The publishers of Bead&Button also have a lovely magazine that is designed for those who are a bit less interested in seed bead projects and who would prefer more quick and stylish projects. There are good beginner projects here, but these are not just beginner projects…make no mistake about that! BeadStyle is designed for […]
The countdown has started!! Online registration is open, and hearts are all a-flutter over what is planned to be the biggest, baddest bead show ever! You can get all the information and even complete your registration at the Bead & Button website.
One of the special events planned this year is the first ever Flame-Off, held […]
Cobalt Supernova by Leah Nietz
Bead Dreams 2007
The competition is open to professional and amateur beaders from the U.S. and around the world. All work entered in the competition must be original.
Deadline: April 4, 2008
Bead Dreams contest information
Finalists will be on display at the Bead&Button Show, June 6-10, 2007 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
To enter the Bead […]
Ann Dee Allen, editor of Bead & Button magazine, graciously answered several questions for me that I thought all of us would like to know about their newest special publication!
Jewelry&Beading: Over the last few years, interest in different vintage styles has grown tremendously. Why do you think this is?
Ann Dee Allen: We […]
From using seed beads to create a delicate Victorian style to recombining vintage components to create a new classic with a twist, VintageStyle Jewelry magazine is delightful from cover to cover. This new special issue by Kalmbach Publishing, the folks who bring you Bead & Button, has everything you could ask for. More than […]
BeadStyle added a really easy project called Breeze Through a Briolette Necklace! You’ll have to register to see and download the pdf file directions, but it’s worth it. This is a cute little piece to make at the last minute!
Another free project, brought to you courtesy of Kalmbach Publishing :-)
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Even the most inexperienced beaders can whip up the perfect earrings for holidays and special occasions, or create a week’s worth of style with clever variations on a single design. 365 Earrings is the book from BeadStyle magazine that will help you do it!
And here is a free project from Kalmbach Publishing to try out […]
Check out the latest project on the Bead & Button web site: Delight in Crystal Rings, designed by May Brisebois. How cool is it to be able to use your beadweaving skills to make a ring?
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Bead & Button has a new bracelet project with a free downloadable pdf file available. Pictured is the Dress Up Chevron Chain with Flowers designed by Yvanne Ham.
While this bracelet looks like it is loaded with details, I have found chevron to be one of the easiest of bead weaving stitches to learn. So, don’t […]
There is a dollar off special going on right now for copies of Wire Work magazine:
You’ll learn techniques from plain loops and wire wrapping to making your own chain. Plus you’ll get wire information and basic techniques. Discover how easy it is to take your jewelry making to the next level.
Wire jewelry is a […]
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