Black River Beads

2011-03-27T09:16:00.000-07:00

If you want to see our handmade beads incorporated into some fabulous Jewelry Design visit http://www.starcandydesigns.com

Visit our Etsy Store

2010-06-03T18:38:00.001-07:00

Fancy Jasper
Originally uploaded by blackriverbeads

Things are hopping at blackriverbeads.etsy.com we sold 29 items today! Come see what all the buzz is about. Also become a fan of our facebook page at www.facebook.com/blackriverbeads for sales, updates, and photos of new items.

FRONT page on etsy...wheat grass garen

2010-06-02T07:15:00.001-07:00

FRONT page on etsy...wheat grass garen
Originally uploaded by Bunnie23

This was also from 2008, but I just tracked it down. I love Flickr. In the future I am going to post links to all the Black River Beads related things I can find.

Listing New Jewelry on Etsy

2010-06-01T14:21:00.000-07:00

Finally listing some of my handmade Jewelry on www.blackriverbeads.etsy.com! Hopefully this will become a good habit. I am also trying to update our website, this is much needed and will probably take a while. Look for more blog updates soon about local artists and new products in our store.

Our bead from the front page of Etsy

2010-05-31T11:34:00.001-07:00

Etsy Front Page 7/9/08 mistflowerstudio
Originally uploaded by Winklepots

This was a front page on Etsy from a couple years ago, but I just found it on flickr. The center bead on the second row is one of Mandi's glass links.

2010-01-27T16:00:00.001-08:00

SAVE 15.00 % On
All Items

Use Coupon Code:

FACE15

during checkout.

Handmade Baskets

Pottery Lesson Details

2010-01-20T15:36:00.000-08:00

Pottery Lessons Now Available

Classes consist of 1 ½ hours 2 days/week for a total of 3 hours/week, with your choice of the pottery wheel, or hand building.

We are currently offering 5 class time slots

Mon. & Wed. Class 1: 10am-11:30am; Class 2: 12:30pm-2pm
Tues. & Thurs. Class 3: 10am-11:30am; Class 4: 12:30pm-2pm5:30-7 pm
Sunday Class 5: 2pm-5pm

Costs is $25/week which includes clay and use of equipment in our studio. There will be a 20% discount to prepay 4 weeks. You will also need your own tools which are available for $10.00, or you may bring your own.
There will also be a charge of $2.00/pound for bisque fired pieces (first firing), and an additional $2.00/pound for glaze fired pieces (second firing), which includes the use of our glazes and kilns.
Clay is available for purchase to take home for $35.00/50 pounds

Limited number of students per class

Contact James to schedule at:
blackriver.beads@yahoo.com
Business phone 870.248.0450
Message phone 870.609.0176

Sale Details!

2009-11-29T04:42:00.000-08:00

Sale Coming Soon!

2009-11-05T11:43:00.001-08:00

Look for details coming soon for our Seven Year Anniversary Sale!!! It will start in late November. Also, Now accepting orders for Custom Mother's Bracelets, Name Bracelets, Birthstone Bracelets & Custom Gift Jewelry.

Interested In Making Jewelry? We offer private Jewelry making lessons, we will focus on your area of interest. Email us at blackriver.beads@yahoo.com to schedule a class!

Back From Our Trip!

2009-10-11T05:46:00.000-07:00

We are back from our trip and ready to get back to work!!! Our new winter hours are Monday - Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, Friday 9-4 and Sunday 12-5pm.

News From Black River Beads

2009-09-27T05:47:00.001-07:00

We are offering a new service in our store, it is a make your own jewelry bead buffet. We have thousands of beads to choose from . Here is how it works: We will give you the materials to create a piece of jewelry (bracelet, necklace, earrings, anklet, key chain, ect...) you choose the beads from our bead buffet then design your creation at our work area. When you are done we will professionally finish your jewelry so it will be strong and durable. Great fun for you or a group of friends. For groups of more than 4 people, please call ahead.

Our Sale is coming to an end so make sure and come by this week to get a deal! Hope to see everyone on Friday during the Rock and Roll Festival, should be fun!!!

Several New Goings On!!!

2009-08-16T05:45:00.000-07:00

33% Off Lampwork Sale this week at www.blackriverbeads.etsy.com!

Also we are excited to say that downtown Pocahontas and our building (The Old City Hall) have been place on the National Register of Historic Places!!! Very Cool.

Also Pocahontas has been designated by the White House a Preserve America community. It really is a fascinating town!

2009-07-04T18:57:00.000-07:00

Fresh Pottery Just Out Of The Kiln!!! There are a couple of new large gorgeous platters, get 'em while the are hot. New funky art glass sun catchers are also appearing in our windows. Open Sunday - Friday 9-5 pm.

New Beads & Links As Promised

2009-04-06T16:59:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos of new beads we just listed at Etsy they were inspired by the steampunk style. Here are links to our Twitter and Facebook pages.

New ways to keep in touch

2009-03-18T05:09:00.001-07:00

We are on Facebook and Twitter now, not exactly sure how to link to them, but when I figure it out I will post links.

Free Bead Give Away!

2009-02-15T05:32:00.000-08:00

We are having a fun promotion:

This week only, Look for the Free Artisan Lampwork Bead of the Day, I am going to have one bead today for 20 Cents (Lowest Price You Can List on Etsy) with Free Shipping to the US or Canada. The First One To Find and Buy It gets it!!! This is not a contest and does not require any other purchase.If you have never tried handmade lampwork in your jewelry designs this would be a perfect opportunity to give our high quality beads a try!Look for the Free Bead at http://www.blackriverbeads.etsy.com/

One Day Etsy Sale!

2009-02-05T08:59:00.000-08:00

SALE! Today only, 36% off all lampwork including the Sale section, This includes marbles, focals, sets, and big hole beads, in other words, all of our handmade beads!!! 20% off all other items. Discount is taken off manually, you must make your order first, then I will either send you a corrected invoice, or you can pay through PayPal and I will refund the discount to your paypal account. If you have questions about the sale or anything else, just send me a convo.We have well over 400 total items to choose from!Shop at http://www.blackriverbeads.etsy.com/

New Beads

2009-01-25T18:31:00.000-08:00

Done with remodeling and we are back to what we do best, making beads! Here are some new creations from James and I. We listed some new things on Etsy and Ebay today, so check them out!

Now Open!!!

2009-01-19T13:22:00.000-08:00

Done at Last! (Well Almost) We are back open for business & are finishing up with loose ends. Come by and see our improvements. Mention this Blog for 10% off your entire purchase excluding Custom Orders or Artists Consignment.

Almost Ready!

2009-01-16T04:36:00.000-08:00

We finished putting down the new floor yesterday, today its time to put everything back together! We should be open again next week!

Last Week of Sale

2009-01-04T09:03:00.000-08:00

Our new flooring is coming in tommorow, so this is the last week of our remodeling sale, Gifts & Home Decor are now 30% off, Handmade Goods are 20% off, and Fashion Jewelry is 60% off. After January 9th we will be closed to do our remodel, and then will re-open as soon as possible. Please feel free to shop online while our Brick and Mortar Store is closed. We just listed some new pottery on Etsy, and will also try to list some new Jewelry on 1000 markets.

Getting Ready for the Big Remodel

2008-12-20T18:53:00.000-08:00

We just ordered our new flooring for our big remodeling project, we are getting very excited to get started! I will probably have a final clearance sale in the store before we get started, so check in for some one time only deals!

Thanksgiving Weekend

2008-11-30T04:56:00.001-08:00

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We did and are ready to get back to work. We have got big plans in the Pottery Studios this week. Also, Some of our lampwork & pottery is available this weekend at the big Alpaca Show in Fayettville.

New Billboard!

2008-11-25T17:54:00.000-08:00

Our new Billboard went up today! It is by Lewallens Carpet at the corner of Hwy 67 and Hwy 90/115 if anyone wants to see it. I will try to post pictures later. Also we will be open Friday, & we are going to try to open early.

We are now taking custom orders for Name Bracelets, Photo Bracelets, & Birthstone Bracelets. If you want any type of custom work, we are filling up on orders, so try to get yours in soon.

Latest News from Black River Beads

2008-11-24T04:44:00.000-08:00

We are currently having a sale in our Etsy Store, 20% off everything! We are also having a sale in our Local Store in Pocahontas 15% off Handmade goods, 25% off gift & home decor items, including Aromatique. 50% off fashion jewelry.

I have made some new beautiful suncatchers this week, they are so much fun! We also have a new batch of handmade pendants, at 3 for $15 they are a great gift at a bargain.

We just discovered a new venue for handmade goods! It is called 1000 Markets & it looks really promising. It is well designed and will be a great buying and selling experience. To see our new shop visit http://www.blackriverbeads.1000markets.com

Silver Lining

2008-03-18T10:04:00.000-07:00

We received our equipment yesterday and I went to town. I have done several beads now and think that I have the process down. Best of all I only broke 3 beads during the learning curve. Here is a sample of one focal bead. It and some others are for sale at www.blackriverbeads.etsy.com
Have a wonderful day

Silver Lining

2008-03-17T08:18:00.000-07:00

Today I am awaiting the arrival of the ups man. Yes, we will be receiving our press to begin lining our popular pandora beads with sterling silver. I will post later with the results.