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Free project:Criss-cross crystal bracelet |
Looking for a project worthy of your bare, bronzed wrists? Make this bugle-bead base with seed beads, pearls, and crystals. (In case you didn’t know, bugles are big — again!) Because a simple base just isn’t enough beads for us, the project adds two layers of embellishments to the right-angle weave foundation. |
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SPONSORED BY: SHIPWRECK BEADS |
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Free project: Bejeweled bangles |
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Heading to a beach party? There’s plenty of time to whip up this colorful and casual cuff, which is packed with faceted beauties. You simply string rows of crystals and float them between picot-edged bangles! |
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Have you entered the August Design Challenge? |
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The one thing we all love more than our jewelry making: our pets! Felines, canines, and other domesticated critters take center stage this August. See what artists have already submitted, and submit your own design! |
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Winners of the July Design Challenges |
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We are so delighted to announce the winners of our latest Facet Design Challenge! For July, we looked for inspiration from winged friends in our contest, THE BIRDS & THE BEES. Cliff Swain-Salomon of Sunnyvale, CA, won the Readers’ Choice Award with his stitched creation, “Dream Helpers.” View this and the other three winners (who hail from NC, the United Kingdom, and Australia!), chosen by the Bead&Button staff. Check out the photos → |
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Silver tarnishing tips, applications, and terms |
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Sometimes jewelry is intentionally oxidized to create a dark color on metal. Gem and jewelry book author Renée Newman covers three ways to oxidize silver and boost interest in your jewelry. Plus, find silver terms and tips of the trade. Dark side of silver → |
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Take the August issue survey |
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We're asking all readers, both subscribers and those who buy from the newsstand, to take our survey and give us your opinion about the magazine. Is there a project that you absolutely love and just have to make, or is there one that is just so-so? We would love to hear from you. We want to know how we rate with our readers.. Voice your opinion → |
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Bead&Button Submission Guidelines |
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Calling all artists! Bead&Button is a bimonthly magazine devoted to techniques, projects, and designs of beaded jewelry and accessories. We are looking for new projects and new designers. We’ve recently updated our submission guidelines, so if you’re a returning designer you’ll want to make sure you see the latest info, too. Hope to see you in print! Publish your creations → |
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Free Project: Coin pearls and chain necklace and earrings |
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Suspend coin pearls from chain in an appealing necklace and earring set by designer Rupa Balachandar. If you can’t see shelling out for three strands of coin pearls, look for a multicolored strand. Get the most out of your investment by making earrings to match. |
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2019 summer jewelry trends |
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From boardwalks to runways, earrings hang low as necklaces ride up high. Let’s take a look at the six prevailing trends from this summer with the season’s hottest looks for bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and more! Plus, learn where to buy the looks and how to make them with FREE step-by-step projects. |
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Free Project: Make An Impression Polymer Pendant |
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Like footprints in the sand, make textured doodles in clay for a one-of-a-kind pendant. You’ll find polymer clay is the perfect medium to make a great impression and this project is an easy introduction. Once you’ve made your polymer masterpiece, choose beads that show it off! |
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