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Author: Kirsten Creighton Published: June 30, 2008 Technique: Photography Tips Here are some simple steps you can take to improve your photos and capture the beauty of your designs. This article by beader and photographer Kirsten Creighton includes photo...
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5 Free Beadwork Beading Patterns for Seed Beads
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Brick stitch is a personal favorite of mine. It is sturdy yet flexible, and holds a firm, flat shape but easily curls into cuffs, tubes and rings. It’s adaptable to many bead sizes, and increases and decreases in a logical way. Brick stitch can...
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Wooded Wonderland by Jess Italia Lincoln starts off this beaded bracelet series and shows how to suspend various types of beads,pearls, and crystals in textured “eternity garden” brass rings as well as how to make groovy gunmetal wire spirals...
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here is a beaded hummingbird with young ones hanging on tight. It is webbed in a 5 inch ring
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Designer: Carol Horan Reesha Published: March 16, 2007 Technique: Stringing, Wirework The sweet smell in the air, bright greens of new growth, a peek at a first bloom—we must be in the garden on a spring afternoon. Carol found this necklace of faceted...
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Toho #11, Delica #15
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Who can resist the lure of pearl beads in their beading projects? Beading Daily has assembled a collection of six free handmade pearl jewelry designs just for you! Beading projects include both bead stringing and bead stitching, so no matter what your...
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Designer: Eva Sherman Published: July 23, 2007 Technique: Stringing Combine the classic timelessness of silver with the contemporary shape of curved tubes to create this unique necklace that is equally at home with a little black dress or a denim shirt...
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Netted necklase. Toho #11, bicons.
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Spiral Staircase Bracelet by Sue Charette-Hood
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April/May Issue
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A net weave design using seed beads and ‘dagger’ beads. It can be worn as a choker or a close fitting necklace. Although size 8/0 seed beads were used for the photo example, different sized beads can be used with no alteration needed to the...
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Designer: Bonnie Brooks Technique: Beadwork This guide to bead crochet is organized by the stitches often called for in bead-crochet patterns. Skip ahead to any stitches you need a refresher on, or follow along to learn all of the basic techniques. Once...
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Designer: Judith Durant Published: April 3, 2009 Technique: Bead Embroidery Bead a cover for a journal using needlepoint or cross-stitching canvas. Some people refer to this technique as beadpoint, a combination of beading and needlepoint. Beginning in...
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My new project with Twin seed beads. Tutorial is available on my web site ellad2.com and in my etsy shop (shop name Ellad2). Happy beading!
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Designer: Lindsay Burke Originally Published: Handcrafted Jewelry 2010 A pin created out of paper and resin is reminiscent of today’s popular fabric-flower jewelry. Mimic vintage fabrics by using retro-style printed papers and add sparkle with crystal...
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Designer: Anne Fletcher Published: August 7, 2009 Technique: Caddis Weave Anne developed Caddis Weave when she wanted to use a bead with a large hole and trap it in place with seed beads. She named this weave “Caddis” for the caddis fly, an...
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For National Craft Month, I thought I would participate in the Fusion Beads 30 Day National Craft Month Challenge. The Day 1 challenge was, of course, to make a pair of earrings! And I just happened to have a pair of these lovely 14mm Swarovski crystal...
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Designer: Sandi Wiseheart Published: July 5, 2007 Technique: Wirework Slip on these bright floral earrings, close your eyes, and you will immediately be able to feel the warmth of the sun on your skin and the sand between your toes. This project, created...
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Anodized Aluminum rings from Blue Buddha Boutique.
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Designer: Michelle Mach Published: May 23, 2007 Technique: Stringing This dreamy necklace of sparkling teardrops, crystals, and silver was inspired by a very practical dilemma: if you can only afford a single strand of beautiful borosilicate glass beads...
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Designer: Jamie Hogsett Published: August 6, 2007 Technique: Knotting, Wirework Scattered pearls, wrapped with wire to sparkling ribbon, appear to bubble up like champagne in a glass flute. With six tiers of festive streamers, glints of silver, and subtly...
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I'd like to share my first attempt at a beaded bracelet. A striking combination of Czech Glass trumpet flowers in Crystal Blue, Czech Glass rondelles in Aqua Celsian and Crystal Clear and crisp white lucite bell flowers teamed with tiny Czech Glass...
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Designer: JoAnn Allard Published: April 12, 2006 Technique: Fringe, Stringing Use a simple fringe technique to make these pink earrings. (Instructions for a matching necklace are available in the April/May 2006 issue of Beadwork.)
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Pattern from Bead&Button Magazine, June 2006
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Designer: Katie Hacker Published: November 2, 2009 Technique: Tubular Peyote Stitch, Wireworking, Resin Download Clever Connections Companion to Katie’s Beading Secrets, Beadwork , December 2009/January 2010. Custom focals made with resin are heartfelt...
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Designer: Catherine Hodge Published: October 9, 2007 Technique: Wirework Simple in design, but bold on your ears, these earrings are a great way to practice the basic wire working skills of creating wrapped loops and coiling. The instructions also include...
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Designer: Linda Herd Published: November 20, 2007 Technique: Stringing, Wirework This choker necklace, with the sparkling Capri blue 4mm crystal bicones and Thai silver tubes and stars, might remind you of the constellations of the winter night. This...
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Designer: Carole Rodgers Published: February 25, 2009 Technique: Wirework Combine copper and silver for a modern pair of earrings. Instructions for the matching multistrand necklace may be found in the March/April 2009 issue of Step by Step Beads .
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Designer: Barbara Naslund Published: July 27, 2007 Technique: Wirework These simple coppery earrings, created as part of the July 2007 Beading Daily Challenge, are the perfect finishing touch for your fall wardrobe. With simple wire loops and chain, these...
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Designer: Danielle Fox Originally Published: Stringing Magazine Technique: Stringing A formidable crazy-lace agate teardrop is the focal piece of this simple, bright necklace.
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This beaded star ornament I call "Crystal Blue Persuasion" in tribute to the sparking white and blue faceted crystal and glass beads twinkling throughout. All my pieces are composed of new and vintage beads on wire, with repurposed jewelry parts...
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Designer: Shelley Nybakke Published: January 4, 2008 Technique: Square Stitch A good friend asked Shelley to make him a bracelet. She knew right away she would use copper cubes and brass tubes to give it a masculine look. After she had finished, she decided...
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Designer: Michelle Mach Published: October 30, 2009 Technique: Stringing Download Dear Diary Michelle created a unique focal piece by suspending three different keys from a large jump ring. This project is from Stringing magazine.
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Designer: Heather Culhane Published: July 13, 2007 Technique: Stringing Create a whimsical multistrand necklace of glass beads, crystals and Thai silver.
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Designer: Marcella Austenfeld Published: October 11, 2007 Technique: Wirework Simple wirewrapped loops, glass beads, and Thai silver shine in this easy and elegant bracelet. Designer Marcella Austenfeld writes, "I came across borosilicate (boro)...
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Collar style necklace- netting stitch with 11/0s, 8/0s, in easter colors
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Designer: Jean Campbell Published: February 26, 2010 Technique: Ladder Stitch, Fringe Stitch and Square Stitch Originally published in Beadwork February/March 2009
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Designer: Banu Sekendur Published: February 10, 2006 Technique: Stringing This crystal and silver necklace is a great way to perfect your crimping skills.
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This bracelet was created using tubular twist enedebele stitch, peyote stitch, and encasing a Swarovski rivoli.
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Designer: Jeanne Cahill
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First pair of earrings for Jan. 2012 challenge. Simple but cute.
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I always work with Seed Bead Stitching so I decided to try and put together a pair of earrings with wire, beads and filigree flowers! I am definitely getting better at my wrapped loops! These earrings are made with Antique Bronze Filigree Flowers, Bronze...
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Designer: Linda Arline Hartung Published: June 20, 2007 Technique: Stringing From the mantilla-shaped clasp set with coordinating crystals to the flowing curves of braided iridescent Italian glass seed beads, you'll feel the rhythm of flamenco as...
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Pretty pink ceramic floral bead twined within black wires... for day 12
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Designer: Melinda Barta Published: May 4, 2007 Technique: Stringing, Wirework Create a cheerful bracelet by making dozens of three-dimensional wire wrapped-loop dangles with colorful pearls and pressed-glass flowers, rondelles, daggers, and beads. This...
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Designer: JoAnn Baumann Published: February 2, 2005 Technique: Herringbone Stitch, Ladder Stitch, Peyote Stitch Use ladder, herringbone, and peyote stitches to create these fun and colorful earrings. This earring project is from Beadwork magazine.
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Designer: Jean Yates Published: July 10, 2007 Technique: Wirework This feminine combination of sterling silver jump rings, vermeil rounds, and rose crystals will make anyone red carpet worthy. Instructions for the matching necklace may be found in the...
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Pattern from Bead&Button Magazine, December 2008
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In this free eBook you will find bead-waving instructions for some of our favorite patterns for beading as well as a collection of the best Master Class columns from Beadwork magazine. You can learn or broaden your skills and techniques with bead-weaving...
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Learn more about two-part epoxy resin, UV resin, and resin glaze in this comparison chart. Compare ICE Resin, Colores, Magic-Glos, Gel du Soleil, Diamond Glaze, and Amazing Glaze resins to determine which is the best resin for you. Learn about each one's...
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Designer: Katie Hacker Published: July 1, 2007 Technique: Stringing Color is Katie’s biggest inspiration. When she saw these multicolored quartz nuggets, Katie knew she had to make something special. The beads are woven together in a bright tangle...
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Harness the power of gemstone beads with this free eBook, Gemstone Beads for Jewelry Making: 6 Free Gemstone Jewelry Making Projects Plus Guide to Using Gemstones. Inside, you'll find four gorgeous gemstone jewelry making projects that use bead weaving...
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Designer: Denise Peck Published: October 2, 2009 Technique: Wirework This vibrant necklace was created using hollow Lampworked glass beads, disk beads, silver wire and a beautiful silver chain. The vivid color yet simplicity of this piece would be an...
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If you love making handcrafted beaded jewelry, you'll love our new free eBook, our Guide to Making Jewelry with Beads: Create Handmade Beaded Jewelry from Your Own Bead Jewelry Designs . We've selected some of our best jewelry design blogs, beading...
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Designer: Janice Berkebile Published: July 6, 2007 Technique: Wirework This bracelet was made using a figure-eight technique borrowed from coiled-wire basketry and applied to large-gauge wire. The base wire is wrapped with coils of fine silver wire and...
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These are the remaining 2 card suits. Like the previous 2 I used matt seed beads in black and red for the motifs together with silver-lined clear seed beads for the main body. Again these are my own design and can be made up as chokers or more conventional...
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Designer: Kelli Burns Published: April 17, 2007 Technique: Fringe Kelli wanted to use marguerites for a simple project she could teach her clients. The sparkle of the flower-shaped crystals and transparent seed beads make these a pair of earrings you’ll...
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Designer: RIcky Talmage Published: September 19, 2008 Technique: Wirework This necklace of aquamarine and pearl links pays tribute to summer's lingering blooms. This project is from Stringing magazine.
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Designer: Mark and Myra Johnson Published: February 25, 2009 Technique: Stringing, Polymer Clay Create your own beads with polymer clay and then string them together for a simple bracelet. Instructions for a matching necklace may be found in the March...
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Designer: Jean Campbell Published: August 22, 2007 Technique: Stringing Ever wondered what to do with that clear plastic ring from a spool of beading wire? Learn how to transform it into a bracelet with the addition of Japanese miracle beads, crystal...
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Designer: Jean Yates Published: February 19, 2007 Technique: Stringing Jean had a favorite storybook when she was growing up that featured a little girl whose name was Ivy. This single strand, green quartz and silver necklace is for Ivy.
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Learn expert jewelry selling tips from successful jewelry business owners from the Beading Daily community. You can learn how to sell jewelry at jewelry shows and improve your home-based jewelry business with this free eBook; full of manageable ideas...
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I love making these bracelets. They are easy and look great!
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How Much Do You Know About Copyright? Beading Daily and the staff at Interweave have released a new free eBook Know Your Rights: Copyright 101 for Beaders to help raise awareness of the issues surrounding copyright and give credit to the talented writers...
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Designer: Vanessa Blevins Published: February 19, 2010 Technique: Wirework Originally published Summer 2008 in Step by Step Wire Jewelry
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I made this Chevron Labradorite Necklace using this pattern. http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/beading_instructions/archive/2012/02/27/chevron-chain-tutorial.aspx Carol XXX
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Designer: Dustin Wedekind Published: September 17, 2007 Technique: Ladder Stitch This beginner project from the book, Getting Started with Seed Beads by Dustin Wedekind, teaches you the basics of ladder stitch. Make a ladder of 2-bead stacks of size 8...
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Seed beads #11, #15 Swarovski bicons 4mm
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Designer: Marilyn Earhart
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Designer: Jane Thornley Published: February 26, 2007 Technique: Stringing An oval donut of crazy agate becomes the apex of an organic flow of bronze pearls, copper, and amber glass leaves. This asymmetrical bracelet is a Beading Daily exclusive project...
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Fresh Leaf Green coloured lampwork beads with d same coloured droplet... Day 6 goes beyond freshness
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In bead crochet, the beads are strung on your yarn or fiber before starting to crochet. Bead crochet ropes are soft and supple, and can be used either on their own with some fancy cones or end caps or with your favorite handmade art glass and ceramic...
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Melinda Barta, senior editor of Beadwork magazine, describes many of the different seed beads available to beaders today.
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Designer: Debbie Blair Published: December 21, 2007 Technique: Beadmaking, Stringing Learn to bead with this basic necklace and then jazz it up with a handmade polymer clay heart pendant. For more about this project, see the blog post, " Simple Necklace...
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By Risa West
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Designer: Jamie Hogsett Published: September 9, 2006 Technique: Wirework Swarovski crystals are a girl's best friend, and this ring is jam-packed with them. This project is also a great way to practice your wirewrapping skills and can be easily personalized...
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Designer: Jean Campbell Published: August 22, 2007 Technique: Wirework These easy crystal, pearl, and glass earrings match Lovey's Ring.
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Lucies Garden series, Cabo Version. Stringing, Fringe and Lampwork by: Skye
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This is a reversible bracelet. For more photos and beading tutorial, please visit my on line shop and blog ellad2.com/products-page/ I like the back side more :) Happy beading!
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Designer: Jennie Stephens Published: March 4, 2007 Technique: Stringing, Wirework Skill Level: --> Updated July 21, 2008 Jennie has been dubbed "Miami" because she always wears hot, bright colors. Admittedly, this multistrand necklace is...
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Designer: Amy Boehm Published: December 18, 2006 Technique: Stringing Kiss boring jewelry goodbye when you wear this mistletoe-green garnet necklace. The three strands of garnet teardrops add color and punch to the piece, which may become your favorite...
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Beading Daily Presents: Mixed Media Jewelry Techniques, A Free Video on How to Make Resin Jewelry Using Bezels
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Designer: Barb Switzer Published: June 24, 2007 Technique: Wirework These wireworked earrings with olivine crystals rounds, pearls, and daisy spacers were inspired by Barb's trips through beautiful Napa Valley.
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Toho #11, bicons 4mm
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Designer: Sara Richardson Published: January 22, 2010 Technique: Wirework and crystals Leftover crystals wrapped on a chain.
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Designer: Danielle Fox Published: July 9, 2006 Technique: Stringing This three-strand bracelet of yellow beads (seed beads, fire-polished beads, pineapple and lemon quartz, and glass cubes) is red-carpet glamourous. This bracelet was created by the editor...
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Seed beads#11, Charlotte cut seed beads #15, Swarovsky crystal bicons 4mm
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October/November issue Super Beadwork Quick and Easy Section (subscriber section)
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Designer: Patricia Henry Published: July 5, 2007 Technique: Stringing This beautiful, asymmetrical Paua shell and hematite necklace will be the center of attention at your next island party.