Learn the inspiration behind the People’s Choice winner!
A koi fish, Monet’s water lilies, and eyeballs. It’s hard to imagine these things fitting together, but Cliff Swain-Salomon, the winner of the 2018 BeadDreams People’s Choice Award, makes it work! These seemingly unrelated items inspired him to create his winning piece, “Spirit House.”
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Free project: Flowers of valor earrings
Echoing the look of military medals from the Elizabethan period, these pretty peyote earrings use cube crystals as their stunning center. Create this soft look in several colors!
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Sponsored by: Shipwreck Beads
Shipwreck Beads’ Summer Artisan Market
Check out the Summer Artisan Market’s popular TierraCast make-and-take booth, and connect with hundreds of talented artisans, crafters, and local food vendors.
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Highlights from the Bead&Button Show
Expect the unexpected! That’s Bead&Button magazine associate editor Diane Jolie’s motto when she scours beading booths. Read on as she shares her eight best-of moments from the 2018 Bead&Button Show, which took place in Milwaukee in June. From funny to trendy to FURRY?
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Bead Buzz
Did you know that Facet contains dozens of basic instructions for all kinds of beading techniques? Whether you’re just brushing up or learning a new skill, you’ll find the instructions and diagrams that you need under “How-Tos” on Facet!
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Learn more about the winner of this inaugural BeadDreams category, sponsored by Bead&Button magazine and Facet Jewelry!
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It’s 90 degrees here in the Midwest today, so let’s think back to cooler times! Icicles, snow, frost, and even a few winter blossoms are all represented in delightfully icy ways in this slideshow of user-submitted images.
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The July and August Design Challenge
Summer’s here and it is time to hit the road! This time around, we’re looking for jewelry inspired by your travels. From souvenirs to found objects to favorite snapshots from your camera, incorporate your past travels into your creation. Collected seashells from walks on the beach, travel stamps from your cross-country voyage, and photos from past trips: these are just a few of the examples of materials you might use. Or, just make a piece inspired by a fond memory of the good old summertime. Be sure to share the specific memory with us that inspired your creation when you submit your image!
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Free Project: Versatile squares
Want to whip up an easy pair using some of those square beads that you couldn’t resist buying? Double-drilled square beads lend themselves to multiple earring design options – check out all the ways you can use bits of chain and a crystal or two for easy summer sparkle.
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A new chance to learn from master jewelry makers
Brought to you by the team behind the Bead&Button Show, this inspiring three-day jewelry-making retreat is designed to help you make real connections with those who share your common passions. We believe there is great restorative power in community and collaboration, and that leads to new inspiration and personal growth.
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