Free Beading Projects
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By Kerrie Slade
Published: April 19, 2013
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Add soutache beaded chains to your skill set, and finish any soutache piece in style.
By Amee K. Sweet-McNamara
Published: March 15, 2013
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Petal beads take this bracelet from earthy to elegant using modified right-angle weave.
By Nichole Starman
Published: December 20, 2012
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Attach the 2013 Bead&Button Show commemorative bead from a Cellini spiral rope with peyote tubes.
By Jane Danley Cruz
Published: December 18, 2012
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Ribbon and chain dangle from the 2013 Bead&Button Show commemorative bead. Beaded beads are attached to a jump ring chain to complete this necklace.
By Julia Gerlach
Published: December 18, 2012
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Give brick stitch flowers dimension with gumdrop-bead centers.
By Kerrie Slade
Published: December 18, 2012
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Stitch two layers at once on this easy herringbone necklace.
By Rebecca Peapples
Published: December 7, 2012
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Wire wrap rhinestone cup chain around a plain leather bracelet.
By Jane Danley Cruz
Published: December 4, 2012
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Learn an easy image transfer technique to make custom pendants, components, or cabochons with polymer clay.
By Lori Wilkes
Published: October 25, 2012
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Witness the birth of a star ornament as it emerges from peyote stitch diamonds.
By Jane Reichhold
Published: October 22, 2012
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Use the new Twin beads to stitch up versatile ring components for an elegant necklace.
By Traci Otte
Published: June 25, 2012
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Use right-angle weave to mimic the look of facets in a bracelet that's deceptively deep.
By Peggy Brinkman Matteliano
Published: May 25, 2012
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In the June 2012 issue of Bead&Button Soutache was featured as the Technique Workshop. Apply those techniques to make this beautiful pair of earrings.
By Amee McNamara
Published: April 30, 2012
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Stitch some spring into your wardrobe with a butterfly bracelet worked in crossweave technique.
By Stacey Gibson
Published: April 1, 2012
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Combine two favorite stitches to make simple 3-D shapes.
By Rose Rushbrooke
Published: February 1, 2012
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Spiral rope, a beautiful art-glass bead, and several lengths of chain harmonize nicely.
By Jane Danley Cruz
Published: January 12, 2012
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Use right-angle weave (Online Basics or Video), Tila beads, and crystals to create a lovely bracelet with just the right amount of sparkle.
By Samantha Mitchell
Published: December 1, 2011
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In the December 2011 issue of Bead&Button, Vanessa Walilko talks about the standards and practices in chain mail. Put your knowledge to work in this bracelet.
By Vanessa Walilko
Published: October 20, 2011
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Create these quick earrings using right-angle weave and beads from your stash

By Liz Stahl
Published: October 1, 2011
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Swarovski cosmic crystal squares and rings make for bold fringe in this high-fashion necklace.
By Antonio A. Calles
Published: August 1, 2011
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Chardonnay, pinot grigio, pinot noir, merlot, and shiraz...Create realistic-looking grape clusters, making beaded beads with fringe drops, then attach them in a necklace for a delectable accessory.
By Irina Poddubnaya
Published: June 1, 2011
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A variety of stitches equals multiple design options.
By Amy Johnson
Published: April 1, 2011
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Undulating clusters fan outward from a zigzag base of oval-shaped crystals.
By Lilian Chen
Published: February 1, 2011
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Suspend Sara Sally LaGrand's art-glass bead from a tangled vine of herringbone and tubular netting.
By Jane Danley Cruz
Published: December 16, 2010
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An adorable peyote stocking adds a personal touch. The stocking measures 2 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. (6 x 3.2 cm)
By Collette Hunt
Published: December 1, 2010
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Wear a bevy of bats around your wrist with this netted bracelet. The finished piece measures 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm).
By Collette Hunt
Published: October 1, 2010
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Work this bracelet in crossweave technique with colorful crystals for a fun version of a wrist corsage.
By Julie Riggs
Published: July 22, 2010
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Goth and glamour unite in a fun and fashionable bracelet.
By Samantha Mitchell
Published: June 1, 2010
Think pink and raise awareness for breast cancer research with this angel pin or pendant stitched in peyote (Online Basics) or (Video).
By Elizabeth Pullan
Published: April 1, 2010
With elements of peyote stitch and right-angle weave, tso stitch is a versatile stitch that is new yet familiar.
By Hsiao-Hsuan Tso
Published: April 1, 2010
Using silver-lined gold or silver beads will create unity throughout this loomwork bracelet, tying in the color of the clasps.
By Ellen Friedenberg
Published: February 1, 2010
Create a classic holiday brooch.
By Pam Curran
Published: December 1, 2009
Decorate the boughs of this metal clay Christmas tree pendant with sparkling gems.
By Cindy Pankopf
Published: December 1, 2009
Make this wirework necklace using the 2010 Bead&Button Show commemorative bead designed by Leah Fairbanks
By Tea Benduhn
Published: December 1, 2009
String this necklace using the 2010 Bead&Button Show commemorative bead designed by Leah Fairbanks
By Anna Elizabeth Draeger
Published: December 1, 2009
Each cobalt panel of this decorative dreidel features one of the Hebrew letters associated with the traditional Chanukah game of chance.
By Linda K. Landy
Published: November 1, 2009
Watch a video that demonstrates bead knitting.
By Marge Giralté
Published: October 23, 2009
Embellish a free-form peyote stitch base to depict miniature scenes from the seaside.
By Connie Nabholz
Published: October 10, 2009
Combine polymer clay and bead-stitching techniques to create a darling turtle pin
By Cindy Kamide
Published: October 1, 2009
The difference in length between the Byzantine links and the bead links gives the edges of this bracelet a wavy look.
By Phyllis Adams
Published: July 31, 2009
Petite buttons dance on easy layered earrings
By Lesley Weiss
Published: July 1, 2009
Use several techniques to make either a necklace or brooch
By Julia Gerlach
Published: July 1, 2009
Button up a cute little necklace
By Tea Benduhn
Published: July 1, 2009
A six-pointed star emerges from three lengths of cord
By Robert Black
Published: July 1, 2009
Crystal buttons and wire make these beautiful earrings
By Anna Elizabeth Draeger
Published: July 1, 2009
Make fine-silver earrings with metal clay
By Irina Miech
Published: June 19, 2009
By Lori Wilkes
Published: June 1, 2009
By Hatsumi Oshitani
Published: June 1, 2009
A double-spiral rope gives a graduated necklace the look of intertwined strands
By Alicia Shems
Published: May 1, 2009
By Jennifer Makely
Published: April 1, 2009
By Nancy Zellers
Published: April 1, 2009
By Karen Joelson
Published: April 1, 2009
By Elizabeth Pullan
Published: April 1, 2009
Published: April 1, 2009
By Abby Cobb
Published: March 1, 2009
By Sharon Smith
Published: February 1, 2009
Stitch an easy bracelet in one evening
By Silvana Terry
Published: January 1, 2009
By Molly Merrow
Published: December 1, 2008
Celebrate 15 years of Bead&Button with this special bead by Jeff Barber.
By Julia Gerlach
Published: December 1, 2008
Clean lines showcase intricate art-glass beads
By Julia Gerlach
Published: November 1, 2008
Use modified right-angle weave, fringe, and stringing techniques to make an intricately designed bracelet.
By Selena Shisler
Published: October 24, 2008
Nestle pearls in peyote stitch bezels to make elegant jewelry
By Catharina Thomas
Published: October 13, 2008
Welcome the wintry weather with sparkling snowflake ornaments
By Maria Rypan
Published: October 1, 2008
Stitch a garden of delight on a ladder stitch path.
By Luis Hernandez
Published: September 1, 2008
Stitch the companion necklace for the wire wrapped pendant in the August issue, page 88.
By Wendy Hunt
Published: August 1, 2008
By Gloria Farver
Published: August 1, 2008
Use your bead stash to make dangles and earring findings
By Kari Drozdowski
Published: July 1, 2008
By Anna Elizabeth Draeger
Published: July 1, 2008
Simple strands of seed beads combined with frothy WireLace create an ultrafeminine display for the 2008 Bead&Button Show bead
By Lesley Weiss
Published: June 1, 2008
Make a chain necklace with tokens from the sea
By Gretchen McHale
Published: June 1, 2008
A clever turn produces symmetrical edging in a netted game board
By Lynn Davy
Published: May 1, 2008
Cross-weave technique
By Diane Schroer
Published: December 7, 2007
Accelerated basic technique
By Dona Anderson
Published: October 1, 2007
By Julia Gerlach
Published: October 1, 2007
By Julia Gerlach
Published: July 10, 2007
April 2007 issue, page 96
Published: April 1, 2007
By Anna Elizabeth Draeger
Published: February 19, 2007
By Anna Elizabeth Draeger
Published: February 1, 2007
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By Anna Elizabeth Draeger
Published: December 21, 2006
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By Anna Elizabeth Draeger
Published: December 21, 2006
By Anna Elizabeth Draeger
Published: December 1, 2006
By Sandra D. Halpenny
Published: October 1, 2006
By Heidi Kummli
Published: October 1, 2005
By Judy Walker
Published: December 1, 2004
By Dona Anderson
Published: October 1, 2004
Simple beadweaving and stringing techniques recall the elegance of another era
By Nealay Patel
Published: April 1, 2004
A fun introduction to 3-D peyote stitch
By Randy Wilson
Published: February 1, 2004
Add an unusual vintage bead to your repertoire
By Judy Lapotko
Published: December 1, 2003
Brick stitch different size beads for dramatic sculptural effects
By Stephanie Trice
Published: October 1, 2003
Add a pendant and fringe
By Lois A. Fetters
Published: August 1, 2003
By Joetta Payne
Published: June 1, 2003
Use brick stitch to create a beaded guardian
By Jennifer Creasey
Published: June 1, 2003
Make an easy basket with wire and beads
By Mindy Brooks
Published: April 1, 2003
Revised figures 5 and 6 from the April 2002 issue
By Chika Terai
Published: March 1, 2003
Stitch these sweet links into a necklace or bracelet
By Josette Maguire
Published: February 1, 2003
Brick stitch a triangular purse
By Stephanie Trice
Published: December 1, 2002
Create a momento that will last a lifetime
By Alice Korach
Published: October 1, 2002
Use simple picots to form a zigzag chain
By Pat Duerfeldt
Published: August 1, 2002
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Make this matching pendant for the Art-Nouveau inspired bracelet in the August 2002 issue.
By Ann-Marie Searle
Published: August 1, 2002
Build a bicycle with seed beads
By Sharon Bateman
Published: June 1, 2002
Learn a 3-dimensional variation of cross-needle weave
By Chris Prussing
Published: April 1, 2002
Make a handful of decorations in a twinkling
By Mindi Hawman
Published: February 1, 2002
This tubular herringbone stitch necklace is made using the 2010 Bead&Button Show commemorative bead designed by Leah Faribanks
By Lesley Weiss
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