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February 2008 - Posts

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02.29.2008 | Posted by Lynne Soto

Count down to the 2008 Bead&Button Show

Only 92 days to the 2008 Bead&Button Show! Have you signed up for a class? Started your Bead Marketplace shopping list? This year the Bead&Button show is offering more than 500 workshops and classes. When I recently looked at the registration... Read More

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02.28.2008 | Posted by Anna Draeger

Woven crystal clusters beaded bracelet

Good news for those of you who were disappointed that the Woven crystal clusters class at the 2008 Bead&Button Show sold out. We have added a second class on Sunday, June 8th, 9am-noon. Visit the Bead&Button Show Web site to view this and other... Read More

Tags: classes

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02.27.2008 | Posted by lweiss

Graduated bead necklaces

Before I made my first graduated necklace, I thought they were easy. It’s just stringing and attaching a clasp; how hard could it be? Turns out, they can be quite challenging, especially if you want precisely placed layers, rather than a more casual overlapping... Read More

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02.25.2008 | Posted by Stacy Hillmer

An interview with the editor of Bead&Button

Recently, Bead&Button editor Ann Dee Allen gave an interview to Cyndi of jewelryandbeading.com about VintageStyle Jewelry , our latest special issue. Read the interview to get a glimpse into the making of the magazine. Read More

Tags: interview, VintageStyle Jewelry

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02.22.2008 | Posted by Anna Draeger

Ask Anna: Your beading questions answered

Just a quick note to let everyone know that Ask Anna has a new format so that registered users can post comments. If you have a question, click here . Read More

Tags: Ask Anna

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02.22.2008 | Posted by Lynne Soto

VintageStyle Jewelry: Value vs. cost vs. worth

During the past few weeks, I’ve received many phone calls and e-mails from readers who are interested in making my design for an Edwardian choker that is shown in the our VintageStyle Jewelry publication. The materials for the necklace include sterling... Read More

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02.20.2008 | Posted by Anna Draeger

Swarovski beadwork design contest 2007

Among all the other fun things I did in Tucson, the Swarovski event on Friday night was my favorite. Besides all of the wonderful people and the showcase of Swarovski Elements, many of the finalists' pieces from the 2007 Bright & Beautiful contest... Read More

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02.18.2008 | Posted by Stacy Hillmer

A colorful consideration for beading

Tell me if this sounds familiar: The other day, I was browsing for beads when I was struck by these big, aqua-colored shell disks. I have a soft spot for all things that come from the sea, and the vibrant color of these disks sealed the deal. At home... Read More

Tags: color, October 2007 Bead&Button

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02.18.2008 | Posted by acrouse

Change of plans marks necklace made with focal bead

Have you ever started one of those projects that seems so straightforward and simple, only to have it take some crazy twists and turns on you? On a recent project I had a lovely floral focal bead, and I wanted to mimic the flowers and leaves in the necklace... Read More

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02.15.2008 | Posted by lweiss

Easy Birthstone Jewelry: Gemstones, crystals, and more

I was very excited when Elisa, the assistant editor at Kalmbach Books, stopped by my office and dropped off a copy of the new book Easy Birthstone Jewelry . I love the fun, colorful layout. The book features 38 projects: 25 from the pages of our sister... Read More

Tags: beading books, Beading with Gemstones, history, how-to

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02.15.2008 | Posted by Lynne Soto

All beaded-jewelry-making questions answered

This past week, our editorial assistant, Lora, was on vacation. That meant I was on call to help our customer service department answer beading questions. It’s been a fun week helping readers with projects old and new, and researching some bead-related... Read More

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02.13.2008 | Posted by Anna Draeger

Bead&Button Show 2008

I had such a great time in Tucson. The classes I taught went so well, and I met many wonderful people. Looking forward, it would be great to see full classes of people at the Bead&Button Show 2008. My class, Woven Crystal Clusters , is full, but I... Read More

Tags: 2008 Bead&Button Show

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02.11.2008 | Posted by Stacy Hillmer

Jewelry vs. Jewellery

In the course of my work at Bead&Button , I occasionally come across a spelling variation that never fails to make me do a double take – jewelry vs. jewellery. My computer doesn’t recognize the second spelling, yet I’ve seen it used in the names of... Read More

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02.08.2008 | Posted by Lynne Soto

Think spring! Make a beaded bracelet

On Wednesday of this week, the Kalmbach Publishing offices were closed thanks to a huge snowstorm that dumped 10–20 inches of snow on southeastern Wisconsin. Between shoveling excursions to clear the driveway so my husband could get to our garage, I spent... Read More

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02.04.2008 | Posted by Stacy Hillmer

Beads and beaded jewelry on TV

Since graduating with my master’s degree in December, I’ve had a lot more time to channel surf (though usually while beading or sewing or doing something else crafty). Lately, I’ve been noticing just how prevalent beads are on TV. There is much Internet... Read More

Tags: television

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