{"product_id":"07-23-cynthia-rutledge-symbol-of-the-west","title":"07\/24 - Cynthia Rutledge - Symbol of the West","description":"\u003cp\u003eFriday July 24\u003cbr\u003e10 AM - 4 PM with a lunch break\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty Level: Intermediate - advanced. No skills needed for the metal as these techniques will be taught in class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBezel work\u003cbr\u003eFlat peyote stitch with increasing \u003cbr\u003eFilled netting\u003cbr\u003eStitching-in-the-ditch\u003cbr\u003eTubular peyote stitch with decreasing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFew fashion jewelry statements are specific to a locale, but the Native American bolo, or bola, tie is synonymous with the Western United States, especially Arizona, Texas and New Mexico. Mid 20th century bolo ties were designed and made by Zuni, Hopi and Navajo silversmiths, and were at first, basically a sliding component designed to keep a bandana from coming off from around the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEven though the history of how the bolo tie came into being is clouded, many feel that the history began with Victor E. Cedarstaff, a Native American silversmith and leather worker who lived in Wickenburg, Arizona in the 1940s. Cedarstaff was among some cowboys that were chasing after some wild horses when Cedarstaff's silver-bordered hatband slipped off, making him lose his hat. He retraced his steps to find his hat and hatband and slipped the hatband over his neck for safekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCedarstaff decided to create a line of ties inspired by the incident. He braided leather, placed silver tips on the ends to keep them from fraying and then joined the strands with a turquoise stone to be used as an adjustable clasp. He applied for a patent, calling his creation the bola tie, named after the boleadoras cords (a throwing weapon made of round weights suspended from woven leather cording) worn by Argentinean cowboys. This iconic style changed the course of western wear!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAdditions to the early designs included inlaid turquoise and shell, making these early bolo ties rare and beautiful. Today, Native American bolo ties utilize almost any material that can be inlaid into sterling silver, raising the bar for artistic license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSymbol of the West is inspired by the early bolo styles. A \"woven\" peyote stitch cord ends in two bezeled metal ovals and a decorative pearl and beaded cap. The slide is actually stationery in this design. An oval metal component is the backdrop for a bezeled CZ and pear CZ drop. A bolo tie taken to another level!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: The center component is 1.25 inches high by 2 inches wide plus the CZ drop. The necklace cord is 49 inches long including the metal and pearl drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKits are mandatory and will be purchased from Cynthia closer to the date of the class.  Kits are available in the 4 colorways pictured and described below. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKits are $110 each plus the cost of the CZs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit # 1 - Gunmetal with Irid. Tahitian Swarovski Pearls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCZs for the necklace: This sample used a 10mm Moxi Luna round CZ and a 10x15mm\u003cbr\u003eAlexandrite pear CZ. Other color combinations could include: White, Champagne, Lavender, Swiss Blue and Celestial Gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCZs for earrings: The supplies are included in your kit except the CZs. This sample used two Moxi Universe 14mm cushion-cut CZs. Other color combinations could include: White, Champagne, Lavender, Swiss Blue and Celestial Gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit #2: Light Bronze with Swarovski Mulberry Pearls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCZs for the necklace: This sample used a 10mm Lunar Lavender round CZ and a 10x15mm\u003cbr\u003ePink pear CZ. Other color combinations could include: Champagne, Lavender, Alexandrite, Moonspell, Mars Moon, Salsa Flare and Red Sizzler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCZs for the earrings: The supplies are included in your kit except the CZs. This sample used\u003cbr\u003etwo Lunar Lavender 14mm cushion-cut CZs. Other color combinations could include: Pink,\u003cbr\u003eChampagne, Lavender, Moonspell, Mars Moon, Salsa Flare and Red Sizzler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit #3: Blue AB with Swarovski Irid. Green Pearls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCZs for the necklace: This sample used a 10mm White round CZ and a 10x15mm Celestial\u003cbr\u003eGold pear CZ. Other color combinations could include: Champagne, Chocolate, Olivine, Alexandrite, Emerald and Moonspell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCZs for the earrings: The supplies are included in your kit except CZs. This sample used two White 14mm cushion-cut CZs. Other color combinations could include: Champagne, Chocolate, Amethyst, Olivine, Emerald and Moonspell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit #4: Bronze\/Lavender AB with Swarovski Peach Pearls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCZs for the necklace: This sample used a 10mm Mars Moon round CZ and a 10x15mm\u003cbr\u003eLavender pear CZ. Other color combinations could include: Pink, Champagne, Olivine,\u003cbr\u003eAmethyst, Alexandrite, Peridot, Lunar Lavender, Salmon Sorbet, Celestial Gold and Moonspell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCZs for the earrings: The supplies are included in your kit except CZs. This sample used two Lavender 14mm cushion-cut CZs. Other color combinations could include: Pink, Champagne, Olivine, Amethyst, Peridot, Lunar Lavender, Salmon Sorbet, Celestial Gold, Mars Moon and Moonspell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass is limited to a maximum of 20 students and minimum of 8 students. You can choose to Zoom from home or hang with others at the shop - we will be using the 51\" big screen TV that I have in the shop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancellation policy - there is no cancellation refund for this class.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Owl Be Beading LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43635883343950,"sku":"07242026","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/4781\/3710\/files\/Screenshot_310.png?v=1776274473","url":"https:\/\/owlbebeading.myshopify.com\/products\/07-23-cynthia-rutledge-symbol-of-the-west","provider":"Owl Be Beading LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}