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February 2013 |
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
February 2013 issue.
Contents Resource Guide A listing of resources for projects found in issues of Bead&Button magazine. |
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Heidi Kummli Work bead embroidery in, around, and on top of a large filigree component for a stunning pendant with vintage appeal.
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Laura Landrum Lay the foundation for this beautiful scalloped bracelet with crossweave technique and crystal accents. A hidden bugle bead base supports the decorative stitching from below.
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Beth Moser These deep-bezel ring blanks, typically used for resin, make perfect frames for bead embroidery. Choose one with around or oval opening, and incorporate small cabs, seed beads, or even cup chain!
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Cary Bruner Adorn curved links of chain with bicone crystals, pearl fringe, and a seed bead edging for this bracelet. Then make a pair of earrings to match!
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Maxine Henry The original La Peregrina necklace was designed by Cartier and incorporates a large pearl drop, diamonds, rubies, and cultured pearls. This stunning interpretation utilizes beads that are slightly more attainable and combines peyote stitch, herringbone, netting, and brick stitch.
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Nichole Starman The right-angle weave base of this flexible bracelet works up quickly and provides support for shapely rose petal beads. Embellish the band with seed beads and round beads for an accessory that's always in season.
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Deborah Anderson Branch out to new techniques with a leaf pendant featuring polymer clay, resin, wirework, and a handful of beads.
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Lucy Baker Gather one edge of a peyote stitch band to make a ruffled medallion a the center of a star-studded bracelet. For a subtler statement, try a pair of ethereal earrings.
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pg. 68 |
Department From the Editor Bead Soup  | Bead Soup Read B&B's Handy-Dandy Guide to The Bead&Button Show by Stacy Werkheiser, see designs in the Bead Whiz challenge, read about cool stuff for beads, and book reviews. |
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What's new on the Web  | What's new on the web |
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Your Work Chic & Easy  | By
Julia Gerlach Filigree findings create a gently scalloped profile for an easy strung necklace. Head pin dangles provide just a touch of movement.
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Quick Stitch  | By
Mandy Duffy Incorporate fire-polished beads into a tw0-drop peyote bangle for a quaint cobblestone effect.
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Expert Advice  | Love hurts By
Stacy Werkheiser You have a favorite designer. Scratch that, you have 15 favorite designers, and you show your love by stitching every pattern they publish, sell, or teach. But then comes the truest test of your loyalty; What you do with other people's designs has the bower to both wow and wound. Learn to respect the line between adoring your favorite designers and infringing on their copyright.
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Design Workshop  | Designing with Cup Chain By
Jane Danley Cruz From the catwalk to the craft fair, this sparkling crystal chain is playing a starring role in modern jewelry designs.
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pg. 30 |
Clearly Crystals  | By
Cathy Lampole Sparkling crystal cup chain overflows with glamour in this right-angle weave bracelet.
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pg. 32 |
Wire Expressions  | By
Jessica Fehrmann Use wire-wrapping techniques join seed beads, drops and crystal-encrusted ring together in this timeless necklace.
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pg. 72 |
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