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FREE PROJECT: Peyote block necklace |
Start the year off right with this fabulous crystal-encased necklace. Stitch peyote bezels around crystal cubes and connect them with pearl components. You’ll achieve a delicate and streamlined look with this sparkling stitched strand. |
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Enter the January DESIGN CHALLENGE |
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Queue the fireworks as we celebrate the Chinese New Year. For this month’s DESIGN CHALLENGE, we ask our readership to submit images of original jewelry that showcases all things related to this ancient festival! Will you make red-and-gold lanterns with bead embroidery, or string components with embossed Chinese zodiac creatures? You might reinterpret the intricacy of Chinese paper cutting with wirework. Add traditional lettering to resin. Or layer metal to pay homage to the Great Wall itself! If your original jewelry piece has a nod to China, submit it to Facet in January. |
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FREE PROJECT: Quick stitch briolette bracelet |
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Put down your mittens and pick up your beading supplies. Briolettes and crystals combine with silver accent beads for a sparkling bracelet. To make this project, you will use an easy weaving technique. |
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Ring projects are fantastic for perfecting your skills. This round-up is complete with free downloadable projects, and a couple videos, plus tips and tricks for fitting and making rings. You’ll find a wide assortment of techniques here, including stitched, embroidered, enameled, wire-wrapped, and metal clay rings. Ring in the New Year → |
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What pops into your head when you think of a garnet? The color red? That would be the prevalent answer, since even its name hints at this color. According to the AGS, “Garnet, a Latin name, is derived from the word ‘pomegranate,’ a fruit that has a red coloration similar to that of the most common garnet stone.” But wait there’s more! As you might have guessed, garnets come in other colors than deep red.
Revel in red! → |
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Would you like to see your projects published in Bead&Button magazine? We accept proposals for beaded projects. Please download and read the pdf for more information about what we're looking for, and how you may submit your contribution. Learn more → |
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FREE PROJECT: Party dangle earrings |
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No need to stop partying after New Year’s Day! Keep the fun going. Make and wear these quick and easy earrings by combining crystals, fire-polished beads, pearls, and gemstones for maximum impact. |
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BeadDreams and Metal Jewelry Artistry applications are live! |
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BeadDreams is our annual juried competition showcasing exceptional bead and jewelry artistry from around the world. The pieces continue to inspire awe and amazement every year at the Bead&Button Show exhibit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Thanks to our generous sponsors, finalists will compete not only for bragging rights, but they will also vie for some really amazing prizes! |
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FREE PROJECT: Cabochons necklace |
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Keep your spirits bright by making this gorgeous necklace. Shimmering crystal cabochons are hard to resist, especially when they’re surrounded by more crystals. Stitch them together with seed beads to make an attention-grabbing necklace. |
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