Make Every Project Your Own!
| | Get the August B&B Extra now! | | It's October, which means it's time for a new issue of B&B Extra, our digital bonus released every other month just for magazine subscribers. Featuring new work by inspiring designers, this issue includes five exclusive projects you won't find in the magazine: Jack O'Spooky bracelet by Andrea Mazzenga Snakeskin bracelet by Darya Cohen Autumnal glow necklace by Diana Miglionico‑Shiraishi Quiver of arrows bracelet by Deborah Hodoyer Bewitching hour cuff by Josie Fabre |
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| | FREE VIDEO
Learn to make a netted rope | | We caught up with Cynthia Rutledge not long ago when she was teaching at Funky Hannah's in Racine, WI. Join her as she demos one of her favorite techniques — a filled netted rope. |
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| | | | Fabulous cabochons | | French beadwork design Puca has made a name for herself with several new bead shapes, including the Kheop par Puca, the Arcos par Puca, and the Minos par Puca. Now she has new cabochons to complement her stunning line of shaped beads. Cool cabs! |
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| | Learn shuttle tatting | | Tatting is a knotting technique that originated in the 19th century and results in beautiful, durable lace that can be made into many things, including jewelry. Tatting consists of just one knot, called the double stitch (ds), which is formed into a marvelous variety of patterns with just a handful of techniques. Rings, chains, and picots. |
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| | FREE PROJECT
Geometric maze bracelet | | Worked in either loomwork or square stitch, this beautiful but simple bracelet design features a stylized maze, with multiple entry points, exits, and opportunities for sidetracks and diversions. |
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| | | Tell us what you think — and win! | | Have you read the October issue of Bead&Button? We'd love to know what you thought of it. Take our survey and while you're at it, enter to win this vibrant collection of beautiful beads in autumnal hues. Total retail value is approximately $50. No purchase necessary to win. |
| | | | | | No, I need to read the October issue. Buy it here. | | | | |
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| | DESIGN CHALLENGE
A BUMP IN THE NIGHT | | Autumn shadows arrive and the crunch of dried leaves fills the air. A spooky house at the end of a deserted road is filled with secrets. Something wicked this way comes... are you frightened? Join us for our October design challenge, A BUMP IN THE NIGHT, running from today, October 3, till the stroke of midnight on All Hallows' Eve (October 31)! Show us what sorts of fun, silly, or spooky jewelry you come up with this month! |
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