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October 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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Looking for Downloadable Projects? Click here to view and purchase projects found in the
October 2011 issue.
Contents Go to the Resource Guide to download the materials list, table of contents, and to view additional information about the October 2011 issue. |
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Teri Dannenberg Work rows of cubic right-angle weave ( Online Basics or Video) to provide a sturdy base for rolling ribbons of color. Attain these shapely lines by alternating rows of regular right-angle weave with increase right-angle weave. |
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 | Putting on the glitz By
Ludmila Raitzin Cubic right-angle weave ( Online Basics or Video) creates a supple rope with both structure and texture and provides an excellent base for embellishing. An optional crown and swag allows you to add more crystal embellishments. We're sorry this project is not available on the website. Please contact our Customer Service at 800-533-6644 or by email at customerservice@kalmbach.com for more information on purchasing this issue or click on the Purchase this Issue button at the top of the page. |
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Alla Maslennikova Shape rows of cubic right-angle weave ( Online Basics or Video) with three simple connecting techniques. Challenge yourself to design a one-of-a-kind necklace around a special focal piece. |
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 | Backstory: The secular made sacred By
Valerie Hector Beadwork from western India celebrates the divine and the pedestrian.
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Cathy Lampole Connect right-angle weave ( Online Basics or Video) diamond shapes with netting ( Video) to drape over a holiday ornament. Pale and glistening or bold and bright, fire-polished beads set the tone for this globe. Highlight, complement, or contrast with seed beads, and finish off with fringe. |
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 | Russian wraparound By
Carolyn Cave Russian spiral takes netting on a roller coaster ride, producing a flexible corkscrew rope perfect for a necklace or bracelet. Use some unexpected elements for the core, like a macramé ring or tubing from the hardware store.
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Ann Dee Allen
Heidi Kummli's free-form beadwork speaks to a spirit of unity. |
pg. 62 |
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Sherry Serafini |
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Jimmie Boatright Working in peyote stitch ( Online Basics or Video) make multiple components to showcase an art-glass focal bead. Structure natural and organic-looking elements with beads in a variety of shapes and sizes for a necklace with chemistry. |
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Emi Yamada Incorporating large and small seed beads in each round of tubular herringbone ( Online Basics or Video) causes one side of the rope to "grow" faster than the other, resulting in a spiral. Use drop beads to set off the twists and turns, then finish with a strung necklace or chain neck straps. |
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Department From the Editor Solution for leftover thread By
Stacy Werkheiser Read Stacy's tip on storing leftover thread.
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Multipurpose awl By
Anna Elizabeth Draeger Anna's tip for using a beading awl.
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Bead Soup Bead Soup
Ask Anna answers a reader's question, How do I finish the ends of a beaded rope neatly? 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  | Photos of the 2011 Bead Dreams first place winners Every year, Bead&Button holds the Bead Dreams competition in conjunction with our Bead&Button Show. Entries come in from around the globe, and this year, as always, they were wonderful. To see all the finalists, go the BeadAndButton.com/BeadDreams. Sponsors for the 2011 Bead Dreams competition are: - Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, Best in Show, Runner-up Best in Show, and People's Choice Awards.
- Beadalon, Seed Bead Jewelry category
- Rio Grande, Finished Jewelry category
- Soft Flex Company, Lampwork/Glass category
- Beaducation, Wirework category
- Whole Lotta Whimsey, Handmade Buttons or Beads category
- Polymer Clay Express, Polymer Clay category
- Art Clay World USA, Metal Clay category
- Rings & Things, Beaded Objects or Accessories category
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Chic & Easy  | By
Stacy Werkheiser These earrings are down to earth - they feature natural geodes in a totally wearable design!
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Stitch Workshop  | Accelerated Herringbone Stitch By
Anna Elizabeth Draeger Learn a faster way to work flat and tubular herringbone.
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Clearly Crystals  | By
Giorgia Scardini Capture a crystal in a crossweave bezel nestled in a band of netted stars.
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Quick Stitch  | By
Connie Whittaker Weave strands of seed beads and crystals through colored chain for a supple, stylish bracelet.
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pg. 30 |
Wire Expressions  | By
Scott David Plumlee Alternating Byzantine links take a plain jump ring bracelet to the next level. At first glance, Byzantine chain appears very complex, but it is actually considered to be a good beginning weave.
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pg. 84 |
Claymaker  | By
Fiona Abel-Smith Try your hand at easy clay canes to make petals for a flower you can use as a bead, a pendant, or a link.
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pg. 88 |
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