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  • I dream of beading

    Last week I wrote about being haunted by a particular necklace. I like to think that haunting is an important aspect of creativity. Allowing your mind to linger on a design — or even an element of a design — and letting it simmer on the back burner gives you a chance to let it soak in. Percolate. Compost...
    Posted to Bead&Button Blog (Weblog) by Tea on 09-02-2008
  • Rairakku

    Rairakku means lilac in Japanese. The colors make me think of my grandmother's lilac bush she had at their old house. I remember how it smelled so good and it really looked like a tree to me. From a distance the flowers all appeared one color but when I looked close I could see a bit of blue or violet...
    Posted to Show us your work (Forum) by TracyBeads on 09-01-2008
  • Freeform beadwoven bracelet

    Here is my latest freeform bracelet. I'm really drawn to this technique, which was in B&B last year sometime. Thanks for looking! Marianne
    Posted to Show us your work (Forum) by mcd on 08-26-2008
  • Beads, Baubles and Jewels videos

    Do you ever find yourself thinking about a design long after you’ve seen it? A friend of mine once described this sensation as being “haunted” — but in a good way. For example, I’ve been haunted for quite some time by Noriko Romanko’s pearl and crystal necklace that was featured on the Beads, Baubles...
    Posted to Bead&Button Blog (Weblog) by Tea on 08-26-2008
  • UV sensitive beads

    Being a redhead, I typically try to stay out of the sun as much as possible. Living in Wisconsin, however, it’s hard to resist the temptation of going outdoors at every possible moment that we’re not trapped under 15 feet of snow. Hence, my summertime evenings and weekends are typically packed with plenty...
    Posted to Bead&Button Blog (Weblog) by Tea on 08-05-2008
  • Math and beaded beads

    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 and employers value as well. A few weeks ago, mathematician...
    Posted to Bead&Button Blog (Weblog) by Tea on 07-29-2008
  • 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 April 1, 2009. Toho is relying on bead stores to accept...
    Posted to Bead&Button Blog (Weblog) by Ann Dee Allen on 07-21-2008
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