12/11/2018

Image
 
Image
 
Image

BEAD STRINGING & MORE

Free project: Jasper rondelles bracelet

The speckles and veins in silver-leaf jasper beads spice up a single-strand bracelet. Jasper is available in a wide array of colors and patterns. To play up their contrast, arrange different colors and patterns next to each other.

 

 
 

Sponsored by: Shipwreck Beads

Give the gift of beading with Shipwreck Beads

 

Inspire creativity with these great last-minute gift ideas from Shipwreck Beads.

 

 

The November & December Design Challenge

In honor of our sister publication Bead&Button magazine’s 25th anniversary, we are celebrating with a silver theme! What color will your silver lining be? Will it be silver, argentium, zinc, nickel silver, or tin? Shades of stormy grey or misty clouds? And don't feel like it needs to be beadwork. Jewelry made from actual silver, silver wire, silver-colored clay or resin, or any ot her artistic interpretation is welcome as well! Throughout November and December, we want you to polish off your tools and craft something …

 
 

Continuing the Bead&Button 25th Anniversary celebration!
Our sister publication is turning 25 and we’re going to celebrate in so many different ways! If you're late to hearing the news, you'll want to tune in for some giveaway announcements.

Thanks for your loyal readership!→

Sneak peek at the February issue
The next issue of Bead&Button will arrive in mailboxes and on newsstands in just a few weeks, but we’ve got a special sneak peek just for you! You’ll find a ton of inspiration in the February 2019 issue: use bead embroidery to create a custom art pendant, and tubular netting to make a bracelet two ways. Or perhaps make a ring using right-angl e weave that sparkles and shines!
Check out the photo gallery →

Are you prepping for BeadDreams?
Now in its 20th year, BeadDreams is our annual juried competition showcasing exceptional bead and jewelry artistry from around the world. The pieces continue to inspire awe and amazement every year at the Bead&Button Show exhibit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Thanks to our generous sponsors, finalists will compete not only for bragging rights but they will also vie for some really amazing prizes!

You can’t win if you don’t enter!→

 

Free project: Lean drop earrings

Long, lean beads make natural dangles all by themselves. You can create spare or lush earrings — with straight or curved profiles — with a variety of vertical combinations in this quick and easy project by Cathy Jakicic.

 
 
 

This message was sent to newsletter@newslettercollector.com.
Access our Customer Service Center.


Change E-mailPrivacy Policy
© 2018 Kalmbach Media Co. 21027 Crossroads Circle Waukesha, WI 53186