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03.11.2010 | Posted by Ann Dee Allen to Editors' Blog

You love sushi (beadwork) like we love sushi

10,348. That's the number of people (as of March 1) who may be beading clever little ginger, California rolls, rice balls, wasabi balls, and tobiko rolls, thanks to Linda Rettich . You can find Linda's projects on BeadAndButton.com, in addition... Read More

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03.10.2010 | Posted by Ann Dee Allen to Editors' Blog

101 secrets from top 10 jewelry teachers

Our April issue is here ! At Bead&Button , our editors are always doing something interesting. But some of our magazine issues and our special issues include extra content that we really love to work on. This is true of our April "jumbo"... Read More

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03.08.2010 | Posted by Anna Draeger to Editors' Blog

Teaching beading in Germany

Wow. In one week, I'll be traveling to Dortmund, Germany , to teach classes along with beading superstars Diane Fitzgerald , Laura McCabe , and Carol Cypher . How did I get so lucky? I'm not really sure, but I'll take it! I've never traveled... Read More

Tags: Ask Anna, CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements, Enchanted Rings, More Beaded Beads

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03.05.2010 | Posted by Ann Dee Allen to Editors' Blog

Bead artist Diane Fitzgerald's tips on double and single thread

Guest blog by Diane Fitzgerald , named one of Bead&Button 's Top 10 Jewelry Instructors in the U.S. for 2010! Diane is featured in Bead&Button 's current April 2010 magazine issue. Ever wonder whether you should double your thread for... Read More

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03.02.2010 | Posted by Julia Gerlach to Editors' Blog

Mea culpa - "Multiple choice" mistake in April Bead&Button

Hi Bead&Button readers, As several of you have already discovered, we printed a mistake in the instructions for Annette Mackrel's "Multiple choice" necklace on p. 32 of the April 2010 issue. In step 5 of the necklace base, it should... Read More

Tags: corrections

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03.01.2010 | Posted by Stacy Hillmer to Editors' Blog

BrideStyle: 10 weeks to designing your own wedding jewelry

For almost a year, I've been working on making wedding jewelry for my June 5th wedding. And while I was learning the ins and outs of designing jewelry, I was writing a series on the experience, a series meant to guide and hold the hands of newbie... Read More

Tags: wedding jewelry

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03.01.2010 | Posted by Anna Draeger to Ask Anna

How can I add fringe to my focal bead?

Q I purchased several art-glass beads from a bead show, and I'm not sure what to do with them. I want to hang them vertically from a necklace. Do you have any suggestions for how to do this? – Nicole A Adding fringe and a bail to art-glass beads is... Read More

Tags: art glass beads, focal beads, fringe, necklace design

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02.26.2010 | Posted by Ann Dee Allen to Editors' Blog

Anne Mitchell preps for a new year of teaching and exhibiting her jewelry

Guest blog by Anne E. Mitchell , named one of Bead&Button 's Top 10 Jewelry Instructors in the U.S. for 2010! Anne is featured in Bead&Button 's April 2010 magazine issue , on sale NOW. Greetings to 2010. It may be early spring, but for... Read More

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02.26.2010 | Posted by maggieroschyk to Maggies Musings

Everyone’s gotta start somewhere; a beader's trip down Memory Lane

Peyote pendant, 1982 Do you spend time reading beaders’ blogs? I admit that it’s one of my guilty pleasures. There are some fantastic beading blogs out in cyberspace. The level of talent ranges from experienced bead artists to fresh, new beadwork made... Read More

Tags: bead stores, Bead&Button, Czech Seed Beads, Maggie Roschyk, making jewelry, Seed Beads

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02.26.2010 | Posted by Ann Dee Allen to Editors' Blog

Jewelry auction highlights Convergence pieces

The International Society of Glass Beadmakers has risen to higher heights once again. From March 1-21, the ISGB will auction a collection of glass beads and jewelry on eBay. This is the ISGB's annual auction, which was previously held at its Gathering... Read More

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02.24.2010 | Posted by Ann Dee Allen to Editors' Blog

We're featuring Diane Fitzgerald in our new Guide to Easy Jewelry Designs

Have you seen the cover of our next publication, due out in August? We're featuring a gorgeous, exclusive new necklace by Diane Fitzgerald. This stunning piece is quite easy to make, even for new stitchers. The Bead&Button Guide to Easy Jewelry... Read More

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02.23.2010 | Posted by Tea to Editors' Blog

Banner jewelry on BeadAndButton.com

Inquiring minds want to know… what are those bracelets in the BeadAndButton.com banner? Designed by Marla Gulotta, Web of silver appeared in the October 2008 issue of Bead&Button . You can buy step-by-step instructions to make Marla’s “Web of silver... Read More

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02.19.2010 | Posted by Ann Dee Allen to Editors' Blog

New online: 22 right-angle weave beading projects

We've just posted all of the individual projects from our popular Beading Basics: Right-Angle Weave special issue. Additional information about our projects in this issue can be found in the Resource Guide . You can find each project in our project... Read More

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02.15.2010 | Posted by Ann Dee Allen to Editors' Blog

View our collection of eclectic beading projects

The Kalmbach store has just posted a terrific collection of online projects — bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants, and ornaments — for you to make. View the entire collection online now and make your own selections for beading fun. Read More

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02.11.2010 | Posted by maggieroschyk to Maggies Musings

Beads and the Big Apple

Can you believe it’s February – already?! This year is zooming by in the fast lane. Here in the bead world, things are heating up with lots of new, exciting products being brought to market by bead and component vendors, new and old alike. So it’s time... Read More

Tags: bead embroidery, Bead shopping, Czech Seed Beads, inspiration, Jewelry design, Maggie's Musings, making jewelry, Seed Beads

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You love sushi (beadwork) like we love sushi

101 secrets from top 10 jewelry teachers

Teaching beading in Germany

Bead artist Diane Fitzgerald's tips on double and single thread

Mea culpa - "Multiple choice" mistake in April Bead&Button

BrideStyle: 10 weeks to designing your own wedding jewelry

How can I add fringe to my focal bead?

Anne Mitchell preps for a new year of teaching and exhibiting her jewelry

Everyone’s gotta start somewhere; a beader's trip down Memory Lane

Jewelry auction highlights Convergence pieces

We're featuring Diane Fitzgerald in our new Guide to Easy Jewelry Designs

Banner jewelry on BeadAndButton.com

New online: 22 right-angle weave beading projects

View our collection of eclectic beading projects

Beads and the Big Apple

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