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| Tools & Materials |
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| Basics |
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Crystal blossoms bracelet |
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Artfully arrange chatons, crystals, and pearls to create a charming bracelet of delicate posies |
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Stitch up these cute and easy cube-shaped beaded beads, and string them for an easy-to-wear necklace |
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Vintage rosettes bracelet |
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Crystals and seed beads give this vintage-inspired bracelet loads of sparkle for a timeless look |
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This unusual spiral uses an assortment of beads, including gemstones, and is stitched off a right-angle weave core |
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Embellish Silky beads with MiniDuos and seed beads for a stylish bracelet and necklace set |
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The beads may be small but they make a flexible, easy-to-wear bangle with a sparkly focal that's not overwhelming |
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40 | (3) |
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Create a stunning peyote-stitched bracelet of blooming roses in lavish hues of red and pink |
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43 | (3) |
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Show off this charming bracelet featuring decorative frame-style components for a sweet peek-a-boo look |
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Diamonds in the rough set |
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Scatter sparkly crystals throughout a collection of SuperDuos, pearls, and seed beads for simple, yet fabulous, creations |
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Pyramids of Nubia bracelet |
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49 | (3) |
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Use Kheops beads to stitch this patterned bracelet inspired by jewelry from the ancient kingdoms of Nubia |
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52 | (2) |
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Show off your wild side with animal-print buttons that snap into place on a netted ring band |
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54 | (3) |
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Celebrate Independence Day in festive style with this odd-count peyote-stitched bracelet that features American flag motifs |
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Symphony of pearls necklace |
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Create a beautiful pearl and seed bead necklace that will have you singing with delight |
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61 | (3) |
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An inspiring combination of dagger beads, SuperDuos, and QuadraTiles enhances a leather cord to create a noble design |
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Highlight rows of tile beads with two layers of triangles along the edges for a fun and feathery look |
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Passionate pearls bracelet |
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Create this elegant yet easy bracelet that is perfect for all those spring and summer events |
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Flowers in bloom bracelet |
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A Row of Tiny Pip Bead Flowers Adorns Your Wrist On A Base Supported With Kheops Beads |
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73 | (3) |
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The supple drape of this elegant bracelet makes it very comfortable to wear, and the embellished QuadraTiles give it depth and bling |
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Charming channel earrings |
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76 | (2) |
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Stitch a lively peyote band around a metal channel bead to create a pair of snappy earrings |
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78 | (2) |
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Make a fabric-covered button, and embellish it with beads for a stunning home accent or focal piece for your jewelry |
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Capture a rivoli with a collection of two-hole and four-hole beads to create a radiant pendant |
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Sweet expressions beaded bead |
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These beaded beads are fun and quick to stitch up, thanks in part to a few lightweight and colorful paper beads |
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Dynamic diamonds bracelet |
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Connect X-shaped components using seed beads, crystals, and O-beads for a fun and easy-to-make bracelet of open diamonds |
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Craft a cute donut pendant with seed beads and a handful of fire-polished beads |
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Elegance with an attitude |
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91 | (3) |
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The monochromatic colors and spike beads bring texture and dimension to this sophisticated bracelet |
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94 | (2) |
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Use easy bead embroidery techniques to make a fun, enameled pendant that is perfect for jeans and a t-shirt! |
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'Tis the season to twist bracelet |
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Stack your wrist with ropes of twisted tubular herringbone showcasing your favorite holiday hues |
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Two-hole beads add detail and elegance to this delicate collar-style necklace |
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Stitch a winding path of flower components joined together with pearls, crystals, and seed beads |
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106 | (2) |
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Create scalloped earrings that resemble the light, graceful, and elegant designs of the Edwardian Era |
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108 | (2) |
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Stitch a quick and stylish pendant with Czech glass and seed beads |
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Triangle treasure bracelet |
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110 | (2) |
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Inspired by the iconic origami fortune teller (a.k.a. "cootie catcher") beloved by kids everywhere, this textured bracelet works up easily with two-hole triangles and seed beads |
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Pre-mixed bead blends are great, but it can be hard to know what to do with them. Start with a pair of earrings and then see where the beads take you! |
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Crystallized square bracelet |
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A Sturdy Right-Angle Weave Base Is Adorned With Quadratiles and Seed Beads, and Capped Off With Crystals For Over-the-Top Endless Sparkle |
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Creating organic shapes in CRAW |
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Learn the tricks to making flourishes and branches in cubic right-angle weave (CRAW), and then use your new-found skills to make a statement necklace |
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123 | (3) |
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Go beyond the basics with bead single crochet. After learning the technique, use it to make a lovely diamond-pattern bracelet with a stylish ombre gradient |
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126 | (5) |
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Use a marudai, bead spinner, and a few clever techniques and bead choices to amp up your kumihimo designs |
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Made up of seven interlocking circles, the seed of life pattern is often used to symbolize the building blocks of life. This fun beaded version is super easy to make --- perfect for spring! |
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Use Twin beads, seed beads, and farfalle beads to create simple hexagons and connect them for a dramatic cuff-style bracelet |
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Peyote stitch pretty little flowers using Pip beads, and connect them with chain to create a dainty bracelet |
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Wrap this old-school St. Nick around your wrist and fasten it with a festive snowball clasp |
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Criss-cross button bracelet |
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Pair crystals with 4-hole metal buttons for a wear-anytime bracelet or necklace |
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Daisies on the double bracelet |
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Stitch two dainty daisy chains and join them with a row of Pellet beads for an easy bracelet with everyday style |
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152 | (4) |
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Create a stylized garden, artfully adorned with rows of frolicking seed beads swaying on a square stitch base and a cultivated bezel setting as the centerpiece |
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156 | (3) |
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You'll love this pendant, which uses a lovely stitching pattern on a small scale and adds a rivoli in the center |
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159 | (3) |
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Attach sparkling cup chain to a base of right-angle weave, and adorn it with crystals and Rizo beads for a radiant shine |
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Beautiful floral components come together for an exceptional necklace just right for any occasion |
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Take advantage of the versatility of crescent beads to create a pendant and earring set bursting with dagger beads in a symmetrical form |
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Double your options with this reversible necklace that goes from a little bling on one side to "wow" on the other |
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Dagger beads add some fun and movement to these embroidered Lunasoft earrings |
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179 | (4) |
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Capture glittering chatons in a pendant inspired by what was once a window at Tintern Abbey in Wales, England |
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183 | (3) |
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Create this darling necklace with peanut beads and adorable dangle components |
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186 | (5) |
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Craft an enticing bracelet featuring SuperDuos and sparkling crystals fastened with a clever beaded buckle |
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191 | (5) |
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Capture a gorgeous Czech glass button in a classic seed bead bezel to create a necklace of stunning beauty |
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196 | (4) |
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Make an out-of-this-world necklace with seed beads and crystals |
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Work in right-angle weave around a suede cord to make this stunning double-wrap bracelet embellished with sparking crystals |
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204 | (3) |
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Cook up fresh and minty swirled beaded beads into a cute jewelry set that gives the impression you're wearing real peppermint candy! |
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Crystal crossings bracelet |
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207 | (3) |
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Embellish a peyote-stitched base with crystals and pearls to create an exquisite bracelet |
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Festive by design necklace |
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210 | (4) |
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Combine popular stitches to create a party-perfect necklace glimmering with pearls and rose montees |
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Springtime garden necklace |
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Braid seed beads and two-hole beads within a kumihimo rope to lay the foundation for embellishments that resemble nature |
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Use complementary bead colors to create a cleverly designed reversible bracelet that features a chessboard rhinestone bezel setting |
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Magnificent mandala pendant |
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Work several rounds of beadwork off a bezeled center for a stunning and intricate mandala-style pendant |
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Ring around the barrel bead |
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225 | (3) |
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Create a cleverly constructed beaded bead using a wood barrel, seed beads, and fire-polished beads |
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228 | (4) |
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Relive days gone by with a bracelet reminiscent of an old-fashioned popcorn-and-cranberry garland |
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232 | (2) |
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Use bright colors of English-cut antique-style beads --- also known as rough-cut beads --- to make a quick and stylish bracelet |
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236 | (2) |
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Make an easy mixed-metal necklace with ready-made chain and components |
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Metal and leather bracelet |
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238 | (2) |
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Combine two classic materials in a trendy woven bracelet. Add a customized but-ton clasp for extra flair! |
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Cascading floral bracelet |
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Embark on a creative journey using the 2015 Bead&Button Show commemorative bead to create a multifaceted flowing design |
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Gems & pearls multistrand necklace |
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String an artfully composed piece with your favorite materials |
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Cultivated pearls necklace |
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246 | (2) |
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A Perfect Composition Of Pearls and Metal Beads Gives A Modern, Yet Classic, Look To This Strung Necklace |
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A Gem Of A Find Jewelry Set |
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Create stunning jewelry using dainty aquamarine gemstones that hang from gold chain to create a delicate set |
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Tempting treasures wire frame earrings |
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250 | (2) |
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Shape simple wire frames, and fill them with pearls and gemstone beads to make earrings that overflow with rich abundance |
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| Contributors |
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| Index |
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