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The overhand knot is the basic knot for tying off thread: Make a loop with the stringing material. Pass the cord that lies behind the loop over the front cord then through the loop and pull snug. See Knotting
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Check these pages for instructions, illustrations, related articles/magazines/books, and occasional videos on how to create jewelry, whether you favor bead stitching, stringing, or wireworking. You'll also find links to selected articles on selling your work, organizing your bead stash, teaching...
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What’s in a Name? You remember the famous line Shakespeare’s Juliet says to her Romeo, “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Well, I beg to differ, Miss Capulet. Here in the Stringing and Beadwork offices, we place high importance...
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Thread is one option for stringing material. Popular types include braided thread, nylon thread, pearl cotton, quilting thread, and silk thread. Thread will often need to be conditioned with a wax or conditioner before use to protect it from fraying and knotting. See these related techniques: Adding...
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I am delighted to introduce today's guest editor, Jamie Hogsett. I met Jamie when she was the editor of Stringing and she published one of my very first designs. Jamie is the author of Stringing Style and co-author of the Create Jewelry series. She is also one of Beadwork's "Designers of...
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My First Trip to the Tucson Bead Shows I will be blogging about my trip February 2-February 6, 2009. My plan is to include lots of photos showing you new trends, new beads and beadmakers, and my own bead selections. The goal is to give you some new ideas and resources to use in your own designs this...
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Meet Beadwork’s New Editor, Melinda Barta by Marlene Blessing, Editorial Director As of the February/March 2009 issue of Beadwork , Melinda Barta is our new editor of the magazine. I wanted to share a little of Melinda’s story with you. Believe me, she’s every beader’s new best...
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Inspired by YOU Some days (OK, most days) you amaze me! In the Reader Showcase area of the forums, I was blown away by Australian member Huan Pham who created the beautiful wireworked seahorse pictured here. Isn't it amazing? View the larger photo in the forums if you want to be impressed by his...
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Match Your Jewelry to Your Neckline In the winter issue of Stringing , there's a great article titled "Jewelry Rules: How to Accessorize 5 Favorite Tops." The basic idea is that different types of necklines work best with different types of jewelry. I found the article fascinating--probably...
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Announcing the New Bead Stars Singers have American Idol . Fashion designers have Project Runway . Cooks have Top Chef . And now beaders have . . Bead Star! Bead Star is the first ever contest-based beading magazine that celebrates North America’s best beaders as selected by you, our worldwide...
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11 Ways to Wear a Rope Necklace I have a sick kid at home today. She’s barking like a seal, but she doesn’t have a fever so she’s got just enough energy to knock on my office door every half hour. Not too conducive to the technical editing I’m doing this week. So I put her to...
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Year in Review Any way you count it, 2008 was a terrific year for Beading Daily! We welcomed Jean Campbell as contributing editor every Wednesday. We also welcomed our magazine editors (Marlene Blessing, Danielle Fox, Denise Peck, Leslie Rogalski, Sara Graham, Melinda Barta) and their thoughts on topics...
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A Confession Here's a confession guaranteed to fill up my inbox with reader mail: My favorite beaded watch is made with pretty Kazuri ceramic beads in various shades of blue, silver beads, and a silver watch face. Very simple to make and easy to wear. So what's the big deal? I strung it on Gossamer...
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New Year, New Stuff Last year I wrote about beading resolutions . One of my main goals was to try to use a bead loom. And I'm a little embarrassed to admit I didn't quite get around to it. (I did manage to do some loom weaving with yarn, go figure!) I'm not too upset--I learned a lot of new...
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Time for Pearls When I read Jean Campbell's post on last-minute gift-giving , I had to laugh when she mentioned pearl jewelry as one of her go-to last-minute gift ideas. Pearls (rather than crystals or gemstones) are definitely my go-to bead type when I'm stumped for a design idea or need a quick...
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