel (Glue-on) *OS
  • 6mm Bullet (Glue-on) $2.75 pk./2
  • 10mm Plain Cap (Wire-on) $1.95 pk./4
  • Small Tulip 11x9mm (Wire-on) $2.50 each
  • Large Tulip 20x17mm (Wire-on) $4.95 each
  • Victorian 14x10mm (Wire-on) $2.75 each
  • Victorian 12x14mm (Wire-on) $2.95 each
  • Filigree 14x10mm – (Wire-on) $3.00 each
  • 6mm Cupola (Wire-on) $4.50 pk./2
  • 8mm Cupola (Wire-on) $5.95 pk./2
  • 10mm Cupola (Wire-on) $6.75 pk./2

Gunmetal End Caps

  • 6mm Bullet (Glue-on) $2.25 pk./2

Copper Plate End Caps

  • 3mm Barrel (Glue-on) $1.50 pk./4
  • 4mm Barrel (Glue-on) $1.75 pk./4
  • 6mm Barrel (Glue-on) $1.25 pk./2
  • 8mm Barrel (Glue-on) $1.95 pk./2
  • 4mm Barrel – Antiqued (Glue-on) $1.75 pk./6
  • 10mm Plain Cap – Antiqued (Wire-on) $1.95 pk./4
  • 6mm Cupola – Antiqued (Wire-on) $3.95 pk./2

 

Please note: Due to supply disruption items listed may not be available  Contact Anita by phone 603-522-6529 or email anitaBeadsNH@gmail.com

Here are links to additional items related to Kumihimo: Kumihimo Necklace Kits – Kumihimo Bracelet Kits – S-Lon Cord