Apology First
In the middle of December we received a large shipment with lots of goodies, thought you will have enough time to prepare presents and gifts for your friends and beloved ones for upcoming Christmas, New Year Eve and Chinese New Year. Well, God certainly has other plans, and instead of putting new arrivals for sale at our Web-store, my Family and I spend two weeks at Concord Hotel due to Landslide at Bukit Antarabangsa, from where MarinaCraft was operating. Very sorry to all of you who were waiting for they Orders and Special Request Items, I know many of you order some special items. Well, the good news we are alive :)))
And thank you so mach for your emails, calls and SMS’s! It’s such a wonderful feeling to know that someone else, not even your relative care of you. It feels so good!
Ms. Lai wrote: “Oh dear, please, just take your time and get everything sorted out first, don’t worry about orders for now!”
Doly Froude wrote: ” Heard the news on the morning of tragedy. Very shocking and sad for all those affected by it especially the family of the victim that died in the tragedy. Take care. Hope and pray that everything will be back to normal again as soon as possible.”
Cindy Chew wrote: ” Sorry to hear about the hillside tragedy. Hopefully, you were not too affected by this.”
Emily Tan wrote: ” …I am very sorry and very sad at the same time learning of the tragedy at Bukit Antarabangsa. Many lives have gone and roads ruined. I hope you, your family and your colleagues will be alright and business back to normal. There’s nothing to be sorry about as we understand your situation. Take care & may God be with all of you!”
Izhana Fitri wrote: ” Condolence to what had happened..hope everything goes well as soon as possible…”
Low Yan Lien (Shirley) wrote: “Glad you re ok….t care”
Marilyn Johnson wrote: “My prayers are with you..”
Shirley Pang wrote: “…I am so sorry to hear what had happen to Bukit Antarabangsa there. How is the situation there at the moment? I hope thing work out fine for you there…”
Rozita (Eiyta) wrote: “Sorry to hear about the tragedy. it must be quite tough for your team at time like this. Hope the condition get better soon, ok.”
Jenny Pong wrote: “I will uphold you and the situation in prayer! I do hope things will be better for you and other residents of Bukit Antarabangsa. You deserve a time off to get things sorted out and I have confident that by January things will be better and your business will bloom! I am really excited with your news… cant wait to see your new inventory when those are up for sale…”
Amelia Alphonz wrote: “Oh, dear, i hope all is well with you. did anyone get hurt? i hope not.”
Carina Tan wrote: “I’m sorry to hear this and hopefully everything will be fine soon! Looking forward to see those goodies asap….”
Tee Boon (Alicia) wrote: “Very sorry to hear what happened… Hope things will get better for you…But do let us know when your shop will be reopened again, your bead collection and services are as good as ever *grin*. My best wishes to you.”
“Cinderella Collection” Enamel Charms in 18K Gold electroplating
Check out our latest “Cinderella Collection” Enamel Charms in 18Karat Gold electroplating. Last year they was available in standard gold plating, but this year Factory offer them in mach more better quality and in genuine 18Karat Gold electroplating. I can’t resist bringing them in; even thought price is slightly costly, surely they will make your creations very special. My eldest daughter made the whole bunch of bracelets, belts and necklaces for her Barbies using this Charms. Will try to upload some photos of her creations. And thanks again to Jenny Pong for suggesting this item.
Also available as 8-pieces Set at 15% Discount!
925 Sterling Silver Chains & Findings from USA
We are expanding our line of 925 Sterling Silver from USA. Why? You may say “I’m just starting my hobby and I don’t have finance to buy Sterling Silver” or “ I’m doing pretty well with ordinary Base metal findings and chains”…Believe me, you could make mach more on one hand and on the other hand, Sterling Silver don’t have any nickel or lead content, non-tarnish and very high in quality. Like one of our customer said after completing her project “…I just wish I was using Sterling Silver…” (after she won one of the beading contest and received very good offer to sell her piece to a client)
*NEW* Base Metal Charms and Components in Copper electroplating
As a mother of two, the last thing I want my daughters do is playing with high lead content Beads and Findings. So, even thought Lead /Nickel-free Beads cost at least 4 times more than Beads with Lead and Nickel, when its comes to health I don’t really care about those 4 times extra figures. You deserve the best. Check out our new Charms and Components in Copper electroplating. The base metal is Lead-free and Nickel-free Pewter. Don’t forget to click on each product in order to see all available colors.
Click on each picture to Shop for this new amazing Fairies and Butterflies!
*NEW* Base Metal Charms and Components in 14Karat Bright Gold electroplating
It’s impossible to capture with camera all beauty of this new Charms and Components. This is our new Genuine 14Karat Gold electroplating. The color is so rich and posh, surely attention grabber! The base metal is Lead-free and Nickel-free Pewter. Don’t forget to click on each product in order to see all available colors.
Click on each picture to Shop for this new amazing posh color.
*NEW* Base Metal Charms and Components in Antique Bronze electroplating
*NEW* Designer Quality Fancy Chains by Foot and Meter
Designer quality Chains imported from Japan. You probably saw them in Japanese Jewelry-making Magazines. Because quality very high, it reflect the price. Currently we selling these Chains by the Foot (30cm) and cut to order. One Foot will be enough for 2 bracelets. So you see, with a small investment you can have up 7 types of Designer quality chains! We plan to bring more this type of Chains very soon.
Flat Round links in 4 colors (Rhodium, Copper, Bronze, Gunmetal)
Handmade Fancy “Bow” links in 3 color (Antique Silver, Bronze, Copper)
Addition to our all time best seller ”Cable” links Chain, now in “Carved” style in 3 colors (Rhodium, Bronze, Copper)
*NEW* Designer Quality Enamel and 18K White Gold electroplated Toggle Clasps with Crystals
As a demand from our customers for High-quality Artistic Clasps, how about to try this Superior quality Toggle Clasp in Enamel and 18K White Gold electroplating? This is our trial order with Factory, do let me know what you think about them:)
*NEW* Bead Frames
I will call those people who come-up with this Bead Frame idea a GENEOUSE. So simple and so fantastically attractive. Just “stud” the beads and crystal and let’s keep everyone guessing how you did that. I was guessing myself for a quiet sometimes until I saw this Bead Frames inside catalogue from the Factory.
Round Shape available in 5 colors (Bronze, Silver, Copper, 9K Antique Gold, 14K Bright Gold). Also available as a Sample Pack, which contain 1 piece of each color (for you to try fist).
Oval Shape available in 5 colors as well (Bronze, Silver, Copper, 9K Antique Gold, Yellow Gold). Also available as a Sample Pack, which contain 1 piece of each color (for you to try fist).
Art Deco Square Shape available in 14K Bright Gold Electroplating.
Art Deco Oval Shape available in 14K Bright Gold Electroplating.
*NEW* Superior Quality 3D Miniature Handmade Lamp Work Beads
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February 5th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Hi, I’m looking for crimping plier. Do you have it?
I also try to put briolette or teardrop in my design but can’t afford swarovski. Is there other bead which have the same shape of lesser price? TQ very much
February 6th, 2009 at 2:22 am
Dear Rozita,
Crimping pliers are on the way! Among with other cool tools for wire-wrapping and jewelry-making. Check back end of February-first week of March.
Thanks for stopping by :)
February 13th, 2009 at 2:20 am
Hai, Ms Marina in your shop the Swarovski crystal are only size 4mm bicone do you have more shape n size swarovski crystal.
Tq
March 2nd, 2009 at 4:58 am
Hi Marina,
I was always too engrossed clicking on every item, hoping to buy each and everything on the site, until I have decided what RM100 can fit into my cart today as a first-time buyer from your site. So engrossed till I didn’t realise that this blog exist - of course till now. Yes, I am also looking for tools like a flush cutter or a magical crimping tool. 1st week of March starts today. I sure will be checking out the site everyday. :)
March 2nd, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Dear Frances,
Thank you for Order with us, you’re right with those variety we offer and free shipping, it’s hard not to overspend money. Tolls are on the way! This new shipment is quite heavy, so it’s arriving in cargo by sea. And to cut the cost of container, we use “budget” cargo, which is takes around 3 months to arrive. I don’t think its will arrive first week of March. Usually our shipping agent will email to me or call one week in advance that cargo almost in Malaysia. There is no news yet. Crimping pliers and flush cutters, yes, they’re inside! Here is the quick list:
250 sets of tolls (3, 7 and 9 pieces with zip pouch, one set was designed by me!)
100 sets of jump-ring maker
150 pcs of electric bead reamer
500 bead boards in 3 sizes
500 sets of bead mats
150 sets organizer tote with 5 boxes x 20 compartments each
150 sets jump-ring mandrel
150 sets coiling gizmo
Around 2000 pcs bead storages
Expensive? No!!! I was nearly shocked when I learn the real price compare to the price all this Tools currently selling by big names (wont mention, sorry). Crimping pliers and flush cutters already included inside Tool sets with zip Pouch. This is a trial shipment, if lets say we will have a good respond from customers, I promise to bring many other yummy tools and accessories.
March 2nd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Dear Azian,
I found something better than Swarovski and at the half of price. I can’t tell you right now the whole scoop; I will bring more news after my business trip to the Czech Republic in April. As a request from visitors, we offer now subscribe to the news at the top of this page to keep you informed of our latest news.
March 22nd, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Dear Marina,
I am looking forward to your tools. As I know, your products that you bring in are really high in quality. Can’t wait for them to arrive in your store.
March 23rd, 2009 at 8:56 am
Dear Yen,
I’m waiting for them as well! Well, its going to be a lesson for me for the future – not to use budget cargo, hopefully all tools are OK. Thanks for your note on high quality of our products. I think the main reason why our customers very satisfied, is because I’m personally using all bead and finding we selling. I have a large box of rejected beads and findings and I can’t just simply put them for sale.
March 24th, 2009 at 1:10 am
dear marina,
probably you may take a look at Auntiesbeads for some other ideas of beads and supplies. i love their array of tools and other beads and chains that you do not have but they are too pricey to ship them on a small scale. hope you can bring more items in.
March 24th, 2009 at 1:41 am
Dear Yen,
My personal favorite is Fusionbeads and I believe that one day MarinaCraft will get to that point (crossing my fingers). Here at MarinaCraft we follow very simple formula : THE MORE YOU BUY, THE MORE WE SELL :)
April 14th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Just a quick update. Tolls are arrived on 10th of April. Will be up for sale after 16th of April. Note, that all 150 pcs of Coiling Gizmo was reserved already, 50 pcs of Crimping Pliers was reserved as well, another 50 available only as a part of Sets with Zip Pouch.