This is your opportunity to put those beauties to use in a way thatÆs actually wearable so you can enjoy them and show them off. The class will include design concepts and trade bead history. You will learn how to turn a flat, disc-shaped bead into a lovely spiral button for a closure. Tara will also show you how to create a beautiful pair of funky, bright, spiral earrings using Mali wedding beads, and how to make a wire bail on a cowrie shell so that it lies flat when you string it. This class is a must for anyone whose trade bead collection needs to be put to good use! Prepare to be amazed and inspired with what you come up with. Prerequisite: Must have knowledge of basic bead stringing, bead stringing with SoftFlex, and basic wire working skills.