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Free project:Cubic ruffles bracelet |
Looking for the perfect bracelet to stitch? Look no further than this lovely right-angle weave cuff, which showcases seed beads and crystal pearls. Embellish a basic cube form with rolling ruffles. |
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Have you entered the September Design Challenge? |
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The night sky has proved an inspiration for countless artists. This month, we want you to cast your eyes skyward to the stars, the moon, the constellations, and beyond for your creative jewelry designs. Whether you bead, hammer, twist, or string, spend September embracing the velvety blue of an Autumn evening. As the full moon eases into the new moon, submit your astronomy-inspired designs to this month's challenge! The Challenge runs September 3–30. |
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SPONSORED BY: SHIPWRECK BEADS |
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Free Project: Beadrock Polymer Necklace |
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Make a necklace that Wilma Flintstone and Betty Rubble would envy – and everyone else. The polymer clay beads mimic chunky stone nuggets in a substantial, but lightweight, necklace with prehistoric appeal. |
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FREE basic tutorial: Cubic Right-Angle Weave |
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Even the name can be confusing. If you have ever stumbled on how to work this stitch (I have!), then do we have the primer for you! We have updated our illustrations, photos, and directions to help guide you through the stitch. You'll find insight on adding rows, perpendicular connections, and more! CRAW Stitch Overview » |
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August Bead&Button survey results |
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Did you know that we survey readers of Bead&Button magazine after each issue is printed? The staff reads each comment people make, and tries to implement your ideas in the upcoming issues! It is our hope to make the best magazine to fit your needs. In case you wonder what people tell us, we've put together a few of the comments and responses from the staff. We're Listening » |
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Many of us look at Labor Day as a transitional period. Summer is winding down, the kids are back in school (if you're lucky!), and fashion trends are starting to change with the season. Yikes! Target is even starting to fill their aisles with Halloween candy. We send you warm beady thoughts along with ten favorite summer projects. Bead Love! » |
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Free Project: Beaded memory wire slides |
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Here's a clever way to enhance a beaded rope with a memory-wire slide. Dress up bead-crochet ropes with eye-catching beaded slides (directions included for both, rope and slides!). Ring-sized memory wire travels smoothly over the crochet and can accommodate an unlimited variety of beads. Dangle some sparkling crystals from a few inches of chain, and you're ready to hit the town. |
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Join us in California for Creative Connections |
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This inspiring jewelry-making retreat is brought to you by the team behind the Bead&Button Show. Six wonderful instructors will each teach an immersive, technique-driven, three-day jewelry-making class, sure to take your skills to the next level. Beaders like Cindy Kinerson and Sherry Serafini are among the instructors. It's all taking place at the Granlibakken Tahoe Resort in the stunning mountain town of Tahoe City, California. |
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Free Project: Hojas inspired pendant |
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Prefect your ladder stitch while you broaden your vocabulary. “Hojas” is the word for “leaves” in the language of the Saraguro (and Spanish!), the indigenous people of Ecuador. The leaves in this pendant's pattern are represented by three-bead columns stitched in clusters. That's not all: two options are given to finish the necklace! |
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