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October 2009

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Contents
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Crystal inclusions create nestled treasure for a herringbone cuff
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Encircle a cabochon with modified herringbone stitch, peyote stitch and complementary cube beads
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Playful right-angle weave scallops encircle your wrist. Watch a video demonstrating basic right-angle weave.
pg. 42
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Connect ruffled peyote stitch rings to create an organic-looking chain
pg. 47
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Basic brick stitch bands get thrown for a loop
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Embellish a beaded bead with peyote stitch and bead embroidery. Finish the necklace with a kumihimo rope.
pg. 58
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By Yvette Doss
A portrait of the polymer clay artist, Jennifer Morris
pg. 62
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Customize removable bead-woven rings stitched in herringbone, crossweave technique and square stitch. Watch a video demonstrating twisted tubular herringbone stitch.
pg. 66
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By Diane Fitzgerald
This is the fifth installment of Diane's six-part series. Read part 4 in the August 2009 issue. Look for part 6 in the December 2009 issue.
pg. 72
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By Lora Groszkiewicz
Encircle a glass globe with sparkling netted components
pg. 78
Departments
From the Editor
Bead Soup
Jewelry Classes on Demand
New ways to learn beading techniques with Jewelry Classes on Demand and product reviews.
Tips Techniques
Balancing act
By Lora Groszkiewicz
pg. 11
Fresh find
By Ann Dee Allen
pg. 11
What's new on the Web
What's new
Free projects, patterns, subscriber extras and download the online-only Bead Dreams special issue.
Your Work
Expert Advice
Necklace fitting 101
By Maggie Roschyk
Find the perfect length for your designs to complement the people who wear them.
pg. 16
Stitch Workshop
Kumihimo
By Julia Gerlach
One technique, many looks. An easy-to-learn art offers multiple design options.
pg. 18
Quick Stitch
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Crystals stitched in right-angle weave create the look of gems in a setting.
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Clearly Crystals
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Crossweave technique and netted beaded beads make a great focal for this necklace.
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Wire Expressions
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Silver jump rings and shiny glass cheerios, gemstones or matter glass makes this easy chain maille bracelet lively.
pg. 84
Claymaker
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By Lori Wilkes
Stamp words and vintage images onto polymer clay tiles
pg. 88
Chic & Easy
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By Lynne Soto
String different sized beads to shape a wearable railroad.
pg. 120
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