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| Basics |
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12 | (8) |
| Stitching |
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20 | (2) |
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22 | (2) |
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Stitch diamond shapes into a peyote pattern to create a textured cuff |
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24 | (2) |
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Put beading leftovers to use in these delightful rings |
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26 | (3) |
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Link crystal stones to make a bracelet that flows gracefully around your wrist |
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29 | (5) |
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Create a bell-shaped wildflower using sculptural peyote |
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Re-create the look of jewelry worn by Russian tsarinas |
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38 | (4) |
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So simply sophisticated, you'll want to make one in every color |
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42 | (4) |
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Dive in! Make a splash with sparkling rivoli ponds surrounded by droplets of beaded fringe |
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46 | (5) |
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Flat, circular, and increasing peyote stitch create a flourish of beadwork |
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51 | (3) |
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Turn a craft-store find into a beaded bangle |
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54 | (2) |
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Modify right-angle weave so that it curves gracefully |
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56 | (2) |
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Create substantial links with metal seed beads, then connect them with jump rings |
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58 | (3) |
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Communicate your style loud and clear with metallic seed beads and crystals |
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61 | (3) |
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Surround a large crystal stone with layers of seed beads, bicones, and briolettes |
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64 | (2) |
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Offset four-bead clusters to shift the color pattern |
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66 | (2) |
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Adapt herringbone stitch with a classic fiber technique for an undulating bracelet |
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68 | (2) |
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Clever links connect your favorite colors |
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70 | (4) |
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Two dragon heads meet nose to nose in a fanciful choker |
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74 | (4) |
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Work St. Petersburg chain forward and backward for a zigzag effect that can be playful or sophisticated |
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78 | (4) |
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Make this stately collar of fanning pearl dangles, and you'll soon know St. Petersburg chain inside and out |
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82 | (2) |
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Metallic seed beads enhance silver focal beads and findings |
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84 | (4) |
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Tubular netting surrounds a strand of oversized beads in this bodacious bangle |
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88 | (3) |
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Embellish a flexible base of netting with gemstones nestled in an abundance of seed bead loops |
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91 | (3) |
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Layers of interlocked scallops create a beautiful collar |
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94 | (2) |
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Combine stringing with an easy weaving technique for stunning results |
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96 | (2) |
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Make otherwise inconspicuous buttons the focus of your design |
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98 | (2) |
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Weave together a bounty of crystals |
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100 | (2) |
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Stitch a handful of crystals into gorgeous beaded beads |
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102 | (4) |
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Create a constellation of crystals around a solar system of cabochons |
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106 | (4) |
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Imitate the look of Miriam Haskell jewelry with bead-embroidered lace |
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110 | (5) |
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Use a button as a cabochon, and stitch bead embroidery to mimic the fan-shaped designs on its surface |
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115 | (3) |
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Fashion a feminine flower with a little French flair |
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118 | (2) |
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Beaded buttons make perfect mini canvases for experimenting with color, design, and texture |
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120 | (3) |
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Create three identical beaded-ring components to make a necklace that combines stitching with a bit of wirework |
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123 | (3) |
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A double-spiral rope gives a graduated necklace the look of intertwined strands |
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Hexagonal pillow earrings |
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126 | (3) |
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Dangle traditional Chinese pillows from a pair of handmade earring findings |
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129 | (3) |
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Adorn yourself with this feminine necklace |
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132 | (2) |
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Vertical embellishments are easy to achieve when you combine bead stringing and stitching techniques |
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134 | (2) |
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String a full but delicate garland for your wrist |
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136 | (3) |
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Curvaceous components create a geometric cuff |
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139 | (3) |
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The rivoli in the center of an embellished peyote bezel serves double duty as a clasp and focal point |
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142 | (4) |
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Interchangeable flower pendants give you plenty of options |
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146 | (4) |
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Spirals, links, and loops unite for an elegant showpiece necklace |
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150 | (4) |
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Combine tubular peyote stitch and tubular herringbone for an opulent wrist adornment |
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154 | (3) |
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Give a round crystal stone the royal treatment |
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157 | (5) |
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Button up a cute little necklace |
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162 | (4) |
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Stitch a beaded version of Byzantine chain mail |
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166 | (3) |
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Turn up the heat with fire-polished beads, and fan the flames of fantasy |
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169 | (5) |
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Set a miniature beaded teapot on a shelf or wear it as a pendant |
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174 | (4) |
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Rounds of netting capture sparkling crystals and create versatile components |
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178 | (2) |
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Repeat a stylized leaf motif to make a pretty pendant |
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180 | (44) |
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182 | (2) |
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Beaded dangles evoke petals gently dropping from a blossoming tree |
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184 | (2) |
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Crystals and freshwater pearls form sparkling spikes around semiprecious briolettes |
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186 | (2) |
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Use a minimalist approach to feature a brilliant gem in a graceful wire setting |
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188 | (2) |
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Seed beads and crystals add a hint of color to a ring of coiled wire |
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190 | (2) |
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Give your lobes some love with these stylish adornments |
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192 | (2) |
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Wire welcomes beads with an open embrace |
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194 | (3) |
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Create harmonious balance with linked loops and assorted chain |
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197 | (3) |
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Use twisted wire to sew five antique shell buttons into a necklace |
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200 | (4) |
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Combine gemstones, pearls, and several types of wire for a pendant as eye-catching as its inspiration |
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204 | (4) |
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Use a round loom to bring a wire flower into bloom |
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208 | (3) |
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Decorate your digits with layers of colorful beads |
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Grand Victoria Christmas trees |
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211 | (1) |
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Warm up with a pair of holiday earrings that hearkens back to the good ol' days |
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212 | (3) |
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Interlocking wire-wrapped components and accent beads flow into each other like a stepped waterfall |
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215 | (2) |
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Full Persian chain mail sections frame lampworked focal beads |
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217 | (3) |
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Make the move from flat to tubular chain mail with one additional step |
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220 | (2) |
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Join jump rings for a galaxy formed by your imagination |
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222 | (2) |
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Petite buttons dance on easy layered earrings |
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224 | (28) |
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226 | (2) |
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Use basic crochet techniques to make a casual necklace |
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228 | (4) |
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Embellish a crocheted rope with several fringe techniques |
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232 | (3) |
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Clean lines showcase intricate art-glass beads |
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235 | (5) |
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Learn the bead knitting technique of plaited knitting |
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240 | (3) |
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Try your hand at five different Chinese-style knots |
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243 | (3) |
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Discover how easy it is to make an eight-strand braid of beads |
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246 | (3) |
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Learn traditional tatting for a sparkling necklace that brings together the best of fiber and beads |
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249 | (3) |
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Acid-etch a glass bead to create a luminous glow |
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| Contributors |
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252 | (3) |
| Index |
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