Make Every Project Your Own!
| Free Project Belle Époch peyote necklace | Cynthia Rutledge is known for her lush, impeccably engineered designs, each one of which is based on historical artworks or costume. This necklace, inspired by the styles of the Belle Époch, features a beautifully bezeled crystal on a light–as–air beaded neck chain. |
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| Bead–It–Forward 2017 update | Just a quick, friendly reminder that the deadline for submitting squares to the 2017 Bead–It–Forward project is March 1. According to project manager, Amy Severino, "So far Bead–it–Forward has received about 70 squares and there is still time to donate! Won't be long before I'm looking for 2017 assembly helpers, too." Get involved in this fun initiative to raise money for breast cancer research. |
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| Tell us what you think — and win! | Have you read the February 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 collection of beautiful beads, including gemstones, shells, glass beads, and seed beads. Total retail value is approximately $40. No purchase necessary to win. Last day to enter for the giveaway is February 26. |
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| Free video Three ways to finish a peyote bracelet | There's more than one way to skin a cat, as they say, but who wants to do that? Instead, watch this video on three different clasp styles you can use with peyote bracelets, and see how to attach them to your project. |
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| Free project Try a new technique this spring | Ever think about making your own charms and components? Try faux ceramic, an easy technique featuring epoxy clay and resin. Simply prepare your clay, stamp it with a pretty design, and coat it in glossy resin for simply stunning results! |
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| | Former editor rejoins Bead&Button staff | A recent relocation left an opening on the Bead&Button magazine staff, and we're happy to introduce, or re–introduce rather, our newest associate editor, Diane Jolie. Longtime readers may remember the name, as Diane worked for Bead&Button several years ago. Guess she just couldn't resist the call of the beads. Get to know Diane. |
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| It's chain mail month at Facet! | This month, Facet is featuring great projects, resources, and tips on chain mail, the endlessly fascinating technique of creating jewelry and more with jump rings. This week, guest blogger and chain mail expert Lauren Anderson shares some great tips for getting started with this ancient art form. Get the scoop. |
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