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The Best of Stringing celebrates top designs from Stringing magazine!

In 2002 Interweave’s founder, Linda Ligon, and I sat in a hotel lobby in New York to discuss starting a new magazine that solely concerned stringing beads. It was a completely revolutionary idea at the time and, quite frankly, I thought it was a bit nuts; beadweavers like me often viewed stringing as our community’s wallflower cousin. She said she wanted a magazine that stretched people’s creativity, helping them explore new materials to expand their vision of what stringing could be. Her general edict was, “Make it beautiful, make it colorful, and I don’t want to see page after page of ‘bumps on a string.’ What I want is page after page of gorgeous pieces that you might find at a museum shop or gallery. No ‘safe’ jewelry in this one.” ...

Published Sep 23, 2009 5:30 PM by Erin Carey

Filed under: beadweaving, earrings, jewelry design, Stringing magazine, inspiration, fashion, beginning beading, sketching, Jean Campbell, bracelets, economical beading, clasps, focal beads, starting projects, Leslie Rogalski, Melinda Barta, Marlene Blessing, community, design, artwork, Michelle Mach, stringing, crafts, charms, instruction, asymmetrical design, Beadwork, jewelry designs, jump rings, make earrings, bead earring, contemporary jewelry design, Back Issue, back issues, jewelry projects, style, jewelry-making, best of, Beading
Create a Seed Bead Necklace with an Interchangeable Pendant

I may be the owner of the last reversible skirt in America. To be honest, I've only worn it with the pattened side showing, but I love the idea that I could wear the plain blue side showing if the mood ever struck. I especially enjoy packing that skirt for trips. It lets me pretend that I'm one of those über clever folks who know how to make 27 outfits out of 3 items of clothing and a scarf....

Published Aug 21, 2009 6:05 AM by Michelle Mach

Filed under: necklaces, pendants, design, Beadwork, daisy chain, Beading
Create on Cue: 4 Tips to Reduce Beading Stress

If you look at my current resume, there isn’t a section called Rewards. No presidential citations or even an “Employee of the Month” award. I’d put them on there if I had any… Well, I guess in the sexist 70s the high school band voted me “Best Legs”, but I’m not sure that would add to my credentials. And, quite frankly, the “best” part of my hail-damaged legs anymore is that they get me from Point A to Point B!...

Published Feb 11, 2009 5:51 AM by Michelle Mach

Filed under: beadweaving, jewelry design, inspiration, personalization, contests, Beadwork magazine, sketching, Jean Campbell, starting projects, publishing, deadlines, design, creativity, Beadwork, Beading

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The Best of Stringing celebrates top designs from Stringing magazine!

Create a Seed Bead Necklace with an Interchangeable Pendant

Create on Cue: 4 Tips to Reduce Beading Stress