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August 2011 |
Every issue of your complete beading resource gives you:
- Informative articles written by experienced jewelry makers
- Challenging projects with step-by-step photos and instructions
- Expert tips and techinques to keep improving your beading skills
- Plus exclusive online access to downloadable projects and the Subscriber Gallery
- And more!
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August 2011 issue.
Contents Go to the Resource Guide to download the materials list, table of contents, and to view additional information about the August 2011 issue. |
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Maggie Roschyk Peanut beads lend texture and substance to right-angle weave ( Online Basics or Video). Peanut beads provide a unique advantage to right-angle weave. They mimic the structure of cubic right-angle weave without sacrificing drape or having to stitch time-consuming layers. |
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Chris Prussing Use crossweave technique and pressed-glass bicones to make two different sizes and shapes of beaded beads. Miniature sculptures withendless color combinations, these beaded beads can be used as focal beads, spacers, buttons, or toggles.
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Paula Juvinall Combine traditional kumihimo with size 8 seed beads and long magatamas for a study in textural beading. This technique results in a rope that resembles bead crochet but with the ease of kumihimo and a simple wrapped loop/bead cap closure.
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Michelle Heim Netting ( Video) is versatile in its own right, but when you add Tila beads to the mix, it takes on a whole new look. The flexible netted stitches hug the back of a rivoli to hold it in place while the Tila beads add clean lines to the front of the the design. |
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Ann Dee Allen
Melanie Moertel finds contentment in making colorful glass beads and teaching lampworking. |
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Cynthia Poh Adorn a netted ( Video) rope with rounds of graduated gemstones, pearls, or crystals. Round beads from size 3 mm to 8 mm sit atop gradually increasing netted stitches in this necklace and bracelet. Crystal pearls work equally well, especially when accented with a few crystals. |
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Jimmie Boatright |
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Sandra Lamoureux Join domed components with dainty lines of seed beads for a dramatic look.
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 | Backstory: Life, liberty, & the pursuit of beadwork By
Rev. Wendy Ellsworth Beaded objects and adornment insure the survival and success of Kenyan women.
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Anne E. Mitchell A basic 2+2 chain gets an upscale look with the addition of a second layer of rings. This fast-and-easy bracelet provides instant gratification, even for absolute chain mail beginners.
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Deb Moffett-Hall Dress up a pretty peyote ( Online Basics or Video) pattern with netting ( Video) and fringe for a traditional holiday decoration. |
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Department From the Editor Bead Soup Bead Soup A new feature in the August 2011 issue is Associate Editor Anna Elizabeth Draeger's popular online Q&A column " Ask Anna." You'll also find Letters from readers, Tips, Book reviews by the Bead&Button staff, What's new on the website, and Findings. |
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What's new on the Web What's new on the website |
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Your Work Stitch Workshop  | Darling daisies By
Tea Benduhn Dig daisy chain with several methods and variations, plus a stash-busting bracelet project.
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Clearly Crystals  | By
Shirley Lim Surround a rivoli with bicone crystal fringe and attach herringbone ( Online Basics or Video) straps for a glamorous bracelet. |
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Quick Stitch  | By
Marcia Rose Earn points for style and flair with this clever design that incorporates dagger beads in a flat peyote ( Online Basics or Video) stitch foundation. |
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Wire Expressions  | By
Jessica Fehrmann Squiggly arms of wire hold rectangular gemstones in place, making them easy to incorporate in a necklace of wrapped loops ( Online Basics or Video). Use leftover beads for a matching bracelet. |
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Chic & Easy  | By
Anna Elizabeth Draeger Create an intersecting necklace by crossing strands above your favorite pendant.
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