August 2009

Use twisted wire to sew five antique shell buttons into a necklace

Curvaceous components create a geometric cuff

Discover how easy it is to make an eight-strand kumihimo braid

Encrust a fabric-covered button form with beads for a unique centerpiece of clothing embellishment

This is the fourth installment of Diane's six-part series. Read part 3 in the June 2009 issue. Look for part 5 in the October 2009 issue.

An Art Deco motif is echoed in the overall design of the bracelet

Create a harmonious balance with linked loops and assorted chain

By experimenting with glass-bead making, Andrew Brown expands the field of glass art

Cubic right-angle weave produces a tube of dimensional beadwork in the form of a substantial yet flexible band

This layered technique from the Xhosa tribe of South Africa adds depth and texture to a simple collar

Make otherwise inconspicuous buttons the focus of your design

Stitch a triangle weave to create a bracelet that drapes like beaded fabric

Book and product reviews, letters from readers, our favorite button things, and a review of our special issue, Jewelry Designs with Art Glass Beads.

Cutting off the shank of a button is dangerous and unnecessary surgery

Just add beads -- the best way to embellish fabric or leather

This basic pendant works up quickly using peyote stitch and netting

Add crystals, pearls, and gemstones to a Y-shaped connector to create this beautiful necklace. We're sorry. This project is not available to purchase on the website. It is available free to subscribers. If you are not a subscriber, or you would like to purchase this issue, please contact our Customer Service at 800-533-6644 or customerservice@kalmbach.com for more information or click on the Purchase this Issue button at the top of the page.

Crystals and chain add to this metal clay pendant

Pair freshwater pearls with crystals and smoky quartz to create an elegant two-strand necklace