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07.30.2008 | Posted by Anna Draeger

2008-09 Bead Journal

I'd like to thank Carol Perrenoud for passing on some information to me about 2008-09 Bead Journal Project. Take a moment to look at the Web site beadjournalproject.com. Read More

Tags: Bead Journal

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07.29.2008 | Posted by Tea

Although I am no scientist or mathematician, I have a high level of fascination for people who adroitly combine their left-brain skills with their right-brain creativity . I’m not alone in my admiration, either — this capability is one that educators... Read More

Tags: interview, beads, forum, beaded beads, math

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07.28.2008 | Posted by Stacy Hillmer

Bead, button, and craft generations

I’ve been thinking a lot about crafting generations. Recently, I read an article about a woman who was a fourth-generation button collector. Can you imagine the sentimental value of buttons collected by your great grandmother? I myself am a quilter, as... Read More

Tags: beading, crafts, quilting, traditions, generations, buttons

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07.28.2008 | Posted by Lynne Soto

Bead&Button history

Have you been a beader since 1994? If you are, chances are you were one of the original subscribers to Bead&Button . The first issue featured a Native American inspired choker, a necklace using a single focal bead, a story about how to make polymer... Read More

Tags: Virginia Blakelock

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07.24.2008 | Posted by Ann Dee Allen

Bedazzled at the Lux Center in Lincoln

The Lux Center for the Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska, unveils its monthlong exhibit on contemporary beadwork, Bedazzled: 2008 Lux Center for the Arts Bead Invitational, on August 1. The exhibit includes works by JoAnn Baumann, Wendy Ellsworth, Susan Fraerman... Read More

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07.24.2008 | Posted by lweiss

Designing beaded jewelry: How do you get started?

I’ve been thinking a lot about jewelry design lately. Working with so many great designs here, I can’t help but be inspired to try making a project my way. Or I’ll get an idea from a technique that one designer uses, and I’ll start thinking about the... Read More

Tags: jewelry design, beading techniques, bead stitching, Hatsumi Oshitani, August 2008 Bead&Button

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07.23.2008 | Posted by Anna Draeger

Colors list for Peyote Spiral bracelet

Spiral peyote The Spiral Peyote bracelet project shown in the August 2008 Stitch Workshop happened to be one of those projects where I was able to use some tubes of leftover beads from the Bead&Button store room. Here is a list of colors I used for... Read More

Tags: peyote stitch, spiral peyote, August 2008 Bead&Button, peyote spiral bracelet

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07.22.2008 | Posted by Tea

How do you price your jewelry?

One of the reasons I love reading our forums is for the spirit of community that runs throughout. We have quite a number of talented and experienced designers in the Bead&Button online community who are, thankfully, helpful in offering their advice... Read More

Tags: expert advice, beadwork, pricing, forum

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07.21.2008 | Posted by Ann Dee Allen

Winning jewelry artist will receive a trip to Japan

Toho Beads is sponsoring a jewelry competition in which the winner receives a four-night trip for two to Hiroshima, including air, train, hotel, and meals. The trip includes a visit to the Toho factory and museums. The deadline for the competition is... Read More

Tags: beadwork, beads, beading competition, jewelry competition, Toho, Treasures of Toho

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07.18.2008 | Posted by Stacy Hillmer

Summer bead shows and exhibits

The calendar’s catching up with us! The stores are starting to stock fall merchandise, and I saw a back-to-school ad a few days ago. That can only mean…the summer’s almost over! But wait! There are still plenty of fun beady events for you to attend before... Read More

Tags: bead exhibit, bead shows, events calendar

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07.18.2008 | Posted by lweiss

Hints for beading Jill Devon’s “Berry season” bracelet

Jill Devon’s fun and summery berry bracelet appeared in our June 2008 issue . With multiple herringbone ropes, bead-stitched cones, and three types of berries, this bracelet is full of variety, and might be challenging for beginners. A reader recently... Read More

Tags: June 2008 Bead&Button, herringbone, peyote stitch, Jill Devon, Berry Season bracelet

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07.18.2008 | Posted by Lynne Soto

Czech niblet bead sources

One of the projects I designed for the new Beading Basics: Right-Angle Weave special issue features Czech niblet beads. Many beaders have called me asking where to find these little pillow-shaped beads. They are often available at beads stores, or from... Read More

Tags: Czech niblet beads, Beading Basics: Right-Angle Weave

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07.15.2008 | Posted by Ann Dee Allen

Beading Basics: Right-Angle Weave "Trellis" materials list

designed by Chris Prussing Please be advised that there is a mistake in the materials list for the “Two-needle trellis” necklace on p. 31 of Beading Basics: Right-Angle Weave . For the 3 mm Czech fire-polished beads, the list should read: 3 mm Czech fire... Read More

Tags: Beading Basics, Right-Angle Weave, Two-needle trellis

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07.15.2008 | Posted by Tea

Making rose petal beads

Wild rose designed by Nancy Zellers I have a lot of shade in my yard, so all of my flowers are late bloomers. Right about now, my rose bush is starting to look a little sad. Having had such a short time to properly enjoy them (it’s rained a lot here this... Read More

Tags: how-to, bead stitching, bead making, seed beads, free beading projects, beadwork, beads, roses, flowers

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07.14.2008 | Posted by Stacy Hillmer

Right-angle weave beadwork in the news

With our new special issue, Beading Basics: Right-Angle Weave , on newsstands, I’m more aware of any special attention this stitch gets. So I was quite pleased this weekend when I found that Illinois’ The News Gazette ran an article about Mary Winters... Read More

Tags: Beading Basics, Right-Angle-Weave

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July 2008 - Posts

2008-09 Bead Journal

Math and beaded beads

Bead, button, and craft generations

Bead&Button history

Bedazzled at the Lux Center in Lincoln

Designing beaded jewelry: How do you get started?

Colors list for Peyote Spiral bracelet

How do you price your jewelry?

Winning jewelry artist will receive a trip to Japan

Summer bead shows and exhibits

Hints for beading Jill Devon’s “Berry season” bracelet

Czech niblet bead sources

Beading Basics: Right-Angle Weave "Trellis" materials list

Making rose petal beads

Right-angle weave beadwork in the news

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