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Free project: Autumnal spheres Beaded beads in seasonal tones add charm to this sparkly bracelet! Designer Cary Bruner created this clever pattern: these beaded globes start as a flat strip of squares! Fold the strip into shape, embellish for stability, and then incorporate these delicate beaded beads into a bracelet fit for fall. Stunning style for sweater weather→Winners of the July-August Design Challenge For this Facet Design Challenge, we asked you to hit the road with jewelry inspired by your travels! Maybe your travels took you to the beach, or a cabin in the mountains. Perhaps you went a little international, backpacking across Europe. Whether you took a staycation or a trip around the world, your jewelry was divine. We’re pleased to share the winners, and their travel stories, of ROAD TRIP. Two READER’S CHOICE Awards!→
Free Project: Leaves and vines Your wrist will get lots of attention when you wear this wide bracelet loaded with sparkling fire-polished oval beads. Leaf clusters made of oval fire-polished beads radiate from curving seed bead spines in Mary Anne Russell’s design. The complex thread path weaves back and forth through the leaf veins as beads are added to form each leaflet. Try an autumn color palette →
Bead Buzz Have you entered the September Design Challenge? Everywhere we look these days, there seems to be clean lines and symmetry in jewelry. For this month’s Challenge, we’re looking for circles, squares, and rectangles to take center stage. Where will you find inspiration? From architecture, modern art, mandalas, or even math textbooks? Maybe you want to get complicated. We won’t turn down a tetrahedron, triangle, or hexagon!
What to do if you’re allergic to nickel Have your ears ever become itchy, red, or swollen after wearing a pair of earrings? Do you develop a rash around certain necklace or bracelet clasps? If so, you might be allergic to nickel found in some jewelry findings. Here are five tips to avoid future problems!
Countdown to the Bead&Button 25th Anniversary issue The December 2018 issue of Bead&Button will officially kick off a year-long celebration of this milestone. Like any big party, we’re busy planning lots of details in advance.
Sponsored by: Shipwreck Beads September is Swarovski Month at Shipwreck Beads
Find out why the staff at Shipwreck Beads is so passionate about Swarovski Crystal.
Free project: Garden Delight pendant The search for a metallic background led project designer Veronique Landis to an unexpected material for her beaded blooms. Crimp tubes are reimagined as a peyote stitch background for gemstone, freshwater pearl, and glass flowers. Great stash-buster project!→
A New Chance to Learn from Master Jewelry Makers At Creative Connections, plan to go on an exhilarating journey of discovery together. Brought to you by the team behind the Bead&Button Show, this inspiring three-day jewelry-making retreat is designed to help you make real connections with those who share your common passions. We believe there is great restorative power in community and collaboration, and that leads to new inspiration and personal growth. Learn more here! →
Free project: September birthstone bracelet Need a simple project to whip up a gorgeous gift for a September birthday? This little bracelet fits the bill with easy stringing. The ombré sapphire briolettes paired with deep blue lapis rondelles make something simple extra special. Quick and easy→
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