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Peyote stitch shamrock bracelet | | St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, but there's still time to bead something special to mark the occasion. To make this cute shamrock bracelet, start with a peyote band, and add dimension with brick stitch details. |
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| | | March design challenge theme: Celtic | | Do you have the luck of the Irish all year long or are you Irish for just one day a year? Whatever the case may be, we want you to join us for our design challenge this month, celebrating the ornamental patterns, religious iconography, and natural motifs frequently found in Celtic designs. Simple knots, endlessly twisting wire, spirals or triskelions: What will you create for March? |
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| | | Join us Friday for a Facebook Live video | | Want even more shamrock jewelry fun? Join Bead&Button magazine editor Julia Gerlach this Friday at noon CT as she presents Patricia Parker's "Sweet shamrock earrings" on Facebook Live. Make sure you "Like" Facet on Facebook for a reminder. |
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| | | Peyote bezels 101 | | Do you love using bezeled rivolis in your beadwork? Then you'll also enjoy using crystal stones in other shapes, like triangles, squares, and pointed ovals. Learn to make peyote bezels for all of these shapes, plus take the guesswork out of getting started on bezels in several different sizes. |
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| | Don't forget!
BeadDreams applications are due soon | | Time to let your talent shine — enter BeadDreams 2017, our annual competition that celebrates bead and jewelry‑making artistry! Pull out all the stops and create the piece of your dreams. Finalists will be on display at the Bead&Button Show in June and will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes. Don't hesitate — applications are due March 24, 2017. |
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| | | | Two‑in‑one pliers | | Are two heads better than one? When it comes to brainstorming and generating ideas, definitely! Two‑in‑one tools can be quite handy (pun intended), allowing you to save time, energy, and money. Check out these multi‑pliers we found in Tucson. Learn about the pliers. |
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| | Tucson trends 2017 | | Quartz crystal points, saturated colors, floral motifs, iridescent druzies. These trends and many more were on display at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Shows last month. Which obsessions will make it into your jewelry this year? See the trends. |
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