The Bead Biz, Helena, AL



		This is Rufus and Bear. Rufus is the tabby, and Bear is the black cat. Their job is to greet customers and play with the floor beads.
	But, sometimes they lay around on the job.

		Lora is the owner and creator of the Bead Biz experience. She has been designing jewelry for 6 years She has a degree in fashion merchandising from Mars Hill College She is a certified ARTCLAY™ level one instructor She is also a Lampwork artist She helped with the design of the 2007 Buck Creek Festival Pendant. And, she designed the "Breaking Free form Domestic Violence" Dove Pendant and keychain with all proceeds from the pendant going to benefit Safehouse of Shelby County
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	Jan Harrison is a bead artist, and consultant. She was the first of the consultants at The Bead Biz. She is an artist and has some of her jewelry on display. She is also a consultant and bead artist that assists customers on building the perfect work of art in various styles and types of beads. Mary Beth has grown up at the bead shop she is Jan's daughter and best friend and is a junior bead goddess.
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		Lisa is a bead artist, and consultant. She has been making designing and making jewelry for around 3 years. She met Lora during a local bead retreat. They bonded while making beads and shopping (for beads of course). Eventually Lisa's bead habit really got so out of control that there was nothing left to do but work for Lora so she could support her need for the bead. Lately, Lisa's focus has shifted towards wire working. Yet, she still enjoys many other aspects of beading.
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		Comet was an icon of the Bead Biz. He lived at the store full time and worked in between naps. He had a knack of making people feel special and welcome. He will remain irreplaceable to us all. Comet always supported the care and nurturing of less fortunate kitties. He personally put up with several litters of foster kittens invading his space, playing with his toys and eating his food. This he endured with a grace and style that was uniquely his own. Comet invites you to support your local animal shelter (his favorite is Save Our Strays) and to spay or neuter your pets.
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