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Use one simple technique to make a lush floral garland for your wrist (or neck!). This is a great stash buster as the look simply requires five colors of seed bead of varying amounts. The profusion of French beaded leaves and flowers makes a pretty-as-a-picture accessory. |
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Have you entered the October Design Challenge? |
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As October falls into place around us, we are already surrounded by the changing of the seasons: the wind is sharper, the evenings shorter. But the greatest impression on our senses is color. The vibrant green on the trees and the grass is slowly giving way to beautiful browns, outrageous oranges, glorious reds, and golden yellows, and all of those colors can be found in beads and metal! What can you create in the AUTUMN COLORS? |
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Free project: Long and Lustrous Jewelry |
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Go long! String a versatile necklace economically with seed beads and faceted glass beads. Because the necklace has a clasp, you’ll have the option to wear it wrapped twice or lusciously long. For a layered look, pair this necklace with lengthy gold chains! |
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Gemstone Nuggets: A Fun Fact Quiz |
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| Who doesn’t love gemstones? The color! The lore! How much do you know about these lovely stones that we use in our beading? Take a quick quiz to find out! Just for fun → |
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| Take the October issue survey |
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| We're asking all readers, both subscribers and those who buy from the newsstand, to take our survey and give us your opinion about the magazine. Is there a project that you absolutely love and just have to make, or is there one that is just so-so? We would love to hear from you. We want to know how we rate with our readers. Vote and win! → |
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| Get a sneak preview of the DecemberBead&Buttonmagazine, which will be arriving on newsstands soon! Find a seasonal selection of sparkling projects that use bead weaving, kumihimo, and cubic right-angle weave to create necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Don’t miss the special section featuring peyote patterns — complete with holiday themes! And follow our helpful guide with nine ways to finish peyote bracelets. Sneak peek → |
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Free Project: Crystal blooms earrings |
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Add shimmer and movement to any outfit with these stunning earrings. Gather bouquets of tiny pearls to accent crystal flowers to create these feminine dangles. Sweet, sparkling earrings are just a few plain loops away! |
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2020 BeadDreams and Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards |
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It’s hard to believe, but BeadDreams is about to turn 20! Launched the very same year as the Bead&Button Show, this international competition for jewelers has truly come of age. We have some exciting news to share with anyone who is thinking about entering the 2020 competition. Click to read more! |
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8 Great Free Fall Jewelry Projects |
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Let the leaves stack up outside and jump into a pile of projects inside. Find step-by-step instructions for autumn-inspired necklaces, bracelets, and more. You’ll find everything you need to succeed in making high-quality jewelry: thorough instructions, photos and/or illustrations, and a list of materials needed. Gather the supplies, and you’ll be ready to make beautiful jewelry! |
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