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03.31.2009 | Posted by Tea

Submitting jewelry designs to Bead&Button magazine

Before writing became my profession, I would sometimes look through magazines, newspapers, or books and think, “If this piece got published, I bet something I write can, too.” Do you ever find yourself thinking the same thing about your beadwork—especially... Read More

Tags: submitting and submissions

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03.30.2009 | Posted by Stacy Hillmer

Update on Soul of Somanya

Here’s an update from Melody MacDuffee on the Soul of Somanya beading project in Somanya, Ghana (featured in our October 2008 issue; read the story here ): Hello everyone, It's been a while since I last updated you on our doings at Soul of Somanya... Read More

Tags: October 2008 Bead&Button, Melody MacDuffee, Soul of Somanya

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03.27.2009 | Posted by Linda Augsburg

March 27 Jewelry Gems of the Web

Toot Toot! I'm pleased to announce changes to the Jewelry Gems of the Web. In coming weeks, I will post the Jewelry Gems on one of the three Kalmbach jewelry sites--namely Bead&Button.com, BeadStyleMag.com, and ArtJewelryMag.com. Rest assured... Read More

Tags: bloggers, blogs, jewelry gems of the web

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03.26.2009 | Posted by lweiss

A beading world

We hear from readers all the time, asking us to include more projects and techniques from around the world. I think we’d have to work pretty hard to avoid it! Beading is such a multicultural hobby. Right now I’m surrounded by great pieces using a variety... Read More

Tags: Hatsumi Oshitani, Valerie Hector, St. Petersburg chain, 2009 Bead&Button Show, Master Classes, June issue of Bead&Button

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03.24.2009 | Posted by Tea

Tell us what you think about Bead&Button

Several months ago, the editors reviewed projects for the April issue , and we quickly noticed a theme: There were so many flowers! Knowing full well that April showers bring May flowers, we thought it would be fun to show you bountiful ways to celebrate... Read More

Tags: April 2009 Bead&Button, surveys

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03.24.2009 | Posted by Ann Dee Allen

Yes, we test at Bead&Button!

Occasionally someone asks me about Bead&Button's "All Projects Fully Tested" button that we sometimes print on our magazine covers. I am asked, do you really test all the projects? The answer is, yes! Each project editor is assigned... Read More

Tags: Behind the scenes

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03.23.2009 | Posted by Stacy Hillmer

The Bactrian Hoard: An epic story of jewelry in the Middle East

For the last six months, I have been working with Diane Fitzgerald on her Bead&Button exclusive series about designing beadwork (read part 1 of her series here ). In her fourth installment of the series (coming in our August issue), Diane mentions... Read More

Tags: jewelry design, Diane Fitzgerald, culture, history, museums, inspiration

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03.20.2009 | Posted by Anna Draeger

Read our Ask Anna beading blog!

At the beginning of this month, I posted an Ask Anna column about calculating the number of beads per square inch, to make designing with our free graph paper easier. I thought you might want to know how to use graph paper to design projects using herringbone... Read More

Tags: graph paper, Ask Anna, herringbone

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03.20.2009 | Posted by Linda Augsburg

March 20 Jewelry Gems of the Web

It's Friday!! And my post for Jewelry Gems of the Web is going up. I know, some of you might be surprised that I'm posting this on Friday, but I am thrilled that I am getting in posted so early Friday, as it gives all of you readers the chance... Read More

Tags: bloggers, blogs, jewelry gems of the web

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03.20.2009 | Posted by Lynne Soto

A beading career – promoting yourself as a bead artist

Does everyone around town know you design fantastic bead jewelry? So how do you let everyone who doesn’t live in your town get to know you? Internet Promotion: In today’s electronically interconnected world, you need to improve your computer skills as... Read More

Tags: Bead Dreams

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03.19.2009 | Posted by Julia Gerlach

Jewelry allergies

We received a phone call from a reader the other day who discovered that she is allergic to nickel, as many people are, and that the nickel plating on her beading needles was the cause of the dry itchy patches that were developing on her skin. Being unwilling... Read More

Tags: beading, beading challenges, beading tips, allergies

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03.17.2009 | Posted by Tea

Green beading

Every year when St. Patrick’s day rolls around, I look for a subtle way to work in the wearing of green. Typically, this means wearing an item of clothing that has green as a minor element in the pattern or print. Sometimes I’ll wear a non-Kelly shade... Read More

Tags: eco-friendly, beading, Bead&Button, buttons, beading inspiration, Art Jewelry magazine

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03.17.2009 | Posted by Ann Dee Allen

Naperville hosts bead show April 19

Suburban Bead Encounter has announced a bead show on Sunday, April 19, 10 am to 5 pm at the Holiday Inn Select, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, Ill., in the U.S. Supplies, stones, pearls, vermeil, findings, tools, chain, glass beads, and sterling silver... Read More

Tags: beads, pearls, Beading supplies, bead shows, lampworked beads

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03.16.2009 | Posted by Stacy Hillmer

Recessionista – How has your budget affected your beading?

Over the last few months, I’ve noticed a new word emerging in the English language – recessionista. It even has its own Wikipedia and Urban Dictionary entries. Basically, a recessionista is someone who remains fashion forward while sticking to a tight... Read More

Tags: budget

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03.16.2009 | Posted by Linda Augsburg

March 13-16 Jewelry Gems of the Web

Okay, this is getting ridiculous. I know, it's my third week of posting after the weekend and not before. I won't even make an excuse, just a promise to aim for Friday this week. Meanwhile, everyone else has been working on projects and creating... Read More

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March 2009 - Posts

Submitting jewelry designs to Bead&Button magazine

Update on Soul of Somanya

March 27 Jewelry Gems of the Web

A beading world

Tell us what you think about Bead&Button

Yes, we test at Bead&Button!

The Bactrian Hoard: An epic story of jewelry in the Middle East

Read our Ask Anna beading blog!

March 20 Jewelry Gems of the Web

A beading career – promoting yourself as a bead artist

Jewelry allergies

Green beading

Naperville hosts bead show April 19

Recessionista – How has your budget affected your beading?

March 13-16 Jewelry Gems of the Web

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