The "Garden Bangle" kit is a beginner level kit to learn the popular art of bead crochet. The kit is $45 and includes everything needed to make your own "garden bangle" bracelet: seed beads, thread, crochet hook, illustrated instructions, lampwork bead, silver word charm, and silver findings! The lampwork bead is Lea's "Tapestry Rose" design (ivory base with pink roses and wandering green vines). Choices for band colors are (1) green, (2) mauve/pink, (3) ivory or (4) a mix of the three colors. Please email Lea at beads@leazinke.com for availability and payment options.

 

The "Change-a-bead Necklace" kit is a beginner level kit to learn the popular art of bead crochet. The kit features the handy "doorknocker clasp" which allows you to wear any pendant of your choice -- our favorite is the original "Change-a-bead" pendant (also available from Lea). The cost of the kit is $65 which includes everything needed to make your own versatile crochet necklace which is the basis of your art bead wardrobe! Just pick a color that complements your basic wardrobe, add a change-a-bead pendant and add your favorite art glass bead -- and you're ready to go! Included in the kit: seed beads, thread, crochet hook, illustrated instructions, and the doorknocker clasp which allows you to change your pendant piece as you wish. Please email Lea at beads@leazinke.com for availability and payment options. Order directly from Lea or from the originator, Beth Williams, at www.bethwilliams.com or www.changeabead.com.

 

The lariat is simple circular peyote, but the loop that holds it is a more complicated right angle weave loop with layers of embellishment. This kit is more suited for intermediate beaders. The cost of the kit is $95 which includes everything you'll need to make this necklace. Included in the kit: lampwork bead by Lea Zinke ($50 value), two colors of size 11 seed beads, Japanese drop beads, fire polished crystals, assorted pressed glass beads for the fringe, bali silver, rattail cord, 2 needles, thread.