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Starting with our August 2011 issue , we've been giving seed bead colors for the projects we publish. To do this, we take the manufacturer, color number, and color name straight off each tube of beads -- assuming that tiny tube is so thoroughly labeled...
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Every year, Pantone , the world-renowned authority on color, announces the hot color for the upcoming year. This year's color, turquoise, is one of my all-time faves. Depending upon the shade, it can be bright and splashy or muted and serene. The...
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Tomorrow, our newest special issue, Brilliant Crystal Jewelry 2 , hits newsstands! This issue allowed us as a staff to address one of the biggest concerns Bead&Button readers express about beading: working with color. In Brilliant Crystal Jewelry...
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Winter is a great time to work on craft projects – especially beading! It’s way too cold to spend time outside right now, so why not put all that time at home to good use? Staying motivated and inspired through the winter months gets a little harder for...
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Generally, it's so busy here that we often eat lunch on the fly and go directly from one meeting or photo shoot into the next. It's very rare for me to be able to read every promotional e-mail, since there are so many great products available...
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I’ve hunted for a few different types of gemstone beads this week without success, and I know that I’m not the only beader who faces this challenge. Unlike crystals or seed beads, which are manufactured in large quantities with plentiful raw ingredients...
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There’s an interesting question on our BeadAndButton.com forum right now about how to choose colors and what resources you can use. Do you follow the trends for the coming season, or do you simply go with colors you like? Either choice is valid, and there...
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I’m very picky when it comes to color, and I’m always amazed by how different colors look when you change the lighting, background, or surrounding colors. This week I’ve been busy moving and dealing with changing paint colors. Has this ever happened to...
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One nice thing about magazine schedules is that we’re always looking ahead. Right now we’re hard at work on our June issue and our Beading Basics: Right-Angle Weave special issue, and we’re starting work on August. Since we’re having a very long, snowy...
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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...
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