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FREE PROJECT: Trail of roses |
Looking for a lovely floral pattern to stitch? Weave this winding path of flower components. Pearls, crystals, and seed beads come together beautifully in a colorful garden for your wrist. |
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Excited for the MAY DAY Design Challenge? |
This month, we celebrate the unfolding of spring: blooming flowers, swooping songbirds, and fluttering butterflies. Send images of your flora-and-fauna themed jewelry, beads and gems of fresh spring colors, soutache ribbons, or your inventive way to incorporate a maypole. The MAY DAY Challenge runs through May 31. |
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FREE PROJECT: Absolutely agate |
Chunky beads make a simple-to-string statement. Dyed agate is a beautiful thing, and here’s why. First: it comes in a rainbow of colors. Second: it’s affordable. Third: it’s often found in large slabs or nuggets — so it might take you more time to pick a palette than to string a get-noticed necklace. |
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Starting a Jewelry Business: When a hobby becomes a business |
The Treasury Department and IRS announced that the federal income tax filing due date is extended to July 15, 2020. But are you ready? Taxes are confusing, to put it simply. Learn about ten topics that will help jewelry makers prepare for tax time.
Taxman cometh → |
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Watch for a new Bead&Button Show class lineup soon! |
Thank you all for your patience as the Bead&Button Show works on moving its programs to the new August dates. We have good news for you: Browsing and registration open May 12, 2020!
Breaking B&B Show news → |
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Fordite: A jewelry-lover’s fortuitous accident |
You won’t find fordite in your rockhound’s handbook, but this upcycled composite is perfect for eco-friendly jewelry designs. Find out what it is and where to get it.
Honk if you love fordite → |
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FREE PROJECT: Mother’s Day charm bracelet |
Make a charming memento with metal silhouettes and shapely beads. For a one-of-a-kind charm bracelet, you can customize the dangles to feature your mother’s favorites. |
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QUIZ: Are you a STITCHER or a STRINGER? |
Ask yourself 12 questions to help determine what type of beaded jewelry maker you are. |
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FREE PROJECT: Bed of roses |
Wouldn’t Mom love roses for Mother’s Day? Create this stunning peyote stitched bracelet of blooming roses in lavish hues of red and pink. It makes the perfect gift for Mom (or yourself!) when you follow the downloadable word chart. |
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