Q I made the pattern Follow the leader , and the description says to sew it to a metal cuff. How do I do this? A The Patterns section of our website offers readers two extra projects each month; one for subscribers and one for registered users on our... Read More

Since the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico this spring, tar balls have been rolling onto coastal beaches. What to do with these pollutants/eye sores? Eighteen-year-old Jessica Boykin decided to upcycle them. Jessica and her father collect tar balls near... Read More

When I first started working for Bead&Button , I was obsessed with Celia Martin's "Holiday elegance" ornament (left). I get into the winter holidays in a big way, and I dreamed of adorning my tree with Celia's delicate, crystal-studded... Read More

If you were unable to attend the 2010 Bead&Button Show, you unfortunately missed the chance to see the 75 finalists in the Bead Dreams competition. The 2010 Bead Dreams photos are now ready for your viewing pleasure under our Community tab. Marvel... Read More

You can now preorder a 2011 Bead&Button Show catalog at BeadAndButtonShow.com ! The catalog will arrive at your home in December, in time for you to plot out all of the classes you plan to take at the show in Milwaukee, Wis., June 8-12. Registration... Read More

Bead&Button 's brand new special issue "Guide to Easy Jewelry Designs" hits newsstands today! Don't know what the "Guide" is all about? Read my previous blog post to learn about Diane Fitzgerald's contributions as well... Read More

Patterns are so popular with our readers, and I understand completely. The design is all laid out for you, the bead colors are specified, and most are worked in a single technique you can meditatively stitch in short bursts between other tasks or at long... Read More

Today is International Lefthanders Day! Did you know that Michelangelo, Raphael, and da Vinci were lefthanded? The general belief is that lefthanded people are more artistic than righthanded folk. There are probably many exceptions, but nonetheless, happy... Read More

The power of subtraction In my last blog I wrote about how stress and "the tyranny of the Now" can hinder the creative spirit. I shared my personal challenges with impending deadlines and feelings of being overwhelmed. Then I asked my good,... Read More

Cathy Lampole's "Pearls and Pagodas" bracelet on p. 58 of our August issue has caught readers' attention. I've drawn up an illustration to help everyone who is making this bracelet. You can find additional information about the project... Read More

If you're just getting into button collecting, or if you've been at it a while but are looking to increase the quality of your collection, there's a new article in our Button Corner that's just for you. Mary Pat Whaley, president of the... Read More

Phone calls and emails have been pouring in about where to get the pattern for my loomwork otter bracelet . This online, subscriber exclusive project was set to go live August 1, but due to popular demand, we've posted it a few days early. It's... Read More

Q I am making an illusion necklace with small bicone crystals and clear fishing line. I don't want the crimp bead to be that noticeable - what size should I use? If I use glue to hold the beads in place, what kind of glue should I use? –cnpainter... Read More

This year's Bead Dreams competition featured a new design category: wirework. The jaw-dropping caliber of the entries we received told us that the change was much appreciated in the wirework community, a suspicion that was further confirmed when Beaducation... Read More

It's a gloomy, stormy day today in Wisconsin, but I'm thinking about summertime 2011 in Milwaukee. It's funny, as a staff member of Bead&Button magazine, teacher, and exhibitor, my mind never wanders far from the thought of the Bead&Button... Read More