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In the August 2012 issue, we pictured projects several of us made with the new two-hole Twin beads. Twins are oval-shaped and about 2 x 5 mm. Here's a photo: For my project, I used the Twins as the core of a double spiral rope bracelet. Here are the instructions...
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Beaded leather bracelet bracelet 8 in. (20 cm) Materials list 18-20 4-6 mm rondelle gemstone beads 4 6 mm fire-polished beads 4 6 x 4 mm glass rondelles 12 4 mm fire-polished beads 40 4 mm bicone crystals 4 3 mm fire-polished beads 11/0 seed beads 3 g...
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Last month we did a survey to find out how many of our readers give beaded gifts during the holidays. A stunning 96% said they do. With that in mind, here is an easy beaded earring pattern that you can work up to give to a friend or loved one -- or even...
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It's March 19 th and we are under a winter storm advisory here in southeast Wisconsin. Looking out my office window at gloomy grey skies, bare tree branches, and a snow-covered field, it seems unlikely that spring will arrive tomorrow as scheduled. Yesterday...
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It seems the world has royal wedding fever with the upcoming
nuptials of Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton. Bead&Button contributor Aurelio Castaño designed a beautiful ring inspired by her sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring. Aurelio...
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We have just learned that there is a new two-hole bead on the market that is being called a "Superduo" but it is not made by the same manufacturer as the original Superduo and has a slightly different size and shape. Let me first review the two-hole beads...
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Everyone loves a free beading pattern, right? Just about every time I see a free beading pattern or tutorial, I have to try it out. So here's a free pattern from me to you. Play with it, experiment with different color combinations, and then send me a...
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If you haven't tried the newest two-hole bead, the Czech-made Twin bead, then here is the perfect project to get you started! Gemini bracelet Materials: 10 g Twin (2 hole) beads (Czech, silky gold iris) 1-2 g 6/0 seed beads (Miyuki 1426, dyed silver-lined...
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The editors at Kalmbach Books are proud to present Crystal Jewelry Inspiration , a new book brimming with projects from the Swarovski Ambassadors. Read between the lines: That means designs with lots and lots of CRYSTALS! And to celebrate, the Ambassadors...
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In the April 2013 issue, the editorial staff did a design challenge using trending spring and summer color palettes from Preciosa. I used the greens and purples from their "Provençal" palette to create my "spring vines" loomwork bracelet. Here...
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Readers have been clamoring for digital editions of Bead&Button magazine, and we are happy to announce that we are on our way! Bead&Button subscriptions are now available on the Barnes & Noble Nook reader , and you can purchase your subscription...
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Craftstylish , an online hub of all things crafty, recently asked experienced seamstresses to list their top advice for new sewers. Here was my best tip: " Take an old store-bought garment that doesn't fit any more and rip out all the stitches...
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In the August 2011 issue of Bead&Button , we feature a bracelet designed by Marcia Rose called "Daring daggers." It appeals to me for many reasons: the fact that is has an edgy, spiky, yet sophisticated punk-rock feel; it's made with...
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Until I started working at Bead&Button , I was not the least bit interested in the charted pattern bracelets so many of our readers love. In fact, I'd never made one until I saw this adorable pattern called "Halloween cats bracelet" designed by Ronit...
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I didn't have anything special in mind when, one night, I glued two Bead-It-Forward squares back-to-back, added a ribbon loop, and worked a beaded edging around the outside. An ornament! I thought I'd make a few to be auctioned off in sets at the Bead&Button...
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