Company
Profile
DACS
Beads
has been in business
since July 1991. We were the first specialty bead shop in Hawaii.
Since then several Bead Shops has opened so we are constantly updating our
inventory in order to be unique.
DACS Beads is located
in Honolulu, Hawaii and carries an extensive inventory of beads, findings, tool
and books. A wide range of classes and workshops from bead stringing
to Kumi-Himo braiding and lampworking is held at the shop or
elsewhere. Check class schedule for complete listing of classes, dates and
locations.
Please visit the rest
of this site to see our unique line of lampworked beads and jewelry made by
Alethia Donathan and information on any up-coming events. We will continue to up-date and improve this site.
I hope you enjoy it. Any comments please contact us.
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Reflections
of Hawaii
Falling
in love with beads at first sight and traveling extensively to purchase
inventory for my bead store exposed me to the world of
 hand made glass
beads. It wasn't long before I was hooked and behind the torch
making my own beads. As a full time lampworker, lampworking has
become both work and play, the process and final product, a passion and an
obsession.
Many
of my beads, in a variety of styles, are inspired by the textures, colors,
natural beauty and mystique of the islands, while others such as the Na
Ki'i Pohaku Series, preserve Hawaii's history. By combining my own
blends of frits, enamels and metal foils I am able to capture the look of
sand or the image of a hot lava flow which is easy to recognize in my
"Hawaiian Lava"© Series.
These
unique beads will often be incorporated into a necklace that is braided
using an ancient Japanese weaving technique known as Kumi-himo.
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Member:
 | International
Society of Glass Bead Makers |
Articles:
| Honolulu
Advertiser (Island Life Section C) Dated. 8/11/98
Article about her Bead Ho'olaule'a held at the Ward Center in
Honolulu. This was setup to introduce the art of lampworking and
jewelry making by various invited artist and groups to share their
expertise with the public |
| Lapidary
Journal September 1999 Issue.
Page 73. Four-Strand Braided necklace. A beginner bead
stringing project. |
| Lapidary
Journal February 2000 Issue
Page 57. Needle-Woven Tassel. Beginner Bead stringing
Project. |
| Bead &
Button October 2000 Issue #39
Page 44. Reinventing a Pearl Classic. To create a lariat
look with an art bead centerpiece. |
Alethia
Donathan has designed her own line of Jewelry since 1991. Her
Creations are unique and recognized throughout the Bead
and Jewelry community.
She
is always contacted by many bead and jewelry publications because of her
designs and creativity.
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Archived
Postings:
(With
permission As
posted on Bead Babe web site)
Knotted Kumihimo Braided Necklace
With Pendant - Six HourWorkshops
KUMIHIMO
by Alethia Donathan
 KUMI-HIMO
is a braid consisting of 3 or more strands intercrossed obliquely. The
braid is found in every culture but the Japanese developed the highest order of
braid technique and complexity.
 Using
contemporary materials and concepts the braids can be used for belts, bag
handles, decorative wall hangings, bell pulls and jewelry applications or where
ever your imagination takes you.
Kumihimo
Braid with a Woven Lampworked Pendant (1 Day, 6 Hour Workshop)
Beginner class in
the art of Kumihimo braid weaving. No prior weaving experience is
required. Using a Kumihimo loom with weighted bobbins, students will make
a basic square Japanese braid. Looms will be provided for use. Next,
using a basic macrame weave, students will create a unique tassel or pendant
that combines a lampworked glass bead as the focal point with glass beads and
seed beads as a compliment.
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International
Bead Instructor
from Hawaii
Alethia Donathan
TWO
AVAILABLE WORKSHOPS
SPACE LIMITED SIGN UP TODAY!
Dates:
March 4th or March 7th, 2005
Time: Noon to 6:00pm
(Six hour workshop)
Workshop Fee: $100.00
(Includes use of a Kumihimo Loom)
Fiber Bundle: $25.00 or bring your own.
Supplies: Bring your own or purchase at class.
Come early to browse.
Click
Here To Reserve Your Space
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Supplies
Needed
(Available to purchase at the workshops ... Come early!)
| 50-60
Pressed flowers, leaves, crystals, daggers or other fun accents.
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| 6/0
to 8/0 Assorted Seed Beads |
| Assorted
beads for fringe |
| 1
Large Focal Bead (Hole large enough for 8 strands of Mastex/Conso)
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| Nymo
D Thread |
| Mastex/Conso
Cord |
| Mixed
Fibers (bundles available at class for purchase) |
| Thread
Heaven |
| Bullet
End Caps |
| Clasp
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| Fray
Check |
| E-6000
Glue |
| Beading
Needles |
| Scissors |
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