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From the new issue: Country-style necklace word chart The main instructions for this lovely double-column seam Pey-twist technique appear in the October issue. But if you prefer to work in rows rather than a pattern, here’s a word chart that will keep you busy for a bit! Try an alternate colorway →Circle Takes the Square: The September Design Challenge Everywhere we look these days, there seems to be clean lines and symmetry in jewelry. But this month, we’re looking for circles, squares, and rectangles, made from wire, metal, beads, clays, or other material of your choosing to take center stage. Get out your rulers and protractors and join in this geometric trend! 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, but hold your diamonds and teardrops for now! Get out your Spirograph or feel out some fractals! Get your geometry on →
Free Project: Tatting a loops and lace necklace Bring the best of fiber and beads together with a sparkling necklace! Many cultures use traditional needle-tatted lace as edging and doilies, but this technique can also be used for stunning jewelry by incorporating beads. Unlike many other beadweaving techniques, tatting shows off your thread, allowing you to play with color and texture in a whole new way. Show off your skills →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.
Bead Buzz A conversation with BeadDreams winner Heidi Kummli What does Shamanism and beading have in common? GRAND AWARD winner in the 2018 BeadDreams Objects and Accessories category has a lot to say on the subject. Read on for an interview with Heidi Kummli, who discusses her winning piece, “Tea Party,” her inspiration, and her influences! A BeadDreams contestant since 2002! →
Now that it’s officially September, who else is excited for autumn? Pumpkins on the vine. Cozy sweaters. Fresh apple cider. Not to mention all of the warm colors and symbols of fall that we can incorporate into our jewelry-making! Get inspired for the coming months!
Sapphires are said to represent loyalty and trust; purity and wisdom. When worn, the stone can help the wearer focus on intellectual pursuits. It encourages self-discipline, and is said to help one connect to a higher power. But that’s not all – read more about the September birthstone for yourself and consider how sapphire can be included in your jewelry pursuits this month. A protector against snakes, too!→
Animal bracelets for National Wildlife Day Happy National Wildlife Day! In the spirit of honoring flora and fauna alike, embrace the call of the wild by stitching these gorgeous printed zebra- and peacock-printed bracelets. Or pick your own animal!→
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: Jade and cloisonné necklace Modernize the classic pairing of jade and cloisonné with an asymmetrical necklace design. Jade is said to promote peace, strength, creativity, and mental agility, all of which we can never have too much of! Make matching earrings, too→
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